Coal Market Intelligence & Reports

Global coal demand to rise 1.2% to record 8.94 billion tonnes

David Callanan
September 14, 2026

Global coal prices diverge as supply tightness offsets softer Asian demand

David Callanan
September 14, 2026

Asian coal market gains a temporary energy-security boost

David Callanan
September 8, 2026

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Coal price forecast range, average and median from 2026 to 2030

Coal price forecasts rise across key benchmarks

September 8, 2026

Coal price forecasts have strengthened across several key benchmarks, with market expectations for 2026 moving higher for both thermal and metallurgical coal. The latest quarterly consensus data also provides a view of how prices could develop through 2030 and over the longer term. The forecasts bring together estimates from research databases, economic commentators and broking houses and show both the […]

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Australian electricity generation costs by technology including black coal, gas, nuclear, solar and wind

Greater use of coal power could lower Australian electricity costs

September 8, 2026

Greater use of coal power could lower Australian electricity costs, according to new modelling of the country’s future generation mix. The analysis finds that allowing more fossil-fuel generation can reduce power system costs, although this comes with a trade-off in the wider cost of achieving economy-wide net zero. Why we chose this report: The report provides an important perspective on […]

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 […]

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