Coal

SGX mulls new coking coal and steel contracts, executive says

The development of these contracts are at an early stage

Indonesia’s plan to bring all coal exports under the control of a new state-run company called Danantara has compounded the uncertainty.

China mine disaster, Indonesia policy changes upend global coal market

The Iran war alone is expected to drive an additional 70 million tonnes of coal consumption across the Asia-Pacific

Captive coal, which refers to off-grid coal plants operated by industrial companies to power their operations, has generally fallen outside financing restrictions.

Singapore banks may need to address indirect exposure to captive coal in their financing policies

Although such disclosures are not required by regulations, they do contribute to their ESG ratings

Coal, palm oil and ferroalloy producers are expected to start submitting export-related documents to the newly formed state-owned company Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia beginning on Jun 1.

Indonesia advances export control plan despite uncertainty

A unit of sovereign wealth fund Danantara will take over specific export activities as early as September or latest by Jan 1, 2027

Malaysia’s strategy marks a departure from decades of high reliance on imported coal to keep costs low.

Malaysia steps on gas, cuts coal use as power demand surges to record

The country’s energy commission expects warmer weather and data centres to continue to drive power demand this year

Indonesia's surprise move to centralise exports of strategic commodities, including palm oil, has sparked alarm.

Indonesia’s commodity clout in numbers

The export revamp by South-east Asia’s largest economy might shake up the industry’s global supply chain

Rescuers at the site following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China’s Shanxi province.

Shanxi coal mine disaster: China lowers death toll to 82 from 90 after tallying error

The incident remains China’s deadliest mining accident since 2009

Rescuers work at the site on May 23 following a gas explosion at Liushenyu coal mine in China's Shanxi province.

Deadly coal mine blast in China’s Shanxi tests limits of President Xi’s energy security push

CHINA’S world-beating coal production has helped shield its economy from the worst of the Iran war shock. Now the deadliest mining disaster in years is raising uncomfortable questions about the cost o...

Rescuers work at the scene following a gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, Shanxi province on May 23."

At least 90 dead in China’s worst coal mine disaster in over 16 years

President Xi orders a thorough investigation and spare no effort in rescue operations

A key obstacle to expanding coal rock gas output is the high production cost, reflecting the technical challenges of drilling deep underground.

Deep under China’s coal basins, PetroChina is unlocking gas from rocks

The push to develop coal rock gas is part of Beijing’s widening effort to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on imports