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Omnis owners fight to regain control of Pleasants Power Station
WV News
Owners affiliated with Omnis are contesting control of the Pleasants Power Station as the coal-fired plant moves through Chapter 11 proceedings. The dispute adds new uncertainty around ownership and the future operation of one of West Virginia’s major generating assets.

Black-lung cases surge as miners press for delayed silica protections
Virginia Mercury
Black-lung rates in Central Appalachia have returned to levels not seen in decades, according to miner advocates and federal health data. Miners and the UMWA say delays affecting the federal silica-dust rule leave workers in Virginia, West Virginia and neighboring states exposed to preventable disease.

Cost of federal order keeping Michigan coal plant open reaches $260 million
MLive
The estimated cost of keeping Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant operating under federal reliability orders has climbed to about $260 million. The updated figure sharpens the debate over grid reliability, plant retirements and who should pay for emergency extensions.

Treasury and IRS extend Section 45Q carbon-capture safe harbor
Carbon Herald
The Treasury Department and IRS have extended a safe harbor affecting qualification for the Section 45Q carbon-capture tax credit. The guidance gives developers additional certainty while federal reporting and storage requirements continue to evolve.

New process converts industrial emissions into fuel feedstock without purification
R&D World
Researchers have developed a solvent-based process that converts carbon dioxide in industrial exhaust into fuel feedstock without first separating and purifying the gas. The work could reduce cost and complexity for emissions-conversion projects at power and industrial facilities.

Thungela reports resilient interim performance in difficult thermal-coal market
Thungela Resources
Thungela’s 2026 interim results highlight continued operational performance and disciplined cost management despite pressure in thermal-coal markets. The South African and Australian producer says safety, operational execution and capital allocation remain its priorities.

China targets cleaner, more efficient coal industry by 2030
The Star
China’s new planning targets call for cleaner and more efficient coal production through 2030 while preserving coal’s role in baseload energy security. The program also emphasizes industry consolidation, mine modernization and integration with power and coal-chemical operations.