The Latest Breaking News from Coal

National Grid stands down coal power plants readied to help France

Drax and one EDF unit had been warmed up in response to request over strike concerns and not cold snap

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023

Once a footy giant, the Glenorchy Magpies Football Club is struggling to attract players

There are fears one of Tasmania's former powerhouse Australian rules football teams is dangerously close to not being able to field a team, with sporting greats likening the situation to a canary in a coalmine for other clubs.

ABC News · Jan 26, 2023

Analyst backs Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan but says big grid overhaul coming first

Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan backed

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023

Wholesale energy prices, emissions falling

Wholesale electricity prices and carbon emissions dropped in the December quarter as solar and wind displaced coal-fired generation, but prices remain elevated.

AAP · Jan 24, 2023

Record levels of renewable energy push demand for electricity from the grid to all-time low for December quarter

Increased output from renewables, with a near-zero fuel cost, also nudged more coal and gas out of the generation market

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2023

Chinese-backed coal producer Yancoal records strong financial gains thanks to strong prices

Yancoal's strong results on record prices

Newcastle Herald · Jan 24, 2023

Farmers oppose seismic testing and Hunter Gas Pipeline

The landholders are also opposed to Santos' planned Hunter Gas Pipeline project, which they say would destroy the heavily settled farming district if built.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 24, 2023

Households to be paid again to slash electricity use as coal plants set on standby

The grid has had to take unusual measures to ensure stable supply, but experts say it shows the system is working

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2023

AGL names the date when it will pull the plug on Liddell

Liddell Power Station will shut down on April 28, the plant's owner AGL confirmed on Monday.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 23, 2023

New report highights steel industry under pressure to decarbonise

Cutting greenhouse gases from steelmaking

Newcastle Herald · Jan 23, 2023