King Coal Has Had Its Day as Gas Triumphs
Excluding hydroelectric power, renewable energy generates 2% of U.S. electricity. Maybe it will grow to 4% in the next 10 years. So don’t blame regulators, President Trump or renewables for Continue Reading
World Coal 2018-2050: World Energy Annual Report (Part 4)
This is Part 4 of the World Energy Annual Report in 2018. This part of the Annual Report provides updated analysis of world coal production and consumption, evaluates the future Continue Reading
Fans of Coal Are Reaping the Rewards
So far, Glencore’s gamble appears to be paying off. High demand from Asia helped thermal coal prices delivered from Newcastle, Australia, the world’s largest coal-export port, more than double since Continue Reading
Germany’s RWE says too early to exit coal in 2035
German utility RWE, its works council and trade unions say they oppose plans to end coal-fired power generation in Germany around 2035, raising questions over a possible compromise between a Continue Reading
Coal Prices Rise as Hurricane Florence Disrupts Exports
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S., here’s what you need to know about the dangerous East Coast storm. Photo: NASA/Associated Press The U.S. price for one grade of Continue Reading
Coal holds its own in global energy mix
Historical data about energy use tell us a lot about expected trends as well as the impact of policy changes, economic growth and projected prices. The 2018 issue of the Continue Reading
India’s Coal Reliance Deepens
Despite high prices in international markets, imports continue to rise — and there’s no letting up on that front. After a dip in FY 2017, overall coal imports increased 10 Continue Reading
E.P.A. Rule Change Could Let Dirtiest Coal Plants Keep Running (and Stay Dirty)
The Brandon Shores power plant in Maryland spent hundreds of millions to install pollution-control systems. A new Trump administration proposal would let some older coal plants skip such upgrades. Want Continue Reading
Analysis: Gas-fired generation remains on track to capture increasingly larger share of MISO market
After several years of increased coal-to-gas switching across the Midcontinent Independent System Operator service area, the region is expected to become even more bullish for gas as additional coal retirements Continue Reading
China’s thermal coal demand may rise 140 mil mt, pushing up seaborne coal market: report
Hunan, China — China might see a 140 million mt increase in raw coal demand should the currect rate of growth in thermal power continue in months to come, giving Continue Reading