carbon bubble for australia's coal industry , page-8

"The only reason the Germans are turning a profit with lignite is because it is cheaper than black coal, but once the disincentives kick in due to environmental considerations that won't be the case for much longer."

Nah lignite is the future, even the CSIRO can see it.

"2011/12 Research Program
Reducing Emissions (Improving Efficiency) of Coal for Power
•Direct Injection Coal Engine(CSIRO, Exergen Pty Ltd and Ignite Energy Resources Pty Ltd."

http://www.egcfe.ewg.apec.org/publications/proceedings/CFE/Austrailia_2012/5B-1_Gurney.pdf

CO2 comparable with gas turbine and at lower cost.