Colombia is a major supplier of German electricity producers. To cheap to get to the raw material, exploiting the responsible man and nature without pity - with devastating consequences.
The German energy producers want to continue to do without coal. The existing power stations will be added in the coming years as late as 24 new ones. And even though coal power is a climate killer number one. But the controversial energy resource demands is another high price, which is found on any electric bill.
Enlarge a coal stockpile, taken from the mine in the Lower Rhine West Kamp-Linfort. (© dpa)
For companies such as Vattenfall, Eon, EnBW and Evonik burn more coal from Colombia, where it gradually degrades under catastrophic conditions. In recent years, moved the South American country to become a major supplier in Germany. Since the summer it is even in second place behind Russia, as evidenced by figures from the Federal Statistical Office.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Germany oversleeps coal agreement with the EU
Germany has clearly failed to get approval, the coal subsidies by the EU. This could be the end of mining.
The exit from the coal-promotion is apparently without sufficient consultation with the EU Commission agreed. Then point to internal documents of the Essenes RAG Foundation, which exist WORLD ONLINE. Thus, it was apparently missed since 2007 of the federal government and the two coal-states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland, the German coal vote finance law with the EU and to press for a crucial permit for further state subsidy payments through the year 2010.
As shown in the annual reports of the Foundation for the years 2008 and 2009 is missing, until now the ultimate approval of the EU Commission for the discharge plan, which foresees the end for the German mines in eight years. "A decision on the restructuring plan by the year 2018 is not so far been taken. The other timing is dependent on the clarification of issues and the definition of a decision based on the level of the EU, "it says in the internal documents of the Foundation.
End of state subsidies
End of July, the EU Commission decided surprising to want to approve more state subsidies for loss-making mines in Europe since 2014. It was at first even a transitional period until 2022 was under discussion. But the Brussels commissioners decided then for a very short transition period. The main reason: The Commission wants to eliminate coal subsidies, because their share of the energy supply is already low.
In addition, EU countries would in any case to rely more on renewable energy. Coal is therefore the way out, said EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. Even if the Federal Government now seeks to overturn the decision of the Commission, which Erfolgsausschichten are rather low.
The exit from the coal-promotion is apparently without sufficient consultation with the EU Commission agreed. Then point to internal documents of the Essenes RAG Foundation, which exist WORLD ONLINE. Thus, it was apparently missed since 2007 of the federal government and the two coal-states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Saarland, the German coal vote finance law with the EU and to press for a crucial permit for further state subsidy payments through the year 2010.
As shown in the annual reports of the Foundation for the years 2008 and 2009 is missing, until now the ultimate approval of the EU Commission for the discharge plan, which foresees the end for the German mines in eight years. "A decision on the restructuring plan by the year 2018 is not so far been taken. The other timing is dependent on the clarification of issues and the definition of a decision based on the level of the EU, "it says in the internal documents of the Foundation.
End of state subsidies
End of July, the EU Commission decided surprising to want to approve more state subsidies for loss-making mines in Europe since 2014. It was at first even a transitional period until 2022 was under discussion. But the Brussels commissioners decided then for a very short transition period. The main reason: The Commission wants to eliminate coal subsidies, because their share of the energy supply is already low.
In addition, EU countries would in any case to rely more on renewable energy. Coal is therefore the way out, said EU Competition Commissioner Joaquín Almunia. Even if the Federal Government now seeks to overturn the decision of the Commission, which Erfolgsausschichten are rather low.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
anthracite coal
There is anthracite coal for sale in South Africa. If you are interested into this mineral, please visit the mineral brokers site and inquire about anthracite coal that is available.
For the small buyer the following maybe of interest:
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For the small buyer the following maybe of interest:
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Monday, June 28, 2010
coal buyers
Does your company sell steam coal? Are you engaged in coal mining? If yes you will be interested into finding new coal buyers from all over the world. Follow the reference and make contact with the representatives of coal buyers.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Handbook of Practical Coal Geology
The Handbook of Practical Coal Geology contains background information on the chemical and physical properties of coal--its nature, origins, various types and classification on a global basis. Highlights currently known geographical distribution of coals, their ages, recent production figures and major exporter countries. Essential exploration techniques and procedures, together with standards of geological practice, are described. The geologist's role in data collection, sampling, the calculation of resources/reserves, geotechnical studies as well as the preparation of geological reports are examined. Coal is one of the most useful commodities with many applications and will become even more critical of an asset in the future.
Chemistry of Coal book review
Coal is defined as a member of a group of easily combustible, organic sedimentary rocks composed mostly of plant remains and containing a high proportion of carbon.
Thoroughly rewritten and updated to reflect advances in technology, this work, The Chemistry and Technology of Coal (Chemical Industries)
, highlights the environmental aspects now being emphasized within the coal industry. It provides an overview of coal science, covering topics ranging from the origins of coal to mining and contemporary uses.
Monday, February 8, 2010
The Economic Welfare of Bituminous Coal Miners
Soft Coal, Hard Choices: The Economic Welfare of Bituminous Coal Miners, 1890-1930
by Price V. Fishback. It is a pitty that most studies on labor in the coal industry do focus on the struggle to organize unions. This work is however different and offers a more diverse and quantitative examination of the coal mining labor market. It regards the social and economic lives of the bituminous coal miners in the early twentieth century. Here Fishback's analytic methodology encompasses competition among employers for labor, the legal environment, institutional development in response to transactions costs as well as the impact of labor unions on the coal industry. Utilizing economic theories and proper statistics, Fishback reveals the theory hidden in the descriptions of events, and then tests their internal consistency as well as the hypotheses they generate. The book is designed for the social scientist, but also management practicioners in the coal industry can gain from this some insights that help them to understand the other stakeholders in the coal mining industry.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Russia Coal Mining Industry Business Intelligence Report
Brief review of the Russia Coal Mining Industry Business Intelligence Report.
I'm still looking for a good book review on this. It should be a customer book review or an expert book review. For Now I only have the key data.
- Book: Russia Coal Mining Industry Business Intelligence Report
- Author: International Business Publications
- ISBN: 073973198X
- ISBN-13: 9780739731987, 978-0739731987
- Binding: Paperback
- Publishing Date: Oct 2005
- Publisher: International Business Publications, Usa
- Number of Pages: 332
- Language: English
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