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China coal demand is receiving renewed support as energy security concerns push Beijing to prioritise thermal generation, domestic supply resilience and reliable baseload power following disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The report highlights how China coal demand is being supported by fuel switching away from LNG and gas, higher thermal power generation and growing stockpiling activity in […]
Australian coal generation declined 4.4% year-on-year in Q1 2026 as battery storage and renewable capacity expanded rapidly across the National Electricity Market. However, coal-fired generation still averaged more than 13 GW during the quarter, underlining coal’s continuing role in supporting grid reliability in one of the world’s largest coal-exporting economies. Australian coal-fired generation dropped to a new Q1 low in […]
Coal continued to account for nearly three-quarters of India’s electricity generation in Q4 2025-26, even as solar and wind capacity expanded rapidly. The report also highlighted growing renewable curtailment and grid-flexibility challenges as India’s power system adapts to higher renewable penetration. India coal generation fell by 1% in Q4 2025–26 even as electricity demand rose by about 3%. Renewable generation […]
Coal in cement and concrete remains a major source of industrial fuel demand, with the global cement sector using about 284 Mt of coal in 2024. The report highlights where coal dependence is concentrated and how lower clinker content, alternative fuels and calcined clay can reduce emissions. Coal in cement and concrete remains central to global clinker production, with the […]
Global coal prices remained broadly firm during the week as Asian restocking demand, tighter Indonesian supply and South African logistics constraints supported sentiment. API2 stayed largely stable, while API4 and most seaborne thermal coal grades moved higher. Global coal prices showed a firm undertone this week as stronger Asian summer restocking demand and supply-side constraints supported seaborne thermal coal markets. […]
Global coal prices showed a firm upward trend this week, supported by improving demand in China and tightening supply conditions across key exporting regions. While India remained subdued, stronger Asian sentiment and logistics constraints helped sustain price gains across major coal benchmarks. Global coal prices strengthened this week as improving Chinese restocking demand and declining port inventories supported market sentiment. […]
India coal demand is set to remain structurally strong as rapid industrialisation drives energy consumption across steel, cement and manufacturing. With coal already accounting for around 46% of the energy mix, the country’s growth trajectory continues to underpin long-term demand despite an accelerating push towards clean energy. India coal demand is underpinned by sustained industrial expansion, with sectors such as […]
European power adequacy is being tested as the energy mix shifts away from coal and other thermal capacity, raising concerns over whether replacement investment will be sufficient to maintain system reliability. European power system adequacy is under increasing pressure as the energy mix transitions away from coal and other thermal generation. The ERAA 2025 assessment highlights a significant decline in […]
Global coal mine methane emissions remain stubbornly high even as coal production continues to rise, highlighting a growing disconnect between output and emissions control. With the majority of emissions still unreported and low-cost abatement options widely available, the true scale of global coal mine methane emissions is likely significantly underestimated. Global coal mine methane emissions remain largely unchanged despite rising […]