Coal - 24 July 2018

Imports rose to 43.4 million t during the three months ended June 30, up from 37.9 million t a year ago, according to data from American Fuels & Natural Resources.

On Monday 23 July, Bettercoal launched its fully-revised assurance system which aims to support the delivery of the Bettercoal Standard.

Freight rates for coal seem to have increased in July at most Russian ports.

Corwyn Bruce, Head of Technical Services with the International CCS Knowledge Centre, answers questions on the announced retirement of coal-fired power units BD4&5 and what this means for CCS.