FutureCoalFuels.org Update
Feb. 26, 2009
In this update:
· Eminent domain laws could extend to CO2 pipelines
· 2010 World CTL Conference less than two months away
· Become a CTL grassroots supporter
· Stay up-to-date on the latest news reports spotlighting CTL
Eminent domain laws could extend to CO2 pipelines
The Associated Press recently reported that with Kentucky trying to land plants to convert coal to cleaner-burning fuels, the state is considering a proposal to extend eminent domain rights to pipeline companies that would transport liquefied carbon dioxide.
The AP reported on Feb. 11 that supporters of the proposal believe the measure will help give Kentucky an advantage in constructing coal-to-liquid fuel plants and could also help the state if federal regulators impose additional restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions.
More information is available here.
2010 World CTL Conference less than two months away
Leading public and private sector representatives from the around the world will gather in Beijing, China, Apri 13-16 for the World CTL 2010 Conference, marking the third annual conference following previous world conferences in Paris and Washington, D.C.
The conference will focus on a range of topics, including energy security, environmental performance and technological developments.
Among the leading energy experts slated to speak at the conference are: Don Elder, president of the World Coal Institute, who will deliver a keynote address; Randy Gossen, president of the World Petroleum Council; Wu Yin, vice chair of China’s National Energy Administration and Dr. Zhang Yuzhuo, president and CEO of Shenhua.
The 2010 conference will also feature a site visit to a CTL plant constructed by Shenhua in Inner Mongolia.
More information on the conference is available here.
Become a CTL grassroots supporter
The Coal-to-Liquids Coalition is working to build a strong network of grassroots supporters willing to contact federal and state lawmakers to voice their support for measures meant to spur the domestic production of affordable, clean-burning CTL fuels. CTL grassroots supporters can include company employees, union members, retirees, their families, friends and others spread across the country who share a personal stake in the successful launch of a domestic CTL industry.
A robust CTL grassroots network can be an invaluable tool in helping to increase the bipartisan support for legislation designed to jumpstart the production of ultra-clean CTL fuels.
To become a grassroots supporter, click here.
Stay up-to-date on the latest news reports spotlighting CTL
Through its web site, www.futurecoalfuels.org,
the Coal-to-Liquids Coalition collects news stories from across the country
that feature the latest information on how coal-to-liquid fuels will help
reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil and yield important environmental
benefits. For access to recent CTL news items, please visit: http://www.futurecoalfuels.org/news.asp.
As CTL fuel developments transpire, be sure to regularly visit FutureCoalFuels.org for the latest news and information and learn how you can help strengthen America’s energy future.
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