US coal exports could grow with new ports, rail investment and regulatory reform, report says

Stacked bar chart of US thermal coal exports by coast from 2023 to 2030. Blue bars (Atlantic/Gulf Coast) form the lower portion with a darker blue segment on top (Pacific Coast). Total exports stay in the mid‑30s to mid‑40s million tonnes each year, with Atlantic/Gulf Coast consistently larger than the Pacific Coast.

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 […]

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