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EIA: U.S. Coal Plant Stockpiles at Highest Level in Four Years Stockpiles of fuel at U.S. coal-fired electric plants are at their highest levels since the start of the pandemic. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on August 5 said coal…

PJM Capacity Auction Prices Surge Over Nine-Fold, Signal Urgent Need for New Power Generation Prices at PJM Interconnection’s 2025/2026 base residual auction (BRA) spiked to $269.92/MW-day for most resources in the wholesale power market, pointing to a tightening supply-demand balance that could have significant… Federal Court Rejects Stay on EPA's Carbon Pollution Standards in Setback for Power Industry The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia has denied motions to stay a suite of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations that champion carbon capture and storage (CCS)…

In Case You Missed It Supreme Court Halts EPA’s ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ The U.S. Supreme Court in a 5–4 vote blocked enforcement of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) final “Good Neighbor Plan,” a rule intended to significantly cut smog-forming nitrogen oxide (NOx)…

Report: India Supports $33 Billion Investment in New Coal-Fired Generation Government officials in India have reportedly asked the country's power companies to spend billions on equipment to support additional coal-fired generation. India is looking for ways to more quickly increase… India Pledges Support for Nuclear, Coal, and Pumped Storage Projects Officials in India said that country's energy transition plan will focus on developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), pumped energy storage projects, and more efficient coal-fired power plants. Finance Minister…

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Price Swings Mean Coal May Replace Natural Gas in European Power Mix This Winter Higher prices for natural gas across Europe mean some countries, particularly in Eastern Europe, likely will burn more coal for power generation during the upcoming winter season. Coal remains a… Tips for Improving Power Plant Valve Performance Managers know that valves are important to plant operation. That’s why keeping them in top condition is a priority. Upgrading to advanced valve designs and reducing stress on valve materials are just a

Post-Chevron Ushers in ‘New Normal’ For Regulated Community The U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned the longstanding Chevron doctrine, a foundation of administrative law for 40 years, when it ruled on Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo . The impacts on a wide The Role of FRP Structures in Mitigating Workplace Hazards Power companies understand the importance of safety and incorporate many safeguards into plant designs. Yet, the materials used in these defenses also matter, and fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) is an Marnie Surfaceblow: What Helped Make Marnie, Marnie Negativity can push you off your course in life. This is when Marnie first pushed back. “Any signal, Maya?” asked Marnie Surfaceblow, vice president of Surfaceblow & Associates International, as she

What We’re Watching Two Additional Projects Selected to Advance Rare Earth Element and Critical Mineral and Material Processing Technologies Using Coal and Coal Byproducts as Feedstocks As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $10 million for two projects that will help lower the costs and reduce the environmental impact of producing rare earth elements and other critical minerals and materials from coal, coal wastes, and coal by-products. Funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the selected projects will help… Read more by clicking here. U.S. coal shipments declined 8% in 2023 as coal consumption fell sharply The amount of coal transported in the United States decreased 8% in 2023, continuing a trend in which coal shipments have generally decreased over the past two decades as coal’s share of power generation has declined in the United States. The amount of coal transported to power plants, which are often located far from mines, decreased by more than half, falling from… Read more by clicking here.

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