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Russian coking coal exports to China showed strong growth in Q1 2026

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Line chart of API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures showing price trend from July 2025 to May 2026; last price 111.750 as of May 1, 2026.

Global coal prices firm as Asian demand strengthens and supply tightens

Global coal prices showed a firm upward trend this week, supported by improving demand in China and tightening supply conditions across key exporting regions. While India remained subdued, stronger Asian sentiment and logistics constraints helped sustain price gains across major coal benchmarks. Global coal prices strengthened this week as improving Chinese restocking demand and declining port inventories supported market sentiment. […]

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Stacked bar chart showing India energy demand growth by fuel including coal, electricity, biomass, gas and liquids from 2020 to 2070

Long term India coal demand locked in by industrial growth

India coal demand is set to remain structurally strong as rapid industrialisation drives energy consumption across steel, cement and manufacturing. With coal already accounting for around 46% of the energy mix, the country’s growth trajectory continues to underpin long-term demand despite an accelerating push towards clean energy. India coal demand is underpinned by sustained industrial expansion, with sectors such as […]

Chart showing scarcity revenues and capacity factors for new thermal power plants in Europe under different weather scenarios

European power system adequacy tested as energy mix shifts

European power adequacy is being tested as the energy mix shifts away from coal and other thermal capacity, raising concerns over whether replacement investment will be sufficient to maintain system reliability. European power system adequacy is under increasing pressure as the energy mix transitions away from coal and other thermal generation. The ERAA 2025 assessment highlights a significant decline in […]

Chart comparing coal mine methane emission estimates across top countries showing large differences between reported and independent data

Global coal mine methane emissions remain high as reporting gaps mask true scale

Global coal mine methane emissions remain stubbornly high even as coal production continues to rise, highlighting a growing disconnect between output and emissions control. With the majority of emissions still unreported and low-cost abatement options widely available, the true scale of global coal mine methane emissions is likely significantly underestimated. Global coal mine methane emissions remain largely unchanged despite rising […]