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An assessment of India’s coal power purchase agreements

David Callanan
September 1, 2026

Saskatchewan coal extension raises questions over costs and reliability

David Callanan
September 1, 2026

China coal-fired generation to remain significant for the foreseeable future

David Callanan
September 1, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures rise to 1.45 per tonne for September 2026

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

September 1, 2026

Global coal prices strengthened further as European utilities stepped up winter restocking and supply disruptions tightened availability across several major origins. South African coal reached a five-month high, while Russian Black Sea and Azov Sea loadings remained near a standstill following drone attacks. Indonesian coal also moved higher as delayed RKAB quota approvals restricted spot availability and drought conditions on […]

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Chile power generation mix in 2025 showing coal, solar, wind, hydro, gas and oil

Chile coal generation retains important role amid renewable integration challenges

September 1, 2026

Chile coal generation continues to play an important role in the country’s electricity system despite the rapid expansion of wind and solar capacity. Coal still supplied 18% of electricity in 2025 and helped compensate for lower hydropower output, while transmission constraints, renewable curtailment and insufficient system flexibility complicate the next stage of the country’s energy transition. Why we selected this […]

Indonesia electricity generation by region and technology, highlighting coal dominance

Coal remains central to Indonesia’s rapidly growing electricity system

September 1, 2026

Coal remains the foundation of Indonesia’s rapidly expanding electricity system, accounting for approximately 68% of national generation. Although falling renewable costs and ambitious solar targets are increasing pressure on coal, electricity demand is projected to grow by more than 60% by 2034, making the pace and scale of any displacement highly consequential for both Indonesia and the wider global coal […]

Actual and projected forced outage rates for Australian coal generation from 2021-22 to 2035-36

Australian coal-fired generation to retain key role as electricity demand grows

September 1, 2026

Australian coal-fired generation will continue to play a critical role in electricity supply as demand rises and the country works to deliver sufficient replacement capacity. Replacing coal is far more complicated than installing an equivalent volume of renewable capacity, as retiring plants provide not only dispatchable power but also large volumes of dependable electricity throughout the year. Why we selected […]