Finnish energy company Helen has halted operations at the Salmisaari plant, the country’s last coal facility, halving its carbon dioxide emissions in one year.
Finnish energy company Helen has halted operations at the Salmisaari plant, the country’s last coal facility, halving its carbon dioxide emissions in one year.
Eskom has connected Unit 6 of the Kusile coal-fired power station, adding 800 MW to the national grid amid efforts to stabilise electricity supply in South Africa.
Eskom has connected Unit 6 of the Kusile coal-fired power station, adding 800 MW to the national grid amid efforts to stabilise electricity supply in South Africa.
The Indian government presents a project to create a coal exchange for the domestic market, a measure aimed at improving transparency and regulating the local coal market.
The Indian government presents a project to create a coal exchange for the domestic market, a measure aimed at improving transparency and regulating the local coal market.
The United States has announced its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa, thereby reducing the country’s international financial commitments in its gradual exit from coal.
The United States has announced its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership with South Africa, thereby reducing the country’s international financial commitments in its gradual exit from coal.
Indonesia sets a floor price for coal to strengthen its control over domestic prices and influence international markets. This new strategy will take effect on March 1, 2025.
Indonesia sets a floor price for coal to strengthen its control over domestic prices and influence international markets. This new strategy will take effect on March 1, 2025.
Indonesia continues to strengthen its dependence on coal, jeopardizing its greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments. This paradox is highlighted in a recent report, emphasizing the tension between environmental goals and economic realities.
Indonesia continues to strengthen its dependence on coal, jeopardizing its greenhouse gas emission reduction commitments. This paradox is highlighted in a recent report, emphasizing the tension between environmental goals and economic realities.
Australian mining giant BHP saw its net profit multiply fivefold, reaching $4.4 billion, despite an 8% drop in revenue. Sustained demand and signs of recovery in China strengthen its outlook.
Australian mining giant BHP saw its net profit multiply fivefold, reaching $4.4 billion, despite an 8% drop in revenue. Sustained demand and signs of recovery in China strengthen its outlook.
In 2024, China began building new coal power plants, a decision that threatens its goal of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
In 2024, China began building new coal power plants, a decision that threatens its goal of reaching peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (Crea) and Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
By the end of 2024, coal's share in Australia's electricity generation dropped below 50%, a historic first, thanks to the surge in solar energy production.
By the end of 2024, coal's share in Australia's electricity generation dropped below 50%, a historic first, thanks to the surge in solar energy production.
In the midst of prolonged tensions with Russia, Ukraine offers to provide free coal to Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, to alleviate an energy crisis worsened by the cutoff of Russian gas supplies.
In the midst of prolonged tensions with Russia, Ukraine offers to provide free coal to Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, to alleviate an energy crisis worsened by the cutoff of Russian gas supplies.
The Pokrovsk mine, Ukraine's sole coke producer, closes under Russian military pressure. This decision threatens the steel industry, the economy, and Ukraine's strategic logistics.
The Pokrovsk mine, Ukraine's sole coke producer, closes under Russian military pressure. This decision threatens the steel industry, the economy, and Ukraine's strategic logistics.
As coal reaches a historic peak in 2024, renewable energy reshapes global dynamics. In China, where one-third of the world’s coal is consumed, the energy transition remains a pivotal factor for the sector's future.
As coal reaches a historic peak in 2024, renewable energy reshapes global dynamics. In China, where one-third of the world’s coal is consumed, the energy transition remains a pivotal factor for the sector's future.
China confirms its central role in the Asian coal market with a forecast of 330 million tons of coal imports in 2025, according to an Australian report.
China confirms its central role in the Asian coal market with a forecast of 330 million tons of coal imports in 2025, according to an Australian report.
Australia revises its metallurgical coal export forecast to reach 163 million tons for the 2024-25 fiscal year. However, revenues are expected to decline due to falling global market prices.
Australia revises its metallurgical coal export forecast to reach 163 million tons for the 2024-25 fiscal year. However, revenues are expected to decline due to falling global market prices.
Global coal demand peaked at 8.77 billion tons in 2024. Thanks to the rise of renewable energy, it is expected to stabilize by 2027, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Global coal demand peaked at 8.77 billion tons in 2024. Thanks to the rise of renewable energy, it is expected to stabilize by 2027, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
In China, Harbin Electric Corporation inaugurates a 660 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired CFB boiler, blending technological innovation and ecological management. A project that raises questions as coal declines globally.
In China, Harbin Electric Corporation inaugurates a 660 MW ultra-supercritical coal-fired CFB boiler, blending technological innovation and ecological management. A project that raises questions as coal declines globally.
China's coal imports increased by 19% in November compared to October, reaching nearly 55 million tons. This growth is driven by stable supply from long-term contracts, despite muted spot demand.
China's coal imports increased by 19% in November compared to October, reaching nearly 55 million tons. This growth is driven by stable supply from long-term contracts, despite muted spot demand.
President Prabowo Subianto commits to eliminating coal power plants by 2040, marking an unprecedented ambition. This radical shift poses significant technical and financial challenges as the country remains heavily reliant on coal.
President Prabowo Subianto commits to eliminating coal power plants by 2040, marking an unprecedented ambition. This radical shift poses significant technical and financial challenges as the country remains heavily reliant on coal.
China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is expected to reach its peak coal consumption by 2025, according to a recent report. This represents a key step toward energy transition despite the challenges of a rapidly growing economy.
China, the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is expected to reach its peak coal consumption by 2025, according to a recent report. This represents a key step toward energy transition despite the challenges of a rapidly growing economy.
The British mining giant Anglo American sells its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Peabody Energy for $3.775 billion, marking its strategic withdrawal from this sector.
The British mining giant Anglo American sells its steelmaking coal mines in Australia to Peabody Energy for $3.775 billion, marking its strategic withdrawal from this sector.
The restart of the Cordemais coal plant, planned to address the cold wave, has been halted by a strike. Workers oppose the scheduled closure and demand guarantees for their future.
The restart of the Cordemais coal plant, planned to address the cold wave, has been halted by a strike. Workers oppose the scheduled closure and demand guarantees for their future.
