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Global coal prices remained broadly bearish as easing geopolitical tensions reduced the energy risk premium and pressured European and South African benchmarks. Chinese demand improved late in the week on stronger heat-related power consumption, while India’s peak monsoon continued to suppress thermal coal imports. Against this backdrop, Australian export prices also softened as weak Indian and mixed Chinese buying limited […]
New modelling suggests the flexibility of global coal trade routes significantly reduces the market impact of most maritime disruptions, although restrictions affecting China would have much larger consequences. The resilience of global coal trade reflects the ability of exporters and importers to reroute cargoes, switch suppliers and use alternative shipping or land-based transport routes. Modelling shows that restrictions affecting the […]
China coal power capacity continued to expand during the first half of 2026, with 30 GW of new coal-fired generation entering operation despite tighter scrutiny of new project approvals. Coal power generation also rebounded as additional capacity came online, although utilisation rates continued to decline. New commissioning rose 43% year-on-year to the highest first-half level since 2016, while only 2.7 GW […]
U.S. coal-fired generation increased by 13% in 2025 as stronger electricity demand from data centres, manufacturing and hotter summer weather lifted power generation, contributing to a rise in power-sector carbon dioxide emissions. Total electric power generation increased by 3%, or 119 TWh, reaching a new annual record. The increase in U.S. coal-fired generation amounted to 85 TWh and raised coal-related power-sector […]
The Australian coal industry contributed an estimated $164.9 billion in gross value added to the national economy in 2024/25 while supporting more than 782,000 jobs, according to a new industry report. The study also estimates the sector generated $74.5 billion in direct spending, supplied more than 14,400 businesses, and remained a major source of employment and economic activity across Australia’s coal-producing regions. The report estimates the Australian […]
Global coal prices showed mixed movements as European winter procurement supported API2 futures, while API4 and several Asian benchmarks weakened. Heatwaves improved Chinese demand late in the week, but India’s monsoon continued to limit imports, while petcoke and Russian coal remained firm. Australian, Indonesian and South African coal markets remained under pressure as cautious Asian buying, comfortable inventories and limited […]
US coal exports could increase significantly through new port infrastructure, expanded rail capacity and regulatory reforms that improve the competitiveness of American coal in global markets, according to a new report. The analysis says export growth is currently constrained by limited West Coast terminal capacity, high logistics costs and a complex permitting and regulatory environment. The outlook for US coal […]
India coking coal production is set to increase significantly to support the country’s expanding steel sector, with new analysis highlighting the importance of integrating methane abatement into mine planning as production shifts towards deeper underground reserves. Domestic output is targeted to more than double to 140 million tonnes by FY2029–2030, while projections indicate it could reach 160 million tonnes by […]
The US coal fleet should remain in service into the 2040s to help meet rising electricity demand, strengthen grid reliability and support growing power requirements from artificial intelligence, data centres and advanced manufacturing, according to a new report. The analysis argues that retaining existing coal plants is one of the most cost-effective ways to preserve dispatchable capacity while new generation […]