India will increase the size of its thermal power fleet, the country’s power minister said, to meet an increased demand for power. India said it […]
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Swiss National Bank Urged To Exit Investments in Fracking
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) was urged to divest from oil and gas fracking companies on Monday, when climate activists handed over a petition signed […]
Germany closes down last remaining nuclear plants
Germany will close down its three remaining nuclear reactors this weekend, marking the end of an era in its energy history. Germany closed over 18 […]
The good and bad bits about China’s backup coal system – Roman Bilousov
China announced it will establish a backup coal production system by 2027 to stabilise prices and secure coal supply, and aims to have 300 million […]
Global Food Commodity Prices To Fall In 2024
Global food commodity prices are set for respite in 2024 after three years of record highs caused by war, adverse weather and rising energy and […]
China Has Approved More Than 50 Gigawatts Of New Coal Power
Last year, China emerged as the world’s clean energy champ, with the country accounting for $546 billion, or nearly half, of the $1.1 trillion that […]
Roman Bilousov: Colombian Coal Exports to Asia Reach New Heights
Colombian coal shipments to Asia are about to reach a record high of 2.3 Mt in June. Kpler data shows that coal exports to Asian […]
Russia to resume coal shipments to China via North Korean port Rajin
Russia plans to resume coal shipments via North Korean port of Rajin for further export to China. Earlier shipments through this port used to be […]
China Returns To Coal As Hydropower Falters
China’s coal-fired generation has increased the most of any power source this year as hydroelectric production has fallen amid lower-than-normal rainfalls that have reduced water […]
Kazakh seaborne coal exports surge
In January-September 2022, Kazakh seaborne coal exports surged to 6.6 mio t (+3.1 mio t, or +85.6% y-o-y). Total coal exports from Kazakhstan amounted to […]