Power - 28 October 2013

Ukraine’s coal output in the first nine months of 2013 was down 4.2% on last year’s production.

Westmoreland Coal reported a 9.6% growth in its third quarter revenues, thanks to stronger electricity and power demand.

China Shenhua Energy has posted a 22% drop in third quarter net profit, due to weak coal prices caused by sluggish demand.

The Kenyan Energy and Petroleum Ministry has received 62 applications from firms interested in the generation of coal and LNG projects.

Pawel Smolen, president of EURACOAL, addresses delegates at the Coaltrans world coal conference in Berlin.