coal power
China posts first annual drop in thermal generation since 2015
China curtails 360TWh of clean power in H1
Coal generation climbed 3.4% despite lower plant utilisation.
China coal share falls below 50% in H1 as renewables expand
Wind and solar capacity reached 1.95 billion kilowatts by June.
India’s coal fleet delivers nearly 70% of electricity in Q2
Stock stood at 42.8MT as of 12 July.
Coal plant exit hurdle looms in Southeast Asia as $135b capital remains unrecovered, IEA says
Utilities sit on stranded assets, delaying retirements and extending repayment cycles.
India coal output hits record 1,047 million MT in 2024-2025
This shows an increase of 4.98% YoY as coal accounts for 72% of country’s total power generation.
India’s coal production to hit 1.15 billion tonnes in FY 2026
This will meet over 80% of the local demand.
India’s coal imports down 9.2% in FY 2024 to 2025
Lower imports led to foreign exchange savings of approximately $6.93b.
Global coal power growth hits 20-year low in 2024
Worldwide coal fleet saw a marginal increase of less than 1% last year.
Over 20 countries pledge no new coal power at COP29
There were no Asian countries in the list.
Filipinas Systems to invest $323,000 for coal exploration in PH’s Bangsamoro region
Exploration will run for two years.
India’s coal production up 7.12% in August
Coal dispatch to the power sector grew to 325.97 MT.
India’s national coal index decreases 3.48% in June
This means a sufficient availability of coal in the market.
Global coal demand seen to remain steady through 2025
This was despite the expansion of renewable energy.
Coal demand in India to reach 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-2030
Currently, there is a gap between demand and supply.
No total ban on coal power plants in PH, gov’t clarifies
Authorities clarify the coverage of a 2020 moratorium.
India inks deals for three coal mines
These are expected to generate $404.22 m in annual revenues.
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