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• Queensland looks to gas and coal, hedges bets on nuclear as new cost blowout emerges for pumped hydro

  06 Dec 2024

  The new Queensland state LNP government has signalled it will follow its $1.4 billion funding pledge for coal with a boost in gas generation, and has kept the door open for nuclear as it reveals yet another cost blow out for one of the state’s signature pumped hydro projects. . ...Read More

• Rising domestic output to limit India’s thermal coal imports in 2025

  06 Dec 2024

  This aligns with the government’s push to reduce dependency on imported coal and strengthen self-sufficiency in energy resources. . ...Read More

• Indonesia aims to cut coal use to one-third of energy mix

  04 Dec 2024

  Boats cruise near barges fully loaded with coal in Samarinda, Indonesia, in 2022. DITA ALANGKARA/AP . ...Read More

• Regulator hearings begin for Grassy Mountain coal project

  04 Dec 2024

  It was a packed house Pincher Creek Community Hall on Tuesday. The Alberta Energy Regulator officially began hearings for Northback Holdings' exploratory drilling application at the Grassy Mountain coal mining site. . ...Read More

• Coal's future in Asia hinges on US LNG supply

  04 Dec 2024

  LNG demand in Asia is seen to reach 510 million tons per annum in 2050. . ...Read More

• Exxaro drives Maputo export route optimisation as Transnet's Richard Bay coal line struggles along

  04 Dec 2024

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• ECL Raises Coal Price in Rajmahal, increases Rs 300cr revenue generation

  02 Dec 2024

  Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL) has increased the add-on price of coal in Rajmahal, Jharkhand, effective November 30. The hike is expected to generate an additional Rs 300 crore in revenue for ECL. . ...Read More

• PSPCL saves ₹1K-cr by getting coal from Pachwara mine: State power minister Harbhajan Singh

  02 Dec 2024

  Punjab's PSPCL saved ₹1,000 crore by sourcing cheaper coal from Jharkhand's Pachwara mine, ensuring no coal shortages at thermal plants. . ...Read More

• Business models changing fast, says Coal India MD

  02 Dec 2024

  Vijayawada: Chairman and MD of Coal India PM Prasad stated that business models are fast changing challenging companies to adapt to new business models. . ...Read More

• India’s coal production records 7.2% growth in November, dispatches rise 3.85%

  02 Dec 2024

  Production from captive and other entities saw a significant jump, recording 17.13 MT in November 2024, a rise of 37.69% compared to 12.44 MT in November 2023. . ...Read More

• India’s coal production records 7.2% growth in November, dispatches rise 3.85%

  02 Dec 2024

  Production from captive and other entities saw a significant jump, recording 17.13 MT in November 2024, a rise of 37.69% compared to 12.44 MT in November 2023. . ...Read More

• 25 countries, EU pledge 'No New Coal' at Baku Climate Summit

  28 Nov 2024

  In a major move, as many as 25 countries along with the European Union have pledged for a ‘no new coal’ commitment during the COP29 summit in Baku on Wednesday. . ...Read More

• Coalkeeper, Queensland style: LNP commits $1.4 bn, sets utility KPIs, to keep coal generators on line

  28 Nov 2024

  A day after NSW struggled through a potential grid crisis caused largely by the absence of one third of its ageing coal generation fleet, the new Queensland LNP government has announced that it has committed $1.4 billion to keep its coal generators on line, and in good working order. . ...Read More

• Coal logistics plan targets ₹21,000 crore savings, focus on rail-based transport: Govt

  28 Nov 2024

  The plan also seeks to reduce road transportation dependency, optimize logistics costs, and lower CO2 emissions by FY2030. . ...Read More

• India’s power demand to grow 5-6% annually; 50GW coal capacity to be added

  28 Nov 2024

  The country plans to add 40GW-50GW of coal-based capacity during this period to meet increasing demand, with coal remaining a key source of electricity generation for at least the next 8-10 years. . ...Read More