PREMIUM CONTENT
Bar chart: Germany's 2026 electricity cost (EUR/MWh) by source with stacked components (CAPEX, fuel, O&M, etc.), showing totals 374, 214, 120, 143, 133 EUR/MWh for Solar, Wind onshore, Gas CCGT, Hard coal, Lignite, Nuclear, with capture rates noted.

Power generation costs may favour coal more than widely believed

Power generation costs are typically assessed using levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) metrics, but critics argue these comparisons overlook the full costs of maintaining reliable power systems. New analysis suggests that when system-wide costs are included, coal and other dispatchable generation technologies may be more competitive than commonly assumed. Power generation costs are typically assessed through levelised cost of electricity, […]

This report is premium content
Start a FREE 30-day trial to read this report and unlock our full library of 1,300+ coal market reports, white papers, and research studies.
You’ll receive weekly content updates — and you can cancel anytime during the trial if it’s not for you.

FREE TRIAL

Already a subscriber ? Log in

Read More »
Chart showing coal supply investment rising since 2016, with China dominating global spending and India growing steadily.

Energy security drives global coal investment to 14-year high

Global coal investment is set to reach its highest level since 2012 as governments prioritise energy security, supply resilience and domestic fuel production. China and India continue to lead spending, reinforcing coal’s role in supporting economic growth, industrial development and reliable electricity supply. The IEA expects coal supply investment to rise to around USD 180 billion in 2026, up 4% […]

This report is premium content
Start a FREE 30-day trial to read this report and unlock our full library of 1,300+ coal market reports, white papers, and research studies.
You’ll receive weekly content updates — and you can cancel anytime during the trial if it’s not for you.

FREE TRIAL

Already a subscriber ? Log in

Read More »
Aerial view of a large Indian steel plant with blast furnace structures, chimneys, conveyors and industrial processing units.

Indian steel industry faces growing questions over long-term coking coal dependence

The Indian steel industry is investing heavily in new coal-based blast furnace capacity, but a new analysis argues that growing reliance on imported coking coal could expose producers to rising costs, carbon tariffs and currency risks over the coming decades. The report suggests green steel technologies may reach cost parity sooner than many industry participants expect. The Indian steel industry […]

This report is premium content
Start a FREE 30-day trial to read this report and unlock our full library of 1,300+ coal market reports, white papers, and research studies.
You’ll receive weekly content updates — and you can cancel anytime during the trial if it’s not for you.

FREE TRIAL

Already a subscriber ? Log in

Read More »
Chart comparing Indonesia’s commodity exports with other countries and estimated underreported trade in coal, palm oil and ferroalloy.

Indonesian coal exports face major overhaul under new state-controlled gateway

Indonesian coal exports could be reshaped by a new state-controlled export framework designed to centralise commodity sales, strengthen oversight of export revenues and improve foreign exchange management. The proposed reforms would place coal exports under a single export gateway from 2027, potentially altering the way producers, traders and international buyers interact. Indonesian coal exports could be reshaped by a new […]

This report is premium content
Start a FREE 30-day trial to read this report and unlock our full library of 1,300+ coal market reports, white papers, and research studies.
You’ll receive weekly content updates — and you can cancel anytime during the trial if it’s not for you.

FREE TRIAL

Already a subscriber ? Log in

Read More »
MARKET INSIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS