Tag: Coal
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Trump Administration Forces Craig Coal Plant to Stay Online Amid Emergency Electricity Needs
Background In a move that drew both approval from some utility planners and concern from environmental advocates, the Trump administration invoked emergency authority to require the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to keep the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 online. The unit, located near Craig, Colorado, had been scheduled for closure after years of operating amid…
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Emergency Order Keeps Craig’s Coal Unit Online Amid Power Crunch
Background: An Unexpected Requirement for Continuous Power In a move linked to urgent electricity needs, the Trump-era administration directed Tri-State Generation and Transmission to keep the coal-fired Craig Unit 1 operating, despite prior plans for its closure. The directive was framed as a necessary measure to safeguard the electrical grid during a period of heightened…
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Colorado Coal Plant Stay-Open Order Sparks Debate on Costs and Reliability
Overview: A last-minute stay of execution for an aging coal plant In a move that surprised many stakeholders, the Trump administration directed the Craig Generating Station Unit 1 in Colorado to remain online even as it was slated for retirement. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order a day before the facility was scheduled to…
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Trump Admin Forces Colorado Coal Plant to Stay Open, Costing Ratepayers Potential Millions
Headline Policy Decision Shifts Burden to Ratepayers The Trump administration’s latest intervention in the energy sector has kept a nearly half-century-old coal-fired power plant operating in Colorado, prioritizing continued generation over retirement plans that were scheduled for Tuesday. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order to keep Craig Generating Station Unit 1 online, a move…
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Emergency Order Keeps Aging Colorado Coal Plant Open, One Day Before Closure
Overview: An Unexpected Intervention Comes Just Before Closure The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order late Tuesday to keep an aging Colorado coal plant operational, intervening just one day before the facility was slated to shut down. The order applies to Unit 1 of the Craig Station, a long-standing energy producer in northern…
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BUMA Australia Secures AU$740 Million Extension with Whitehaven at Blackwater Mine Through 2030
Multi-Year Commitment Deepens Partnership Between BUMA Australia and Whitehaven BUMA Australia Pty Ltd, the Australian subsidiary of PT Bukit Makmur Mandiri Utama (BUMA), has secured a substantial multi-year contract extension with Whitehaven Coal to continue mining services at the Blackwater Mine in Queensland through 2030. The AU$740 million agreement reinforces the long-standing collaboration between the…
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DOE Coal Plant Order in Washington Sparks State Outrage
Background: A Contested Emergency Directive The U.S. Department of Energy, operating under the administration of President Donald Trump, issued an emergency order directing the TransAlta coal-fired power plant in Centralia, Washington, to continue operating despite a state law that aims to phase out coal power. This order intersects federal energy policy with state environmental and…
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Coal Demand Plateau: What the 2030 Outlook Means for Global Power
Global coal demand nears a plateau Recent analyses from leading energy authorities point to a turning point for coal. The 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual market report suggests that global coal demand is expected to edge down through the rest of the decade. This shift reflects intensified competition from renewables, natural gas, and nuclear…
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Global Coal Demand: A Plateau by 2030, Driven by Competition from Cleaner Power Sources
Overview: A Turning Point for Global Coal Demand The 2025 edition of the IEA’s annual market report signals a notable shift for global coal demand. After years of steady growth in some regions and resilience in others, demand is now forecast to plateau and may even edge lower by the end of the decade. The…
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Coal Demand at a Glance: IEA Forecasts Plateau and Slight Decline by 2030
Overview: A Turning Point for Global Coal Demand Global coal demand appears to be reaching a plateau, with the IEA’s 2025 Coal Market Report signaling a subtle shift in the energy mix. After decades of robust growth, coal faces renewed competition from cleaner and often cheaper alternatives, including renewables, natural gas, and nuclear power. The…