In the news today…
Coal:
- Wyoming Public Media reports senators have signed a letter requesting relief for oil, gas and coal producers.
- Bristol Herald Courier reports production has been idled at Virginia’s leading underground coal mine in response to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
- Crain’s Cleveland Business, Mining.com and E&E News PM report Murray Energy is close to liquidation.
- S&P Global reports an East Kentucky Cooperative reduced its monthly contracts with four coal suppliers by 20%.
- E&E Energywire reports New Mexico will be abandoning two remaining units at the San Juan Generating Station in a 5-0 decision.
Carbon Capture:
- Energy News Network reports Sen. Sharif Street of Pennsylvania is supporting carbon capture initiatives to try and work across the aisle.
Stimulus:
- The Wall Street Journal reports lobbyists are seeing an uptick in activity in the coronavirus stimulus packages; copper in particular is noted.
Renewables:
- E&E Energywire reports renewables beat coal for the first time ever on a quarterly basis.