• Policy

        • Italy

        • 2021

        National Energy Strategy (SEN) 2017 - coal phase-out

        Coal phase out was first introduced in the National Energy Strategy (SEN) in 2017. Gradual cessation of coal-fired electricity generation by 2028 for approximately 5 GW, offset by strong growth in renewable energy and a plan for infrastructure interventions (flexible generation, networks and storage systems). Despite a slowdown in the process linked to the 2021-2022 energy crisis and temporary maximization of production made necessary by the energy crisis following the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the phase-out is confirmed within the limits of security of supply needs and provided that replacement plants and the necessary infrastructure are built in…

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        • Australia

        • 2012

        Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package

        The Coal Mining Abatement Technology Support Package (CMATSP) was a grant of AUD 70 million from the federal government used to support merit based grants and supported projects that developed ventilation air methane process technologies. The aim was to maintain and enhance the international competitiveness and viability of the Australian coal mining sector to meet Australia's greenhouse reduction targets. The funds were directed at three elements: research, development and demonstration of technologies and processes associated with coal mining greenhouse gas mitigation including the measurement and monitoring of emissions, avoidance and abatement technologies; work to address safety and regulatory issues…

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        • India

        • 2017

        Coal Mines Regulations, 2017

        …in coal seams (by way of a methane detector), all persons are required to evacuate the area, and a designated person is required to take steps to remove the gas by improving ventilation, with no re-entry allowed until the area is confirmed safe upon examination with a flame safety lamp or a suitable detector. Detailed records of the detection, removal, and inspections are to be maintained (Regulation 166).  In relation to methane extraction, the Regulations require detailed notifications to be made to a Chief Inspector designated by the Central Government regarding the intent to explore methane in coal mines…

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        • Colombia

        • 2024

        Coal export ban

        The Colombian government announced on June 2024 that the country would ban thermal coal exports to Israel. The proposal is currently in a proposal stage, in which the government is receiving comments from different sectors, including civil society, between June 11 and June 17, 2024. Once comments are reviewed, the Colombian government will make a final decision on whether to implement the measure. 

        • Policy

        • Netherlands

        • 2019

        Coal Ban Act

        The Netherlands legislated in 2019 to prohibit the electricity production from coal beyond 2030. 

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        • Chile

        • 2020

        Coal Phase-out and/or Reconversion of Coal Units

        …of its Just transition strategy, Chile plans to phase-out all its coal-fired thermoelectric power plants by 2040. The first step consists in phasing-out 11 coal units by 2024, equivalent to 1731 MW, which represents 31% of the installed capacity of coal power plants.

         

        A working group, the "Phase-out and/or Reconversion of Coal Units Roundtable" convened to analyze the challenges of phasing out coal generation, for a planned and gradual phase-out. The previous measures are a result of an agreement between the Ministry of Energy and coal-fired power plants owners, based on the work…

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        • Korea

        • 2021

        Coal power plants to be suspended in March 2021

        The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy has decided to suspend the operation of coal power plants for one month in March to reduce fine dust emissions in accordance with the ‘Fine Dust Seasonal Management System Implementation Plan’. Of the 58 total generators, 19 to 28 will be shut down, and an upper limit will be enforced to restrict the power generation output to 80% for a maximum 37 units. The Ministry is also planning to shut down additional coal generators on weekends when electricity demand is low, yet, the plan is flexible to supply and demand conditions and maintenance…

        • Policy

        • People's Republic of China

        • 2024

        Coalbed Methane (Coal Mine Gas) Emission Standard (China)

        …utilization and destruction of coalbed methane. The standard provides that for high-concentration gas that can be utilized in situ or off-site, the gas should be stored in gas tanks or utilized in gas utilization facilities. For gas with a methane concentration equal to or greater than 8% and a volume of gas extraction equal to or greater than 10 m³/min, gas utilization facilities should be built to utilize it. For gas that cannot be utilized, it should be destroyed.  Monitoring Requirements: The updated standard specifies that operators must install automatic monitoring equipment to monitor coalbed methane emissions…

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        • Germany

        • 2022

        CoalCO2-X

        The CoalCO2-X program is a collaborative mechanism co-funding a project involving three German and five South African partners, coordinated by Germany's Fraunhofer Institute. The program focuses on converting CO2 emissions from South Africa's coal-fired power plants into various commodity chemicals and fertilizers using green ammonia and hydrogen. By capturing and transforming CO2 and other pollutants, the program aims to reduce the environmental impact of these power plants and serve as a key enabler for the decarbonization of the chemical and energy sectors. The project is planned to be conducted between September 2022 and August 2025…

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        • United States

        • 1994

        Coalbed Methane Outreach Program

        The Coalbed Methane Outreach Program (CMOP) is a voluntary partnership between the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US coal mining industry aiming to encourage coal mine methane recovery and use. The CMOP maintains an Abandoned Coal Mines Opportunities Database based on industry surveys, emissions data collected by the Bureau of Mines (BOM), and internal Abandoned Mine Methane (AMM) emissions estimation modelling. The Database identifies top candidate mines for methane recovery and utilisation project potential.The CMOP also conducts international outreach on CMM through the following initiatives:Establishment of CBM information clearinghousesPolicy analysis to promote CMM recoveryFeasibility studies and…

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