The Post-Copenhagen World
In
terms of the effects of climate change legislation, energy production
is one of the more sensitive sectors in the economy. The relevant
question, then, is how robust will the Copenhagen emissions reduction
regime turn out to be? more...
Air Quality Legislation -
The Future of Coal-Fired Power in Europe
Provisions of the Large Combustion Plants Directive(LCPD) already mean
that many 'opted-out' power stations must close before 2016 and 'opted
in' stations must meet tighter standards from the same
date. more...
Low CV Export Coals
- Use and Markets
Although
low Calorific Value (CV) coals often lie outside of the operational
specifications of current power stations, they can
frequently be blended with higher CV coals in order to create a feed
mixture usable by existing boilers. more...
Keeping Coal in the
Portfolio - Clean Coal Policies
In
the run-up to the UK elections the main political parties are vying
with one another to appear tough on old, polluting coal whilst at the
same time trumpeting their support for clean coal with CCS. But what
does this mean in terms of action? more...
Power from Biomass
Faced
with the need to make steep carbon emissions cuts under either European
Union or (likely) Copenhagen mandates, one weapon
countries have in the arsenal for de-carbonizing their energy
portfolios is biomass substitution. more...
Coalbed Methane
Coalbed Methane (CBM) is formed
by the same processes which transform
organic material into coal; generally speaking, the deeper and/or
higher the rank of the coal, the higher is its methane content. more...
Coal's Geographic Frontiers
Although
much of the world's coal trade originates from a few
established exporters, or is consumed near where it is produced ,
rising energy demand has spurred new activity in locations long
considered less-than-ideal for export development. more...
Carbon Limiting Technologies
Following
Copenhagen, many nations will be gearing up to significantly reduce
their greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.
This will mean that carbon emissions from fossil fuel plants must
somehow be slashed. more...
Strategic Choices
Building successful strategy in the energy sector might be likened to
playing a game of chess, where your side's strengths and weaknesses, as
well as the opportunities and dangers inherent in each move, must be
evaluated beforehand, carefully and with a clear eye.
more...
Creating Emissions Rights
In implementing the Kyoto Protocol, the United Nations has designated
two arrangements (or flexibility mechanisms) through which countries
can offset emissions within their borders by investing in projects
elsewhere. more...
Coal Sourcing Strategies
For much of a decade, new market dynamics have been redefining
historical coal industry norms. more...
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HOT ISSUES:
Post-Copenhagen World
Air Quality Legislation
Low CV Export Coals
Clean Coal Policies
Power from Biomass
Coalbed Methane
Coal's Geographic Frontiers
Carbon Limiting Technologies
Strategic Choices
Creating Emissions Rights
Coal Sourcing Strategies
ENERGY EDGE NEWS:
August 16, 2010 - Policy Briefing: Final Update on the EU IED
June 2, 2010 - Article in Professional Engineering: Read Partner Nigel Yaxley's overviews on possible consequences to the Industrial Emissions Directive
March 5, 2010 - Policy
Briefing: Post-Copenhagen
Review
December 21, 2009 -
Policy Briefing: The
Copenhagen Climate Talks - What Happened?
December 11, 2009 -
Policy Briefing: Midstream
through the Copenhagen Climate Talks, What is Clear?
November 13, 2009 -
Policy Briefing: The Copenhagen Conference
- A Global Imperative Versus National Interests
June 30, 2009 - Policy
Briefing:
The
Future of Coal-Fired Power in Europe: Implications of the EU Industrial
Emissions Directive
Nigel Yaxley Article:
Energy Edge Consultancy Lead Nigel Yaxley's article on Coal and Global
Energy Strategy featured in July issue of Doosan Babcock's Energy
Brief
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