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August 5th, 2009 by
Coal-fired power generation remains competitive with the best renewable technologies, even after accounting for the costs of carbon capture technology. Coal accounts for 40% of global electricity supply and the proportion is set to remain steady, even as global generating capacity rises. Coal-fired generating capacity may double by 2030, which would have a severe effect on carbon dioxide emissions unless new, cleaner technologies can be implemented.
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June 25th, 2009 by
Coal: Global Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Coal industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, textual analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, and profiles of the leading companies. This incisive report provides expert analysis on a global, regional and country basis.
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June 4th, 2009 by
In 2000, more than eight million vehicles around the world ran on alternative fuels such as electricity, natural gas, ethanol, propane, hydrogen, fuel cells – even solar and wind energy. There is growing interest and support for alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), driven by concerns about sustainability, energy security, the environment, economics relating to oil, and geopolitical factors. Interest in alternative fuels is focused on transportation fuels, since 70% of petroleum is used in the transportation sector.
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The major impetus for development of viable AFVs is environmental; conventional fuels spew our greenhouse gasses that cause pollution and contribute directly to global warming. Another driver relates to the skyrocketing costs for petroleum-derived fuels caused by shortages of oil in an era of growing energy consumption.
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May 28th, 2009 by
Our Coal in Europe industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Coal industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.
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May 20th, 2009 by
Coalmine methane (CMM), for centuries the bane of canaries and miners, now offers potential as an alternative fuel source.
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Coal bed methane (CBM) refers to methane deposits in the pores of coal seams. The methane is in a near-liquid state, contained in tiny pockets within the coal. Coalmine methane (CMM) is released when coal is fractured during mining operations.
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May 6th, 2009 by
Energy Business Reports publishes a research report on “Commercialization of Coal-to-Liquids Technology” examining how the use of coal liquification technologies may help America wean itself of foreign oil imports. CTL fuel is already in use elsewhere, like South Africa, where it meets 30 percent of transportation fuel needs.
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Through liquefaction or coal-to-liquids technology (CTL), a process of converting solid coal into liquid fuels and/or chemicals, coal can be made into liquid fuel such as gasoline or diesel and used as a substitute for petroleum products. Coal-based fuels can be used directly in today’s vehicles, with no need for modification.
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April 30th, 2009 by
Almost 40% of the world’s electricity is fueled by coal. Coal is one of the world’s most popular fuels, yet it is also one of the dirtiest. When burned, coal releases numerous pollutants that are harmful to humans, animals and plants, and it is a major cause of global warming.
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Clean coal technologies are being developed that enhance both the efficiency and the environmental acceptability of coal extraction, preparation and use. CCTs reduce emissions and waste and increase the amount of energy gained from each ton of coal. Many of these technologies are aimed at reducing greenhouse emissions from industrial or mining processes involving coal. The top international priority is reducing carbon dioxide emissions from coal-based electricity generation.
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