TAQA announces sale of lignite-based power plant in India
Abu Dhabi National Energy Company PJSC (TAQA) has announced the divestment of its 100% stake in TAQA Neyveli Power to MEIL Energy.
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US DOE announces loan for Indiana coal-powered fertilizer facility
US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright has announced the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) recently closed a loan to support independent, American-made, coal-powered fertilizer production.
US DOE to reinvigorate and expand America’s coal industry
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a US$625 million investment to expand and reinvigorate America’s coal industry, aiming to boost energy production and support coal communities nationwide.
FutureCoal calls for responsible backing for coal
Mike Teke, the new Chairman of FutureCoal: The Global Alliance for Sustainable Coal, has called on global finance leaders to fund coal fairly and equally.
Trump administration accelerates review of Black Butte Mine Expansion
The US Department of the Interior recently announced its intent to exercise emergency authorities to accelerate the permitting review for a proposed mining plan modification by Black Butte Coal Company.
Coal still at the core: What India’s energy story cannot ignore
R. Subramaniam, AGR Knowledge Services, discusses how India’s coal’s use will persist even as the nation transitions to cleaner energy sources.
BLM to hold coal lease sale for Freedom Mine in North Dakota
As part of the Trump administration’s commitment to strengthening American energy independence and economic security, the Bureau of Land Management will hold a competitive sealed-bid coal lease sale for federal coal reserves at the Freedom Mine in Mercer County, North Dakota, on 3 September 2025.
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US EIA: Coal-fired power plants are well-stocked this year
The US Energy Information Administration has announced that it expects US coal-fired power plants to remain relatively well-stocked through the end of 2026.
New energy realities could extend coal’s role in global energy markets
Global coal demand could remain stronger for longer, with coal-fired power generation potentially staying dominant through 2030, according to a new Horizons report from Wood Mackenzie.
The science behind sulfur contamination in coal mining regions
Jane Marsh outlines how sulfur contamination impacts coal operations, communities, and the environment, and advocates for companies to adopt chemical and biological methods to reduce harm.
ESB announces the end of coal generation at Moneypoint Power Station
ESB is continuing the transformation of its Moneypoint power station into a renewable energy hub with the end of nearly 40 years of coal generation earlier than planned.
Duke Energy Indiana agrees to Cayuga coal unit feasibility study
Duke Energy Indiana has agreed to perform an engineering study to evaluate the technical feasibility of continued operation of the site’s current coal units by third parties interested in purchasing them.
A coal comeback may be taking place in the US
Matt Mackowiak, Director of Government Affairs at Core Natural Resources, comments on the recent signing of four executive orders by US President Donald Trump that will help propel the use of coal.
Pumped hydro project study announced at Mt Arthur Coal
BHP has partnered with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA Energía to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage project at Mt Arthur Coal.
US production of all types of coal in decline
According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), US production of all types of coal has declined over the past two decades, including 2024.