Well, its finally getting out-dated now, as renewables take over, and that's a good thing.
It is worth noting, however, that despite the UK having the world's 20th largest reserve of coal, some 3 billion tonnes, we produce about 17 million tonnes annually and import over 50 million tonnes...
I would have made the contracts contingent on reforms within the company. Certain debts would have had to be settled, lay-offs made or contracts cancelled where they are costing money. They would have had to change their dividend and bonus structure.
Then I wouldn't have awarded a contract at a...