Low-emissions Coal/Fuel
Clean coal technology: a holistic approach
What exactly does clean coal mean? We know that mining coal creates dust and releases methane gas. We know that burning it liberates CO2 and emits particulates including SO2 and NOx. We also know that it creates wastes that are often stored in unsightly and potentially dangerous slag heaps and lagoons.
Opening the north’s renewable energy potential
Development of a high voltage electricity transmission line between Mount Isa and Townsville would enable Queensland to open a major renewable energy generation corridor, according to a new report.
Siemens announces technology blueprint to solve energy issues
Siemens recommends Australia invests $60 billion over the next 10 years in renewable and low CO2 generation technologies, to meet its greenhouse gas abatement targets.
Carbon reduction policies set for parliamentary battle
The Government has introduced it Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Bill and related bills to parliament for the third time, coinciding with the Coalition’s announcement of its own climate change policy.
ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting influence on the global economy and the mining industry.
ETS should consider rightful ownership of emissions
Climate change has become the global catch phrase of the 21st Century and decisions made at the current United Nations talks in Copenhagen will have a lasting influence on the global economy and the mining industry.
Global demand for LNG and gas recovering
Whilst the economic slowdown has affected the growth of many liquefied natural gas (LNG) importing countries, there is a slow recovery in demand taking place, according to John Harris from HIS Cambridge Energy Research Associates.
Galilee Basin – QLD’s new energy frontier (part two)
Recent years have seen interested parties actively exploring the Galilee Basin in Queensland, for its potential to be a significant supplier of energy.
Galilee Basin – Queensland’s new energy frontier
There is significant interest in exploring the Galilee Basin in Queensland for its potential as a supplier of energy, not just through coal mining but the development of underground coal gasification, gas and petroleum.
Report on the global status of CCS projects released
The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) released a report which shows there is growing action being taken to achieve commercial scale CCS but more projects are needed.
Energy market shifting towards gas: analyst
Gas demand for power generation, currently about 200 petajoules a year, is expected to almost triple by 2030, according to economics consultancy firm ACIL Tasman.
How ready is business for a price on carbon? Part Two
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bluntly referred to by many in the mining industry as a tax on coal mining, is due to be voted on again by Federal Parliament in November, and industry groups have been on the warpath.
How ready is business for a price on carbon?
The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) bluntly referred to by many in the mining industry as the tax on coal mining, is due to be voted on again by Federal Parliament in November.
CCS all about finding the ‘right rocks’ – Part Two
The Coal Tech 2009 conference, held on September 15-16th, hosted a range of presentations on technologies including carbon capture and storage (CCS); coal-to-liquids; underground coal gasification; and syngas.
CCS all about the ‘right rocks’ - Part One
A report from the Third Annual Coal Tech conference, held on September 15-16th, on steps to carbon storage in Australia.
NSW conference comes at key time for coal
Of the issues and uncertainties facing mineral commodity sectors, you could say none have been affected more than the coal sector being the backbone of Australia’s mineral exports.
Massive Gorgon project gets sign off
Chevron Australia and its joint venture partners announced on September 14th that it will proceed with developing the world-class Gorgon Project.
Massive Gorgon project gets sign off
Chevron Australia and its joint venture partners announced on September 14th that it will proceed with developing the world-class Gorgon Project.
Uranium price change not expected soon: analyst
The latest research report from Resource Capital Research shows that a key leading uranium price indicator is currently at US$47.50/lb, indicating there is no significant price change anticipated by the market in the near term.
Xstrata speaks out on supporting coal
Xstrata’s Mick Buffer, addressing a conference in Sydney on August 14th, was outspoken on the Government’s response to climate change.
