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Global coal prices declined this week as markets corrected following earlier geopolitical-driven gains. Softer natural gas prices and subdued demand across key regions reduced coal competitiveness and pressured prices downward. Global coal prices moved lower this week, led by a sharp correction in European API2 futures as easing geopolitical tensions reduced the risk premium across energy markets. Lower natural gas […]
A slower energy transition could extend the role of thermal generation in European power markets as delayed electrification and weaker renewable build-out keep fossil fuel demand higher for longer. AFRY’s Delayed Transition scenario also suggests structurally higher long-term power prices, supporting existing thermal and renewable assets while creating a more difficult outlook for new low-carbon and flexibility projects. Slower energy […]
Gas fired power is facing mounting financial risks as fuel price volatility, rising LNG exports and higher capital costs erode its competitiveness. As renewables and battery storage scale rapidly, the long-term role of conventional fuels in power markets is becoming increasingly uncertain. Gas fired power is under growing pressure from rising costs and market volatility, with fuel price spikes and […]
Global seaborne coal imports declined sharply in March 2026, reaching a five-year low despite a major energy shock. Structural shifts such as renewable expansion, weaker industrial activity, and higher domestic production are suppressing demand. Global seaborne coal imports fell to 102.8 Mt in March 2026, marking a 7.6% year-on-year decline and the lowest March level since 2021. Despite a significant […]
Global coal prices moved lower this week, led by a sharp correction in API2 European coal futures and softer sentiment across major thermal coal markets. Lower gas prices, easing geopolitical risk premium, cautious buying and weaker demand kept pressure on coal benchmarks across Europe, South Africa, Indonesia and Australia. Global coal prices weakened this week as API2 European coal futures […]
A new Zero Carbon Analytics report examines how the latest oil and gas price shock is affecting power choices across Southeast Asia. It argues that the crisis is renewing focus on coal in the short term, while also intensifying scrutiny of coal economics in Southeast Asia’s energy crisis as governments weigh affordability, fuel security and future power demand. Zero Carbon […]
US coal is regaining attention as part of the energy security debate, particularly as electricity demand rises and concerns around grid reliability intensify. The report highlights how existing coal-fired power plants are being leveraged as a short-term solution to support baseload capacity, especially in regions facing transmission constraints, gas supply limitations, or delays in new generation. Rising demand from data […]
The U.S. coal outlook 2026 points to weaker coal use in the power sector as electricity generation shifts further toward gas and renewables. EIA expects coal consumption and production to decline this year, while utility coal inventories build during the first half before easing later in the year. The U.S. coal outlook 2026 remains soft as lower coal-fired generation reduces […]
India met coke market outlook shows how rising steel production is reshaping demand for coking coal, PCI, and met coke amid shifting import patterns and policy intervention. The presentation highlighted key insights on India’s steel sector growth, evolving met coke market dynamics, import trends, policy developments, and the future outlook for coal and coke demand, while also noting that the […]