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ICSC run an extensive outreach programme, to deliver the key messages from our studies on all aspects of coal.
Russia to Cut Coal Production on Svalbard by 80 000 Tonnes by 2032
The yearly coal production in Barentsburg is planned to be reduced from 120 000 to 40 000 tonnes, according to the Russian Minister of the Development of the Russian Far…
Global Investment in Coal to Increase by 10 Percent: IEA
Investment in global coal production and supply in 2023 is expected to increase by about 10% from the $135 billion spent in 2022, the International Energy Agency said. IEA, in…
India may export 30 mil mt/year of coal to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka by 2030
HIGHLIGHTS • Draws draft coal logistics plan to export excess coal • Builds case for lower grade supply at cheaper rates • To compete with Indonesian, South African supplies India…
South Africa’s power crisis is a warning for the world
This sad story has international dimensions that climate and governance policymakers worldwide should follow closely. South Africa has struggled to keep the lights on for more than a decade. The…
Chinese technique to squeeze low-carbon compounds from coal could be game-changer
A new synthesis technique known as OXZEO doubled reaction yield for raw materials used in various industrial products. Technique could reduce China’s reliance on petroleum for chemical production Chinese scientists…
RWE proposes carbon capture projects at three UK gas plants
Electricity generator RWE has announced plans to progress new carbon capture projects at three of its gas power stations in the UK. The company is currently testing the feasibility of…
Carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS) is a necessity, not an option, to achieve net zero emissions
Advocacy and campaigning for concrete actions to tackle climate change have increased over the last few years. Transforming the global…
Read MoreSouth Africa – Living with load shedding
For some years, many South Africans have been living with what’s usually termed ‘load-shedding’, something that is relatively uncommon in…
Read MoreINTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE ENERGY TRANSITION IN SOUTH AFRICA
On 19 – 20 April 2023 Eskom co-hosted a two day international workshop focusing on ‘The Future of Coal in…
Read MoreDoes coal have a role to play in a hydrogen economy?
Hydrogen is both a chemical energy store and a fuel. It has an energy content of…