Coal
CJEU Confirms €68.5M in Penalties Against Poland for Turów Mine
Jindal signs 15-year contract to upgrade Hwange thermal power plant
Zimbabwe awards India’s Jindal Steel a $455mn contract to add 400 megawatts, or 20% of national demand, through the rehabilitation of its coal-fired Hwange plant.
Indonesia targets $92bn to green its industrial power generation by 2050
Coal regains ground as profitability rises for US thermal power plants
India sets coal cap at 307 GW by 2035 with no phase-out schedule
South Korea under pressure from the IEA to liberalise its electricity market
South Korea commits to phased shutdown of coal-fired power plants
Seoul joins the Powering Past Coal Alliance and confirms a gradual withdrawal from unabated coal, with a regulatory programme targeting the closure of 40 facilities and a strict as
Indonesia records 836 Mt coal output in 2024 despite falling revenues
Indonesia’s coal overproduction has cut state revenues and company profits, while methane emissions from mines far exceed official figures.
Brazil extends coal usage despite dominance of renewable energy
The Brazilian government is granting new contracts to coal-fired power plants until 2040, illustrating the weight of regulatory decisions and industrial interests in a country pred
India refines its climate strategy under regulatory pressure ahead of COP30
New Delhi is preparing a revised roadmap for its climate commitments while maintaining heavy reliance on coal to sustain economic growth and respond to growing regulatory pressure.
J-POWER to retire the 500MW coal-fired Takasago Thermal Power Station by FY2028
J-POWER announces the retirement of its 500MW coal-fired Takasago Thermal Power Station in Hyogo Prefecture by FY2028, marking a key shift in its energy investment strategy.
Washington invests $100mn to modernise coal plants as exports drop 11%
US coal exports fell 11% in the first half of 2025, prompting the Trump administration to commit $100mn to upgrade domestic power plants and support the national energy sector.
Ember warns of economic futility of new coal capacity in India beyond 2032
A modelling study finds India does not need new coal plants beyond current plans through 2032, as overcapacity would raise costs and reduce utilisation across the thermal fleet.
Morocco sets conditional coal phase-out target from 2040
Morocco announces a coal exit target for 2040, subject to international support, while accelerating the deployment of renewable energy in its power mix.
Australia loses Asian markets for seaborne thermal coal
Falling Chinese imports and Asia’s regional pivot increase pressure on Australian thermal coal exporters.
China opts for quarterly thermal coal contracts with Indonesia for 2026
Chinese buyers begin negotiations for 2026 thermal coal deliveries, favouring shorter contracts to maintain flexibility in a stable price environment.
Queensland coal mining costs remain high despite falling prices
Queensland coal producers are struggling to rein in costs, which remain above pre-2022 levels as the impact of royalty hikes and margin pressures continues to weigh on the sector.
Federal shutdown threatens permit delays and energy projects in the United States
The halt of US federal services disrupts the entire decision-making chain for energy and mining projects, with growing risks of administrative delays and missing critical data.
Coal expected to surpass natural gas this winter in two U.S. markets
Coal will temporarily become the main source of electricity in the Midwest markets MISO and SPP during winter, according to the latest federal forecasts.
Washington eases regulation to revive coal extraction
The Trump administration plans to open millions of federal hectares to coal and ease environmental rules governing this strategic industry.
South Africa opens rail sector to private players to boost coal exports
The integration of private operators into South Africa’s rail network marks a turning point for coal exporters, with a target of 55 million tonnes exported in 2025 from the Richard
