Drilling & production

The DOE has offered loan guarantees to geothermal projects in Nevada and Oregon to help them get off the ground.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced penalties against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the coal ash spill at its Kingston’s plant in 2008.

The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky has completed a broad assessment of geologic factors affecting Kentucky’s potential for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. It also addresses the potential use of carbon dioxide for increasing recovery of oil from Kentucky fields.

New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security.

Asciano has secured a new long-term contract with Anglo American to haul 16.5 million tpa of coal in Queensland, Australia. The company expects the agreement to generate over AU$ 775 million in revenue.

Total has been in talks with Russia’s President Medvidev and Prime Minister Putin over the subject of joining Yamal LNG.

In order to meet Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy requirements and tap the vast solar resources of the region, Masdar has formed a joint venture with Total and Abengoa Solar.

The US coal sector is facing better prospects after a tough year. However, concerns remain, particularly with regard to climate change legislation, which could have a profound impact on the coal sector.

US Department of Energy Secretary Chu announces nearly US$ 1 billion public/private investment in industrial carbon capture and storage.

The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security.

Hargreaves Services has announced that it no longer wishes to pursue the possibility of a merger deal with UK Coal.

Ncondezi Coal has announced its admission to trading on AIM, the commencement of dealings in its shares on AIM, and the successful raising of US$ 52 million for the company.

Litre Meter searches for oldest Pelton Wheel flow meter.

New Zealand coal miner, Solid Energy, plans to build an underground coal gasification plant on its Huntly West Coal Mining Licence area, Waikato. The plant, which is subject to approval of the relevant applications, will convert up to 30,000 t of coal into syngas and builds on 5 year’s of investigation by the company.

Two die in second pipeline explosion in Texas.