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Russian rail coal exports to China plunge 29.5% in January–June 2026

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July 13, 2026

Russian coal exports via northwest and southern ports to lose tariff support

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July 13, 2026

Global coal prices decline as European, Chinese and Australian markets weaken

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July 13, 2026

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API2 Rotterdam coal futures price trend from July 2025 to July 2026

Global coal prices decline as Asian import demand remains subdued

July 13, 2026

Global coal prices weakened during the week as subdued seaborne trading reinforced a cautious market outlook. Comfortable stock levels, seasonal demand pressures and buyers’ preference for domestically produced coal reduced support across most international benchmarks. Movements in global coal prices were led by European API2 July futures, which fell by $8.60 week on week to $113.90 despite stronger gas prices, […]

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Australian coal and Northeast Asian LNG price trends from 2014 to 2026

Australian coal prices to stay supported as buyers seek LNG alternatives

July 13, 2026

Australian coal markets are expected to remain supported in the near term, with thermal coal benefiting from countries seeking alternatives to LNG following disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, while metallurgical coal prices are forecast to remain broadly stable. Although Australia’s thermal and metallurgical coal exports are expected to ease over the longer term, both commodities are forecast to remain major […]

Gas-to-coal switching as EU gas-fired power generation costs rise above coal generation costs in 2026

Higher LNG prices expected to drive gas-to-coal switching across Asia

July 13, 2026

Rising LNG prices are expected to accelerate gas-to-coal switching across parts of Asia in 2026, according to the latest Gas Market Report. Tighter LNG supplies and higher import costs are encouraging greater coal-fired generation in several markets, highlighting how fuel security concerns continue to reshape power sector economics. Asian spot LNG prices averaged USD 17.5/MBtu during the second quarter, 45% higher year on […]

Indonesia coal power accounts for 9.8 GW of capacity linked to alumina refineries and aluminium projects

Indonesia coal demand set to rise as aluminium expansion drives captive power projects

July 13, 2026

Indonesia coal demand could receive a significant boost from the country’s rapidly expanding aluminium industry, with almost 10 GW of captive coal-fired power capacity linked to planned alumina refineries and aluminium smelters, according to the latest analysis. The report suggests coal will remain the dominant energy source supporting Indonesia’s downstream aluminium ambitions, despite growing interest in lower-carbon alternatives. Around 1.8 GW […]