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Europe’s accelerating energy transition is reshaping its power mix, but coal-fired power has not disappeared from the continent’s security-of-supply framework. ACER’s Security of EU electricity supply – 2025 Monitoring Report shows that, while coal-fired generation is declining in energy markets, it continues to be retained as a strategic backstop through capacity and reserve mechanisms. Germany remains a key example, with […]
Coal-fired power in Kentucky is projected to decline sharply under least-cost planning scenarios, as ageing units retire and are replaced by a mix of gas, renewables and storage. The report highlights how economic modelling, rather than policy mandates alone, increasingly drives coal’s reduced role in state-level power planning. Kentucky’s latest long-term energy planning shows coal-fired power facing a significant decline […]
India coal-fired power is set to underpin grid reliability this decade, even as solar and wind continue to scale. With coal still representing the largest share of installed capacity, the power system will continue to rely on coal-fired generation to meet peak demand and balance intermittency. India’s coal-fired power fleet is set to remain a critical pillar of the electricity […]
US coal consumption is expected to increase in 2025 as higher natural gas prices and rising electricity demand support coal-fired power generation. The rebound is driven primarily by the power sector, while longer-term trends still point to a gradual decline beyond 2025. US coal consumption is forecast to rise in 2025, supported by stronger power-sector demand as higher natural gas […]
Global coal prices softened further in mid-December as year-end holidays, high inventories, and weak spot demand weighed on market sentiment. European API2 futures slipped below $96/mt, while South African API4 futures eased toward $87.5/mt as European support faded and traders reduced positions ahead of year-end. Across Asia, demand remained muted, with China and India prioritising domestic supply amid comfortable stock […]
Australia’s energy market operator now expects coal-fired power to remain part of the National Electricity Market until 2049, later than previously forecast. The revised outlook reflects rising grid costs, reliability concerns and the scale of investment required to replace ageing coal capacity while meeting growing electricity demand. Australia’s Draft 2026 Integrated System Plan outlines a slower-than-expected exit from coal-fired generation, […]
China coal imports are increasingly dominated by Indonesian and Mongolian supply, while shipments from Russia and Australia have fallen both month-on-month and year-on-year. Russia is now lobbying Beijing to remove import duties on its coal, as Australian and Indonesian suppliers enjoy a tariff-free advantage under China’s free trade agreements. China’s coal import structure continues to evolve as policy, pricing, and […]
Despite record renewable additions in early 2025, coal fired generation remained globally resilient, with only marginal declines and gains in several major markets. Global electricity data for the first half of 2025 shows that coal fired generation remains deeply embedded in power systems, even as renewables achieved record growth. Coal output fell only slightly worldwide, declining less than 1%, and increased in […]
Global coal prices moved lower over the past week, with South African API4 futures falling toward USD 89/t amid muted buying interest and continued pressure from high stocks and mild seasonal demand. European fundamentals also remained soft, with weaker power prices and robust gas inventories limiting coal burn. In Asia, China maintained stable port inventories and moderate consumption levels, leading […]