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  • Published on Aug 14, 2018

    The Great American Con: Why Giving False Hope To Coal Country Is The Cruelest Hoax Of All

    HUNTINGTON, WV - AUGUST 03: President Donald J. Trump listens as West Virginia Governor Jim Justice announces that he is switching parties to become a republican during the president's campaign rally at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on August 3, 2017 …

    Source: Forbes
  • Published on Aug 13, 2018

    Kentucky coal continues to struggle

    The number of coal jobs edged down in Kentucky between April and the end of June, illustrating the continued struggles of the industry despite President Donald Trump’s campaign promise to “put our miners back to work.” Statewide, the number of coal jobs …

    Source: Columbian.com
  • Published on Aug 13, 2018

    Commercial Electricity Rates Increased in 29 States

    Average U.S. commercial price increase was less than 1 percent, ChooseEnergy.com found. FORT MILL, S.C. (PRWEB) August 13, 2018 Average U.S. commercial electricity rates increased in 29 states in May, according to a ChooseEnergy.com analysis of the most …

    Source: SF Gate
  • Published on Aug 13, 2018

    Find something that inspires, motivates you

    I started out thumping on a mandolin and then a guitar when I was child. My brother had a mandolin and so I learned a few chords and then eventually learned a few chords on a guitar. My first cousin James Webb across the road where I was raised in Stidham …

    Source: Middlesboro Daily News
  • Published on Aug 13, 2018

    The Most Popular Electric Car Searches By US State (Online Cruising)

    Air Quality Published on August 12th, 2018 | by Cynthia Shahan 0 August 12th, 2018 by Cynthia Shahan  A surprising look at online cruising regarding electric vehicles caught my eye. It’s a colorful map revealing the electric car interests of people in …

    Source: CleanTechnica
  • Published on Aug 12, 2018

    Reduced coal jobs prove industry’s ongoing struggles

    Diminished Hopes in Kentucky By Bill Estep Tribune News Service FILE–In this Jan. 9, 2014, file photo, a shovel loads haulers with coal at Cloud Peak Energy’s Antelope Mine north of Douglas, Wyo. A federal judge in Montana has given the Trump …

    Source: Waterbury Republican American
  • Published on Aug 10, 2018

    Big Rivers Electric Finalizes Deal with State to Clean Up Contamination from Coal Ash Site

    The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has negotiated a deal to clean up the pollution at a coal-fired power plant in western Kentucky. The agreement comes nearly two years after a state inspector first discovered coal ash leaching from a landfill at …

    Source: WKYU
  • Published on Aug 10, 2018

    Kentucky coal plant won’t pay any fines after polluting water supply

    A coal plant in Western Kentucky will not pay any fines after a landfill leaked arsenic-laced pollution into the local water supply, according to a report by a local NPR affiliate.  Big Rivers Electric Corporation negotiated a deal with the state’s Energy …

    Source: Hill
  • Published on Aug 10, 2018

    A Western Kentucky Coal Plant Polluted The Water, But Won’t Pay Any Fines

    Nearly two years after a state inspector discovered an arsenic-laced plume of coal ash seeping out of a landfill at a power plant in Western Kentucky, the state Energy and Environment Cabinet has negotiated a deal to clean up the pollution. But …

    Source: WFPL
  • Published on Aug 9, 2018

    Many hoped for a rebound in Kentucky coal jobs under Trump. It hasn’t happened.

    The number of coal jobs edged down in Kentucky between April and the end of June, illustrating the continued struggles of the industry despite President Donal Trump’s campaign promise to “put our miners back to work.” Statewide, the number of coal jobs …

    Source: Lexington Herald Leader
  • Published on Aug 9, 2018

    Former Armstrong Coal Employees Plead Not Guilty On Dust Fraud Charges

    Eight former employees of two western Kentucky coal mines entered not guilty pleas at an arraignment hearing Wednesday. Those defendants are being federally charged with cheating on safety monitoring which is meant to reduce the risk of black lung disease …

    Source: WKYU
  • Published on Aug 8, 2018

    Coal lobby's push for lower black lung tax clashed with U.S. studies

    (Reuters) - U.S. coal companies lobbied Congress to allow a drop in their payments to help miners with black lung disease by arguing the incurable ailment was in decline and a victims’ trust fund was financially healthy, assertions contradicted by …

    Source: Reuters
  • Published on Aug 6, 2018

    What To Expect From Duke Energy’s Q2 Results

    Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) will release its second-quarter results and conduct a conference call with analysts on 2nd August 2018. Consensus market estimates expect the company to post a relatively flat EPS (Non-GAAP) of $1.02 per share vis-à-vis an EPS ( …

    Source: Trefis
  • Published on Aug 2, 2018

    Proposed Car Efficiency Rollback Will Not Halt Electric Vehicles

    Editor’s Note: On August 2, the Trump administration formally proposed freezing fuel economy targets and revoking California’s waiver to set more stringent standards. EPA is expected to take steps today toward killing California’s landmark program …

    Source: Science & Technology
  • Published on Aug 1, 2018

    Mesothelioma Compensation Now Urges Navy Veterans and Energy Workers with Mesothelioma or Asbestos Exposure Lung Cancer ...

    "Unfortunately, many-to-most individuals who have recently learned they have mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer are reluctant to talk to attorneys     NEW YORK, NY, August 01, 2018 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Mesothelioma …

    Source: 24 7 Press Release
  • Published on Jul 31, 2018

    New Coal Ash Rules Extend Deadlines For Leaking Ponds

    Kentucky power plants will have more time to clean up pollution leaking out of coal ash landfills and ponds under new federal rules. Last month, A WFPL News and Ohio Valley ReSource analysis found contaminated groundwater at 14 Kentucky power plants. That …

    Source: WFPL
  • Published on Jul 30, 2018

    Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. Reports Increased Coal Sales Volumes, Revenues, Net Income Attributable to ARLP and ...

    TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 30, 2018--Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQ: ARLP) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018 (the "2018 Quarter"). Strong coal sales volumes in the 2018 Quarter …

    Source: Odessa American
  • Published on Aug 11, 2018

    Study links air pollution, diabetes

    EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A new study links air pollution and diabetes, two longstanding health concerns for Evansville. The study from Washington University in St. Louis focuses on fine particulate pollution, or PM 2.5. It found PM 2.5 is linked to an increased …

    Source: Evansville Courier & Press
  • Published on Jul 27, 2018

    From Coal Mines To Solar Farms: It’s Complicated, But Doable

    Clean Power Published on July 26th, 2018 | by Tina Casey 0 July 26th, 2018 by Tina Casey  The idea of using abandoned surface coal mines for new utility scale solar farms has been tossed around for awhile now, and the idea certainly is appealing. The …

    Source: CleanTechnica
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ECMOR XVI

Date: 03-Sep-18 to 06-Sep-18
Location: Barcelona / Spain
The ECMOR conferences started in Cambridge over 24 years ago and through a sequence of meetings in major European centres, continue a tradition of combining high-quality mathematical science with engineering applications. Researchers and engineers from industry, government and academia in an informal atmosphere to focus on key technical and mathematical challenges facing the oil industry. We invite all applied mathematicians and geoscientists to contribute to the technical programme, to share results, experiences and new ideas during the ECMOR conference. To complement the conference, an icebreaker reception will be organized as well as a conference dinner at a special location. All registered family members will also be invited to join the family member’s tour. Keep a close eye on ...

Mastering Renewable & Alternative Energies - Johannesburg

Date: 04-Sep-18 to 07-Sep-18
Mastering Renewable & Alternative Energies http://www.infocusinternational.com/renewable Dates & Locations: 4 – 7 September 2018, Johannesburg 6 – 9 November 2018, Singapore Overview The course is designed to provide clear, independent and business-focused guidance on market opportunity and risk to those deploying, investing in or regulating renewable power projects. It is presented in language suited to non-engineering commercial executives and investors, so no prior knowledge is assumed or required. Presented throughout in an interactive and market-focused way, the course connects the multiple market environment factors that need to align in order that renewable power can scale up and integrate: from the business, system and policy environment to the project ...

Argus Methanol Forum

Date: 11-Sep-18 to 13-Sep-18
Location: Houston / United States
The global methanol industry continues to be an ever changing market. Methanol producers in the US are aiming to expand capacity, but are facing challenges despite growing demand. Around the globe there is continued interest in new regulations, shifts in supply/demand balances, economic considerations, regional factors and more. Join us this September to network and gain perspectives on: • Micro and macro trends in the methanol industry and the potential impact from the crude and natural gas • Regional perspectives, including in depth reviews of the major China and the emerging Indian • An outlook for methanol derivatives, including biodiesel and • The usage of methanol in industrial boilers and cook stoves and the impact on the methanol market • Methanol as a ...

International Conference on Oil and Gas

Date: 12-Sep-18 to 13-Sep-18
Location: Singapore / Singapore
Oil Gas 2018 provides a great platform by gathering eminent professors, Researchers, Students and delegates to exchange new ideas. The conference will cover a wide range of topics and allow participants to discuss about the new technologies developed in Petroleum industries and Digitization in oil and gas field . Oil Gas 2018 conference consists of keynote and plenary lectures, special sessions (Workshop and Symposium), Young Researcher Forum and Poster presentations. Best poster presenters will be judged and awarded during the conference. To encourage broad participation from all over the world Pulsus group is offering reduced registration fee for students.

10th Argus Americas Crude Summit

Date: 13-Sep-18 to 15-Sep-18
Location: Houston / United States
The Argus Americas Crude Summit will bring you unmatched insight on the future of the global crude markets and networking with senior executives from across the entire crude supply chain including oil majors, refiners, midstream and infrastructure organizations, financial institutions and many others.

Nuclear Security Conference 2018

Date: 13-Sep-18 to 13-Sep-18
Location: United Kingdom
This conference, now in its third year running, will share the latest experiences on critical matters, drawing on a range of insights from across the Critical National Infrastructure. Meet with fellow professionals and explore current and future challenges. PROGRAMME: The programme will focus on two key themes “Innovation and Integration”. Engage in dialogue with regulators, duty holders, academia and the supply chain on topics including; Integrating Safety & Security by Advancements to protect the supply Purpose driven metrics to optimise Personal Security Implementing and guiding Security in a regulated environment Interconnecting cyber and physical Optimising security forces training and Academic initiatives that are ...

Power Purchase Agreement - Johannesburg

Date: 17-Sep-18 to 20-Sep-18
“Structuring successful Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), managing competitive electricity markets & attracting merchant power investments” Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) http://www.infocusinternational.com/ppa Dates & Locations: 20 - 23 March 2018, Perth 23 - 26 April 2018, Dubai 17 - 20 September 2018, Johannesburg 19 - 22 November 2018, Singapore Overview There are many moving pieces affecting the future of electric power development in emerging market. Unlike the past Independent Power Project models, which featured standardised take-or-pay contracts – today’s market demands more innovative incentives to ensure better availability, better performance, as well as more attractive and sustainable mixtures of fuel sources. Economies throughout the region ...

Nuclear Decommissioning & Used Fuel Strategy Summit

Date: 01-Oct-18 to 02-Oct-18
Location: Charlotte / United States
The Nuclear Decommissioning and Used Fuel Strategy Summit (1-2 October, Charlotte, NC) is returning for its 5th year and it promises to be the biggest yet with 50+ speakers, 100+ utility delegates, an unrivalled exhibition floor with the latest innovative technologies and much more! Year-on-year, the 2018 summit is already 21% up on utility delegations. Here is just a sample of what 400+ decommissioning and used fuel experts will gain this October: • Leading Decision Maker Attendees: President & CNO, NextEra Energy Resources, Director of Decommissioning, Entergy, Site VP, Entergy, Director, Duke & more gather to discuss key lessons learned and upcoming • Global Utility Case Studies: VP Decommissioning and CNO, SCE, Snr Director FCS Decommissioning, OPPD, Director ...

SPE Workshop: How Stimulation Affects Today's Reservoir Management

Date: 03-Oct-18 to 04-Oct-18
This workshop will address the impact that stimulation of wells has in the overall management process of reservoirs. We will discuss reservoir characterisation, including geomechanics, the use of machine learning methodologies, state-of-the-art hydraulic fracturing methods, completion and forecasting production, and ultimate recovery. We will also welcome case studies on these topics. WHO SHOULD Production Completion Reservoir Asset Project Geostaticians TECHNICAL SESSIONS - Completion Design and Procedures for Maximum - Hydraulic Fracturing Theories and Field Practices - Role of Geomechanics in - Forecasting Production from Low Productivity - Data Analytics and Machine ...
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