Coal

Coal Production

First Week of June,U.S. Coal Production Forecast to Hit New High in 8 Weeks

US coal production is estimated at 8.65 million short tons, an increase of 5.5 from the previous week %, a decrease of 30.9% from the same period last year.

Market Analysis

Are We Witnessing the Death of Coal?

Recent figures have not been kind to the coal industry, which in many countries has been in consistent decline over the last few years.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Illinois Utility Plans to Close Largest Coal-Fired Generator

The Southern Illinois Power Cooperative plans to shutter its largest coal-fired generator this fall, which is expected to save it $125 million over a decade but…

Thermal Plant

Climate Targets Warrant Closure of All Gas, Coal Power Plants Soon, Study Shows

If solutions to turn emissions negative aren’t scaled up substantially in the mid-term to cap global warming.

Coal Company

Glencore's Valeria Coal Project in Queensland

Glencore welcomes the Queensland government's decision to recognise its Valeria Coal Project as a 'coordinated project'under the State project approvals process…

Coal-Fired Power Plants

China Resources Global "Ultra-low Coal Consumption" Coal Power Million Units Handed Over

China Resources Caofeidian 2×1000 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired engineering unit No. 4 successfully completed the 168-hour full-load trial operation succes…

Clean emission

Total Joins Coalition to Decarbonise Maritime Industry

Global energy company Total has joined an initiative aimed at decarbonising the maritime industry.

Market Analysis

Spanish Solar PV Capacity Doubles in a Year to Top Coal

Solar photovoltaic capacity in mainland Spain surpassed coal-fired capacity last month after doubling in just one year, data released by power grid operator REE…

Thermal Coal

China's Thermal Coal Price Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Thermal coal price in China has trended back to pre-COVID-19 levels as it strongly rebounded by 17% from the previous trough of $65.72 per tonne to $76.76 as of…

Coal Trade

Indonesia's 2020 Coal Exports Seen at 435 Million T

Indonesia, a major global thermal coal producer, exported 175.15 million tonnes of coal in January to May and exports for the full year are expected to be 435 m…

Coal Technology

Wyoming, Japanese Companies to Pursue Carbon Capture Efforts

Wyoming's efforts to boost global coal demand will take a step forward next year.

China Energy

China's First "Double Zero" Coal-Fired Power Plant is Born!

The water deep reuse system of Zhejiang energy Changxing Power Generation Co., Ltd was built and put into operation.

Coal-Fired Power Plants

Serbia Issues Draft Spatial Plan for Coal-Fired Thermal Power Plant Kolubara B

A public consultation was launched on the draft spatial plan for the special purpose area and the strategic environmental impact assessment report for Kolubara …

Thermal Plant

Thermal Power Plants must Shut Down Early to Meet Climate Targets, Says Study

Coal and gas-fired power plants would have to shut down 10 to 30 years sooner than their usual 35 to 40-year lifespan so that climate targets can be met.

Market Analysis

Japan Turns to Coal as COVID-19 Delays Solar Projects

In the wake of the COVID-19, electricity demand in Japan has dropped and power prices have declined.