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For many developing countries, especially those across emerging Asia, excluding coal from the energy mix is simply not an option because improved energy access drives
economic development.
According to the IEA's Energy Access Outlook 2017 report, nearly all of those who gained access to electricity worldwide in the last 16 years, did so through new grid
connections, mostly from fossil fuels – 45% of which came from coal. It currently provides 38% of the world's electricity and is essential in the production of 71.5% of the
world's steel and 70% of cement.
Rising coal use in Asia also highlights a need for greater focus on emissions reduction. This is why as an organisation, the WCA works with stakeholders to promote the
role that technology can play in helping coal-reliant countries to develop a pathway for zero emissions coal. This way countries can balance economic priorities with climate
objectives.
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the World Coal Association has encouraged and supported the 24 countries, representing half of the world's emissions, that identified a
role for cleaner coal technology within their climate pledges.
Raising capital for long-term energy infrastructure investments:
With this in mind, power producers need to raise project capital at the lowest cost possible in order to build energy infrastructure that will deliver reliable electricity at
affordable prices and, at the same time, have the required environmental controls to reduce emissions.
In less developed economies, however, raising this finance can present significant challenges as local capital markets may not support the type of long-term financing
required for energy infrastructure investments.
A number of international financial institutions, such as multilateral development banks (MDBs), have been established to address these challenges and promote growth in
emerging economies. Since 2013, however, the World Bank and several other similar bodies have adopted policies that concentrate lending on a narrow portfolio of
technologies, while excluding others. Support for coal-fuelled power, for instance, may only be given in 'rare and exceptional circumstances'.
The introduction of such measures appears at odds with the role coal-fuelled power is expected to play in many developing and emerging countries. In 2018, there was 492
GW of coal capacity under construction or in development globally, complementing the 2TW in operation.
Rather than curtailing demand for coal, there is growing evidence that the approach followed by the World Bank has created a void filled by alternative funding partners
that often may not apply the same stringent efficiency standards and environmental protections that MDBs have historically championed.
Supporting low emission coal technologies:
There is growing momentum towards reviewing international coal financing. The WCA would encourage any new approach to be based on these two-steps:
- Support the switch to best available high efficiency low emissions (HELE) technology: the construction of the most suitable HELE coal plant with modern emission
control technologies where that facilitates the delivery of commitments made by a country within their NDC under the Paris Agreement. Wherever practical, the involvement
of the World Bank or other MDBs in financing such projects should facilitate the inclusion of concepts of CCUS-readiness in plant design.
- Help drive the pathway to zero emissions from coal: engage with the relevant national government to support strategies for the development of CCUS technology as part
of that country's long-term climate action plan under the Paris Agreement.
The World Coal Association sees a critical role for the World Bank and other financial institutions in extending financing to encourage cleaner forms of power from coal.
Coal will have a continuing part to play in the global energy mix for decades to come. Accordingly, we should work to ensure the best available technologies are deployed.
ENERGY EDUCATION: MINING
Reforming World Bank policy also provides the opportunity to help drive zero emissions from coal by adopting long-term climate action plans that support the deployment of
carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS).
A MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE MINING INDUSTRY
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
ACE & WCA are Partnering for Clean Coal Technology
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 19 Reducing emissions from coal: A role for the World Bank
A Monthly Update on the Coal Industry
Uses of coal: Coal has many important uses worldwide
‘Decision the result of a failure to build a genuine coalition on climate action...’ The most significant uses of coal are in chemical products can be produced from the by- production of specialist products:
electricity generation, steel production, cement
products of coal. Refined coal tar is used in the
- Activated carbon - used in filters for water
manufacturing and as a liquid fuel.Different manufacture of chemicals, such as creosote oil, and air purification and in kidney dialysis
types of coal have different uses. naphthalene, phenol, and benzene. Ammonia gas machines.
- Steam coal - also known as thermal coal - is recovered from coke ovens is used to manufacture - Carbon fibre - an extremely strong but light
Environment mainly used in power generation. ammonia salts, nitric acid and agricultural weight reinforcement material used in
- Coking coal - also known as metallurgical
fertilisers. Thousands of different products have
construction, mountain bikes and tennis
The Canadian coal industry is committed to operating in an coal - is mainly used in steel production. coal or coal by-products as components: soap, rackets.
Other important users of coal include alumina aspirins, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, such as
environmentally responsible manner, and to continuously searching refineries, paper manufacturers, and the - Silicon metal - used to produce silicones
for ways to reduce or eliminate what impact it may have associated chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Several rayon and nylon. and silanes, which are in turn used to make
Coal is also an essential ingredient in the
lubricants, water repellents, resins, cosmetics,
with the mining and use of coal. hair shampoos and toothpastes.
At the Mine Site
WCA comments on the IEA's 2018 Mar 23, 2020: Travellers who returned to Alberta strategically use our testing resources. Our new minimum of 10 days from the start of their
New approach to testing for COVID-19 that will prioritize groups at highest risk
The environment is a fundamental consideration in the production,
transportation and use of coal in Canada and the coal industry has
initatives that address land use, waste, air and water quality, noise after March 12 and have mild symptoms will no approach reflects the fact that the most important symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever
is longer.
thing anyone can do if they have mild symptoms
longer be tested for COVID-19. Instead, the same
and emissions.
World Energy Investment report advice applied to all Albertans will apply to them isn’t to get tested – it’s to stay home and self- The online self-assessment tool has been updated
to reflect the change in testing for returning
isolate.”
Some of the ways that environmental impacts are reduced:
– to self-isolate at home and away from others.
travellers.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of
This change is effective going forward, so anyone
·
mining trucks have increased significantly in size reducing
the amount of trips needed to haul coal who has already been told by Health Link that Health Alberta Health Services is building extra capacity
Testing will be prioritized for the following
to be able to provide advice to returning travellers
they will be tested will still get tested.
· railway cars made of aluminum mean one locomotive can “Changing our testing protocols will allow us individuals, if they are symptomatic: with symptoms, ensuring they are following
to focus Alberta’s testing capacity on those most
People who are hospitalized with respiratory
proper medical directions including staying home
haul more coal using the same amount of fuel at risk. This is consistent with the approach illness. and away from others, and monitoring their
· mining drills include dust collection systems happening across Canada. It will enable us to Residents of continuing care and other similar symptoms. These resources are expected to be in
place later this week.
facilities.
· air quality and monitoring stations measure air quality on People who returned from travelling abroad
between March 8 and March 12 (before the self-
site isolation protocols were in place.
Several years before a mine begins operation, planning goes into Health-care workers with respiratory symptoms
(this testing will begin later this week).
how the mine can be reclaimed to the same or even better Anyone with symptoms who does not fit any of these
conditions. Environmental impact assessments take place, public categories should stay home and self-isolate for a
consultations are held and thorough reviews are undertaken by
regulatory agencies at the provincial and federal level. Mining Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor and
companies are required to report on their reclamation plan and industry supporters of responsible energy
progress to the government.
More than 75 of the land disturbed by coal mining in Alberta has
been reclaimed.
At the Power Plant THE
The use of any natural resource for energy will have varying GERING GRAVEL SALES WEEKLY
degrees of impact on the natural environment. Effective ANCHOR
technologies have been developed to tackle environmental
challenges, including the release of pollutants – such as sulfer and 5040 3rd Avenue
nitrogen. More recently, the focus has been on developing and 780-723-5787
deploying technologies to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
associated with the use of coal, including carbon dioxide and
methane.
CRUSHED GRAVEL - PIT RUN - WASHED ROCK -
PEA GRAVEL - SAND - LOADERS - GRADERS
economic development.
According to the IEA's Energy Access Outlook 2017 report, nearly all of those who gained access to electricity worldwide in the last 16 years, did so through new grid
connections, mostly from fossil fuels – 45% of which came from coal. It currently provides 38% of the world's electricity and is essential in the production of 71.5% of the
world's steel and 70% of cement.
Rising coal use in Asia also highlights a need for greater focus on emissions reduction. This is why as an organisation, the WCA works with stakeholders to promote the
role that technology can play in helping coal-reliant countries to develop a pathway for zero emissions coal. This way countries can balance economic priorities with climate
objectives.
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, the World Coal Association has encouraged and supported the 24 countries, representing half of the world's emissions, that identified a
role for cleaner coal technology within their climate pledges.
Raising capital for long-term energy infrastructure investments:
With this in mind, power producers need to raise project capital at the lowest cost possible in order to build energy infrastructure that will deliver reliable electricity at
affordable prices and, at the same time, have the required environmental controls to reduce emissions.
In less developed economies, however, raising this finance can present significant challenges as local capital markets may not support the type of long-term financing
required for energy infrastructure investments.
A number of international financial institutions, such as multilateral development banks (MDBs), have been established to address these challenges and promote growth in
emerging economies. Since 2013, however, the World Bank and several other similar bodies have adopted policies that concentrate lending on a narrow portfolio of
technologies, while excluding others. Support for coal-fuelled power, for instance, may only be given in 'rare and exceptional circumstances'.
The introduction of such measures appears at odds with the role coal-fuelled power is expected to play in many developing and emerging countries. In 2018, there was 492
GW of coal capacity under construction or in development globally, complementing the 2TW in operation.
Rather than curtailing demand for coal, there is growing evidence that the approach followed by the World Bank has created a void filled by alternative funding partners
that often may not apply the same stringent efficiency standards and environmental protections that MDBs have historically championed.
Supporting low emission coal technologies:
There is growing momentum towards reviewing international coal financing. The WCA would encourage any new approach to be based on these two-steps:
- Support the switch to best available high efficiency low emissions (HELE) technology: the construction of the most suitable HELE coal plant with modern emission
control technologies where that facilitates the delivery of commitments made by a country within their NDC under the Paris Agreement. Wherever practical, the involvement
of the World Bank or other MDBs in financing such projects should facilitate the inclusion of concepts of CCUS-readiness in plant design.
- Help drive the pathway to zero emissions from coal: engage with the relevant national government to support strategies for the development of CCUS technology as part
of that country's long-term climate action plan under the Paris Agreement.
The World Coal Association sees a critical role for the World Bank and other financial institutions in extending financing to encourage cleaner forms of power from coal.
Coal will have a continuing part to play in the global energy mix for decades to come. Accordingly, we should work to ensure the best available technologies are deployed.
ENERGY EDUCATION: MINING
Reforming World Bank policy also provides the opportunity to help drive zero emissions from coal by adopting long-term climate action plans that support the deployment of
carbon capture, use and storage (CCUS).
A MONTHLY UPDATE ON THE MINING INDUSTRY
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
ACE & WCA are Partnering for Clean Coal Technology
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 14 MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 MONDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2017 PAGE 19 Reducing emissions from coal: A role for the World Bank
A Monthly Update on the Coal Industry
Uses of coal: Coal has many important uses worldwide
‘Decision the result of a failure to build a genuine coalition on climate action...’ The most significant uses of coal are in chemical products can be produced from the by- production of specialist products:
electricity generation, steel production, cement
products of coal. Refined coal tar is used in the
- Activated carbon - used in filters for water
manufacturing and as a liquid fuel.Different manufacture of chemicals, such as creosote oil, and air purification and in kidney dialysis
types of coal have different uses. naphthalene, phenol, and benzene. Ammonia gas machines.
- Steam coal - also known as thermal coal - is recovered from coke ovens is used to manufacture - Carbon fibre - an extremely strong but light
Environment mainly used in power generation. ammonia salts, nitric acid and agricultural weight reinforcement material used in
- Coking coal - also known as metallurgical
fertilisers. Thousands of different products have
construction, mountain bikes and tennis
The Canadian coal industry is committed to operating in an coal - is mainly used in steel production. coal or coal by-products as components: soap, rackets.
Other important users of coal include alumina aspirins, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, such as
environmentally responsible manner, and to continuously searching refineries, paper manufacturers, and the - Silicon metal - used to produce silicones
for ways to reduce or eliminate what impact it may have associated chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Several rayon and nylon. and silanes, which are in turn used to make
Coal is also an essential ingredient in the
lubricants, water repellents, resins, cosmetics,
with the mining and use of coal. hair shampoos and toothpastes.
At the Mine Site
WCA comments on the IEA's 2018 Mar 23, 2020: Travellers who returned to Alberta strategically use our testing resources. Our new minimum of 10 days from the start of their
New approach to testing for COVID-19 that will prioritize groups at highest risk
The environment is a fundamental consideration in the production,
transportation and use of coal in Canada and the coal industry has
initatives that address land use, waste, air and water quality, noise after March 12 and have mild symptoms will no approach reflects the fact that the most important symptoms, or until symptoms resolve, whichever
is longer.
thing anyone can do if they have mild symptoms
longer be tested for COVID-19. Instead, the same
and emissions.
World Energy Investment report advice applied to all Albertans will apply to them isn’t to get tested – it’s to stay home and self- The online self-assessment tool has been updated
to reflect the change in testing for returning
isolate.”
Some of the ways that environmental impacts are reduced:
– to self-isolate at home and away from others.
travellers.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of
This change is effective going forward, so anyone
·
mining trucks have increased significantly in size reducing
the amount of trips needed to haul coal who has already been told by Health Link that Health Alberta Health Services is building extra capacity
Testing will be prioritized for the following
to be able to provide advice to returning travellers
they will be tested will still get tested.
· railway cars made of aluminum mean one locomotive can “Changing our testing protocols will allow us individuals, if they are symptomatic: with symptoms, ensuring they are following
to focus Alberta’s testing capacity on those most
People who are hospitalized with respiratory
proper medical directions including staying home
haul more coal using the same amount of fuel at risk. This is consistent with the approach illness. and away from others, and monitoring their
· mining drills include dust collection systems happening across Canada. It will enable us to Residents of continuing care and other similar symptoms. These resources are expected to be in
place later this week.
facilities.
· air quality and monitoring stations measure air quality on People who returned from travelling abroad
between March 8 and March 12 (before the self-
site isolation protocols were in place.
Several years before a mine begins operation, planning goes into Health-care workers with respiratory symptoms
(this testing will begin later this week).
how the mine can be reclaimed to the same or even better Anyone with symptoms who does not fit any of these
conditions. Environmental impact assessments take place, public categories should stay home and self-isolate for a
consultations are held and thorough reviews are undertaken by
regulatory agencies at the provincial and federal level. Mining Sponsored by The Weekly Anchor and
companies are required to report on their reclamation plan and industry supporters of responsible energy
progress to the government.
More than 75 of the land disturbed by coal mining in Alberta has
been reclaimed.
At the Power Plant THE
The use of any natural resource for energy will have varying GERING GRAVEL SALES WEEKLY
degrees of impact on the natural environment. Effective ANCHOR
technologies have been developed to tackle environmental
challenges, including the release of pollutants – such as sulfer and 5040 3rd Avenue
nitrogen. More recently, the focus has been on developing and 780-723-5787
deploying technologies to tackle greenhouse gas emissions
associated with the use of coal, including carbon dioxide and
methane.
CRUSHED GRAVEL - PIT RUN - WASHED ROCK -
PEA GRAVEL - SAND - LOADERS - GRADERS
