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By Jennifer A Dlouhy and Will Wade Trump administration officials vowed to keep US coal power plants operating, casting it as an imperative to meet surging electricity demand and drive a revival of the nation’s industrial base. “The goal is 100% open,” said Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. “That’s the standard we’re operating against.” Burgum’s comment …
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By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Jan 15 (Reuters) – Despite all the policy whiplash – or perhaps because of it – the U.S. energy system has started 2026 with more buzz and momentum than seen in decades. At home, electricity production is growing far faster than in most western peers, which is allowing utilities to …
COMMENTARY: Key US Energy, Power Trends at Home and on World Markets Read More »
By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Dec 30 (Reuters) – For supporters of the energy transition, 2025 had plenty to complain about: the scrapping of U.S. clean energy policies, wind droughts in Europe, corporate retreats from wind power generation and a resurgence in coal-fired power output. Yet there were also developments to celebrate, including record deployment …
COMMENTARY: The 2025 Energy Transition in Eight Charts: Clean Wins, Dirty Setbacks Read More »
Dec 24 (Reuters) – Northern Indiana Public Service Company on Wednesday said it has received a federal order requiring the continued operation of R.M. Schahfer generating station beyond its planned December 31, 2025, retirement date. The order directs the Indiana-based plant to remain open for 90 days from the date of the order, the firm …
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By Dorothy Neufeld | Graphics/Design Joyce Ma Key Takeaways Oil, coal, and natural gas were the leading sources of global energy demand in 2024. While coal demand is set to drop the most by 2050, solar and wind demand is forecast to surge. Fossil fuels powered 80% of global energy demand in 2024, with this …
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By Ari Natter Oil production hit another record this year, climbing above 13.8 million barrels a day in September. Photographer: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images The US is on pace to pump more oil this year than any other nation in history as President Donald Trump puts the federal government’s full weight behind his sweeping agenda to …
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By Ari Natter Oil production hit another record this year, climbing above 13.8 million barrels a day in September. Photographer: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images The US is on pace to pump more oil this year than any other nation in history as President Donald Trump puts the federal government’s full weight behind his sweeping agenda to …
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Summary Renewables, nuclear, and natural gas to reduce coal’s dominance by 2030 India’s coal use declined due to intense monsoons boosting hydro power US coal consumption rose with higher gas prices and policy support China consumes 30% more coal than the rest of the world combined (Reuters) – Global coal demand reached a record high …
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By Gavin Maguire LITTLETON, Colorado, Dec 16 (Reuters) – Global shipments of thermal coal – burned in power stations – have posted their first annual decline since 2020 on the back of lower coal-fired power generation in key Asian markets. Total seaborne exports of so-called steam coal are set to come in at about 945 …
COMMENTARY: Global Coal Exports Post Rare Decline in 2025 on China Cuts Read More »
A jump in natural gas costs has spurred several U.S. utilities to lift coal power output and cut back on gas-fired generation so far this year, reversing a years-long trend of lower coal use and emissions in the country While the trend has been a national phenomenon, six states – Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, South …
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