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• Germany: Minister casts doubt on 2030 coal exit

  02 Nov 2023

  Germany's finance minister has questioned the country's ability to phase out coal as an energy source by 2030. Abandoning the goal could deepen division within Germany's ruling coalition. . ...Read More

• Indonesia excludes captive coal plants from $20B energy transition plan

  02 Nov 2023

  Smoke rises from the chimneys of the Suralaya coal-fired power plant in Cilegon, West Java, Indonesia, Sept. 14, 2023. . ...Read More

• China is Awash With Coal as Import Surge Adds to Mining Boom

  02 Nov 2023

  (Bloomberg) -- China is struggling to digest a growing glut of coal, as robust domestic output and soaring imports threaten to overwhelm the coming wave of winter demand. Prices for the mainstay fuel have come under sustained pressure, and analysts are warning that the winter-heating season . ...Read More

• China’s Cooling Coal Price Damps Fears Over Another Crippling Winter Power Crunch

  30 Oct 2023

  Persistently strong coal inventories and a recovery in hydropower generation have helped eliminate the key factors behind last year’s crippling surge in prices. Photo: Bloomberg . ...Read More

• China discovers first 110-billion-cubic-meter deep coalbed methane field

  30 Oct 2023

  China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has announced the discovery of a deep coalbed methane (CBM) field in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, with proved reserves exceeding 110 billion cubic meters. 　 . ...Read More

• Coal Ministry Seeks Infra Status For Coal Mines To Ensure More Bank Funding

  30 Oct 2023

  During the consultation, banks expressed their willingness to finance coal mines, provided project viability and equity infusion visibility were demonstrated through detailed business plans, the statement added. . ...Read More

• Running On Empty: NTPC power plants have coal stocks of only 8.5 days

  30 Oct 2023

  The reasons for the dismal stocks range from low production due to monsoons, supply issues due to logistical constraints, and robust power demand even at night. But the situation is likely to improve from the end of this month thanks to higher production . ...Read More

• EACON signs up two more big Chinese open pit coal mines for its AHS

  13 Oct 2023

  Since August 2023 EACON Mining Technology says it has begun autonomous haulage system (AHS) cooperation with two new projects, . ...Read More

• China’s Commodities Imports Stay Buoyant as Economy Revives

  13 Oct 2023

  Coal and gas volumes elevated by winter restocking needs . ...Read More

• Coal stock shrinks with rising demand

  13 Oct 2023

  NEW DELHI : Coal stocks continued to shrink with power demand across the country hitting a peak of well above the 200 GW mark this week. Thermal power plants across the country have coal stocks to last just 7.5 days, showed data from the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). . ...Read More

• Romania seeks coal plant closure delay from EU

  13 Oct 2023

  Romania has backtracked on its commitments regarding the shutdown schedule for coal power plants. Minister of Energy Sebastian Burduja said he would ask the European Union for a delay in switching the units in CE Oltenia to reserve. . ...Read More

• SEFA announces new coal ash processing milestone

  12 Oct 2023

  The SEFA Group, LLC has announced a new milestone in processing over 5 million t of harvested coal ash for beneficial, encapsulated use since 2015 . ...Read More

• Financial boost soon for green coal technology: Pralhad Joshi

  12 Oct 2023

  The statement was made during his address at the valedictory session of the National Workshop on “Global Experience Sharing on Just Transition”, organized by the ministry of coal on Wednesday. . ...Read More

• Short of power, Karnataka looks to Centre for more coal supply

  12 Oct 2023

  The state government on Wednesday presented its case before the Centre, seeking an additional two rakes of coal. . ...Read More

• How India can utilize its coal and lignite mines for Green Hydrogen production

  12 Oct 2023

  Repurposing reclaimed, and closed coal and lignite mines as green hydrogen production facilities has both potential benefits and challenges, but it is essential that careful planning and management are undertaken to ensure that adverse impacts are minimized, and the economic benefits are maximized. . ...Read More