Coal

China remains the dominant player in the global solar supply chain

Billionaire Low Tuck Kwong – who owns 40 per cent of Bayan – is said to be negotiating with potential buyers

Central and eastern China are experiencing widespread hot and humid conditions

But there is also interest in ‘coal flexibility’ schemes, where coal plants complement renewable sources

Projected opportunities could include power generation and fuel refining; coal and natural gas could make a comeback

This is due to the impact of El Nino and the Iran war

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The development of these contracts are at an early stage

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