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nationalpost.comChina Increases Coal Use in Chemical Production
China is increasing coal-to-chemicals output as oil and gas prices remain elevated. Data show lower coal production and imports in the first four months of 2026, yet overall consumption continues to rise.
opindia.comIndia Power Demand Hits Record 271 GW in Hot Weather
India's power demand hit a new peak of 271 gigawatts on Thursday. Thermal generation, mostly from coal, supplied 62 percent of electricity while solar covered 22 percent.
financialpost.comEnergy Crisis Prompts Several Countries to Increase Coal Use
Rising gas prices and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are prompting countries including India, South Korea, Germany, and Italy to rely more on coal. Governments that had pledged to phase out coal are delaying shutdowns and extending plant lifetimes.
Washington ExaminerRailroads Continue to Transport Most U.S. Coal and Ethanol Shipments
Railroads carry 75 percent of coal and 60 to 70 percent of ethanol shipments. The Railway Safety Act would affect this transportation method.
Indonesia Plans State Control of Key Commodity Exports
Indonesia is preparing to take control of major commodity exports. Coal miners, palm-oil producers and traders are seeking details on the new policy.
raskmedia.com.auIEA Releases Global Energy Review 2026
The International Energy Agency published its Global Energy Review 2026 covering trends in oil, natural gas, coal, electricity demand, solar and wind power, and nuclear energy. The report examines worldwide energy production and consumption patterns.
Data centers drive higher electricity demand and coal use
Power demand from data centers is projected to require 90-100 gigawatts of additional capacity. Coal currently supplies 15-17 percent of U.S. electricity after declining from 50 percent in 2007. Utilities may retain or restart coal plants to meet the projected load.
Oscar Mothes / Wikimedia (Public domain)Coal Supply in 17th Century London as Energy Security Case Study
By the early 17th century, coal had become the primary fuel in London and southeast England towns, replacing wood for domestic heating and most manufacturing except iron-making. This shift is examined as a case study in energy security. The development highlights historical depen…
themarketherald.com.auEnergy Prices Decline Across Commodities for Week Ending April 9
Dated Brent oil decreased by 10.9 percent from April 2 to April 9, according to a report on energy market impacts. West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell by 13.4 percent over the same period. European natural gas, coal, and German power prices also recorded declines.