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Australia coal plant retirements accelerate need for dispatchable capacity
Australia coal plant retirements accelerate need for dispatchable capacity
Renewable capacity is projected to reach nearly 79% of installed capacity by 2035.
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Indonesia’s captive coal plants generate 134 TWh in 2025
Output reached 58% of grid-connected coal generation.
Philippines terminates 2026 Coal Bid Round to reassess contracts
The new rules will seek stronger returns for the government.
China posts first annual drop in thermal generation since 2015
It dipped 0.7% in 2025.
Coal uptick in Southeast Asia seen as short-term fix
Geopolitical developments affected 90% of respondents.
Indonesia eases Philippine coal supply concerns
Manila sought clarity as Jakarta revamps coal exports.
China’s renewable surge risks extending coal use amidst grid bottlenecks
Coal remains a major source of electricity across the country.
India power demand seen rising 5% on higher cooling needs, coal reliance
Coal inventories stayed near 18 days supporting thermal generation into FY27.
India’s coal imports slightly rise amidst growing power demand
Coal-based power generation was up over 10% from April to July.
India accelerates coal evacuation infrastructure with key rail projects
Recent approvals include two rail projects in Odisha.
India logs highest coal production in 2023-2024
Coal imports also reached a five-year high.
How much does India need to increase thermal capacity, meet 2032 demand?
It eyes an additional 80 GW coal-based capacity by 2031-2032.
Global coal demand seen to remain steady through 2025
This was despite the expansion of renewable energy.
Coal India production up 8% in Q1 FY 2025
Five of seven producing units breached their targets.
PH rejects coal dependence comparison with China, Indonesia
Manilla said there is a significant difference in the coal generation mix.
India’s coal production from captive, commercial mines up 35% in Q1 FY 2025
For the power sector, it was up 20.5%.
India’s coal stocks at thermal plants up 33% YoY in June
Supply still meets the 18.5-day requirement.
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