Coal Prices Plummet as Geopolitical Tensions Ease and Global Energy Markets Retreat
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global coal market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as prices plummeted, driven by a confluence of factors including easing geopolitical tensions…
Global Coal Prices Recede After Geopolitical-Driven Surge, Highlighting Persistent Energy Security Challenges
The global thermal coal market, after a dramatic three-day rally, witnessed a significant pullback on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, with prices closing at US$146.5, marking a 2.02% decrease, according to…
Iran’s De Facto Strait of Hormuz Blockade Triggers Global Energy Crisis, Sparks Recession Fears Amid Escalating Geopolitical Tensions
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Iran’s unilateral imposition of a de facto blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, initiated on February 28 in apparent retaliation for the United States-Israel conflict, has…
Middle East Crisis Escalates: US-Israel Confrontation with Iran Threatens Global Energy Routes and Stability
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has once again been violently reshaped, with an unprecedented escalation of hostilities involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.…
Coal Surges Amidst Escalating Geopolitical Tensions and Asia’s Energy Security Imperative
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global energy markets are experiencing renewed volatility, with coal prices making a dramatic resurgence, buoyed by significant spikes in the cost of oil and natural gas.…
Japan Initiates Strategic Petroleum Reserve Release Amid Persistent Global Energy Supply Crisis
Japan has commenced the release of its national strategic petroleum reserves (SPRs) on or around March 26, 2026, a move underscoring the ongoing and multifaceted global energy supply crisis that…
Unlocking the Green Economy Potential of East Nusa Tenggara through Youth Leadership and Renewable Energy Innovation
Against the scenic backdrop of Lasiana Beach in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), a transformative gathering of minds took place as the year 2025 approached its final quarter. Dozens of…
Global Coal Prices Tumble Amidst Broader Energy Market Weakness and Geopolitical Shifts
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices experienced a significant downturn, marking a three-day losing streak, as broader energy markets grappled with a confluence of geopolitical developments and shifting supply-demand…
The Paradox of Coal Ash Management and Energy Injustice at the Tenayan Raya Coal-Fired Power Plant
The decision by the Indonesian government to remove Fly Ash and Bottom Ash (FABA), the residual byproduct of coal combustion at coal-fired power plants (PLTUs), from the list of hazardous…
Coal Prices Retreat Amidst Complex Global Energy Dynamics as Asia Grapples with Security Imperatives
Despite a prevailing sentiment of heightened demand from Asian economies facing acute energy security challenges, global coal prices experienced a notable retreat on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The benchmark thermal…
















