Global seaborne coal flows fell 6.7% year on year in September 2026 to 115 Mt. Thermal coal drove the decline, and a rise in met coal flows was not enough to offset it.

Coal is often described as a fading fuel. But the International Energy Agency reports that global coal demand reached a record 8.84 billion tonnes in 2025 and is projected to rise to 8.94 billion tonnes in 2026, contrary to prior projections.

Less than two years ago, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative received millions of dollars from the federal government to fund renewable energy and phase out the use of coal.

The Trump administration’s recent emission regulation rollbacks could be the push Utah leaders need to maintain coal power generation — or it could accelerate the state’s move away from it entirely.

The American Coal Ash Association has joined three other industry organizations to develop consolidated environmental reporting rules for cementitious materials, including coal ash used in cement and concrete.

The Midcontinent Independent System Operator is seeking federal approval to accelerate an interconnection study covering approximately 71 gigawatts of proposed generation, drawing broad support from utilities, renewable energy developers and state regulat