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High fuel prices put pressure on electricity tariff
10 Dec 2021Price volatility in the energy market is not an issue that merely impacts one country; it is a global issue. . ...Read More
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China's Shandong enlists state-run coal miner to help fund mega refinery complex
09 Dec 2021China's Shandong province, the country's main independent oil refining hub, has turned to a deep-pocketed state-run coal miner to help fund a petrochemical complex it sees as key to the region's industrial future, sources and local state media said. . ...Read More
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AP7 cuts Chinese manufacturers for expanding coal production
09 Dec 2021AP7, Stockholm, excluded seven companies from its portfolio, including five Chinese manufacturers for increased coal production, following its latest six-monthly review. . ...Read More
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Fortescue, AGL Energy bid to turn NSW coal plants into wind and PV-powered hydrogen facilities
09 Dec 2021A concept drawing of how the Hunter Energy Hub could take shape, featuring green hydrogen facilities. Image: AGL Energy. Mining giant Fortescue is to partner with Australian energy major AGL Energy to examine the potential of repurposing legacy coal assets for renewables-powered green hydrogen facilities. . ...Read More
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All trade unions of SCCL to go on three-day strike
09 Dec 2021Raising their voice in unison against the Centre’s decision to auction four coal blocks in the State for commercial mining, all the trade unions of Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL) have resolved to go on a three-day strike from December 9 with the slogan ‘Save Singareni’. . ...Read More
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EIA: U.S. Coal Stockpiles Lowest Since 1978
08 Dec 2021The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) recently said it expected coal-fired power generation in 2021 to be 22% higher than in 2020, producing the first year-over-year increase in U.S. electricity generation from coal since 2014. . ...Read More
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Climate change: China should bankroll renewable energy transition in coal-dependent countries, analysts say
08 Dec 2021Japan is supporting energy transition in Southeast Asia through the Asian Development Bank and China will follow, analyst says . ...Read More
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Hong Kong’s AIA Group Sells Nearly $10 Billion of Coal Investments
08 Dec 2021AIA Group Ltd. has sold off almost $10 billion of investments in coal mining and coal-fired power businesses as pressure grows on financial firms to cut ties with the sector. . ...Read More
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Coal-based thermal power generation rises 16.1 per cent to 594 bn units in Apr-Oct: Govt
08 Dec 2021Coal-based thermal power generation has increased by 16.1 per cent to 594.4 billion units (BU) during April-October this year over the same period a year ago, . ...Read More
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Lingering rail disruption impacts Teck's steelmaking coal sales in fourth quarter
07 Dec 2021Teck Resources, one of Canada’s leading mining companies, reported yesterday that rail service between west coast terminals and Teck’s B.C. operations remains impacted by recent heavy rains and flooding, with both CN and CP operating at reduced levels following service interruptions. . ...Read More
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Coal diversion to power firms leaving non-power ones fuel-starved: ICPPA
07 Dec 2021Despite the power sector having come out of the coal crisis, captive power plant (CPP)-based non-power industries, such as aluminium, steel, zinc and cement, among others, continue to get less than 50 per cent of their coal requirements. . ...Read More
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China's November coal imports at highest in 2021
07 Dec 2021China's coal imports hit their highest level of 2021 in November, as the world's biggest consumer of the dirty fuel scrambled to feed its power system as the winter heating season kicked in. . ...Read More
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‘Coal would remain energy leader for at least 15 years’
06 Dec 2021Coal India Ltd (CIL) has been in the eye of the storm after fuel stocks at coal-fuelled power plants depleted in October. Fuel stocks since are being replenished. . ...Read More
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Coal firms see share prices surge Monday, after government readjusts contract prices
06 Dec 2021Share prices of China's coal enterprises jumped on Monday on the A-share market following a nationwide adjustment to annual thermal coal prices beginning next year for medium and long-term contracts. . ...Read More
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Second Of 7 Panamax Ships Carrying 66,000 Tons Of US Coal Arrives To Ukraine
06 Dec 2021The second out of seven Panamax-class ships arrived to Ukraine on Sunday carrying 66,000 tons of coal brought from the United States, DTEK Energy, Ukrainian strategic holding company that owns coal and natural gas production companies, said. . ...Read More