Coal Power Direct October 10, 2018
EPA Advances Proposed Changes to Mercury Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed it has submitted proposed changes to the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) to the White House for review, despite urging by the industry…
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How Did MATS Affect U.S. Coal Generation?
Industry aggressively fought the Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS) when the Obama administration proposed it in 2011 and finalized it in February 2012, warning it would precipitate the closure…
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Minimizing Fire and Explosion Hazards in Dusty Systems
Understanding the properties of bulk materials and how they interact with environmental factors is vital to safe operations, but having an honest conversation about the hazards, so risks can be properly
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The Technology Behind One of the World’s Longest Pipe Conveyors

Long-distance conveyors are a reliable and energy-efficient method of bulk material transport. Pipe conveyors—fully enclosed material handling systems—offer additional environmental protection and more

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Can Coal and Nuclear Power Plants Be Saved?
It’s no secret that U.S. nuclear and coal-fired power plants are struggling to remain viable in competitive markets, but nuclear subsidies in Illinois and New York have been found to be legally sound. Could credit-style programs be implemented elsewhere?
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Court Upholds Water Intake Rule, Offering Some Certainty for Power Plants
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in July issued a long-awaited decision in the case Cooling Water Intake Structure Coalition v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), upholding the EPA’s
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DOE Sank Billions of Fossil Energy R&D Dollars in CCS Projects. Most Failed.
Nearly half of the $2.66 billion spent by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) since 2010 to develop advanced fossil energy technologies was dedicated to nine carbon capture and storage…
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India's Coal Glut Leaves Producers Teetering on Bankruptcy
At the end of July, India’s Central Electricity Authority (CEA) noted in its annual load generation balance report (LGBR) for the year 2018–2019 that the country will likely have a peak surplus of 2.5% and
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Industry Press Releases
Babcock Power Environmental Inc. Secures Major Agreement with BHEL

BrandSafway introduces BrandTech™ Precision Welding

Gryphon International Engineering Services is Now CHA Canada

Mixed reality remote worker platform launches with potential to transform industry

Garlock Launches ABRA-SHIELD™, an Expansion Joint Material Designed for Abrasion Protection

The Original Rapid Dry-Out Product

Conco Systems Pty Ltd. Completes Monumental Stanwell Power Retubing