Global Coal Markets Sustain Upward Trajectory Amidst Surging Oil Prices and Robust Asian Demand, While Chinese Inventories Temper Further Gains.

Jakarta, Indonesia – The global thermal coal market continues its upward climb, demonstrating resilience driven by a confluence of factors, including elevated crude oil prices and robust demand from key…

From Coal Failure to Green Future: Proposals Emerge to Convert the Long-Stalled Koto Ringin Power Plant into a Renewable Energy Hub

The Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) Riau and the Yayasan Indonesia Cerah have formally proposed that the Koto Ringin coal-fired power plant (PLTU) in Siak Regency, Riau—a project that has…

Misran Toni Acquittal and the Fight Against Judicial Criminalization in East Kalimantan Coal Conflict

The legal odyssey of Misran Toni, a local activist from Muara Kate, East Kalimantan, has reached a critical juncture following his acquittal by the Tanah Grogot District Court, shedding light…

Global Coal Prices Remain Subdued Despite Surging Shipments Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Regional Demand Shifts

Jakarta, Indonesia – The global coal market is experiencing a perplexing dichotomy, with spot prices remaining stubbornly low even as international shipments recorded a significant surge in June 2026. This…

Global Coal Market Faces Divergent Pressures as US Investment Surges Amidst Asian Demand Weakness

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global coal market experienced a slight softening on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, with thermal coal prices retreating minimally despite robust positive signals emanating from the…

Global Coal Market Ignites as Heatwaves Stoke Demand and Chinese Steel Sector Sustains Momentum

Jakarta, Indonesia – The global coal market experienced a significant upswing, with prices strengthening amidst a confluence of factors including intense global heatwaves driving up electricity demand and a resilient…

Global Coal Market Volatility: Heatwaves, Supply Disruptions, and Energy Security Concerns Drive Price Rebound

Coal prices rallied significantly on Monday, June 29, 2026, ending a three-day losing streak as intense heatwaves in the Northern Hemisphere spurred a surge in electricity demand, while critical supply…

Global Coal Prices Dip Amidst Complex Asian Market Dynamics and Shifting Energy Paradigms

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices registered a notable decline at the close of trading on Friday, June 26, 2026, navigating a complex landscape of varying sentiments influencing the…

Coal Prices Remain Volatile Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Asian Energy Dynamics.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global thermal coal market is experiencing significant volatility, with prices remaining under pressure despite a notable surge in seaborne imports across Asia, driven by a…

Global Coal Market Reels as India’s Domestic Push Drives Prices Down Amidst Shifting Energy Dynamics and Supply Chain Realignment

The global thermal coal market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as prices closed at US$129.05 per ton, marking a 1.94% fall. This closing price represents the…

Thermal Coal Market Stagnates Near US$130 Mark Amidst Weak Asian Demand and High Inventories, Global Energy Transition Pressures Persist

The global thermal coal market is currently experiencing a period of stagnation, with benchmark prices hovering around the US$130 per ton mark as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026. After a…