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Global coal prices rise as Europe tightens and Asia diverges

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February 23, 2026

Ice disruption in Baltic threatens Russian coal exports and pushes prices up

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February 23, 2026

Global coal prices rise as supply constraints tighten markets across Europe and Asia

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February 16, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures chart showing global coal prices rallying to 3/t in February 2026 after Russian export disruption fears

Global coal prices rally after Russian export disruption fears

Global coal prices rallied sharply this week, with API2 Rotterdam futures surging after a drone strike on Russia’s Taman export terminal raised supply disruption fears. Firm Indian demand, tighter Indonesian availability and rising petcoke prices reinforced strength across the thermal coal complex, while coking coal remained broadly stable. Global coal prices strengthened across major benchmarks in the week to 21 […]

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Chart comparing US coal fleet costs with wind, solar and hybrid renewable replacement options showing existing coal at billion annually versus higher renewable costs

US coal fleet cheaper than renewable replacement, report argues

The US coal fleet remains significantly more cost-effective than replacing retiring plants with new wind, solar or hybrid renewable systems, according to a this recent analysis. The study finds that even under maximum federal tax credits, renewable replacement scenarios carry materially higher 30-year average annual costs and weaker winter reliability compared to continuing coal operations. The report compares the cost […]

Indonesia coal dominates electricity generation mix in 2023 with 69 percent share of total power output

Indonesia coal: captive coal-fired power expands with nickel smelting

Indonesia coal demand is being reinforced by the rapid expansion of captive coal-fired power generation linked to nickel smelting for EV battery supply chains. While Jakarta has pledged to limit new grid-connected coal plants, off-grid industrial power stations in key smelting hubs such as Morowali and Weda Bay continue to grow, highlighting tensions between industrial policy and decarbonisation goals. Indonesia’s […]

India electricity generation 2025 showing thermal power dominating monthly output and supporting India coal imports demand

India coal imports open 2026 with steady January trade flows

India coal imports remained a critical driver of global seaborne markets in January 2026, with detailed trade data highlighting shifts across thermal, coking and petcoke segments. The latest monthly review tracks origin-wise, sector-wise and port-wise movements, offering early signals for price direction across Indonesian, South African, Australian and Russian supply. The January 2026 import and export review provides a granular […]