China coal news

According to new research from Kpler, China have pursued increasingly aggressive import restrictions for Australian metallurgical coal tonnage.

Indonesian coal exports rose sharply in December 2020, with shipments to China reaching an all-time high, reports Argus Media.

Argus Media has reported how US prices have risen further on the back of strong demand from Chinese mills as more February-loading cargoes are concluded ahead of the holidays.

The Indonesian Coal Mining Association and China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association have signed a memorandum of understanding to increase the coal exports from Indonesia to China.

Teck Resources Ltd has announced that it has increased its steelmaking coal sales to China for 4Q20 in response to increased demand.

World Coal Association’s Chief Executive, Michelle Manook, and China National Coal Association’s Vice President, Liu Feng, wrote to members of the Chinese coal value chain encouraging them to join the collective effort of the WCA.

The Global CCS Institute welcomes China’s latest climate commitment, pledging to become carbon neutral by 2060.

IndexBox has reported that in 2019, the Asia Pacific coal market increased by 6.1% to US$751.8 billion, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline.

Tim Buckley, IEEFA, Australia, provides a report on the current state of the coal industry in South and Southeast Asia.

According to Rystad Energy, COVID-19 could decelerate energy transition by giving coal an unforeseen boost.