The Whitehaven coal mine project in Cumbria, originally granted planning permission in December 2022, faced its most significant challenge yet as the planning application was formally withdrawn. This decision ended a contentious and high-profile planning process for the £165 million underground
Christopher Hailstone possesses deep expertise in energy management, renewable energy, and electricity delivery. He has been instrumental in providing insights on grid reliability and security. Today, he shares his thoughts on the future of energy and the region's transition amidst the
Finland has made a remarkable stride in its commitment to a green transition with the closure of its Salmisaari coal power plant in Helsinki, slashing coal usage to below 1 percent of its energy mix. This move is part of an ambitious plan initiated in 2019 when the country's parliament decided
Finland has made a remarkable transition in its energy generation sector, moving from coal-powered energy to wind power in less than a decade. This commitment to phase out coal ahead of schedule has positioned the country as a model for other nations considering similar energy transitions. The
In recent months, the Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in India demonstrated intriguing dynamics, reflecting mixed growth trends across key industrial sectors. Among the sectors monitored are Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement, and Electricity,
Methane emissions from coal mines have recently come under scrutiny in Australia, with a notable focus on the Hail Creek mine in Queensland. This issue has gained considerable attention due to the significant discrepancies identified between the emissions reported by mine operators and those
