Coal
China’s energy future still runs on old technology
The country already has the power grid of the future; the problem is it’s being used in a grossly inefficient manner
Indonesian miners halt spot coal exports over proposal to cut output
A brief export ban in 2022 sent prices sharply higher
China’s solar power capacity on course to surpass coal this year
The Asian nation runs on some of the world’s cheapest electricity at more than twice the scale of the US
China sees record coal plant bids even as usage declines: report
Beijing wants to shift coal from baseload supplier of electricity to a role supporting solar and wind, which fluctuate through the day
Indonesia coal miners warn of layoffs, economic risks over proposed output cuts
The trims aim to push up the plunging thermal coal prices amid fears of oversupply by the country
Issue 180: Sembcorp shareholders vote on Alinta deal; new directorship institute launches
This week in ESG: Sembcorp acquisition’s coal exposure raises questions; GDInstitute offers alternative to Singapore Institute of Directors
Geo Energy buys majority stake in two Indonesian shipping companies for US$127.5 million
The deal’s completion follows an initial announcement in August 2025
Indonesia to cut mining output quotas to support prices
It’s to ensure the prices of mineral commodities are “rational”, allowing the government in turn to earn more revenues
Issue 176: Indonesia’s U-turn on coal phase-out; climate scenarios caught in paper retraction
This week in ESG: Cancellation of coal plant’s early retirement jeopardises multilateral programme; Retracted study used to model climate damage by central banks
Global coal demand hits record high this year but is set to decline by 2030: IEA
It is forecast to rise 0.5% in 2025 to a record 8.85 billion tonnes
