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• AES in talks to sell major coal-fired power plant in Vietnam: sources

  20 Nov 2023

  The plant's second-largest shareholder, South Korea's energy firm Posco International, told Reuters it was also considering selling its 30 per cent stake, but did not elaborate further. . ...Read More

• EXCLUSIVE-EBRD backs 3 bln euro plan to wean North Macedonia off coal power

  20 Nov 2023

  Both of its coal-fired plants are ageing, outdated and run on lignite, the most polluting type of coal. A spokesperson for the World Bank's Climate Investment Funds (CIF) confirmed that North Macedonia was in the running for up to $85 million in concessional finance from it, . ...Read More

• Demand for coal increases during second half to 424 MT

  20 Nov 2023

  Coal requirement for power generation in the second half of this financial year has increased to 424 million tonnes compared with 404 million tonnes projected earlier amid higher demand, . ...Read More

• China's energy output maintains steady growth

  20 Nov 2023

  China's production of coal, crude oil and natural gas maintained steady expansion in the first 10 months of the year, official data showed. . ...Read More

• Central Vigilance Commissioner Visits Coal India

  07 Nov 2023

  Kolkata, November 4, 2023: Coal India Limited, a Maharatna Company, has observed Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2023 with a list of activities conducted from October 30 onwards. The VAW concludes on November 5, 2023. . ...Read More

• Ramaco Resources Acquires Commercial Development Rights for Revolutionary Coal-to-Products Process

  02 Nov 2023

  SHERIDAN, Wyo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following years of collaborative work, Ramaco Resources Inc. formally acquired a patent from the U.S. Department of Energy’s leading research institution, . ...Read More

• 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