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- What Is Lignite?
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Lignite is coal. Formed over millions of years by decomposing plant material, it’s abundant, low-cost, reliable and environmentally sustainable.
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Mined: Lignite Energy in America: a podcast from the Lignite Energy Council. Join hosts Kate and Geoff as they explore industry-related topics.
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News
March 2nd, 2021
Recruitment is underway for a youth advisory council to provide voice, insight and vision to North Dakota’s energy and agricultural […]
February 18th, 2021
We’ve talked a lot about “resilience” in the past few years, and it’s sometimes hard to describe exactly what it […]
December 22nd, 2020
“The proof that Washington, D.C., is broken can be found in the omnibus spending bill passed by the Senate late […]
November 30th, 2020
The North Dakota Industrial Commission (Commission) approved funding for three new small-scale lignite research and development (R&D) projects on Nov. […]
October 22nd, 2020
North Dakota’s lignite industry continues to provide several economic benefits to the state through its high-paying jobs, business activity and […]
October 1st, 2020
Two lignite mines and four power plants received safety awards, and a dozen individuals were honored for their contributions to […]