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India coal demand is rising as gas supply disruptions and higher LNG costs force the country to rely more heavily on coal-fired power to meet surging electricity demand. As the backbone of the power system, coal is being called on to stabilise the grid, underlining its continued role during periods of energy market stress. India’s energy system is coming under […]
Coal emissions remain one of the biggest drivers of greenhouse gas output in the mining and metals sector, with coal mining accounting for 23 per cent of sector Scope 1 and 2 emissions in 2024, largely due to methane released during extraction. Despite decarbonisation efforts, thermal coal demand is expected to rise in the short term before plateauing, underscoring coal’s […]
EU ETS coal dynamics highlight how carbon pricing continues to shape the competitiveness of coal-fired power in Europe. Policy changes affecting gas generation could accelerate coal’s decline across the power sector. EU ETS coal dynamics remain central to the future of power generation in Europe, with carbon pricing continuing to drive the competitiveness of coal-fired plants relative to gas. Modelling […]
Global coal prices showed mixed movement this week, with thermal coal benchmarks under pressure as softer gas prices, cautious buying and ample inventories weighed on sentiment. At the same time, coking coal extended gains on gradual demand recovery, while petcoke prices surged on tighter prompt availability and firmer offers. Global coal prices were mixed over the week, with weakness across […]
Australia’s infrastructure roadmap highlights the importance of freight rail and port upgrades to keep bulk commodity supply chains efficient, including coal exports. The report shows that stronger rail interoperability, intermodal links and port capacity will be critical to maintaining Australia coal infrastructure competitiveness in global markets. Australia’s latest Infrastructure Priority List underlines the need for major upgrades across rail, ports […]
Global coal prices remained firm in February 2026 as supply disruptions and elevated seaborne pricing weighed on buying appetite, while India’s total coal and coke imports slipped to 19.32 MMT, a six-month low. Thermal coal imports softened, petcoke fell to a four-year low, and coking coal moderated, although met coke and anthracite showed notable strength. Global coal prices stayed elevated […]
Global coal prices moved higher this week as escalating Middle East tensions pushed gas markets up and strengthened coal benchmarks across Europe and South Africa. Indian demand remained steady with a preference for lower-cost Indonesian coal, while petcoke extended gains to a three-year high. Global coal prices extended their upward trend this week, supported by a sharp rebound in European […]
This report argues that European electricity prices have remained structurally tied to upstream fossil fuel shocks across five decades, regardless of whether markets were regulated or liberalised. Its central lesson is that price stability depends not only on more renewables, but on diversifying marginal flexibility away from fossil fuels. This report examines five major European electricity price shocks — 1973–74, […]
Poland coal-fired generation remains central to power system stability as the country pushes ahead with renewables, grid investment and future nuclear capacity. The ING report argues that while coal capacity is due to shrink in the 2030s, viable replacement capacity, storage and grid upgrades must move faster, and “ghost” projects need to be cleared to prevent delays, higher costs and […]