Drilling & production

A proposed 1800 MW power plant to be built in Poland could put the country at odds with the EU, as it is termed “illegal” by activists.

US Representative for Colorado, Doug Lamborn, sets out mining agenda for 2013-14

After being held up by anti-fracking protesters, drilling has resumed at Cuadrilla’s Balcombe prospect in the UK.

The Mozambican Government has approved two new coal mining contracts, each lasting 25 years.

Australian rail and port operator, Asciano, has posted a higher full year profit, bucking a downturn in the nation’s coal industry.

Production has restarted at the North Sea Huntington platform following a precautionary shutdown due to concerns with cargo tank venting activities during low wind conditions.

A coal-fired power plant in Oklahoma will use gas-fired and clean coal-fired units to generate power from 2015

Analysis shows the Coalition will have to stump up extra cash, or break its pledge to lower emissions by 5% by 2020.

A cargo ship carrying almost 150,000 t of coal has broken apart a few hundred metres from South Africa’s Richards Bay port.

According to an analyst from GlobalData, the Brazilian company, OGX needs to boost its production or it risks securing future investments and partnerships.

As troubles escalate in Egypt, several oil and gas companies have made decisions to stay in active business or shutdown until the crisis is resolved.

A new report from the American Petroleum Institute has shown that energy development helps promote diversity amongst local economies.

BHP Billiton has announced a 29.5% drop in profits with earnings from coal down over 70% on the back of weak prices.

Glencore Xstrata has seen its profits drop by 9% in the first half of 2013.

Clearco preparation plant and rail loading facility completed at South Form coal mine, West Virginia.