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Friday, 22 June 12
GLOBAL ACTION NEEDED ON ENERGY POVERTY - WORLD COAL
 Eradicating energy poverty is possibly the biggest challenge facing the world today. Like climate change it can only be addressed with a concerted global effort. With the Rio+20 conference underway, WCA looks at what needs to be done to achieve energy access for all.
The statistics are well known. 1.3 billion people lack access to electricity and another billion have only intermittent access.Without concerted international action, these numbers are not expected to change significantly in the next two decades. There is a huge disparity in energy access across the globe. Most developing economies struggle with low levels of energy access, and while most developed economies have almost full energy access, the amount of electricity they produce and consume varies significantly. Improving energy access is so important because it is fundamental to modern life. Light and power for homes, schools, hospitals, business and industry are all essential to strong and resilient economies that improve livelihoods. Economic and social development cannot occur in the modern world without access to energy. It is for this reason that the United Nations has declared 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All, and it is why energy is amongst the top issues at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.
More ambition needed
Real ambition is needed to deliver energy access across the world. The original text of "The Future We Want" draft outcome document for Rio+20 released by the UN early in 2012 included language calling for access to a "basic minimum level" of energy. Targets that refer to the basic minimum level of access reflect the target contained in the IEA's Energy for All case outlined in its World Energy Outlook 2011. This target would provide: "use of a floor fan, a mobile phone, and two compact fluorescent light bulbs for about five hours a day. In urban areas, consumption might also include an efficient refrigerator, a second mobile phone per household and another appliance, such as a small television or a computer." What is most alarming however is what is not included in the IEA definition, where it notes that "some other categories are excluded, such as electricity access to business." Ambitious energy targets will provide the energy needs to build and operate essential social infrastructure and support economic growth by allowing reliable energy supplies for business and industry. Targets for energy access must be ambitious because the problem is so fundamental to the challenges facing the modern world.
National priorities are important
The first draft of "The Future We Want" document and the UN Secretary General's Sustainable Energy for All initiative have both also focused heavily on expanding the role to be played by renewable energy. Renewable energy does have an important role to play in improving energy access but it is not the right solution everywhere. As nations develop, they seek secure, reliable and affordable sources of energy to strengthen and build their economies - coal is a logical choice in many of these countries because it is widely available, safe, reliable and relatively low cost. Accessing reliable, on-grid, base load electricity is essential for businesses and industries that cannot have intermittent supply. Strong grid structures with base load coal fired power stations are essential to even out peaks and troughs in the generation of renewable electricity and they can very effectively distribute centralised base load electricity. Many countries have very significant coal reserves and should be able to utilise those to build reliable base load electricity systems. International support for improving energy access should recognise the economic, technical and natural resources available in economies with a shortage of electricity supply. Across the world coal will play a significant role in improving energy access. The IEA's WEO 2011 projects that coal will provide more than half of the on-grid electricity needed to meet their energy for all case. It will be particularly important in places like India, Pakistan and southern Africa and will continue to strengthen China's energy supplies.
Energy access and climate change
Despite the need for countries to be able to utilise their own resources, it seems at the international level that there is a far more significant focus on renewable energy technologies. This focus is brought about by concerns over climate change. The concern is that significantly improved energy access will lead to large increases in emissions of greenhouse gases and therefore increase the risk of catastrophic climate change. Many actors in the international community therefore believe that fossil fuels cannot play a role in improving access to energy if we also want to meet the climate challenge. It is not necessary however for action to be restricted to that paradigm.
A surprising revelation in the IEA World Energy Outlook 2011 was that achieving the IEA's (albeit minimal) energy access target would only increase global CO2 emissions by 0.7%. In part that is likely to be because of the significant role of off-grid renewables included in the scenario, but it also comes in a scenario where almost a quarter of all electricity needed is expected to be provided by coal. More ambitious energy access targets may lead to higher emissions, but this will also come in the context of significantly improved economic and social outcomes for those who get access to electricity. Even more important is that significantly increased emissions can be avoided. Deployment of advanced coal technologies will play a major role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. One key way of reducing the emissions from burning coal is to improve efficiency levels at power stations. Highly efficient modern supercritical and ultra supercritical coal plants emit almost 40% less CO2 than subcritical plants. Efficiency improvements in power generation are amongst the most cost-effective and shortest lead time actionsfor reducing emissions from coal-fired electricity. This is particularly the case in developing countries and economies in transition where existing plant efficiencies are generally lower and coal use in electricity generation is increasing. Beyond improvements in efficiency, carbon capture and storage technology will be a key technology to reduce CO2 emissions, not only from coal, but also natural gas and industrial sources.
Figures in the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2011 report estimate the potential for CCS to contribute 22% of global CO2 mitigation through to 2035. Over time CCS will become a key technology for improving energy access consistent with global climate objectives.
What action is needed?
Concerted international action is needed to address the global challenge of energy poverty. Without providing energy to those who currently lack it, it will be impossible to eradicate global poverty. To meet this challenge, policy frameworks must be put in place, both at national and international levels, to support effective energy institutions and business models to support the deployment of a comprehensive energy infrastructure where it is needed most. With these frameworks in place, finance from all sources, public and private, domestic and international is needed to provide the finance to build energy systems. Before this can be achieved however, it must be recognised that all sources of energyare necessary to meet the vast potential demand for electricity. It is important to understand that different sources of energy will suit different countries and different environments. To ensure that energy reaches those who need it most, there cannot be a political preference for one technology over another. The decision must be based on what is most effective in meeting the energy need.
Source: World Coal
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Friday, 28 June 24
INDIAN POWER STATIONS STOCKED WITH BUMPER COAL SUPPLY AS TRANSPORT WOES EASE - BUSINESS STANDARD
Even as power demand has touched a historic high of 250 gigawatts (Gw) amid sweltering heat this June, India’s power stations are stocked wit ...
Friday, 28 June 24
INDIA'S CY23 COAL USE LARGER THAN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE COMBINED - THE HINDU
For the first time, India’s coal consumption surpassed that of North America and Europe combined in the calendar year 2023, said Energy Insti ...
Monday, 24 June 24
PLN'S FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RESTS ON ACCELERATED COAL RETIREMENT AND RENEWABLES DEPLOYMENT - MUTYA YUSTIKA
On 28 May 2024, Indonesia’s national electricity utility, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), released its financial report for 2023. Althoug ...
Monday, 24 June 24
INDIA'S COAL-BASED POWER DEMAND AT ALL-TIME HIGH, GOVERNMENT SAYS - REUTERS
India’s demand for coal-based power has risen by 7.3% this fiscal year to an all-time high, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Monday, 24 June 24
CHINA'S COAL INDUSTRY TURNS GREENER THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES - PEOPLE'S DAILY
At an opencast mine operated by Inner Mongolia Pingzhuang Coal Group Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy), a 14-meter ...
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- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
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- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- MS Steel International - UAE
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- The University of Queensland
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Minerals Council of Australia
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
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- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
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- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
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- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- PTC India Limited - India
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- White Energy Company Limited
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
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- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Parliament of New Zealand
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Planning Commission, India
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Australian Coal Association
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Marubeni Corporation - India
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- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
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