IEEFA: Coal use at US power plants continues decline
According to Seth Feaster, IEEFA, coal use at US power plants is continuing its downward spiral; with the full impact on mines to be felt in 2024.
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IEA: Coal demand to peak by 2030
According to the IEA’s new World Energy Outlook 2023, the phenomenal rise of clean energy technologies is reshaping how we power everything, from factories and vehicles to home appliances and heating systems.
NYK delivers world’s first LNG-fuelled Panamax coal carrier
The world’s first LNG-fuelled Panamax-class coal carrier, built by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Kyushu Electric Power Co., has been delivered.
IEA: Global coal demand set to remain at record levels in 2023
According to the IEA, continued strong growth in Asian economies is offsetting declines in Europe and North America, maintaining coal demand at record levels in 2023.
IEEFA highlights coal plant updates from West Virginia
Seth Feaster, IEEFA, has authored a release commenting on the latest developments concerning the Pleasant coal plant in West Virginia and their implications for the industry.
Cornwall Insight: VNI West Project could delay the retirement of coal generators
Analysis conducted by Cornwall Insight Australia has revealed that certain coal plants in New South Wales may benefit from delaying their retirement.
Carbon capture technology developers break ground at Wyoming ITC
Two large carbon capture projects recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC).
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US EIA projects coal capacity will decline to half of 2022 levels by 2050
In its Annual Energy Outlook 2023 (AEO2023), the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has projected that US coal-fired generating capacity will drop below half of 2022 levels by 2050.
AGL’s Liddell Power Station closes after 52 years of operation
AGL has officially retired the Liddell Power Station in the NSW Upper Hunter region, as preparations are made to repurpose the site into an industrial renewable energy hub.
US coal power plant shipments increased in 2022
According to the US EIA, the amount of coal received by power plants in the US has largely declined over the past decade, however 2022 saw an increase compared to 2021.
IEEFA: US coal generation falls to record first-quarter low
Dennis Wamsted and Seth Feaster of The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), have published key findings relating to US coal generation in 1Q23.
Biden-Harris Administration proposes stronger limits on water pollution from power plants
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that it is proposing to strengthen wastewater discharge standards that apply to coal-fired power plants.
CONSOL Energy appoints new President
CONSOL Energy has announced the promotion of Mitesh Thakkar to the position of President, in addition to his current role as Chief Financial Officer.
RWE brings coal exit forward to 2030
RWE brings coal exit forward to 2030: Five inhabited villages and three farmsteads to remain, former settlement of Lützerath to be demolished.
Uniper extends market operation of two hard coal-fired power plants
Uniper is extending the market operation of the Heyden 4 and Staudinger 5 hard coal-fired power plants until 31 March 2024 at the latest.