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Southern CEO: Data Center Demand, Regulatory Changes Could Keep Coal-Fired Units Online
Utilities recognizing the need to produce more electricity, in part to satisfy demand from data centers, may keep coal-fired units in operation longer than anticipated. A lessening of environmental regulations…
 
Trump Picks Oil and Gas Executive as New Energy Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Chris Wright, the CEO and founder of Denver, Colorado-based Liberty Energy, will lead the Department of Energy (DOE) in the new administration. "I am thrilled…
How to Improve Remediation of Coal Ash Pond Water
Many power companies face significant risks from coal ash ponds. New solutions based on water flow physics are showing promise in preventing the spread of hazardous particulate matter. Existing coal plants are
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Power Demand from Data Centers Keeping Coal-Fired Plants Online
The power generation sector is looking at numerous ways to provide enough electricity to satisfy demand from data centers. Bloomberg Intelligence recently said its research shows data centers, buildings filled…
 
Leading U.S. Coal Producer Developing Solar, Energy Storage at Former Mines
A leading U.S. coal producer is partnering with a major developer of renewable energy projects to put solar energy and battery storage installations on reclaimed mine lands in Illinois and…
Kingston Coal Ash Spill: Cleanup Workers Were the Unfortunate Losers
On Dec. 22, 2008, a major dike failure occurred on the north slopes of the ash pond at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA’s) Kingston Fossil Plant. The failure resulted in…
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Vietnam Will Keep Coal-Fired Power Plants Running at High Levels Next Year
Vietnamese government officials said the country expects its coal-fired power plants will operate at significant levels in 2025 to support increased demand for electricity across the country. The government on…
WoodMac Analysis Says Trump Energy Agenda Will Face Roadblocks
An analysis from global data and analytics group Wood Mackenzie says Republican control of the White House and Congress means U.S. energy policy will move away from net-zero emissions targets,…
 
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