Coal on its way to a cleaner future

Significant resources are being put into transforming coal into a cleaner technology, and a new era needs to dawn for the fossil fuel, particularly in South Africa, where it will be an irreplaceable part of the energy mix for some time. Coal has...

Coal on its way to a cleaner future

Significant resources are being put into transforming coal into a cleaner technology, and a new era needs to dawn for the fossil fuel, particularly in South Africa, where it will be an irreplaceable part of the energy mix for some time.

Pressure on for cleaner coal use

While many countries are now pursuing coal-to-liquids (CTL) as a means of providing transport fuel, many see the need for CTL to clean up its act in order to lessen its impact on climate change through excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) emission.

Clean coal technologies in South Africa

Eskom’s coal-fired power stations are the mainstay of the South African economy and 93% of the country’s electricity production needs are met by coal, reports Creamer Media’s Research Channel Africa.

EU support for carbon capture and storage vital to reduce emissions

If the European Union (EU) was to achieve the ambitious and strict targets of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from developed countries by 30% by 2020, it would need to "continue its support for investigation, and hopefully the...

How will NOx clampdown affect SA's coal exports?

In the nineteenth century, Europe's bubbling coal smokestacks were viewed as a sign of progress. Today, conscious of the polluting effects of emissions, Europe is imposing strict regulations on the use of coal as an energy source. Concerns...

Will NOx clampdown hurt coal exports or could clean-coal drive come to South Africa's rescue?

In the 19th century, Europe's bubbling coal smokestacks were viewed as a sign of progress. Today, conscious of the polluting effects of emissions, Europe is imposing strict regulations on the use of coal as an energy source.