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A report by Ember analyzing the current state and outlook of Indonesia's coal sector, noting a shift from record production levels toward a projected decline in 2025 driven by weakening export demand from major partners like China and India.

The report 'Auge y caída del carbón 2024' analyzes global coal-fired power generation trends in 2023, highlighting a contradiction where global operational capacity reached an all-time high despite a decline in new construction outside of China.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and partners tracks the global status of coal-fired power plants as of April 2023. It highlights a divergence between China, where coal capacity is rapidly increasing, and the rest of the world, where new developments are generally declining. While many existing plants now have closure dates or carbon-neutral targets, the report argues that the pace of phase-out is insufficient to meet Paris Agreement goals.

This report by Global Energy Monitor and its partners analyzes the state of global coal-fired power generation as of April 2023. It details a diverging trend where coal capacity is declining in most of the world—particularly in the US and EU—while China continues a massive expansion of new plants. The document evaluates the alignment of national commitments with the Paris Agreement and provides regional updates on coal phase-outs and new developments, with a specific focus on Latin America and the Caribbean.

Boom & Bust 2020 is a report by Global Energy Monitor and partners analyzing global coal-fired power plant development in 2019. It details a general decline in the pipeline for new coal capacity, driven by financial restrictions and climate commitments, though this trend is countered by significant new capacity coming online in China.

This research paper examines the viability of using power ships—marine vehicles with installed power plants—as a short-term remedy for South Africa's energy crisis, comparing them to existing open cycle gas turbines (OCGTs) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

This report by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies, published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development, analyzes the energy sector in Bangladesh, focusing on the fiscal impact of energy subsidies and the government's reform agenda to meet rising electricity demand by 2021.

The Mpumalanga Province Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs has granted environmental authorisation to the International Company for Water and Power Projects to construct a bulk water supply pipeline. The pipeline will connect the eMalahleni Reclamation Plant with the Khanyisa Power Station.

This document is an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) issued by the Fezile Dabi District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the Lethabo Power Station. Issued on 1 April 2015 and valid until 31 March 2020, the licence regulates emissions from solid fuel combustion and the storage of petroleum products, specifying minimum emission standards for pollutants and reporting requirements within the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area.

This document is a report assessing the necessity of proposed Karpowership power plant projects in South Africa. It concludes that the projects are not required to meet the country's electricity needs and are likely more expensive than alternative options.

This document is a submission from Eskom to Working Group 5 of the SABS Sub-Committee 146A regarding the setting of Minimum Emission Standards. The proposal, adapted from European Union Directive 2001/80/EC, outlines Eskom's recommendations for emission monitoring, reporting, and compliance assessment, specifically tailored for the power generation sector in South Africa.

In a submission to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs dated 12 April 2013, Eskom expresses concerns that full compliance with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for Listed Activities under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, would threaten energy security and increase electricity tariffs. While supporting the act in general, Eskom argues that the standards ignore local scientific evidence and resource constraints, specifically regarding water availability and capital costs.

This document is a government notice from the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy detailing a determination under Section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006. It specifies the procurement of new generation capacity from various energy sources to ensure energy security, aligned with the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity 2019 - 2030 (IRP 2019).

This annual emissions report for the Camden Power Station, submitted by Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs, details pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions for the 2015/2016 financial year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016).

This document is a renewed Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) issued by the Nkangala District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Limited for the Duvha Power Station. The licence, valid from 30 June 2017 to 30 June 2022, sets specific limits on particulate matter (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) emissions, while mandating operational requirements, monitoring frequencies, and the implementation of an Atmospheric Emission Off-Set Plan to reduce PM pollution.

Eskom has submitted an emergency request to the Nkangala District Municipality to vary the Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) for Duvha Power Station. The request seeks a 'grace period' allowing specific units to exceed particulate emission limits during maintenance and emergency repairs, specifically to address a leaking sulphur tank that poses a safety risk and threatens power supply stability.

This annual emissions report for the Duvha Power Station covers the 2015/16 financial year (01 April 2015 to 31 March 2016), detailing verified particulate emissions and calculated gas emissions as required by the station's Atmospheric Emission License.

A letter from Eskom to the Nkangala District Municipality reporting on the availability of continuous emission monitors at Kriel Power Station for the 2015/16 financial year, as required by the Minimum Emission Standards.

A letter from the Hendrina Power Station manager to the Nkangala District Municipality reporting partial unavailability of SO2 and NOx emission data for the South Stack starting in mid-June 2016, and providing monitoring system availability for the 2015/2016 financial year.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom stating that the postponement application for compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards for the Arnot Power Station has been placed on hold due to insufficient information.