We welcome article submissions from experts in the areas of coal, mining,
shipping, etc.
To Submit your article please click here.
|
|
|
Thursday, 30 November 17
CONTEMPLATING COAL'S CONTROVERSY AT COP23 - BENJAMIN SPORTON
 Representing the coal industry at climate talks is never going to be an easy proposition. For many people, coal and climate action are incompatible…‘coal should be kept in the ground’. For many years we’ve been arguing that it’s the emissions that need to be kept out of the air. This is a distinction that doesn’t usually get a lot of traction at the annual climate talks…until Bonn.
The annual UN talks are incredibly important in working out how we’re going to tackle climate change, alongside equally important challenges such as economic development, social equity and energy security. However, somewhere along the way the talks became much more polarised. Around the time of the Copenhagen talks back in 2009, when the ante was upped to such a degree that it felt as if we had two weeks to save the world, other considerations started to fall by the wayside.
But not for everyone. Many countries have been trying to make it clear year-after-year that as much as they take the threat of climate change incredibly seriously; they take the economic development of their countries and the welfare of their people equally as seriously. Even after the landmark COP21 in Paris two years ago, when many people would ask me if this now meant the end for coal, 24 countries had actually outlined a role for coal and specifically low emission coal technologies, in meeting their Paris Agreement targets.
This year’s talks in Bonn have been interesting. Not necessarily for the content of the negotiations themselves, which have been very technical and detailed, as the ‘rulebook’ for the Paris Agreement is worked out, but because for the first time in many years it seems as if a little of the rhetoric has been balanced by a healthy dose of reality.
I was interested to read a story this morning with the opening line “Coal emerged as the surprise winner from two weeks of international climate talks in Germany”. While I don’t think talking about ‘winners and losers’ in this context is particularly helpful, I did leave the talks last week feeling that reality had been more evident in Bonn.
The much-reported US event on the role of fossil fuels and nuclear energy naturally became a focal point for noisy protests. However, it was also an event, as one observer commented, which broke “into the echo chamber that conferences like this often foster”. As White House adviser David Banks said during the event: "This panel is only controversial if we choose to bury our heads in the sand and ignore the realities of the global energy system”.
In fact, the way in which the announcement of the UK-Canada-led ‘Powering Past Coal Alliance’ has been reported makes me think many people are thinking more realistically about solutions for coal. On the surface, a powerful anti-coal statement. In reality, a pledge that covers only 2% of global coal use.
Understanding the reality of the huge role of coal in many parts of the world is not about turning our backs on climate change. It’s about saying if this is what countries such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nigeria, India, China, Japan, the Philippines…(the list goes on), are telling us about how they’re going to meet their future energy needs, then we need to make sure this use is compatible with our climate targets. This includes low emission coal technologies but ultimately has to include a massive push on carbon capture and storage.
The role of coal in our global energy system – and, just as importantly, in industries such as steel, cement, aluminium – is an inconvenient truth. In twenty years’ time, the International Energy Agency says coal will still be the largest single source of electricity. Until we face up to this reality, we’re going to find it very difficult to meet the Paris Agreement targets. In Bonn it seemed that this message is finally starting to get through.
By Benjamin Sporton
WCA Chief Executive
If you believe an article violates your rights or the rights of others, please contact us.
|
|
Tuesday, 05 December 17
OIL PRICES HAVE GAINED SOME TRACTION THESE PAST FEW DAYS ON TALKS OF ANOTHER OPEC & RUSSIA PRODUCTION CUT EXTENSION - GERRY LATHROP
Oil prices have gained some traction these past few days on talks of another OPEC (including non-OPEC Russia) production cut extension.
The cu ...
Tuesday, 05 December 17
THE COKING AND THERMAL COAL RECORDING SMALL GAINS - DANIEL HYNES
Coal markets were higher, with both coking and thermal coal recording small gains, said Daniel Hynes Senior Commodity Strategist at ANZ in his late ...
Tuesday, 05 December 17
WEEKLY US COAL PRODUCTION ESTIMATES DIP WEEK OVER WEEK - EIA
COALspot.com – U.S., the world’s second largest coal producers have produced approximately totalled an estimated 14.1 million short ton ...
Wednesday, 29 November 17
THE LAST DAYS OF COAL? - ALIBRA SHIPPING
At least 15 countries have joined an international alliance to phase out coal use for power generation before 2030.
Britain, Canada, Denmark, ...
Wednesday, 29 November 17
THERMAL COAL MARKETS WERE A LITTLE BIT MORE SUBDUED - DANIEL HYNES, ANZ
Coal prices were stronger, led by gains in coking coal. Premium hard coking coal jumped above USD200/t for the first time in two months, said Danie ...
|
|
|
Showing 1861 to 1865 news of total 6871 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 |
|
|
| |
|
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Bulk Trading Sa - Switzerland
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Madhucon Powers Ltd - India
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Formosa Plastics Group - Taiwan
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
- Parliament of New Zealand
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Pendopo Energi Batubara - Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- PTC India Limited - India
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- Tata Chemicals Ltd - India
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- White Energy Company Limited
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Planning Commission, India
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Essar Steel Hazira Ltd - India
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Bharathi Cement Corporation - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Australian Coal Association
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- AsiaOL BioFuels Corp., Philippines
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- The University of Queensland
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Port Waratah Coal Services - Australia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
|
| |
| |
|
