Coal

Energy Transition

Renewables Transition in Philippines Urged for Cheaper Electricity

Its reliance on imported thermal coal has caused price surges for consumers.

Market Analysis

U.S. Renewables Produced 27.1% More Electricity Than Coal

Renewable energy sources produced significantly more electricity than coal during the first four months of 2020 and topped nuclear power as well,.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Coal Power Plants in EU Shuttering Amid Jump in Expenses from End-June

Exemptions in air pollution limits in the EU are about to be abolished, so owners of older coal-fired power plants will have fewer operational hours allowed.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

China Mulls 1,100GW Coal Power Cap by End-2020

The country aims for peak CO2 reduction by around 2030 latest.

Coal Production

CIL to Engage MDOs to Boost Coal Output

Coal India Limited will engage mine developer cum operators to increase its coal output and reduce import dependency of the dry fuel in the coming years.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Activists Criticize Vectren Plan to Keep 1 Coal-Fired Plant

A utility serving 145,000 customers in southwest Indiana plans to close three coal-fired power plants.

Market Analysis

Africa's Solar Ambitions Scale Up

May was a big month for solar power announcements in Africa and Chinese investment in African renewables has increased despite continuing focus on coal.

Coal Production

India's Coal Stock in Thermal Power Plants Increases to Highest Level of 50 MT: Pralhad Joshi

The coal stock in thermal power plants in the country has increased to the highest level of 50 million tonnes, sufficient enough for 30 days.

Coal Trade

Indonesia's 2020 Coal Exports to Fall to 435 Million Tonnes: Report

The country has exported 175.15 million tonnes of coal in January to May.

Coal Production

The U.S. Coal Industry is Declining Irreversibly

The rising share of electricity generated by natural gas and renewable sources is eroding coal's share.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

America:Oregon Bids Goodbye to Coal Power Plants

Since 1980, the Boardman Coal Plant has produced reliable energy capable of powering 500,000 homes. But keeping the lights on has come at a cost.

Gas power plant

Trump's Energy Regulators Are Undercutting Growth of Renewables

Federal regulators' rule changes to prop up coal and natural gas power plants could severely disrupt progress toward a clean, renewable energy future.

Power Construction

UK Electricity Grid Breaks Coal-Free Streak After Almost 68 Days

Electricity grid ran for almost two months without coal power, by far the longest stretch since 1882.

Market Analysis

EIA: US Coal Consumption Continues to Decline Across All Sectors

US coal consumption has been declining since its peak in 2007 of 1.1 billion short.

Thermal Coal

Indonesia's April Coal Exports Drop to 2-Year Low

Indonesia’s thermal coal exports fell 18% on the year in April to a near two-year low as the coronavirus pandemic eroded demand.