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STEAG announces plans for final decommissioning of Lünen power station
On 2nd March 2018, the energy company STEAG GmbH, Essen/Germany, notified the Federal Network Agency of the legally binding decommissioning of power station units 6 and 7 in Lünen/Germany. On behalf of the transmission system operator Amprion, the Federal Network Agency will determine to what extent the facility is still…
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News from the German Mining Network (GMN)
Australia The International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) took place in November just ahead of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC). Attended by over 2,500 mining experts, investors and political decision makers, the IMARC presents a unique platform for networking and making new business deals. The exhibition provided insights into…
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E-world energy & water in Essen: Europe‘s energy capital for three days
E-world energy & water has once more provided impressive proof of its position as Europe’s leading trade fair in the energy industry. For the first time, 750 exhibitors – more than ever before – from 26 nations presented their solutions for the future of the energy supply at Messe Essen, Essen/Germany.…
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bauma CONEXPO AFRICA offers a glimpse into topics of the future
Exchanging expertise bauma CONEXPO AFRICA supporting program offers a glimpse into topics of the future More than 400 exhibitors and 20,000 visitors are expected Interactive demo area with daily demonstrations Discussions with experts at Speakers’ Corner The supporting program for bauma CONEXPO AFRICA gives both exhibitors and visitors a comprehensive…
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RAG initiates PCB pilot study
At the start of 2018, the RWTH Aachen University invited 200 miners to take part in a blood testing study looking at PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl). RAG AG, based in Essen/Germany, initiated the study in a bid to shed some light on the subject. The RAG Company Medical Centre (CMC) is…
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Central water drainage facility at Haus Aden in Bergkamen
In December 2017, the District Government of Arnsberg/Germany, in its capacity as the mining authority for all of North Rhine-Westphalia, approved the colliery closure plan for the underground section of the central water drainage site at the Haus Aden mine (Figure 1). The approval was granted on the basis of…
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Central control hub for the future
At the end of 2018, the German coal mining industry will come to a close in Germany. This marks the end of a significant era in German industrial history; an era that not only defined the coal-mining districts, but also played a major role in economic development in Germany and…
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STEAG secures Allianz Global Investors as a partner for wind farms in France
As part of its active portfolio management, the Essen/Germany-based energy company STEAG GmbH is selling a 49 % share of its wind farm portfolio in France (Figure 1)to an infrastructure fund managed by Allianz Global Investors, the asset manager of the insurance group headquartered in Munich/Germany. An agreement to this effect…
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STEAG acquires specialists for high-quality ventilation system solutions
STEAG Energy Services GmbH (SES), Essen/Germany, a company of the STEAG Group, took over the Krantz division from Caverion Deutschland GmbH on 1st January 2018. Krantz is a leader in the development, design, manufacture and marketing of high-tech ventilation, heating, cooling and clean room systems (HVAC market). End customers include…
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IG BCE devises a road map for restarting the energy transition
The German Trade Union for Mining, Chemicals and Energy (IG BCE), based in Hanover/Germany, welcomes the news that the CDU, CSU and SPD plan to gather together all the stakeholder groups affected by the energy transition and hold discussions. “We will be actively involved in the planned commission,” announces Michael…
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