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China coal power rises for sixth consecutive month

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July 21, 2026

Russian coal exports to Turkey fall 26.9% in January–May 2026

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Kuzbass coal production falls 3.6% in H1 2026 despite export growth

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Germany’s coal and lignite exit plan from 2020 to 2038, including reserve requirements and new gas capacity

German coal phase-out faces delays in replacement gas capacity

July 21, 2026

German coal phase-out plans are increasingly being shaped not by policy, but by the pace at which replacement gas-fired capacity can be built. A new analysis suggests Germany’s transition remains broadly on track, but delays to new gas projects could leave a widening gap between coal retirements and the dispatchable generation needed to maintain security of supply and manage power price […]

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China’s energy supply by fuel from 2000 to 2023, showing coal, oil, gas, renewables and other energy sources

APEC coal demand remains resilient despite accelerating energy transition

July 21, 2026

APEC coal demand continues to be supported by the region’s growing energy needs, even as investment in renewables and low-carbon technologies accelerates. Coal remains the backbone of the APEC energy mix, while coal and natural gas together continue to dominate electricity generation across many of the world’s fastest-growing economies, underlining the fuel’s enduring importance despite the pace of the energy transition. […]

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Coal power generation benchmark highlights changing economics across the electricity sector

July 21, 2026

Coal power generation remains central to the global electricity mix, making annual comparisons of generation costs essential reading for thermal coal producers, traders and utilities. Lazard’s latest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE+) analysis, regarded as one of the power sector’s leading annual benchmarks, compares the economics of coal, gas, nuclear, wind, solar and energy storage, offering fresh insight into how […]

India’s monthly electricity generation by thermal, nuclear, hydro and renewable sources from January 2025 to May 2026

Indian coal imports decline as domestic output reduces import demand

July 21, 2026

Indian coal imports continued to soften in June as rising domestic coal production reduced the country’s reliance on overseas supplies. While import demand remained resilient in sectors including steel and cement, the latest monthly review highlights the growing influence of domestic output, shifting trade flows and changing purchasing patterns across one of the world’s most important coal markets. Total coal and […]