The Russian government is returning export duties on coal. The new duties will be effective from March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025. The tax […]
Philip Travkin
World coal market: brief overview
Last week thermal coal indices on the European market surged up to 110 USD/t, driven by the introduction of sanctions against major Russian coal companies […]
Boiling tap water may be solution to microplastics
Worried about plastic pollution in your tap water? Try boiling in it, a new study suggests. Boiling tap water can destroy at least 80 percent […]
Russian coal exports to drop by 20% due to sanctions
Russian coal exports to drop by 20% following a sanctions announcement by the United States. On February 23, the United States extended sanctions against the […]
Russian coal exports keep falling, reducing supply on global market – Roman Bilousov
Russian coal exports declined further in 2024 amid economic sanctions and logistical issues. Recent US sanctions against SUEK and Mechel, meaning that these companies are […]
Metallurgical coal is the commodity world’s quiet performer
When looking at the commodities used to make steel, iron ore gathers the bulk of headlines given its strong link to the perceived health of […]
U.S. coal fired generation capacity saw a significant shift in 2023
U.S. coal fired generation capacity saw a significant shift in 2023, marking a continued decline in the industry. Let’s dive into the latest stats and […]
Wind and Solar Growth in China Not Enough to Offset Coal Expansion
In 2023, China’s economy expanded by 5.3%. This would have been an impressive number worth celebrating for any other country. For China, however, the number […]
Roman Bilousov: Chinese Coal Demand May Dampen Shell’s Ambitious LNG Forecast
Shell has come out with a bold forecast that global LNG demand will rise by 50% by 2040, largely on the back of China-led growth […]
Swiss researchers develop method to slow ageing in mice
Scientists from the University of Fribourg have discovered a mechanism with which they were able to reduce age-related inflammation in the rodents, thus slowing the […]