In 2024, China’s primary energy production rose 4.6% to 4.98 billion tonnes of coal equivalent (tce), led by strong growth in electricity (15.8%) but also increase in coal, oil and gas production. With output slightly outpacing demand, energy self-reliance improved marginally. Coal’s share in China’s energy mix fell to 53.2% in 2024, down from 55.3% in 2023, reflecting the shift […]
Despite the growth of renewables, coal remained one of the most frequent price setters in the National Electricity Market (NEM), accounting for 30% of intervals, only slightly behind hydro (31%). During Queensland’s all-time maximum demand of 11,144 MW on 22 January, tight supply-demand conditions occurred during the evening peak, when grid-scale solar had ramped down and wind output was low. […]
The global thermal coal market turned bearish over the week as demand remained weak across key regions. In Asia, India’s coal demand slowed due to the monsoon season and high hydro output, while China, despite entering summer, saw limited buying amid sufficient stocks and low industrial activity. Traders across markets showed caution, with utilities avoiding high-priced tenders and sticking to […]
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent in Europe, putting electricity grids under severe stress. The 2025 heatwave for example increased the daily power demand by up to 14%. Combined with thermal power plant outages, this led to a 2–3 times increase in average daily power prices. With rising air and water temperatures, the cooling of thermal power plants becomes more challenging […]
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