Coal Market Intelligence & Reports

Wyoming coal demand, reserves and export prospects assessed

David Callanan
September 29, 2026

Global coal demand remains substantial as Asian power needs grow

David Callanan
September 29, 2026

Indonesia coal use expands as captive power reaches 134 TWh

David Callanan
September 29, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures ease to 6.80 per tonne for October 2026

Global coal prices diverge as Asian demand cools and Atlantic supply tightens

September 28, 2026

Global coal prices diverged as weaker Asian buying weighed on European, Australian and parts of the South African market, while tighter Atlantic supply supported US and Russian values. European coal futures eased alongside falling gas prices and warmer weather forecasts, while South African futures gained on expectations that discounted prices could attract renewed demand. Chinese thermal coal buying slowed ahead […]

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China electrification rate rising towards a 35% target by 2030

China coal policy keeps energy security at centre of five-year plan

September 22, 2026

China coal policy continues to prioritise energy security as the country expands renewables and modernises its power system. The latest five-year planning framework retains coal production, reserves and coal-fired capacity as buffers against supply disruption, extreme weather and reliability risks. It follows the principle of building the new energy system before removing the old one. Why we chose this report […]

Rajasthan power generation options to meet 2030 capacity needs

India faces difficult choices over new power generation capacity

September 22, 2026

India’s need for additional power generation capacity is growing as electricity demand rises and becomes increasingly concentrated in short peak periods. A detailed assessment finds that Rajasthan could face a supply shortfall of 5.5 billion units by 2030, with nearly 90% occurring outside solar-generation hours. It compares 3,200 MW of new coal capacity with a larger portfolio of solar, wind […]

Regional coal consumption change relative to 2000 across Asia Pacific, North America, Europe and other regions

Global coal demand holds firm as energy security concerns grow

September 22, 2026

Global coal demand increased by 0.7% in 2025, maintaining coal’s share of world energy consumption at approximately 28%. Asia-Pacific accounted for 83.2% of demand, while the United States recorded a temporary reversal of its long-term decline. The figures underline coal’s continuing importance as governments place greater emphasis on affordability, reliability and energy security. Why we chose this report: This report […]