RI coal exports dip amid weak demand, price dispute – Markets

ndonesian coal exports dropped 6.43 percent to 160 million tonnes in the January-April period of 2025, according to data from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry. Surya Herjuna, the ministry’s coal business development director, denied that high reference prices were to blame, but traders warned that misaligned pricing indices could further erode global demand as … Read more

Global Forest Loss Tops Record as Wildfires Drive

(Bloomberg) — Global loss of tropical and boreal forests surged to a record high last year as unprecedented temperatures fueled fires, releasing more than four times the emissions of all air travel in 2023. That’s according to the latest annual assessment by Global Forest Watch, a platform run by the nonprofit World Resources Institute, which drew … Read more

China’s Coal Power Plunges Despite Rising Energy Demand

China’s Coal Consumption Takes Unexpected Turn: Solar Power Surge Masks True electricity Demand Beijing—China’s coal-fired electricity generation experienced a surprising downturn in the first quarter of 2025, perhaps signaling a meaningful shift in the world’s largest coal-consuming nation. This decline,more than just a seasonal fluctuation,suggests a structural change in china’s energy landscape. Coal generation decreased … Read more

More Gas Pipelines Headed to West Virginia: EQT CEO

West Virginia is taking a critically important step toward the future,aiming to leverage its natural gas resources to power data centers and revamp its energy infrastructure. This article explores the state’s plans to fuel economic growth through the expansion of natural gas and how it could replace aging coal-fired power plants. Discover the key initiatives … Read more

Deals Seeking $45 Billion in Climate Funds Seen Managing…

(Bloomberg) — Climate programs targeting about $45 billion in funding for emerging economies won’t be derailed by America’s decision to withdraw, according to analysts. The US decision to exit from a leading role in Just Energy Transition Partnerships for South Africa, Indonesia and Vietnam will complicate financing efforts, but won’t halt the overall objectives of … Read more

Countries Are Breathing the Cleanest Air in Centuries and Offer Lessons to the Rest of Us

An article at Our World in Data recently explored trends in air quality across a selection of high and middle-income countries, and found that not only is the West breathing better air than at perhaps any point since urbanization, but that developing nations likely won’t need 100 years or more to arrive at similar outcomes. … Read more

Poland’s Energy Pivot: Shaping Europe’s Future

PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness Table of Contents PolandS EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy ‍Security⁤ and industrial Competitiveness prioritizing Energy ⁣Security Amidst Global Uncertainty Boosting Industrial Competitiveness Through a clean Energy Transition Understanding online ⁣Privacy and Personalized Ads Poland’s EU Presidency: A Pivotal Moment for Energy … Read more