The closure of the UK's last coal-fired power plant marks a major shift in the country's energy strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The UK thus becomes the first G7 member to eliminate this energy source.
The closure of the UK's last coal-fired power plant marks a major shift in the country's energy strategy, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050. The UK thus becomes the first G7 member to eliminate this energy source.
The Australian government is extending the operation of three coal mines, raising questions within the energy sector about the impact of this decision on climate commitments and the transition to renewable energies.
The Australian government is extending the operation of three coal mines, raising questions within the energy sector about the impact of this decision on climate commitments and the transition to renewable energies.
EDF abandons plans to convert the Cordemais power plant.
Electricity production will cease in 2027, with major repercussions for employment and the region's energy balance.
EDF abandons plans to convert the Cordemais power plant.
Electricity production will cease in 2027, with major repercussions for employment and the region's energy balance.
The thermal coal derivatives market rose by 4% in August, supported by volatile prices, mainly in Europe.
Volumes reached 32.3 million metric tons, according to data from the London Energy Brokers Association (LEBA).
The thermal coal derivatives market rose by 4% in August, supported by volatile prices, mainly in Europe.
Volumes reached 32.3 million metric tons, according to data from the London Energy Brokers Association (LEBA).
Enea, awaiting clarification on its coal assets and regulatory framework, postpones its dividend policy.
The company expects to develop its renewable capacities rapidly, subject to secure financing.
Enea, awaiting clarification on its coal assets and regulatory framework, postpones its dividend policy.
The company expects to develop its renewable capacities rapidly, subject to secure financing.
India is at a critical juncture, faced with growing energy demand and ambitious climate commitments.
Increasing coal production is raising major concerns about methane emissions, threatening the country's environmental goals.
India is at a critical juncture, faced with growing energy demand and ambitious climate commitments.
Increasing coal production is raising major concerns about methane emissions, threatening the country's environmental goals.
The Polish government is drawing up a model for transferring the coal assets of state-owned enterprises, with the aim of finalizing it in less than a year to allay investors' fears and adapt to new financial constraints.
The Polish government is drawing up a model for transferring the coal assets of state-owned enterprises, with the aim of finalizing it in less than a year to allay investors' fears and adapt to new financial constraints.
Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December.
Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand.
Russia extends export duty exemption for thermal coal until December.
Despite this measure, logistical restrictions and sanctions continue to hold back global demand.
Ørsted stopped using coal for good with the closure of its Esbjerg power plant on August 31, completing its shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energies.
Ørsted stopped using coal for good with the closure of its Esbjerg power plant on August 31, completing its shift away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energies.
India aims to eliminate thermal coal imports by 2025-26.
Challenges related to the quality of domestic coal and technical constraints could, however, put the brakes on this ambition.
India aims to eliminate thermal coal imports by 2025-26.
Challenges related to the quality of domestic coal and technical constraints could, however, put the brakes on this ambition.
Russian exports of thermal coal have risen sharply, boosted by strong demand in the Asia-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as well as a temporary reduction in export tariffs.
Russian exports of thermal coal have risen sharply, boosted by strong demand in the Asia-Pacific and Mediterranean regions, as well as a temporary reduction in export tariffs.
Glencore decided to retain its coal activities, despite shareholder and environmental pressure, while leaving the door open to a possible demerger in the future.
Glencore decided to retain its coal activities, despite shareholder and environmental pressure, while leaving the door open to a possible demerger in the future.
Thermal coal exports from Russia to South Korea exceeded those from Colombia in July, thanks to lower freight costs and weather disruptions in Colombia.
Thermal coal exports from Russia to South Korea exceeded those from Colombia in July, thanks to lower freight costs and weather disruptions in Colombia.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 19% reduction in coal demand in the EU, reaching 287 million tonnes in 2025, due to increased adoption of renewable energies.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 19% reduction in coal demand in the EU, reaching 287 million tonnes in 2025, due to increased adoption of renewable energies.
Pakistan is asking Chinese power plants to switch from imported coal to local Thar coal, as part of IMF-backed energy reforms aimed at reducing the sector's costs and debt.
Pakistan is asking Chinese power plants to switch from imported coal to local Thar coal, as part of IMF-backed energy reforms aimed at reducing the sector's costs and debt.
Global demand for electricity, driven by the growing need for air conditioning, is keeping coal-fired power plants running despite the rise of renewable energies, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Global demand for electricity, driven by the growing need for air conditioning, is keeping coal-fired power plants running despite the rise of renewable energies, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
The British Labour government is abandoning plans for a metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria, a decision in line with its election promises and environmental concerns.
The British Labour government is abandoning plans for a metallurgical coal mine in Cumbria, a decision in line with its election promises and environmental concerns.
Employees at the Émile-Huchet power plant in Saint-Avold are concerned about the current political uncertainty that is holding back energy conversion projects. The need for a stable contact at Bercy is crucial for the future of the site.
Employees at the Émile-Huchet power plant in Saint-Avold are concerned about the current political uncertainty that is holding back energy conversion projects. The need for a stable contact at Bercy is crucial for the future of the site.
Zambia approves the construction of a 300 MW coal-fired power plant, in the face of the worst drought in four decades, reducing hydroelectric production.
Zambia approves the construction of a 300 MW coal-fired power plant, in the face of the worst drought in four decades, reducing hydroelectric production.
Coal's share of the energy mix in the Philippines and Indonesia continues to grow, holding back the development of renewable energies, according to a recent report.
Coal's share of the energy mix in the Philippines and Indonesia continues to grow, holding back the development of renewable energies, according to a recent report.
