Publications of the Coal Association of New Zealand

As well as a range of research papers and presentations by CRL Energy Staff, the Coal Association of New Zealand produces a number of regular publications.

Recent Publications	What it's About
CCS in New Zealand – Can Carbon Capture and Storage deliver value for New Zealand as we head towards a low carbon future? (PDF 500kb) 02 November 2011	The New Zealand Carbon Capture and Storage Partnership (which includes the Coal Association) commissioned a consortium led by Transfield Worley to investigate the challenges facing CCS deployment in New Zealand.
CCS in New Zealand - Case Studies for Commercial Scale Plant: final Report (PDF 6.7MB) 02 November 2011	CCS entails the capture, transport, injection, and long-term storage in appropriate geological reservoirs of carbon dioxide gas emitted from large point sources. A coal or gas-fired electricity generation plant would be an example, as would plants manufacturing synfuels, cement or steel, oil refineries, and lignite conversion to briquettes, urea, and diesel. While the component technologies exist, bringing them together at scale presents many challenges.
Analysis Update 2010 PDF Only	The latest analysis of New Zealand Industrial Coals collated by CRL Energy Ltd. Includes tables, a glossary of coal properties tested, and the contact details of the coal producer members from contributing mines.
Annual Review 2010 07 December 2010 (PDF 2.96MB)	The year in review and the financial statements for the Coal Association. Includes the latest research highlights from CRL Energy Ltd including the development of silicon nitride nanowires and coal seam gas development.
Coal e-News#42 23 December 2011 PDF	A newsletter with the latest national and international coal industry news, including upcoming events.
Coal Newsletter September 2011 PDF	Latest News: Slowing down of ETS recommended by panel; Global energy outlook uncertain; Comet Ridge announces recoverable CSG from Greymouth Coalfield; Solid Energy begins work on Mataura Briquette Plant; L&M Energy set to produce electricity from CGS; West Coast MP opens new CRL Energy Buller Office; Silicon nitride nanofibres continue on winning streak; Spontaneous combustion tests now at Buller Lab; CRL Energy scientist has “brightest idea”; and CRL Energy library service.
The Case for Coal - June 2004 PDF	A paper by Coal Association Chairman, Chris Baker, outlining the coal industry and the energy sector in New Zealand. An easy read for students or laypeople.