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Friday, 22 June 12
COAL: THE BACKBONE OF MODERN ELECTRICITY - ECOAL
 Coal has been described as the "forgotten fuel," perhaps because many aren't aware of the huge role it plays in powering the global economy.
Coal provides 41% of the world's electricity, almost double the next largest source, natural gas. Coal is the backbone of electricity supplies across almost every continent and is fundamental to providing safe, stable and secure energy supplies to the vast majority of countries around the world. One of the reasons coal is so fundamental to global electricity is because it is so widely available. Unlike oil and gas, coal resources exist in almost every country and almost 80 countries have recoverable reserves of coal. Although the biggest reserves of coal are found in the United States, Russia, India and China, it is actively mined in more than 70 countries. Most coal is consumed domestically. In a number of countries it is the only domestically available energy fuel and so it is essential to a secure and economic energy supply.
Coal's critical role in the world's energy supply is also shown by the fact it counts for about a third of the world's total energy demand. Coal has in fact been the fastest growing fuel every year for the past decade and between 2000 and 2010, coal met as much of the world's additional energy demand as all the other fuels (oil, gas, nuclear and renewables) combined.
Future fuel
With the world facing huge energy challenges, coal will play a major role in securing energy supplies long into the future. As economic growth continues and global energy poverty challenges are addressed, the International Energy Agency projects that demand for electricity across the globe could double by 2035.
Coal is set to play a major role in addressing the challenge of energy poverty (see main article) and will continue to fuel growth inthe world's electricity supply. According to the International Energy Agency, coal will still be the largest source of electricity generation globally in 2035 when it will have grown by 45%. In addition to its availability, one of them reasons coal is so important in the world's electricity supply is its affordability.
Coal is less vulnerable to price variations like oil and gas and existing coal fired power stations generate electricity at a very competitive cost compared to other fuels. In many cases burning coal is significantly cheaper than other technologies, particularly renewables. Coal is also by far the least subsidised fuel, receiving 28 times less subsidies per unit of electricity produced than natural gas.
It's numbers like these that demonstrate the key role coal plays in the world's electricity supply, so perhaps it is a surprise that it is the world's forgotten fuel. With increasing demands for coal to help eradicate energy poverty and new technologies dramatically reducing the emissions from burning coal, it is clear coal will continue to be the backbone of modern electricity well into the future.
Source: Ecoal
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Friday, 28 June 24
INDIAN POWER STATIONS STOCKED WITH BUMPER COAL SUPPLY AS TRANSPORT WOES EASE - BUSINESS STANDARD
Even as power demand has touched a historic high of 250 gigawatts (Gw) amid sweltering heat this June, India’s power stations are stocked wit ...
Friday, 28 June 24
INDIA'S CY23 COAL USE LARGER THAN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE COMBINED - THE HINDU
For the first time, India’s coal consumption surpassed that of North America and Europe combined in the calendar year 2023, said Energy Insti ...
Monday, 24 June 24
PLN'S FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY RESTS ON ACCELERATED COAL RETIREMENT AND RENEWABLES DEPLOYMENT - MUTYA YUSTIKA
On 28 May 2024, Indonesia’s national electricity utility, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), released its financial report for 2023. Althoug ...
Monday, 24 June 24
INDIA'S COAL-BASED POWER DEMAND AT ALL-TIME HIGH, GOVERNMENT SAYS - REUTERS
India’s demand for coal-based power has risen by 7.3% this fiscal year to an all-time high, the government said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Monday, 24 June 24
CHINA'S COAL INDUSTRY TURNS GREENER THROUGH INNOVATIVE APPROACHES - PEOPLE'S DAILY
At an opencast mine operated by Inner Mongolia Pingzhuang Coal Group Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy), a 14-meter ...
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- Truba Alam Manunggal Engineering.Tbk - Indonesia
- New Zealand Coal & Carbon
- Iligan Light & Power Inc, Philippines
- Coal and Oil Company - UAE
- Ministry of Finance - Indonesia
- Indo Tambangraya Megah - Indonesia
- Therma Luzon, Inc, Philippines
- Bangladesh Power Developement Board
- Lanco Infratech Ltd - India
- Merrill Lynch Commodities Europe
- Wood Mackenzie - Singapore
- Kepco SPC Power Corporation, Philippines
- Makarim & Taira - Indonesia
- Indogreen Group - Indonesia
- Independent Power Producers Association of India
- GAC Shipping (India) Pvt Ltd
- Gujarat Mineral Development Corp Ltd - India
- Kumho Petrochemical, South Korea
- IEA Clean Coal Centre - UK
- PowerSource Philippines DevCo
- Heidelberg Cement - Germany
- Minerals Council of Australia
- Australian Coal Association
- Medco Energi Mining Internasional
- The Treasury - Australian Government
- Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand
- SMG Consultants - Indonesia
- SN Aboitiz Power Inc, Philippines
- Jorong Barutama Greston.PT - Indonesia
- Planning Commission, India
- IHS Mccloskey Coal Group - USA
- Australian Commodity Traders Exchange
- Ministry of Transport, Egypt
- Dong Bac Coal Mineral Investment Coporation - Vietnam
- Sindya Power Generating Company Private Ltd
- Kaltim Prima Coal - Indonesia
- Petrochimia International Co. Ltd.- Taiwan
- Indonesian Coal Mining Association
- Krishnapatnam Port Company Ltd. - India
- Uttam Galva Steels Limited - India
- Bukit Baiduri Energy - Indonesia
- White Energy Company Limited
- Asia Pacific Energy Resources Ventures Inc, Philippines
- McConnell Dowell - Australia
- San Jose City I Power Corp, Philippines
- Africa Commodities Group - South Africa
- Bahari Cakrawala Sebuku - Indonesia
- Orica Mining Services - Indonesia
- Central Java Power - Indonesia
- Karbindo Abesyapradhi - Indoneisa
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- Tamil Nadu electricity Board
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- Karaikal Port Pvt Ltd - India
- Global Business Power Corporation, Philippines
- Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk - Indonesia
- London Commodity Brokers - England
- Videocon Industries ltd - India
- Sarangani Energy Corporation, Philippines
- SMC Global Power, Philippines
- Mjunction Services Limited - India
- Asmin Koalindo Tuhup - Indonesia
- Deloitte Consulting - India
- Salva Resources Pvt Ltd - India
- Grasim Industreis Ltd - India
- Kobexindo Tractors - Indoneisa
- GVK Power & Infra Limited - India
- Kalimantan Lumbung Energi - Indonesia
- Coastal Gujarat Power Limited - India
- PTC India Limited - India
- Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited - India
- Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd - Australia
- Dr Ramakrishna Prasad Power Pvt Ltd - India
- Gujarat Sidhee Cement - India
- Interocean Group of Companies - India
- Riau Bara Harum - Indonesia
- Commonwealth Bank - Australia
- Renaissance Capital - South Africa
- Kartika Selabumi Mining - Indonesia
- Mercator Lines Limited - India
- Altura Mining Limited, Indonesia
- Cement Manufacturers Association - India
- Binh Thuan Hamico - Vietnam
- Latin American Coal - Colombia
- Eastern Coal Council - USA
- Electricity Authority, New Zealand
- Orica Australia Pty. Ltd.
- Energy Link Ltd, New Zealand
- Ambuja Cements Ltd - India
- Wilmar Investment Holdings
- Georgia Ports Authority, United States
- Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Kohat Cement Company Ltd. - Pakistan
- Xindia Steels Limited - India
- Intertek Mineral Services - Indonesia
- Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd - India
- Cigading International Bulk Terminal - Indonesia
- CNBM International Corporation - China
- Barasentosa Lestari - Indonesia
- Directorate General of MIneral and Coal - Indonesia
- Mintek Dendrill Indonesia
- Maheswari Brothers Coal Limited - India
- Borneo Indobara - Indonesia
- The University of Queensland
- Indian Energy Exchange, India
- Aditya Birla Group - India
- PetroVietnam Power Coal Import and Supply Company
- Jindal Steel & Power Ltd - India
- Goldman Sachs - Singapore
- Oldendorff Carriers - Singapore
- Metalloyd Limited - United Kingdom
- Samtan Co., Ltd - South Korea
- Chamber of Mines of South Africa
- Anglo American - United Kingdom
- South Luzon Thermal Energy Corporation
- Miang Besar Coal Terminal - Indonesia
- Vijayanagar Sugar Pvt Ltd - India
- Simpson Spence & Young - Indonesia
- Global Green Power PLC Corporation, Philippines
- Thai Mozambique Logistica
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- Indian Oil Corporation Limited
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- The State Trading Corporation of India Ltd
- Billiton Holdings Pty Ltd - Australia
- Jaiprakash Power Ventures ltd
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- Agrawal Coal Company - India
- Edison Trading Spa - Italy
- Bhushan Steel Limited - India
- Marubeni Corporation - India
- Vizag Seaport Private Limited - India
- Price Waterhouse Coopers - Russia
- International Coal Ventures Pvt Ltd - India
- Kideco Jaya Agung - Indonesia
- Bukit Makmur.PT - Indonesia
- Sree Jayajothi Cements Limited - India
- Carbofer General Trading SA - India
- Filglen & Citicon Mining (HK) Ltd - Hong Kong
- Parliament of New Zealand
- Holcim Trading Pte Ltd - Singapore
- Dalmia Cement Bharat India
- Siam City Cement PLC, Thailand
- GN Power Mariveles Coal Plant, Philippines
- Pipit Mutiara Jaya. PT, Indonesia
- TeaM Sual Corporation - Philippines
- Ministry of Mines - Canada
- ASAPP Information Group - India
- Semirara Mining Corp, Philippines
- VISA Power Limited - India
- Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd
- GMR Energy Limited - India
- Siam City Cement - Thailand
- Singapore Mercantile Exchange
- Straits Asia Resources Limited - Singapore
- Manunggal Multi Energi - Indonesia
- Kapuas Tunggal Persada - Indonesia
- Bhatia International Limited - India
- Indika Energy - Indonesia
- Directorate Of Revenue Intelligence - India
- TNB Fuel Sdn Bhd - Malaysia
- Rio Tinto Coal - Australia
- Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan
- Offshore Bulk Terminal Pte Ltd, Singapore
- Sakthi Sugars Limited - India
- Eastern Energy - Thailand
- MS Steel International - UAE
- Malabar Cements Ltd - India
- Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH - Germany
- Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd, - India
- Sinarmas Energy and Mining - Indonesia
- OPG Power Generation Pvt Ltd - India
- Attock Cement Pakistan Limited
- Central Electricity Authority - India
- Savvy Resources Ltd - HongKong
- Antam Resourcindo - Indonesia
- Globalindo Alam Lestari - Indonesia
- Ceylon Electricity Board - Sri Lanka
- Baramulti Group, Indonesia
- PNOC Exploration Corporation - Philippines
- Banpu Public Company Limited - Thailand
- India Bulls Power Limited - India
- Sojitz Corporation - Japan
- Ind-Barath Power Infra Limited - India
- Romanian Commodities Exchange
- Parry Sugars Refinery, India
- Petron Corporation, Philippines
- Coalindo Energy - Indonesia
- LBH Netherlands Bv - Netherlands
- Mercuria Energy - Indonesia
- Aboitiz Power Corporation - Philippines
- Global Coal Blending Company Limited - Australia
- Posco Energy - South Korea
- ICICI Bank Limited - India
- Star Paper Mills Limited - India
- Standard Chartered Bank - UAE
- Power Finance Corporation Ltd., India
- European Bulk Services B.V. - Netherlands
- Meenaskhi Energy Private Limited - India
- Trasteel International SA, Italy
- Timah Investasi Mineral - Indoneisa
- Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission - India
- Bayan Resources Tbk. - Indonesia
- Thiess Contractors Indonesia
- Economic Council, Georgia
- Meralco Power Generation, Philippines
- Sical Logistics Limited - India
- Vedanta Resources Plc - India
- Semirara Mining and Power Corporation, Philippines
- Larsen & Toubro Limited - India
- Bhoruka Overseas - Indonesia
- Energy Development Corp, Philippines
- CIMB Investment Bank - Malaysia
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