Strategic Development

IEA calls to end new coal as climate change threats rise

"If coal plants run in line with their economic lifetimes, even if we don't add a single coal plant - we will exceed the 1.5 degree target." - Fatih Birol, IEA.

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South African coal producer acquires majority stake in Windlab Africa

Seriti through its subsidiary Seriti Green has acquired a majority stake in Windlab Africa’s wind and solar-powered assets, a transaction valued at ZAR892 million ($55 million).
coal-fired power

Rising natural gas prices spur global coal demand – IEA

Global coal demand is set to rise next year spurred by slowing growth of major economies and soaring natural gas prices.

How to repower 2TW of coal by 2050

Shutting coal plants down worldwide is not a solution when the majority are less than 14 years old, and energy demand is soaring, writes Eric Ingersoll and Kirsty Gogan of Terrapraxis.
Ørsted Ukraine

Ørsted ceases supply of coal and biogas from Russian firms

Danish multinational power company Ørsted has announced the immediate cessation of its supply of coal and biomass from Russian firms, as well as any possible new contracts following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Siemens Energy Future Energy Perspectives on replacing coal

Kicking out coal and greening gas on the road to net zero

How do we replace coal but still get the baseload, dispatchable power and grid stability and accelerate the rise of renewables? Siemens Energy experts share their perpectives.

Europe: Record prices and increased dependence on fossil fuels

Soaring gas prices drove up wholesale power prices in Europe last year, resulting in greater production of electricity from coal and lignite - EnAppSys.