Energy industries
British energy company Drax has revealed that the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating "certain historical statements" regarding the sourcing of wood pellets used in its biomass plant in North Yorkshire. The investigation comes just six months after Ed Miliband, the Energy Secretary, agreed to extend subsidies for
Energy industries
The Emeelt Eco-Industrial Park, part of Mongolia's 24 mega projects for urban development, is set to transform the country's economy and environment. Spanning 539 hectares in the Khan-Uul district, the park will feature a 24-megawatt thermal power plant and a wastewater treatment facility, both designed to
Energy industries
Dr. Deji Adeleke, Chairman and Managing Director of Pacific Holdings Limited, parent company of Pacific Energy Company Limited, has been applauded for the completion and unveiling of a 1,250MW power plant in Omotosho, Ondo state. The Ede Senior Citizens Club extended warm congratulations to Dr. Adeleke for the project,
Air pollution
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to quickly repeal the Biden administration's greenhouse gas rule for power plants, citing the significant costs and reliability risks that electric cooperatives face under the regulation. NRECA CEO Jim Matheson emphasized the importance of
Air pollution
Congressional leaders, including Reps. Castor, Tonko, and SEEC members, issued a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin opposing the proposed repeal of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. They emphasized that the EPA's authority under Section 111 of the Clean Air Act to protect
Air pollution
A major development in the UK's power station sector has secured "hundreds" of new jobs after signing up for a multi-billion pound carbon capture scheme. The HyNet carbon capture cluster, which received the go-ahead from the Prime Minister to start construction in April, has announced two
Air pollution
Congressional Democrats, led by House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Members Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) and SEEC Co-Chair Paul Tonko (NY-20), expressed their concerns about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. They urge the
Air pollution
A recent study conducted by Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has claimed that a majority of Maharashtra's coal-fired thermal power plants (TPPs) have been exempted from installing flue gas desulfurization (FGD) technology, despite proven benefits in reducing sulfur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter PM2.5,
Nuclear energy
The Texas Nuclear Alliance has welcomed PCI Promatec, a branch of Performance Contracting Inc., as a Founding Member. PCI Promatec provides critical passive fire protection systems to nuclear power facilities across the United States. The partnership aims to lead nuclear development in Texas, setting a gold standard for safety. PCI
Nuclear energy
The Indian government has identified 10 old or retired thermal power sites to repurpose them into nuclear power units, as part of its ambitious plan to reach a 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047. The shortlist includes sites across various states, and a final decision will be taken after
Nuclear energy
Taipower has held a press conference to address public concerns over the operating permits for the Taichung Power Plant's generating units. The company emphasized that the plant is operating in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and five power generating units have applied for permit extensions, which have
Nuclear energy
Taipower, the state-owned power generation and transmission company of Taiwan, held a press conference to address recent public concerns regarding the operation of coal-fired units at Taichung and Hsinta power plants. Chairman Wen-Sheng Tseng emphasized that Taipower's core mission is to ensure a stable and safe power supply,
