
Coal News & Price Data – September 22, 2023 – India to Burn 40% More Coal
India’s plans to add 25-30 GW of thermal power on top of 49 GW already under construction, resulting in 40% more coal burn.

India’s plans to add 25-30 GW of thermal power on top of 49 GW already under construction, resulting in 40% more coal burn.

Chevron hasn’t reached an agreement with unions regarding strike action at the Gorgon and Wheatstone LNG facilities.

In terms of metallurgical coal equity share price action, it has been pretty exciting to say the least as they’ve rallied.

Why is met rallying? Supply has become incrementally tighter and demand coming out of the summer doldrums is picking up again.

Haul truck operations at Peak Downs might be suspended for two more weeks after two trucks slid over 100 meters during an overnight shift.

Low water levels in the Mississippi River led to a 57% drop in Gulf Coast coal shipments, only six ships left in the week ending Sept. 10.

The EIA has raised its 2023 total coal production outlook to 583 million short tons, a slight increase from August’s estimate.

South Korean government urged power companies to reduce their imports of Russian coal, particularly through spot market transactions.

Asian metallurgical coal prices rose due to increased buying interest. Bids for October-loading coal ranged from $276-$290/mt FOB Australia.

Approximately 500 workers from a coalition of the Australian unions, initiated a three-week strike at Chevron’s LNG plants.

Weak monsoon rainfall in India has led to a decline in hydropower generation, increasing reliance on coal-fired power.

US domestic met coal market is currently facing several challenges, with the UAW strike looming on the horizon.