by Gordon Barratt | Nov 5, 2020 | News
Coal-fired power plants continue to be an important component of the Philippines’ energy mix and the government cannot afford to mandate a retirement of such facilities although it is prepared to disallow additional projects, according to Energy Secretary Alfonso...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2020 | News
Commodity traders steadied themselves for a potentially wild ride as voting wrapped up across the eastern US in a historic year that’s seen more than nine-million Americans infected by the coronavirus, a crash in global demand for goods and sub-zero oil prices. Oil in...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2020 | News
Image by Gordon Johnson from Pixabay Cambodia, which relies heavily on hydropower, has witnessed power shortages due to reduced hydropower generation owing to draughts and lower water levels in the dams. The country’s recent 10-year plan has low impetus on developing...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2020 | News
India’s coal production rose over 21 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in September 2020, according to the index of eight core industries compiled by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Sector watchers point to increased power consumption in States such as Himachal...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2020 | News
Coal is set to remain the dominant power source for years to come.PHOTO: REUTERS The Philippines has stopped accepting new proposals for coal-based power projects to encourage investment in other energy sources like natural gas and renewables, the government’s...
by Gordon Barratt | Nov 4, 2020 | News
Image: MICROMINE. Data, not diesel, will be driving the haulpacks, drill rigs and conveyors of the future as the mining industry braces for the next wave of digital disruption and opportunity. A global summit, to unpack key technology trends affecting miners and...
