Coal Market Intelligence & Reports

Greater use of coal power could lower Australian electricity costs

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

Iowa coal generation rises 65% at largest utility as power demand grows

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

U.S. power generation policy shifts towards reliable capacity

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

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Western Australia coal demand outlook by power generation and industrial users from 2025-26 to 2033-34

Declining coal demand tests Western Australia’s supply model

September 8, 2026

Declining coal demand is forcing Western Australia to confront how it maintains reliable and economically viable coal supply as power generation progressively shifts away from the fuel. A new assessment of the Collie Basin examines different demand scenarios and structural options for the state’s only coal-producing region. Coal demand in the basin has been declining as renewable generation expands and […]

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures rise to 9.70 per tonne for October 2026

Global coal prices rise as supply disruptions and winter restocking tighten markets

September 7, 2026

Global coal prices strengthened as supply disruptions, geopolitical tensions and pre-winter restocking supported major benchmarks. European coal climbed as Middle East tensions lifted energy risk, while South African prices reached their highest levels in nearly three years amid tight replacement cargo availability. Chinese import demand remained firm as mine inspections tightened domestic supply and utilities rebuilt inventories ahead of Golden […]

Tata Mundra coal power PPA renegotiation restoring commercial balance between generator and DISCOMs

An assessment of India’s coal power purchase agreements

September 1, 2026

Coal power purchase agreements play a critical role in determining the economics, utilisation and fuel requirements of India’s 228.6 GW coal-fired fleet. With coal still providing approximately 69% of national electricity generation, potential reforms to these long-term contracts could affect plant dispatch, capacity payments and ultimately India’s demand for thermal coal. Why we selected this report: This is another report […]

Saskatchewan coal refurbishment cost compared with gas conversion and renewables to 2050

Saskatchewan coal extension raises questions over costs and reliability

September 1, 2026

Saskatchewan coal plants could remain operational until 2050 under a provincial strategy intended to protect energy security, system reliability and electricity supply as demand grows. The proposed extension of seven generating units totalling 1.61 GW has nevertheless intensified debate over refurbishment costs, regulatory exposure and whether alternative technologies can fully replace the fleet’s energy and reliability contribution. Why we selected […]