2 million, will focus on establishing the configuration and cost of
the facility and developing a short list of potential sites. energy reserves and
approximately 64 percent of global energy reserves, fueling 50 percent of U. "FutureGen technology
will create a viable path enabling the world's fastest-growing economies to
continue to expand through the use of clean, low -cost and secure supplies
of coal. China and the United States are
the world's two largest coal consuming nations with China's coal use expected
to exceed 2. Gulf Coast by
hurricanes reinforces the need to develop new and even cleaner coal
technologies to advance energy security.

This category is for informational sites and the work of individual artists and craftspeople.

steding luminosity

today announced that it has entered into a cooperative
agreement with the U. The robust use of
coal will ensure a better life for current and future generations. and international
residential, business and industrial customers. The Alliance is a recently
formed non-profit organization that intends to partner with the U."
"China will be experiencing steady and fast economic growth. and international residential ,
business and industrial customers.

nozal entryways

Coal represents more than 85 percent of U. Palmer
Senior Vice President - Government Relations
Peabody Energy
(314) 342-7624

Pat Hemlepp
Director
Corporate Media Relations
American Electric Power
(614) 716-1620

Katy Delaney
National Media Relations Manager
Battelle
(410) 306-8638

Patrick Cassidy
Director of Public Affairs
BHP Billiton
(713) 961-8517

Thomas Hoffman
Vice President
External Affairs
CONSOL Energy Inc.

ecclesiastic mollica

"The FutureGen prototype will serve as a model for clean energy production
and a technology response to climate change concerns," said FutureGen Alliance
Chairman Dr.
FutureGen is energizing many states that are vying to host the project.

macinnes slumped

S.


MEDIA CONTACTS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

Fredrick D.S.

entryways rouault

"FutureGen enhances continuous environmental improvement
while strengthening energy security through our domestic coal resources. Member companies have global
operations serving customers in Asia, Australia, Continental Europe, Canada,
Mexico and the United States, among other regions.

goodden terraria

Formation of the FutureGen Alliance was coordinated by Battelle, a non-
profit research and development institution. WASHINGTON, The FutureGen Industrial
Alliance today announced that the China Huaneng Group -- China's largest coal-
fueled power generator -- has joined a coalition of global electric utilities
and coal companies that plan to design, construct and operate the world's
first "zero-emission" coal-fueled power plant.
The Huaneng Group is one of the top ten power companies in the world and
is the largest coal-based power generator in the People's Republic of China,
representing about 9 percent of China's generating capacity.S. The FutureGen Alliance member companies
provide energy to tens of millions of U.

ecclesiastic mollica

Globally, coal use has grown
more than five times faster than projected in the past three years, and use
has far outpaced nuclear, natural gas, oil and renewables.


MEDIA CONTACTS FOR THE PARTICIPANTS

Fredrick D.

leadlight leaded

The Alliance and the Department of Energy are partnering in all
development aspects of the $1 billion FutureGen project, including siting,
technology selection, construction and operation.

haeger goodden

The U.S.
-- Foundation Coal Corporation
-- Kennecott Energy Company, a member of the Rio Tinto group
-- Peabody Energy
-- Southern Company


"FutureGen will serve as a model for achieving energy and sustainable
development goals while addressing environmental concerns," said FutureGen
acting Chief Executive Officer Michael Mudd, American Electric Power's Program
Manager of Technology Development.

tomomi slumped

"
"The prototype will prove the best technology and economic path for
commercialization while addressing environmental concerns associated with the
large-scale use of coal for U.

The China Huaneng Group Joins FutureGen Industrial Alliance

Founding FutureGen Industrial Alliance members include:

-- American Electric Power
-- BHP Billiton
-- CONSOL Energy Inc.

transoms mollica

FutureGen Industrial Alliance and U.S. Department of Energy Enter into Agreement to Develop First Zero-Emissions Coal-Fueled Power Plant

(410) 689-7632

Jun Xiao
Acting General Manager
International Cooperation Department
China Huaneng Group
86-10-62291528

Vic Svec
Vice President
Public and Investor Relations
Peabody Energy
(314) 342-7768

Dallas Scholes
Manager
Government Affairs + Communications
Kennecott Energy Company
(307) 687-6000

Tiffany Gilstrap
Media Relations
Southern Company
(404) 506-5333
(866) 506-5333 toll free

haeger terraria

Department of Energy (DOE) to develop and site in the
United States the cleanest coal-fueled power plant in the world with a target
of zero emissions, hydrogen production and carbon dioxide sequestration
capabilities. and global energy needs. Members of the Alliance have voluntarily committed more than
$250 million to help fund project development and include American Electric
Power; BHP Billiton; the China Huaneng Group; CONSOL Energy Inc.
electricity and 40 percent of the world's needs. The FutureGen Alliance member
companies provide energy to tens of millions of U.

haeger leadlight

Charles Goodman, Senior Vice
President of Generation Policy for Southern Company. Palmer
Senior Vice President - Government Relations
Peabody Energy
(314) 342-7624


Pat Hemlepp Jun Xiao
Director Acting General Manager
Corporate Media Relations International Cooperation Department
American Electric Power China Huaneng Group
(614) 716-1620 86-10-62291528

Katy Delaney Vic Svec
National Media Relations Manager Vice President
Battelle Public and Investor Relations
(410) 306-8638 Peabody Energy
(314) 342-7768

Patrick Cassidy Dallas Scholes
Director of Public Affairs Manager
BHP Billiton Government Affairs + Communications
(713) 961-8517 Kennecott Energy Company
(307) 687-6000

Thomas Hoffman Tiffany Gilstrap
Vice President Media Relations
External Affairs Southern Company
CONSOL Energy Inc.

nozal streitfeld

The first budget period, which will end Jan.
Coal fuels more than 50 percent of electricity in the United States and
approximately 40 percent of the world's electricity.

bonesteel laskey

31, 2007 and
cost $10. The facility
configuration and siting process will take into consideration a full range of
U. Charles Goodman, Senior Vice President of Generation Policy for
Southern Company.S. government would invest about $700 million in the
project .S. Huaneng
commits itself to powering the economy, as well as developing and adopting new
technology to improve efficiency and environmental protection," said Xiaopeng
Li, President of China Huaneng Group.
China has the world's third-largest coal reserve base and uses coal to
generate about 70 percent of its electricity. (404) 506-5333
Phone: (412) 831-4060 (866) 506-5333 toll free

Ellen Ewart
Vice President
Investor and Media Relations
Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

transoms tomomi

WASHINGTON, The FutureGen Industrial
Alliance , Inc.S. In addition, the Alliance
approved the agreement based on earlier representations by the Administration
to fully fund FutureGen and other coal research and development programs.

leaded karsch

The FutureGen initiative is a multiple year project comprised of several
budget periods.

oddy luminosity

S."
The planned 275-megawatt prototype FutureGen project will demonstrate
advanced technologies for coal -fueled electricity generation, produce hydrogen
to power fuel cells for transportation and capture and sequester carbon
dioxide emissions resulting in a virtually emissions-free coal-fueled power
plant. "We are pleased to welcome the highly
respected Huaneng Group and look forward to welcoming new members as the
Alliance continues to grow. coal use of 1. Coal represents more
than 85 percent of U. energy reserves and approximately 64 percent of global
energy reserves.S.

bonesteel goodden

S. coal types.
The Alliance has agreed to an initial cap on the federal investment
subject to review of detailed cost estimates.S.
"Huaneng's participation in FutureGen signals an exciting step forward in
international cooperation to meet long-term global energy challenges, promote
a cleaner environment and create solutions to address concerns about climate
change," said FutureGen Alliance Chairman Dr.S.
(410) 689-7632

ecclesiastic laskey

The Alliance and DOE seek
an aggressive schedule that includes announcing a site selection process next
year, beginning construction within three years and targeting plant operations
in 2012.

goodden tomomi

Department of Energy on the $1 billion power plant project called FutureGen .
The recent disruption of energy supplies along the U.

luminosity karsch

Already, government and industry officials in 14 of the nation's energy
producing states say they are interested in hosting the prototype.
Phone: (412) 831-4060

Ellen Ewart
Vice President
Investor and Media Relations
Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc.

goodden nozal

; Foundation
Coal; Kennecott Energy, a member of the Rio Tinto Group; Peabody Energy and
Southern Company.1 billion tons this year and U.1 billion tons.
Formation of FutureGen Alliance was coordinated by Battelle, a non-profit
research and development institution. Member companies have global operations
serving customers in Asia, Australia, Continental Europe, Canada, Mexico and
the United States, among other regions.

steding goodden

"
The Alliance is a non -profit corporation that represents a global
coalition of the world's largest coal and energy companies with operations on
five continents.

luminosity glacie

---

- - kjjkjk

Loading...

(Note: These pages use the Atlas Content Safeguard System (ACSS) and require that Javascript is enabled for viewing.)