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Russian coal exports face risk as RZD pushes ship-or-pay principle

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December 16, 2025

Global coal prices weaken amid oversupply, soft demand and regional divergence

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December 16, 2025

Russian coal exports to South Korea drop 28% in October 2025

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December 9, 2025

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Coal-fired power retained as a security backstop in Europe

Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid

Europe’s accelerating energy transition is reshaping its power mix, but coal-fired power has not disappeared from the continent’s security-of-supply framework. ACER’s Security of EU electricity supply – 2025 Monitoring Report shows that, while coal-fired generation is declining in energy markets, it continues to be retained as a strategic backstop through capacity and reserve mechanisms. Germany remains a key example, with […]

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Coal-fired power capacity in Kentucky declines sharply under least-cost planning scenarios

Coal-fired power declines in Kentucky under least-cost scenarios

Coal-fired power in Kentucky is projected to decline sharply under least-cost planning scenarios, as ageing units retire and are replaced by a mix of gas, renewables and storage. The report highlights how economic modelling, rather than policy mandates alone, increasingly drives coal’s reduced role in state-level power planning. Kentucky’s latest long-term energy planning shows coal-fired power facing a significant decline […]

India coal-fired power generation growth turns negative in 2025 as fossil power output slows

India coal-fired power to underpin grid reliability this decade

India coal-fired power is set to underpin grid reliability this decade, even as solar and wind continue to scale. With coal still representing the largest share of installed capacity, the power system will continue to rely on coal-fired generation to meet peak demand and balance intermittency. India’s coal-fired power fleet is set to remain a critical pillar of the electricity […]

US coal disposition showing domestic consumption dominating supply, with exports accounting for around one-fifth in 2025–2026

US coal consumption rises in 2025 on stronger power demand

US coal consumption is expected to increase in 2025 as higher natural gas prices and rising electricity demand support coal-fired power generation. The rebound is driven primarily by the power sector, while longer-term trends still point to a gradual decline beyond 2025. US coal consumption is forecast to rise in 2025, supported by stronger power-sector demand as higher natural gas […]