An explosive issue
Geof Brazier and Mitch Rooker, members of the US-based NFPA committee on explosion venting & protection systems discuss coal dust explosion risks in power plants
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US: signs of power recovery, coal inventories wind down
According to Genscape’s latest quarterly report, there were signs that December represented something of a rebound in US power demand, as a result of economic recovery in addition to the cold weather. However, despite the strong performance witnessed in the past month, 4Q09 saw a two per cent drop in power generation from 4Q08, the …
China extends Shanxi coal restructuring to nationwide implementation
Officials from the Chinese central government announced that the massive restructuring of the coal industry in Shanxi Province since April last year is almost complete. About 98 per cent of coal mining companies in the province have signed official transfer protocols, said Chen Chuanping, the provincial vice-governor. The total number of coal mines was cut …
Canadian coal: Expanding natural wealth
Canada’s natural wealth above ground is legendary. However, underground lie vast resources that arguably are less breath-taking, yet their expansion plays a vital role in the nation’s economy.
Seizing the moment
The UK’s coal industry is seeing a resurgence due to high coal prices. Still, there are plenty of storm clouds gathering on the horizon as IFandP explains.
Europe: Hungry for coal
Europe looks abroad for a large proportion of its coal needs. In this article, the latest market developments and predictions are discussed.
Fuel: Past, present and future
The 19th World Petroleum Congress served as the venue for the presentation of both BP’s
Statistical Review of World Energy 2008 and the International Energy Agency’s five year oil forecast. Here we discuss the highlights from both these information-rich reports.
Total ash management
Fly ash from coal-fired power plants need not be a costly waste product requiring disposal. Thomas Duve of Evonik Power Minerals explains how total ash management providers can offer power utilities a convenient and profitable alternative.
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