Pakistan announced plans earlier this week to meet the growing energy needs of the nation’s growing population through exploitation of its own natural resources. Water and power ministry officials revealed plans to work with Chinese companies and their partners in order to build up to a dozen coal fired power plants over the course of the next 15 years. The coal plants are just one part of a larger plan according to the former federal secretary for water and power Mohammed Younus Dagha.
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By Michael McDonaldNatural gas is quickly becoming the dominant source of electricity in many parts of the country. While it is plentiful, cheap, and causes less pollution than coal, can there be too much of a good thing? By placing to much reliance on single fuel source for the nations electricity usage are we essentially placing all… Keep reading →
Colorado’s Solution to Old Coal Facilities? Bonds.
By Michael VinciColorado may have found an interesting solution to the stranded assets that are relics of the transition to clean energy. Two Democratic lawmakers have proposed measures that would create ratepayer-backed, AAA rated, commercial bonds. These securities would be used by utilities to refinance retiring coal plants, of which there are many. The savings would be… Keep reading →
Australian Coal Producer Plans Expansion
By Michael McDonaldA major Australian coal producer is planning on significantly ramping up production levels of it’s coking-coal operations in eastern Australia. BHP Billiton Ltd. is gearing up for a major US $204 million expansion which is intended to increase production of coke, a vital ingredient in steel-making. The planned expansion should reduce overall operating costs while… Keep reading →
Who Pays For The Hidden Costs Of Coal?
By Environmental Defense Fund Energy Exchange Blog
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is still deciding whether to approve bailouts for FirstEnergy’s and Dayton Power & Light’s (DP&L) old, inefficient coal plants. The Ohio-based utilities want their customers to shoulder the costs of keeping these unprofitable coal plants running. Coal plants aren’t cheap to operate. And as natural gas, wind energy, and… Keep reading →
Natural Gas: A Bridge Fuel — But for How Long?
By Tom EwingOn Aug. 17, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) daily update announced that CO2 emissions from natural gas would soon surpass coal. That’s troubling. Natural gas is viewed as a “bridge fuel,” a transitional resource from carbon intensive coal and petroleum to… well, “to what” still remains the hard part. Renewables will be increasingly important.… Keep reading →
- Coal, Dealmaking, Legal, Oil & Gas, US
Coal Plant Closure Signals Major Changes for Central Arizona Project
By Danielle IzzoArizona utilities have come to an agreement on the future of the operations at the Navajo Generating Station. Their recent decision will result in the closing of the coal plant which has been a key energy source for the Central Arizona Project. The Central Arizona Project, which makes use of power to transport water to… Keep reading →
- Coal, Legal, New Ventures, US
Trump Roll Back of Clean Power Plan may not Affect Coal as Expected
By Michael VinciWhen President Trump signed the executive order rolling back the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, many people expected coal to rally – the intent of the executive order was to end the war on coal. However, some industry experts do not foresee a rally in the coal sector at all. This data comes from a survey… Keep reading →
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order effectively terminating the Obama-era Clean Power Plan, in keeping with a campaign promise to undo overburdening regulations slowly killing carbon-based jobs across the country. This rule was not without contention, however. Even the Supreme Court blocked the rule from implementation in 2016 after dozens of states voiced… Keep reading →
Coal Plant Shutdowns: The Tax Appeal Should Not Wait
By Tricia Caliguire, Frank Ferruggia | McCarter & English, LLP
Nothing is certain except death and taxes, unless you own a coal-fired power plant with a shutdown in its future.
