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ASEAN electricity generation by fuel source from 2000 to 2025

ASEAN coal-fired capacity set to decline only marginally by 2040

August 25, 2026

ASEAN coal-fired capacity is projected to decline by just over 3 GW by 2040, even under a cost-optimised pathway combining rapid renewable expansion with the full implementation of regional grid interconnections. Why we selected this report: Although focused on accelerating renewable development through the ASEAN Power Grid, its modelling contains an important finding for the coal outlook. Coal-fired capacity declines by […]

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures rise to 7.20 per tonne for September 2026

Global coal prices rise as supply disruptions tighten availability

August 24, 2026

Global coal prices strengthened as supply disruptions tightened availability across several major origins, while demand signals remained mixed. European and South African benchmarks reached multi-month highs, Chinese thermal coal buying improved as domestic output weakened, and Russian Black Sea trade disruptions continued to reshape sourcing patterns. Indonesian coal prices also firmed as delayed production quota approvals, low river levels and […]

India petcoke imports by month from 2021 to July 2026

India petcoke imports plunge 65% in July as fuel-grade demand weakens

August 21, 2026

India’s petcoke imports in July 2026 stood at 551,376 MT, down 64.55% YoY and 49.17% MoM, continuing this year’s steep decline. The US remained the top supplier at 375,327 MT (~68% share), though its volumes also fell sharply, followed by Oman, China, and Malaysia. Cement stayed the largest consuming sector at 205,827 MT despite an 81.79% YoY drop, while calcination […]

API2 Rotterdam coal futures rise to 0.95 per tonne for September 2026

Global coal prices firm as geopolitical supply risks tighten markets

August 17, 2026

Global coal prices strengthened as geopolitical supply risks outweighed weak underlying demand, with Russian port disruptions and tighter Indonesian availability supporting alternative origins. Chinese buying improved on record power demand, while Indian demand remained selective despite rising electricity consumption and early post-monsoon restocking. South African prices moved higher as Indian stock-and-sale traders began restocking, while Russian supply disruptions pushed buyers […]