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US energy consumption reaches record level in 2018

- Higher consumption in natural gas, petroleum, renewables and nuclear offset decline in coal consumption

18.04.2019 Coal , Downstream , Hydro , Americas

US gas-fired plants surpass coal-fired capacity

- Generating capacity from gas-fired plants totals 264 gigawatts as of January, compared with 243 GW from coal-fired plants

12.04.2019 Coal , Downstream , Americas

US coal exports hit 5-year high in 2018: EIA

- Energy Information Administration says US exported 116 million short tons or 15 percent of its coal last year

29.03.2019 Coal , Americas , General

Global energy demand hits fastest pace this decade: IEA

- Stronger heating/cooling demand leads to greater energy growth worldwide, International Energy agency report says

27.03.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , Energy Diplomacy , World

Engie sells stake in Thailand's Glow for €2.6 billion

- Coal now accounts for only 6 percent of group's total electricity production capacity, compared with 13 percent in 2015

15.03.2019 Coal , News from companies , Asia , General

Old coal plants in W. Balkans kill 3,000 people: Report

- Environmentalists call for closure of 'old, inefficient and substandard' coal-fired plants in region

20.02.2019 Coal , Europe , General

Turkey's state energy expenditure up 15.3% in 2019

- Under presidential decree, Turkey's energy and mining sectors will be allocated 9.81 billion Turkish liras this year

19.02.2019 Electricity , Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , Energy Diplomacy , Turkey

8 miners rescued from flooded mine in Zimbabwe

- Rescue workers fear more than 50 illegal miners trapped inside mine

18.02.2019 Coal

S.Africa mine gas explosion death toll rises to 12

- Rescue team halts rescue operations for second time due to high levels of poisonous gas underground

15.02.2019 Coal , Middle East-Africa

US electricity mix to highly depend on gas prices: EIA

- Share of natural gas in US electricity generation is estimated to reach 40 percent by 2032, from 34 percent in 2018

07.02.2019 Coal , Downstream , Americas

Half of US coal mines operating in 2008 have closed

- Number of active coal mines declined 53 percent between 2008 and 2017

01.02.2019 Coal , Americas

US to export more energy than it imports by 2020: EIA

- Rise in oil and gas production expects to outpace growth in consumption

31.01.2019 Coal , Lng/Lpg , Downstream , Americas

US posts largest CO2 emission rise in 2018 since 2010

- CO2 emissions from natural gas, which rose nearly 10 percent in 2018, drove most of the overall increase

31.01.2019 Natural Gas , Coal , Americas

US coal production declines in 2018: Energy Info. Admin

- Coal output declines despite rising exports, brought down by low consumption

28.01.2019 Coal , Americas

Closure of coal-fired power plants will be costly: Ifo

-Compensation for plant operators and planned electricity price reductions will raise phasing-out coal costs: says German ifo

28.01.2019 Electricity , Coal

Fossil fuels dominate Kazakhstan’s energy consumption

- Central Asian country is the world’s 15th largest consumer of coal, Kazakh official says

25.01.2019 Coal , Asia

Turkey breaks local coal production record in 2018

- Turkey produces 101.5 million tonnes of domestic coal in 2018

17.01.2019 Coal , Turkey , General

China: Coal mine collapse kills 21 workers

- Accident happened on Saturday afternoon in northwest Shaanxi Province at Lijiagou coal mine

14.01.2019 Coal , Asia

Asia, Africa, Middle East drive global energy growth

- Energy consumption in each region grew by around 20 percent between 2010 and 2016, says Energy Information Administration

10.01.2019 Coal , Hydro , Asia , Middle East-Africa

US coal production rises quarterly in 3Q18: EIA

- Coal production in third quarter of 2018 was 7.7 percent higher than second quarter

05.01.2019 Coal , Americas

4 killed in coal mine blast in southwest Pakistan

- One miner also injured in accident, which is believed to be caused by gas leakage

02.01.2019 Coal , Energy Security , Asia , General

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

- Less coal use in electric sector, cheaper natural gas & stricter emissions standards are among key reasons for coal decline

31.12.2018 Coal , Electricity , Americas

India: Hope running out for trapped coal miners

- Chances of survival dwindling for 15 miners trapped for nearly 2 weeks, say local officials in Meghalaya

27.12.2018 Coal , Asia , General

Poland ranks 1st in hard coal use in Europe in 2017:IEA

- Poland consumes 74 million tonnes of hard coal and 61 million tonnes of lignite in 2017

20.12.2018 Coal , Europe , General

Russia meets 47 pct of EU's thermal coal needs in 2017

- Last year, EU member states imported 152 million tonnes of thermal coal, from which 47 percent was from Russia

20.12.2018 Coal , Europe , Eurasia

Coal demand to remain steady up to 2023: IEA

- Coal to provide 25 percent of global energy demand by 2023, slightly down from 27 percent in 2017

19.12.2018 Coal , World

China's LNG imports at historic high to replace coal

- LNG imports reach 39.59 billion cubic meters in 2017 - 318.5 percent more than in 2010

12.12.2018 Natural Gas , Coal , Lng/Lpg , Europe , Asia , General

US' coal use in 2018 expected to be lowest in 39 years

- Retirement of coal-fired plants, low gas prices, strict emission standards are reasons for decline in coal consumption

07.12.2018 Coal , Americas

Over 40 pct of coal power plants run at loss: Report

- Building new wind and solar power will be cheaper than 96 percent of existing coal power by 2030, according to Carbon Tracker Initiative

03.12.2018 Renewable , Coal , Downstream , World , General

Australian renewables growth depends on coal phase out

- Growth of renewable energy in Australia depends on decommissioning of coal-fired power plants, says GlobalData

27.11.2018 Renewable , Coal

EBRD completely closes door on coal financing

- We are very clear in our new five-year strategy that we will no longer support coal, says EBRD managing director

03.11.2018 Coal , Invesments

China: 22 workers trapped in coal mine explosion

- Cause of explosion in eastern province of Shandong still unknown

22.10.2018 Coal , Asia , General

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

- National Bureau of Statistics announces energy figures for last month, and period covering January to September

19.10.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Thermal , Coal , Wind , Solar , Asia

Russian Severstal reports 8.7% drop in 3Q18 results

- Lower sales volumes result in revenue decrease for the company

19.10.2018 Finance , Coal , Eurasia , General

Turkey opens up 7 coalfields to private investors

- Production area of 203 million tons of coal will generate $3.5 billion in public revenue, says Turkish Energy Minister

12.10.2018 Coal , Invesments , Turkey

Iran signs deal to build 540 MW power plant in Syria

- Iran's Mapna Group will build €411 million gas-fired power plant in Latakia

05.10.2018 Finance , Coal , Energy Projects , Middle East-Africa , General

Turkey to launch global mining business: Dep. energy min.

- New company will obtain mining licenses in Africa and Central Asia, Mithat Cansiz says

28.09.2018 Finance , Coal , World , Turkey , General

Natural gas to show largest demand growth by 2040

- Energy demand is anticipated to increase by around 33 percent between 2015 and 2040, according to OPEC

24.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Nuclear , Coal , Renewable , World

Ten new cities join Powering Past Coal Alliance

- Ten cities from Europe, Australia and US agreed to phase out coal power to tackle climate change

17.09.2018 Renewable , Coal , Europe , Americas

China's crude oil output up after almost 3 years

- National Bureau of Statistics announces energy figures for month of August, and period covering January to August

15.09.2018 Electricity , Coal , Upstream , Upstream , Asia , General

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

- Country's coal, natural gas and refined oil imports were also up in first eight months of year, official figures show

10.09.2018 Natural Gas , Oil , Coal , Asia

Engie should close, not sell its 3 German coal plants

- IEEFA advises Engie close and not sell off its 3 coal plants in Germany to be more in line with Co.'s low-carbon transition

08.09.2018 Electricity , Coal , Europe

Turkey working to expand coal sector workforce

- "Our goal is to reduce imported coal, if possible, to zero," Energy Minister says

06.09.2018 Coal , Turkey

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

Global nuclear demand sees growth

2018 marks lowest uranium production in US in 70 years

Germany to invest in gas-fired plants in coming decades

Ukraine: Chernobyl nuclear disaster marks 33 years

GE begins to digitize thermal, renewable power in India

China's coal output up 5.2 pct in September

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

China’s coal production up 4 percent in April

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

Local & renewables form 84% of Turkey's power on May 6

World Bank launches $50M fund to support clean mining

Germany to invest in gas-fired plants in coming decades

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

Turkey rejects EU statement on drilling in Eastern Med

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

Total inks interim deal for Oman's onshore gas block 12

Abu Dhabi launches bid round 2 for 5 exploration blocks

‘Ankara to always protect Turkish Cypriots’ rights’

Total, ADNOC to explore gas in Abu Dhabi

Osaka to acquire 35pct stake in US shale gas project

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

Turkey's gas imports down 21% in February

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Turkey continues to be key in region's energy projects

Saudi Aramco signs deal to buy LNG from US' Sempra

Norwegian LNG vessel arrives in Turkey on May 14

Norwegian LNG vessel to arrive in Turkey on May 14

Turkey's LPG imports down 20.66% in February 2019

Oil falls more than 5% to post biggest 2019 weekly loss

Shell starts output at Appomattox in Gulf of Mexico

Oil gains with OPEC signaling output cut extension

Uzbekistan to invest $33 billion in oil and gas sector

Oil prices gain with record China crude imports

Kinder Morgan income rises 14% in first quarter of 2019

Brent oil up to $71.49 at week beginning April 15

ADNOC inks downstream MoUs with OMV, Borealis

Oil prices rebound on Friday from two-month low

Oil prices down with rising US crude inventories

US crude oil stocks, production fall for w/e May 3

Oil prices post gains to recover from one-month low

Oil steady with attack on Saudi station, US-China trade

Lower income EU countries fail to uptake electric cars

EU electric cars trade surplus reaches €3 bln. in 2018

60% of new cars run on petrol in EU in 1Q19

Enel starts build of its first wind farm in Russia

Vestas secures 44 MW order for Chinese wind project

Fortum to build its first large-scale Finnish wind park

Turkish Akfen starts power generation at Ucpinar plant

Scatec Solar signs up for 485 MW in Vietnam

Solar energy to power humanitarian hub in South Sudan

Local, renewables share in Turkey increases 62% in 1Q19

Eni begins build of 10 MW solar plant in Tunisia

Global hydropower capacity grows by 1.97% in 2018

Gas, renewables to replace coal for US power in summer

Majority of Norway's power from hydro in Mar. 19

Turkey hits daily hydroelectric gen. record on April 16

US awards $5.5 million for geothermal machine learning

Enel buys 650 MW of renewable power plants in US

Engie buys French biomethane producer Vol-V Biomasse

Eni, Indonesia’s Pertamina ink circular economy deal

UK to ban plastic straws, stirrers & buds in Apr. 2020

Wales plans floating homes under new tidal lagoon proj.

Scotland supporting electric biking with £1.14m fund

Gazprom confirms first gas via TurkStream by December

Turkey to form Energy Fund for $2B non-performing loans

Oil giants' total net income, revenue decline in 1Q19

Scotland supporting electric biking with £1.14m fund

Global energy investments rise by $1B after 3 year fall

Oil prices rebound on Friday from two-month low

Oil prices down with rising US crude inventories

Oil retreats with escalating US-China trade tension

Oil has small gains awaiting US-China trade row outcome

US crude export levels and destinations rise in 2018

S&P revises Mexico's Pemex outlook to negative

Seven oil, gas majors establish blockchain consortium

Chevron is 1st US energy major to tie pay to emissions

US coal consumption in 2018 set to be lowest in 39 yrs.

Turkey's electricity consumption down 2.2% in Nov.

US plans to end electric car, renewable subsidies

MEDREG can play 'crucial' role in Med energy sector