Germany’s lignite phase-out begins to take shape
Germany has provided more clarity on the phase-out of its lignite power plants by unveiling a timetable for decommissioning, but the level of ambition is falling short of expectations.
Yesterday
EU carbon under pressure as UK auctions resume
The optimism in the EU carbon market seen in 2018 and early 2019 has given way in the face of coal-to-gas fuel switching, the comeback of UK capacity auctions and a continuing weak outlook for gas prices.
2 days ago
EU transition fund puts further pressure on coal
The EU’s Just Transition Fund aims to speed up the bloc’s energy transition – in particular via coal-decommissioning – by supporting the regions hardest hit by the change.
2 days ago
German spark spreads improve year on year
Profit margins for German gas-fired power plants improved in 2019 compared with the previous year, while margins for coal-fired plants declined.
5 days ago
Coal set for relief in 2020 after a turbulent 2019
Coal demand for power generation plunged in 2019 but seems likely to stabilise this year as switching to gas is beginning to plateau.
9 January 2020
EU green investment rules a challenge for nuclear
The new standards seem set to make it increasingly challenging to finance new nuclear developments, handing gas and renewables a competitive advantage.
9 January 2020
China’s coal revival poses challenge for gas
The ongoing trade spat with the US appears to have given the role of coal in China’s power sector renewed momentum as the government prioritises economic growth and energy security.
6 January 2020
Gas plants secure payments in Irish auctions
Gas-fired power plants were broadly successful in Ireland’s recent capacity auctions, with 4.6 GW securing payments for 2021-2022 and 4.7 GW for 2020-2021.
19 December 2019
COP talks fail, but carbon linking set to continue
Many countries will plough ahead with their own plans for multilateral carbon markets after UN talks on a set of overarching rules failed yet again.
19 December 2019
Poland sees higher price in power auction
The closing price in Poland’s most-recent capacity payment auction came out higher than it has done in previous years.
11 December 2019
Poland set to boost gas-fired generation in 2024
The results of Friday’s power market auction show gas is making progress in Poland’s power sector, but its share will remain small compared with that of hard coal and lignite.
9 December 2019
Romania’s power generation in figures
With the expected decommissioning of the country’s coal plants, gas-fired generation seems likely to make gains in the Romanian energy mix in the coming years.
9 December 2019
Saudi Arabia’s power generation in figures
Saudi Arabia generates almost all its electricity from fossil fuels, including gas, but the kingdom has outlined ambitious plans for solar and wind generation.
6 December 2019
EU BREF regulation adds to grim outlook for coal
Tougher EU regulations on airborne emissions will exacerbate the impact of higher CO2 prices and may lead to more closures of coal-fired power plants across Europe.
5 December 2019
German coal and gas plants see lower profits in November
Profit margins for coal- and gas-fired power generators in Germany came under pressure in November amid declining month-ahead power prices.
5 December 2019
Coal shipments to Europe’s power plants decline
Deliveries of lignite and hard coal to power plants across Europe fell in H1 2019 compared with H1 2018 as renewables and gas displaced coal in the power mix.
29 November 2019
Carbon capture may be too late for coal and gas
The technology may not develop quickly enough to save coal, and it may even be too late for gas.
28 November 2019
US power generation in figures
Renewable sources provided a record 410 TWh of electricity in the US in 2018 and are now challenging gas for market share thanks to policy support mechanisms.
22 November 2019
US support for renewables may challenge gas
Power generation from solar and wind in the US is growing faster than gas-fired power because of policy support for renewables at state level.
21 November 2019
South Korea and Australia scale up ambition on hydrogen
The two countries are stepping up hydrogen cooperation activities as part of plans to create a fully-fledged hydrogen economy in South Korea.
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