Coal news and updates

US EIA says coal generation share to shrink to an all-time low in 2024

Inventories are expected to drop 30% by end of 2025

Coal production will decrease at a faster rate than electricity coal consumption

Cost of coal to electric utilities is projected at $2.53/MMBtu in 2024

Platts assesses Central Appalachia rail coal flat on session at $74.25/st, or $2.97/MMBtu

Coal's share of US electricity generation will shrink to an all-time low at 16.1% in 2024 due to lower utilization rates and ongoing capacity retirements, according to US Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 6.