Coal Market Intelligence & Reports

Asian coal market gains a temporary energy-security boost

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

Coal price forecasts rise across key benchmarks

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

Greater use of coal power could lower Australian electricity costs

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

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Bar chart of MidAmerican fossil generation (billions of kWh) by site from 2020–2025, showing yearly output for Walter Scott 4 & 3, Neal 4 & 3, Louisa, Ottumwa, and Greater Des Moines; 2025 peaks at Louisa and Greater Des Moines.

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

September 8, 2026

Iowa coal generation is showing renewed strength despite the state’s rapid expansion of wind and solar power, with coal output at its largest utility rising 65% between 2020 and 2025. The increase comes as Iowa faces substantial electricity demand growth, driven partly by expanding data centre load and broader electrification. The latest generation figures show that expanding renewable capacity has not […]

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U.S. Department of Energy investment in nuclear power and total energy technologies from 1980 to 2025

U.S. power generation policy shifts towards reliable capacity

September 8, 2026

U.S. power generation policy is moving towards more active government support for reliable, domestically controlled electricity capacity. This report examines the expanding federal role in nuclear energy, including research funding, loans, regulatory reform, fuel-supply support and direct investment in private companies. Why we chose this report Although this report focuses on nuclear energy rather than coal, it provides valuable insight

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 […]

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 […]