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Pakistan coal demand rises as LNG supply risks return

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June 30, 2026

Russian coal exports to South Korea nearly doubled in Jan-May 2026

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June 29, 2026

Russian coal exports to China drop 21.1% in Jan-May 2026

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June 29, 2026

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Infographic showing how Strait of Hormuz disruption raises energy costs, from supply shock to higher power prices, with charts and icons.

US coal-fired generation could benefit from prolonged energy market disruption

US coal-fired generation could receive an unexpected boost if energy market disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz persists. This new analysis suggests higher natural gas and diesel prices would improve coal’s competitiveness in U.S. power markets, slowing plant retirements and increasing coal-fired generation in regions where fuel security remains a priority. The report argues that prolonged disruption to oil […]

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World map showing regional coal consumption (2022–2024) with bars for United States, Europe, China, India and rest of world; US declines from 9.9 to 7.9, Europe falls from 9.9 to ~7.6, China rises from 87.8 to 92.2, India from 20.0 to 23.0, rest of world around 34.0–34.4.

Global coal demand remains resilient despite the energy transition

Global coal demand continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience despite the accelerating energy transition. The latest global energy review highlights continued growth in major markets including China and India, with energy security and industrial competitiveness increasingly shaping national energy strategies. The report notes that while coal’s share of global energy is declining, overall coal use remains broadly similar to a decade […]

Chart showing China coal imports by country from January 2021 to early 2026, including Russia, Indonesia, Australia, Mongolia, Colombia and other suppliers

China coal market faces tighter domestic supply ahead of summer

Among the key themes covered in this latest China energy market update, the China coal market section examines how tighter domestic supply, mine safety inspections and stronger summer electricity demand could support renewed seaborne coal imports. The China coal market is entering the summer period with tighter domestic supply conditions and rising power-sector uncertainty. Coal production was broadly flat year on year […]

Chart showing the total number and additions of coal-fired power plants in ASEAN member states from 1980 to 2023

ASEAN coal strategies for a changing energy landscape

This report explores the future of ASEAN coal, examining how financing, plant modernisation, biomass co-firing and carbon capture could help maintain energy security while supporting the region’s long-term transition objectives. ASEAN coal continues to play a major role in regional power generation and industrial energy demand, making an abrupt phase-out difficult for many member states. The report argues that a more […]