
Asciano’s rail operations buck downward trend in Australian coal market
Australian rail and port operator, Asciano, has posted a higher full year profit, bucking a downturn in the nation’s coal industry.
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Australian rail and port operator, Asciano, has posted a higher full year profit, bucking a downturn in the nation’s coal industry.

Production has restarted at the North Sea Huntington platform following a precautionary shutdown due to concerns with cargo tank venting activities during low wind conditions.

A coal-fired power plant in Oklahoma will use gas-fired and clean coal-fired units to generate power from 2015

Analysis shows the Coalition will have to stump up extra cash, or break its pledge to lower emissions by 5% by 2020.

According to an analyst from GlobalData, the Brazilian company, OGX needs to boost its production or it risks securing future investments and partnerships.

A cargo ship carrying almost 150,000 t of coal has broken apart a few hundred metres from South Africa’s Richards Bay port.

As troubles escalate in Egypt, several oil and gas companies have made decisions to stay in active business or shutdown until the crisis is resolved.

A new report from the American Petroleum Institute has shown that energy development helps promote diversity amongst local economies.

BHP Billiton has announced a 29.5% drop in profits with earnings from coal down over 70% on the back of weak prices.

Glencore Xstrata has seen its profits drop by 9% in the first half of 2013.

Clearco preparation plant and rail loading facility completed at South Form coal mine, West Virginia.

Kompania Weglowa is considering asking a state agency for a bailout.