Coal power additions hit 20-year low in 2024, but global fleet still expands
Global coal power additions in 2024 fell to their lowest level in two decades, yet the overall size of the…
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New Zealand’s critical minerals list: updates, export targets and industry reaction
New Zealand has published its national minerals strategy and critical minerals list, revealing an aim to double minerals exports to…
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EU offers €30m emergency aid to Moldova amid energy crisis
The EU is set to provide a €30m ($31.4m) emergency assistance package until 10 February 2025 to help address the…
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JSW Energy to acquire KSK Mahanadi’s 3.6GW thermal plant in India
Indian power company JSW Energy has received approval from the Committee of Creditors to acquire KSK Mahanadi Power Company's 3.6GW…
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Indonesia to retire coal-fired power plants by 2040 not 2056
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to retire all coal-fired power plants by 2040, bringing forward the country's previous…
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Biden’s historic decision: ending coal leasing in Wyoming’s Powder River Basin
Wyoming has been the top US coal producer since 1986, supplying around 40% of the nation's coal from the top…
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UK shuts last coal-fired power station
The UK has announced the closure of Ratcliffe-on-Soar power station, the country’s last coal-fired power station, located in Nottinghamshire. With…
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How is global industry utilising CCUS technologies in 2024?
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies that capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) are among the tools that will…
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Stanmore secures LEIP funding to convert gas to electricity at South Walker Creek coal mine
Australia’s Stanmore Resources has announced its agreement with the Queensland government to construct a new 20MW gas-to-electricity power station at…
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China hydro production peaks, reducing coal reliance
Heavy rains in China throughout May enabled the country to utilise more of the capacity at its cascade dams, increasing…
