WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), today announced an historic $1 billion strategic partnership making Japan the first international partner in President Trump’s Genesis Mission. Today’s announcement marks one of the most significant scientific and technological […]

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of four coal modernization and reliability projects to strengthen coal-based generation, grid reliability, and strategic energy infrastructure. The selected projects will expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet through targeted upgrades that increase efficiency, extend plant life, and support reliable baseload power generation.   “American coal miners remain essential to American energy dominance,” said U.S. Secretary of […]

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it will support 13 American coal-fired power plants and new coal export infrastructure by providing up to $500 million in Defense Production Act Title III (DPA) funds.  The DPA funding includes up to $425 million for twelve projects selected to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal fleet and up to $75 million for the West Gateway Terminal […]