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US coal production weekly update | Week ending April 2

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April 7, 2026

Gas-to-coal switching rises as higher gas prices reshape power markets

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April 7, 2026

Italy coal phase-out plans are under scrutiny

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API2 Rotterdam Coal Futures one-year price chart showing a sharp rise in late March 2026, with the April 2, 2026 price at 119 USD per tonne.

Global coal prices slip on weak demand despite volatile gas and tight supply signals

Global coal prices were mixed this week, with European and South African futures easing as demand stayed soft, while some Indonesian, Australian and US grades showed resilience. Higher gas volatility, cautious Indian and Chinese buying, and firm supply-side constraints kept global coal prices rangebound rather than sharply lower. Global coal prices remained under pressure this week as weak buying interest […]

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Pie chart showing India’s installed grid-interactive renewable power capacity mix as of 31 March 2025, led by solar power at 61.29% and wind at 29.03%.

India energy statistics 2026 shows coal dominance and rising renewable capacity

India energy statistics 2026 shows that coal remained the backbone of the country’s energy supply in FY 2024-25, while renewable capacity and power generation continued to grow strongly. The report also highlights higher electricity availability, rising crude oil imports, and expanding investment and credit flow into the energy sector. India energy statistics 2026 presents a broad picture of India’s energy […]

Line chart showing Taiwan’s coal consumption and imports from 2015 to 2024, declining to 63 million short tons in 2024.

Taiwan coal phase-out plans highlight limits to transition

Taiwan coal phase-out plans are running up against practical limits, even as policymakers aim to cut coal’s share of generation to 20% by 2030. The report shows coal use is declining, but coal still supplied 40% of electricity generation in 2024 and the full phase-out of major assets such as Taichung stretches well into the next decade. Taiwan coal phase-out […]

Bar chart showing the top five U.S. coal origin states and destination states in the fourth quarter of 2025, with Wyoming leading origins and Texas leading destinations.

U.S. coal distribution eases in Q4 2025 despite annual growth

U.S. coal distribution totaled an estimated 107.1 million short tons in the fourth quarter of 2025, down 3.6% from the previous quarter but up 5.5% from a year earlier. Wyoming remained the leading coal-origin state, Texas was the top destination, and the power sector accounted for 91.8% of total shipments. U.S. coal distribution reached an estimated 107.1 million short tons […]