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DOE: $575 Million for Projects in 15 States Will Position U.S. as Leader in Clean Coal Technologies
September 8, 2010
U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the selection of 22 projects that will accelerate carbon capture and storage research and development for industrial sources. Funded with more than $575 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, these R&D projects complement…
W. Va. Gov. Joe Manchin to Speak at Energy Conference in Colorado
September 8, 2010
Gov. Joe Manchin will travel to Colorado Springs to speak during the Center for Energy Workforce Development’s (CEWD) fall conference on Wednesday. The governor will join a host of top energy executives representing the electric, natural gas and nuclear utilities industries…
September 15: Coal Supporters Plan Washington Rally
September 7, 2010
The Eastern Coal Council is organizing a rally for coal industry supporters willing to travel to the nation’s capitol for a pro-coal rally on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15. Jack Richardson, chairman of the council, sent an e-blast message to several…
September 20-22: Bluefield Coal Symposium
September 7, 2010
The explosion at Upper Big Branch mine in West Virginia has devastated all of us within the mining industry. But we must move on and continue the work in providing greater safety in the nation’s coal mines. Sponsored by the Greater…
MSHA: Procedure Instruction Letter, CSE Corporation SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuer
September 2, 2010
This Procedure Instruction Letter is intended for all Coal and Metal and Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health enforcement personnel. Purpose Through its quality control program, CSE Corporation identified a possible issue with a component part to its SR-100 Self-Contained Self-Rescuers involving…
Bridgestone Americas Off Road Tire Announces Price Increases
September 2, 2010
Off Road Tire, U.S. & Canada Tire Sales (BAOR), a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, has announced plans to increase list prices by 2 to 7 percent with some in-line adjustments. The price increases will affect all mining, construction…
DOE: Projects To Develop Novel Monitoring Networks for Advanced Power Systems Selected
September 2, 2010
Five projects that will develop technologically sophisticated monitoring networks for advanced fossil energy power systems have been selected for continued research by the U.S. Department of Energy. The projects will support efforts by the Office of Fossil Energy’s Advanced Research —…
Lakeside Steel Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Alabama
September 2, 2010
Lakeside Steel Inc. announced that the construction of the Company’s new pipe manufacturing facility in Thomasville Alabama has officially started. Once completed, the new US facility will be one of the most modern pipe manufacturing operations in North America and will…
Wyoming Seeks Buyers for Abandoned Coal-Bed Methane Wells
September 2, 2010
The Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments is trying to find buyers for dozens of abandoned gas wells on state lands. Under a sealed competitive bid process, the state is now offering oil and gas lease rights on 24 state…
Illinois Clean Coal Project FutureGen Sputters, Gets Back on Track
September 2, 2010
The federal government’s proposal to develop a multi-billion dollar clean coal project will move forward with the support of a coalition of energy companies. “The Alliance is pleased that DOE and Sen. Durbin have been able to preserve the $1 billion…
