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This report highlights that while global coal demand will remain flat in the near term, driven by sustained use in China and India, it faces strong competition from renewables and gas in regions like the U.S. and Europe. Medium-term strategies show mixed regional responses, with some areas phasing out coal faster due to policies and economic pressures, while others, like […]
In the past week, coal prices have experienced varied movements, with Free on Board (FOB) prices generally increasing, while the Cost and Freight (CFR) prices have shown more mixed results. Several regional dynamics, from European gas concerns to shipping rate fluctuations, have shaped the coal market in different ways. Source: iEnergy
In the first six months of 2024, European hard coal production fell by 8% to 22 million tonnes compared with the same period of 2023. Lignite production fell by 20% to 92 million tonnes as demand for power generation slumped across the whole of the EU except in Slovenia. Global coal use continued to rise in the first six months […]
In the United States, serving winter load is becoming more challenging and complex as coal-fired and older natural gas-fired generators retire and are replaced by variable and energy-limited resources. Growing winter load underscores the importance of maintaining sufficient dispatchable generation and strong transmission networks. Winter electric load is growing in most areas as the grid increasingly powers heating, transportation systems, […]
India is the second largest producer of cement globally and accounts for 8% of the global installed capacity. India has an abundant raw materials, such as limestone and coal, which are crucial for cement production. But price volatility in these resources can significantly influence production costs and profitability for cement manufacturers, potentially impacting their ability to maintain competitive pricing. The […]
The past week, thermal coal prices have seen a positive upward trend, with price increases across multiple regions. From South Africa’s API4 to Europe’s API2 and Australia’s Newcastle coal index, the market has experienced widespread price gains, driven by factors such as increased demand, supply disruptions, and adverse weather conditions impacting production. The API2 coal futures contract has seen notable […]
In Australia renewable energy sources are gaining market share, but a disorderly exit from coal generation would pose significant risks to both electricity system reliability and wholesale prices. Coal-fired generators break down more frequently as they age – the NEM’s aging fleet of coal generators is particularly prone to outage as stations near the end of their lives. Winter quarters […]
Captive coal power in Indonesia is showing no signs of slowdown: between July 2023 and 2024, the country’s coal power generation has seen a 15% increase totalling 7.2 GW, out of which 4.5 GW was captive, nearly double that of coal for the national grid. Combined with the 132 units of operational captive coal fired power plants (CFPPs) totaling 15.2 […]
Global commodity prices are expected to decrease by 5 percent in 2025 and 2 percent in 2026, after softening 3 percent this year. However, coal prices are projected to fall throughout the forecast period as global consumption declines, led by China. The Australian coal price is forecast to fall by about 12 percent in both 2025 and 2026 (y/y), following […]
