Coal
2021, February, 8, 12:10:00
ENERGY INNOVATION 2021
The evolution to a more digital and carbon-free grid and industry will continue.
2021, February, 5, 12:40:00
OIL REMAINS THE FUEL
Petroleum remains the most-consumed fuel in the United States, as energy-related carbon dioxide emissions dip through 2035 before climbing in later years.
2021, February, 5, 12:15:00
THE NEW POLAND ENERGY POLICY
Poland currently produces most of its electricity from coal and is the only EU member state that has not joined the commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050,
2021, February, 3, 12:35:00
DIET FOR ENERGY BEAST
The hydrocarbon beast doesn’t need to be starved, but a diet might be a good idea.
2021, February, 1, 12:00:00
CHINA, MALAYSIA, VIETNAM COAL INVESTMENT $3.2 BLN
Coal accounts for 35% of Vietnam’s installed capacity, with nearly 20 GW (end of 2019). More than 10 GW of coal projects are currently under construction and 24 GW under development.
2021, January, 27, 13:35:00
SOUTH AFRICA'S RENEWABLES 6.8 GW
South Africa intends to launch three tenders for 6.8 GW of renewable energy sources and 5 GW of new coal, gas, and storage projects in 2021-2022.
2021, January, 26, 12:05:00
INDIA'S COAL ELECTRICITY 79%
Coal-based power generation accounted for nearly 79 per cent of the country’s total generation on January 22, the day when all-India peak power demand surged to a record high of 187.3 GW.
2021, January, 25, 14:05:00
INDIA'S COAL INVESTMENT $55 BLN
Coal currently plays a critically important role in balancing the electricity grid while India drives an ever-larger infrastructure investment into ever-cheaper domestic, sustainable, zero emissions renewable energy.
2021, January, 22, 10:55:00
BANGLADESH COAL POWER 1.3 GW
Coal-fired capacity, which was multiplied by 4.5 over 2017-2019 (from 250 MW to over 1.1 GW), accounts for 6% of Bangladesh’s installed capacity (2019).
2021, January, 22, 10:50:00
VIETNAM COAL POWER 1.2 GW
The Prime Minister of Vietnam has authorised the 1,200 MW (2x600 MW) Quang Trach 2 coal-fired power project in the Quang Binh province.
2021, January, 21, 14:25:00
CHINA ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION UP
China electricity consumption rose by 3.1% in 2020
2021, January, 19, 13:45:00
U.S. FOSSIL FUEL WILL UP
U.S. production of all fossil fuels—crude oil, coal, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids (NGPL)—to increase in 2022, but forecast fossil fuel production will remain lower than the 2019 peak.
2021, January, 13, 13:50:00
OIL PRICES 2021-22: $53
Brent crude oil spot prices to average $53 per barrel (b) in both 2021 and 2022 compared with an average of $42/b in 2020.
2021, January, 13, 13:15:00
BRITAIN'S RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY 37%
Renewable power generation in Britain accounted for 37.3% of total production in 2020 (24.8% from wind, 6.5% from biomass, 4.4% from solar, and 1.6% from hydro).
2020, December, 25, 10:30:00
ASIA'S COAL PRICES UP
The price of thermal coal, used to generate electricity in power stations, has surged in the past two months as key consumers in China, India, South Korea and Japan rushed for supplies.
