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Russian mining giant Mechel's coal output down 5% in Q2

- Mechel produced 4.726 million tonnes of coal in the second quarter of 2018

23.08.2018 Coal , Eurasia , General

South Korean lawmaker raises alarm on North’s coal

-South Korean lawmaker says ship suspected of violating UN sanctions by transporting coal from North Korea

07.08.2018 Coal , Asia

US coal consumption hits lowest level since 1983

-2017 becomes fourth consecutive year US coal consumption and shipments decline, Energy Information Administration says

07.08.2018 Coal , Americas

South Korea cracks down on illegal North Korean coal

- Seoul reveals efforts to adhere to UN ban

19.07.2018 Coal , Asia

South Korea illegally imported coal from North: Report

- North Korean coal allegedly arrived in the South last year, violating sanctions targeting the North's nuclear development

18.07.2018 Coal , Asia

GE plans to build Poland's most efficient coal plant

- GE plans to reach 46% efficiency, considered the highest level possible for a coal-fired thermal power plant

14.07.2018 Coal , Europe

GE, SEPCOIII to build Pakistan’s 1st USC power plant

-660-megawatt project will be 'first lignite-fueled ultra-supercritical power plant across Mideast, N. Africa and Turkey'

05.07.2018 Coal , News from companies , Asia

Coal dominant source of power generation in 2017: BP

-With a share of 38 percent, coal was world's biggest source of electricity last year, according to BP's latest report

02.07.2018 Coal , Asia , Americas

Australian South32 to buy 83pct stake in Arizona Mining

-South32 to acquire Arizona Mining in agreed all cash offer

19.06.2018 Finance , Coal , Asia , Americas

Rio Tinto, Minmetals to explore minerals in China

- Rio Tinto and Minmetals establish joint venture for mineral exploration in China

08.06.2018 Coal , Asia

G7 spends at least $100B yearly to support fossil fuels

-Support continues despite promises to phase out fossil fuel subsidies, according to newly released analysis

05.06.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , World

Rio Tinto sells 75% stake in Australian mine for $200M

- Rio Tinto sells Winchester South coal development project to Australia's Whitehaven Coal Limited

03.06.2018 Coal , World

US power consumption of fossil fuels lowest since 1994

-Fall driven by decrease in use of coal, petroleum with slight increase in gas usage, Energy Information Administration says

30.05.2018 Coal , Americas

UK's Royal Bank of Scotland quits coal power financing

-Bank introduces new energy financing policies to fund sustainable energy sector and support low carbon transition

30.05.2018 Renewable , Coal , Projects , Europe

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

-Last month’s raw coal production increased by 4.1 percent on an annual basis, according to latest stats

15.05.2018 Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Upstream , Upstream , Wind , Solar , Asia

Russian MMK's earnings up by 23.9% in 1Q18

- Stable sales volumes and higher prices aid the company in positive quarterly results

08.05.2018 Coal , Eurasia , General

Bangladesh, China ink deal for coal-fired power plant

-1,320MW plant on Bangladesh’s Moheshkali Island to be completed in 4 years at potential cost of $2 billion, local media says

08.05.2018 Coal , Asia

Japan, Australia launch first coal to hydrogen project

- Japan and Australia team up for world's first coal to hydrogen project in Victoria, Australia

12.04.2018 Oil , Coal , Asia

Invest in clean coal by 2019: President of Coal Manuf.

- Clean coal technologies are in line with Turkey's National Energy and Mining Policy

10.04.2018 Coal , Turkey

Global coal power capacity growth drops in 2017

- Coal power capacity growth dropped steeply last year, and by 2022 new capacity and global coal fleet will begin to shrink

24.03.2018 Finance , Coal , Energy Projects , General

Glencore to buy share in Australian Rio Tinto coal mine

- Glencore will buy Rio Tinto's 82 percent interest in the Hail Creek coal mine for $1.7 billion, says company

22.03.2018 Finance , Coal , Asia

Turkey registers almost 117,500 vehicles in January

- Number of registered vehicles surpasses 22.3M, according to official data

01.03.2018 Electricity , Coal , General

Children in Mongolia are at high risk of air pollution

- Most of the pollution stems from using raw coal and other solid fuels

24.02.2018 Coal , Asia

US coal market erosion continues in 2017

- IEEFA believes further declines in coal's energy generation market share can be expected through 2018 and beyond

03.02.2018 Coal , Americas

Coal to be banned, gas to aid Europe's decarbonization

- Role of natural gas will increase in transition from coal in Europe, Uniper official says

01.02.2018 Coal , Europe

Trump's energy policy during first-year in White House

- Trump's energy policies were highly in contrast with Obama's environmental initiatives, challenging his clean energy legacy

21.01.2018 Oil , Coal , Energy Security , Americas

UK sets emission limit for coal units starting in 2025

- The new emissions intensity limit is set at 450 grams of CO2 per kilowatt-hours of electricity generated

07.01.2018 Coal , Europe

German RWE reorganizes gas, coal generation business

- RWE Generation and RWE Power will operate as independent companies in 2018

04.01.2018 Electricity , Natural Gas , Finance , Coal , Europe

ANALYSIS - Would Trump’s efforts on reviving coal industry work?

- Coal industry has a couple of stumbling blocks responsible for its irrevocable decline

28.12.2017 Coal , Americas

Slight increase in global coal demand expected by 2022 

- World coal demand projects to rise by 177M. tonnes of coal-equivalent to 5.54 billion tonnes of coal-equivalent in 2022: IEA

18.12.2017 Coal , Asia , Americas

Support swells for UK-led Powering Past Coal Alliance

- Alliance committed to phase out coal electricity launched at UN climate change talks on Nov. 16 sees huge uptake in support

14.12.2017 Coal , International Organization , Europe

EU launches 'Platform for Coal Regions in Transition'

- "No region should be left behind when moving away from fossil fuels," European Commission says

12.12.2017 Coal , Europe

China-led Asian bank supports coal-to-gas conversion

- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank invests in reducing coal usage and improving air quality in Beijing

12.12.2017 Natural Gas , Coal , Asia

ENGIE lowers coal generation capacity from 13% to 6%

- Company sells its 70 percent stake in Australian coal plant that provides 17% of country's energy needs

24.11.2017 Electricity , Coal , World

Two new FSRU facilities to be launched in Turkey

- Turkey's natural gas storage capacity will rise to 10 bcm, or 20% of yearly natural gas consumption, Energy Min. says

22.11.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Renewable , Nuclear , Coal , Lng/Lpg , Invesments , Turkey

Turkey's Energy Ministry boosts inspections in mines

- Ministry stopped the activities of 1,780 mines since August

22.11.2017 Coal , Energy Diplomacy , Energy Security , Turkey

Canada, UK join forces for coal phase-out

- Canada and U.K. launch Powering Past Coal Alliance to accelerate clean growth and climate protection

17.11.2017 Coal , Projects , International Relations , World , Americas

Merkel to phase out coal despite high usage in Germany

- Germany will fulfill its responsibilities on climate protection by pledging to limit use of coal in country

22.11.2017 Coal , Europe

Russian TMK's revenue up 31% in 1st 9 months of 2017

- Strong US demand supports company's positive results

22.11.2017 Oil , Finance , Coal , Eurasia

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

- Turkey's electricity imports from neighboring countries decrease by 65 percent in October compared to October 2016

22.11.2017 Thermal , Coal , Turkey

Local coal to help Turkish consumers, economy & jobs

- New projects on domestic coal will increase employment and help the Turkish economy, says Karagol

22.11.2017 Coal , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

Finland's coal consumption increases between Jan.-Sept.

- Hard coal consumption in Finland typically fluctuates seasonally

08.11.2017 Electricity , Coal , Europe

Turkey: Crude steel output up 13.5 pct in Jan-Sept 2017

- Turkey produced 27.7M tons of crude steel in Jan-Sept, up from 24.3M in 2016, says country's steel producers association

07.11.2017 Electricity , Coal , Turkey

US coal production falls in first half of 2017

- Coal still accounts for 30 percent of US electricity generation mix in first half of 2017

18.10.2017 Electricity , Coal

7 killed in mine collapse in Turkey's Sirnak province

- Health condition of 1 worker remains critical

18.10.2017 Electricity , Coal

IETA urges EU to finalize Emission Trading System

- “We urge negotiators to redouble their efforts to reach a deal at the next trilogue meeting\" says the head of IETA

13.10.2017 Electricity , Coal

US: Bloomberg donates $64M to clean energy efforts

- Donation announced day after Trump administration proposed repealing Obama's Clean Power Plan

12.10.2017 Electricity , Coal , Regulation

Czech EPH buys German coal-fired power plant

- Mehrum Power Plant has installed capacity of 750 megawatts

20.09.2017 Electricity , Coal

Rio Tinto completes Coal & Allied divestment for $2.69 bln

- Rio Tinto completes the sale of its wholly owned subsidiary Coal & Allied to Australian Yancoal

02.09.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal

US mining company to continue operations in Indonesia

- Indonesian government has reached agreement with Freeport-McMoRan Inc. over mine in Papua Province

29.08.2017 Electricity , Coal

Over 4,700 Zambian miners face lay offs

- Copper mining giant's standoff over new electricity tariffs threatens thousands of jobs

23.08.2017 Electricity , Coal

PetroChina awards Greka Drilling 2 drilling contracts

- Contracts include exploration and production wells in two coal bed methane blocks

16.08.2017 Electricity , Coal

Turkey to update old coal power plants by 2019

- Minister underlined importance of using all sources, including renewable energy, coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear power

12.08.2017 Electricity , Coal

BHP to invest AU$600M+ in multi-mineral ore mine

- Investment to ensure operation at Olympic Dam will support processing of additional tonnes in future

04.08.2017 Electricity , Coal

US coal exports 58% higher in 1Q17: Energy Info. Admin.

-Despite rise in exports, US exports are running well below capacity and no new coal export facilities are under construction

19.07.2017 Electricity , Coal

Coal is priority for Trump admin., US Energy Sec. says

- \"We can have a cleaner environment and a strong, prosperous nation,\" U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry says

19.07.2017 Electricity , Oil , Coal

Turkey's methane gas potential close to $37 billion

- Turkey has 130 billion cubic meters in coal mine methane gas capacity, equal to $37 billion: General. Dir. of Oil Affairs

12.07.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal , Upstream

3 killed, several injured in Siberia mine explosion

- Methane gas exploded during construction works, company says

07.07.2017 Electricity , Coal

Global coal consumption falls in 2016

- Coal’s share of global primary energy consumption falls to 28.1%, the lowest share since 2004, BP Statistical Review shows

24.06.2017 Electricity , Coal

CEOs blast Trump’s move to withdraw US from Paris deal

- Heads of Tesla, Disney quit Trump's council; coal industry applauds withdrawal

02.06.2017 Electricity , Coal , Regulation , Energy Diplomacy

Russian mining giant Mechel's steel output up 8% in Q1

- Mechel produced 1.1 million tonnes of crude steel in the first three months of 2017

31.05.2017 Electricity , Coal

Bodies of 31 illegal miners recovered in South Africa

- Gas explosion had occurred at abandoned gold shaft on Thursday

20.05.2017 Electricity , Coal

China, India slow global emissions growth

- Positive developments on coal use in China and India could reduce carbon emissions growth by 2030: Climate Action Tracker

16.05.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal , Invesments

One third of EU's coal-fired power plants face closure

- The closures are seen as a result of new European Union emissions limits, according to new analysis

09.05.2017 Electricity , Coal

Coal unlikely to last in US despite Trump, expert says

-\"There is no way that Trump's administration will be able to do anything except postpone inevitable for coal,\" Expert says

05.05.2017 Electricity , Oil , Coal , Energy Diplomacy , International Organization

CO2 emissions in EU decrease in 2016

- Carbon dioxide is major contributor to global warming, accounting for around 80% of all EU greenhouse emissions: Eurostat

04.05.2017 Electricity , Coal

35 dead in Iran coal mine blast

- Six rescued with injuries after explosion in northern town of Azadshahr

04.05.2017 Electricity , Coal

Iberdrola's net profit falls by 4.7% in Q1 2017

- Spanish Iberdrola's net profit falls to €827.6 mln., but investments grow 13.4 percent to €1.02 bln. throughout the quarter

27.04.2017 Electricity , Coal

Coal: beneficial for Turkey's power generation

- Turkey's support for coal offers advantage over gas in power generation, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies report shows

25.04.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

Ukraine signals new electricity crisis ahead

- Only one out of six anthracite coal-fired thermal power plants are operational with reserves for 44 days only

19.04.2017 Electricity , Coal

Turkey's 2015 g/house emissions reach 475.1 mln tonnes

- CO2 emissions come from combustion of carbon-based fuels, principally coal, oil, and natural gas as well as deforestation

17.04.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal , Invesments

Russian steelmaker Severstal's production falls in 1Q17

- The company's steel production and sales decreased by 2 percent and 9 percent, respectively in first quarter 2017

13.04.2017 Electricity , Coal

China to boost solar, wind energy by 2030: Greenpeace

- By 2030, wind and solar energy is projected to save 3.6 bcm of water p.a. - equivalent to annual basic needs of 200 million

12.04.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal , Invesments

Europe's gas use lowers carbon emissions

- Carbon emissions dropped mainly due to a large switch from coal to gas

11.04.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

No coal plant builds after '20: European energy prodrs.

- Energy producers pledge to not build coal-fired power plants in EU after 2020 in support of Paris Climate goals

07.04.2017 Electricity , Coal

US energy output falls in 2016 after six years increase

- Coal production fell 18 percent last year to reach its lowest level since 1978

01.04.2017 Electricity , Renewable , Coal , Wind

Russia's Raspadskaya coal co. increases revenue in 2016

- Russian company's revenues increased by 20 percent year-on-year in 2016

24.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

China to build coal-fired power plant in Pakistan

- The power plant will supply power for about 4 million local Pakistani households after its completion in 2019

22.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

17 trapped in coal mine in China

-256 miners escape while 17 others trapped in smoke-filled mine in northeast Heilongjiang Province

10.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

Coal consumption in Netherlands down by 10% in 2016

- Natural gas consumption, however, rose in the country by nearly 30 percent in 2016, Statistics Netherlands says

10.03.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

Norway's $900b fund excludes 10 coal-related companies

- This is the third tranche of coal exclusions from the fund which applies ethical standards in its investments

07.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

Ukraine mine blast kills at least 8

- Six people also injured during blast in western Lviv region, Ukraine's emergency service says

02.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

China's share of coal usage falling: Nat. Stats. Bureau

- Chinese National Bureau of Statistics shows country's coal consumption is in decline while clean energy use is on rise

02.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

S. Africa's coal truck drivers protest renewable energy

- Protesters say government move to invest in renewables will cost 'hundreds' of jobs

01.03.2017 Electricity , Renewable , Coal

Turkey to tender for new coal areas amounting to 7.2 GW

- Four new areas will be opened to investors for construction of power plants based on local coal

01.03.2017 Electricity , Coal

85% of adults in UK back renewable subsidies

- Majority of public support renewables, and want coal subsidies to stop, ComRes poll shows

23.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Anglo-Australian BHP Billiton returns to profit

- Commodities giant swings back into profit

22.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Brazil's Vale produces record high iron ore in 2016

- Vale aims to produce 400 million tonnes of iron ore by the end of 2018

16.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Ukraine declares state of emergency for energy sector

- Power blackouts are foreseen in seven areas; capital Kiev, Kharkiv, Dnepropetrovsk, Chernigov, Zaporizhia, Sumy and Cherkasy

16.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Russian MMK's revenue is up by 4.9% in 4Q16

- Demand for steel in Russia may be 1-2 percent higher in 2017, compared to 2016, says MMK

15.02.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal

U.S coal production to rise in near term: EIA

- U.S Energy Information Administration estimates coal production and electricity generation from coal is expected to rise

09.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Kolin-Kalyon-Celikler win Cayirhan privatization tender

- A coal powered plant, with 800 megawatts of installed capacity, will be built in Cayirhan B area in Ankararn

06.02.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal , Invesments

GE to boost output at Serbia's largest coal fired plant

- Steam turbine retrofit expected to start in May 2017 and commissioning of upgraded equipment is scheduled for October 2017rn

04.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Danish Dong Energy to stop coal use by 2023

- Company to replace coal with sustainable biomass in power stations

02.02.2017 Electricity , Renewable , Coal , Geothermal/Biomass

Deutsche Bank halts financing of coal projects

- The bank will gradually reduce its existing exposure to the thermal coal mining sector

01.02.2017 Electricity , Coal

Finland's coal consumption increases by 31 percent in 2016

- Despite the growth, 30 percent less hard coal was used last year than the average for the 2000s, says statistics authority

29.01.2017 Electricity , Coal

India: fastest energy consumption growth by 2035

- India's energy demand will grow by 129 percent by 2035 compared to current demand, says BP's outlook

28.01.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

Renewables to be powerful in EU energy mix by 2035

- Wind will be the fastest growing source by 2035, says BP

28.01.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Renewable , Coal

Move away from coal strengthens gas: BP

- Government policies against coal are enhancing share of natural gas use, says BP

27.01.2017 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

Rio Tinto sells $2.45bln coal assets to China's Yancoal

- Sale delivers outstanding value for our shareholders, says Rio Tinto CEO, and follows $7.7 bln. of divestments since 2013

24.01.2017 Electricity , Finance , Coal

Death toll rises to 12 in China mine collapse

- Bodies of 7 trapped miners discovered early Friday, 2 days after gas leak caused blast at central China mine

06.01.2017 Electricity , Coal

5 killed in mine collapse in central China

- 7 workers remain trapped after roof caved in causing gas outburst

05.01.2017 Electricity , Coal

Natural gas to surpass coal in US power gen. this year

- Gas to provide 33 percent of electricity production in US, while coal contributes 32 percent, EIA says

23.12.2016 Electricity , Natural Gas , Coal

Japanese JERA to buy EDF's coal, freight business

- Transaction to be completed by April 2017

22.12.2016 Electricity , Coal , Energy Diplomacy , International Relations

Zambia: Mining runoff sparks water safety fears

- The mineral-rich Copperbelt powers the nation's economy, but locals say it has made their water unsafe

22.12.2016 Electricity , Coal

China aims to become nuclear energy leader

US' oldest nuclear power plant to retire on Monday: EIA

Russia to build nuclear reactors for China & Egypt

US, Saudi energy ministers discuss civil nuclear tech.

Asian Dev. Bank to loan $500M to Bangladesh power plant

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Turkey's electricity consumption grows 6% in October

Spot market electricity prices for week ending August 20

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

China's crude oil imports up 6.5 pct in Jan-Aug

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

No refund for Total until South Pars completion: Iran

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

UK announces new measures to back shale gas exploration

Support for shale fracking drops in UK

UK's 1st shale gas drilling rig arrives on site

Greek Cyprus, Egypt sign deal for gas pipeline project

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Power of Siberia gas pipeline almost complete

Russian piped gas is critical for Europe's supply needs

US LNG is coming to Germany, says US dep. energy sec.

Qatargas, PetroChina sign 22-year LNG supply deal

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

US crude oil production rises 30th time in 36 weeks

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

Egypt inks $1B exploration deal with Shell, Petronas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

EU: Passenger car demand surges 6.1 pct in Jan-Aug

Turkey is capable of overcoming economic woes: BP Pres.

US: Florence begins slow assault on Carolinas

Hurricane Florence continues path to US east coast

Energy incentives prioritized for Turkish economy plan

ExxonMobil agrees to build chemical complex in China

Iran launches three major petchem projects in south

Total sells its polystyrene business in China

Turkey’s domestic hybrid locomotive showcased in Berlin

26 city mayors commit to procure zero-emission buses

Gaza hospitals to stop services over fuel crisis

Ford recalls 2 million pickups due to fire risk

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Siemens Gamesa ranks as top wind turbine vendor in 2017

Orsted divests 50% of Hornsea 1 Offshore Wind Farm

Vestas secures 202 MW order from Canada’s Capital Power

Turkey's Akfen receives $363 million loan from 6 banks

Turkey's Zorlu signs 50MW solar deal with Kazakhstan

ABB connects Sweden's largest solar park to grid

Norway's Eolus buys US solar, battery storage project

Statkraft acquires Tidong hydropower project in India

Ethiopia: PM blames contractor for delay in dam

Hydro produces 94.7% of Norway's electricity in June

Bosnia: Explosion in hydroelectric plant kills 3

Turkerler to invest up to $1B. in Manisa's geothermal

US funds $4.45M for geothermal zonal isolation research

Finnish Neste's profit increases to €277 mln. in 2Q18

US to invest $3.6M in geothermal energy technology

Novatek reveals big hydrocarbon find in Utrenneye field

World's 1st hydrogen-powered train launches in Germany

Free rides for people who recycle in Istanbul

Pioneering Spirit sets offshore pipe-laying world record

Ronesans Holding inks deal for Ceyhan industrial zone

Global poverty falls to record low: World Bank

Erdogan meets representatives of US companies in Turkey

OMW joins Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Turkish Central Bank reserves total $100.7B in July

Turkish stocks rise over 1.6 pct at close

Turkish, Qatari central banks ink currency swap deal

Tesla shares halted after CEO suggest taking it private

Turkey’s energy watchdog imposes $1.2 million fine

Turkey's EMRA ups max-limit of gas distribution regions

Border tax would make US less competitive: Chevron CEO

Volkswagen pleads guilty in emissions scandal

UK regulator offers price cap on gas, electricity bills

EU light bulb rules will allow household energy savings

$23B for Turkey's elec. privatization in past 10 yrs

Spot market electricity prices for Monday, April 30