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Tipoffs for Beckley, West Virginia (coal) Newsletter for Friday September 01, 2023 ( 7 items )  

IEEFA Australia: Australia Must Act Quickly as Overseas Competition for Green Iron Grows
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Key Takeaways: Australian iron ore faces growing competition in the emerging green iron market from countries and regions that produce higher-grade ore better suited to non-coal-based steelmaking. The cost of shipping green hydrogen means it should be used at the place of production wherever possible. Australia has an opportunity to shift towards onshore pro  more

Institute for Energy Research: Biden Reduces Acreage in GOM Oil and Gas Lease Sale
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following agency statement on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * * The Biden Administration has reduced the size of the legally required oil and gas offshore lease sale scheduled in September, ostensibly to protect the Rice whale. * The Interior Department reduced acreage by almost 10 percent after capitulating to oil and gas opponents who had sued over the Gulf of Mexico sale. * This is the last sale planned because the Biden administrat  more

Institute of Public Affairs: AEMO Highlights Need To Keep Reliable And Affordable Baseload Generation On The Grid
MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 1 -- The Institute of Public Affairs issued the following news release: "AEMO's forecast of blackouts this summer is a damming indictment on our nation's leaders who have destroyed our energy security to placate the net zero demands of renewable energy subsidy hunters and inner-city elites," said Saxon Davidson, Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs. Today, the Australian Energy Market Operator released its 2023 Electricity Statement of Opportunities re  more

Sen. Manchin Speaks at West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia, Sept. 1 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) spoke at the annual West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Business Summit to discuss the extensive list of bipartisan accomplishments for West Virginia, including investing in our infrastructure, boosting American innovation and manufacturing, and strengthening our energy security. Senator Manchin also spoke about our nation's energy production, the  more

Southern Environmental Law Center: Dominion Energy Doubles Down on Fossil Fuels in Long Term Plan
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 1 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: This week, the South Carolina Public Service Commission heard public testimony regarding Dominion Energy South Carolina's Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). Several environmental organizations have intervened to recommend clean energy alternatives to Dominion's plan after reviewing their proposed energy portfolio that relies heavily on fossil fuels. "In a time when gas prices have driven   more

UMWA Issues Statement on Incident at Warrior Met Number 4 Mine
TRIANGLE, Virginia, Sept. 1 -- The United Mine Workers of America issued the following statement on Aug. 31, 2023: * * * Commenting on the incident at Warrior Met Coal Wednesday morning, United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) International President Cecil E. Roberts issued the following statement today: "UMWA is deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred at Warrior Met Coal," Roberts said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims, and we stand ready to assist in  more

University of Newcastle: Partnership to Help Heavy Industries Reach Net Zero Emissions With Carbon Capture Technology Begins
CALLAGHAN, Australia, Sept. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Newcastle issued the following news: A project to bring a revolutionary carbon capture technology to market with the potential to help heavy industries reach net zero by 2030 has kicked off with a $6 million research partnership between the University of Newcastle and ASCON Group. The collaboration forms part of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program - delivered by the University of Newcastle and UNSW Sydney to  more