Meeting Global Demand

How important is American coal to the global energy mix? Consider that in 2022 U.S. coal exports went to 71 countries and U.S. coal played a critical role in helping Europe pivot away from Russian energy, filling yawning supply gaps during the worst energy crisis since the 1970s. The U.S. exported 84.8 million short tons […]

On July 19, 2023
Brazil, coal exports, coking coal, energy security, Europe, Germany, India, infrastructure, Japan, metallurgical coal, Railroads, renewable energy, Russia, solar power, South Korea, steel, supply chain, the Netherlands, urbanization, wind power

13Jan

The Grids Are Not OK

Despite ongoing insistence that the fuel security, balance and reliability offered by coal can be easily replaced, mounting evidence points to just the opposite. In states and grids across the U.S., blackouts, near-misses and troubling warnings have become all too common. California suffered rolling blackouts this summer, Texas has stumbled from one near-miss and capacity […]

On January 13, 2021
blackouts, Bloomberg, California, coal, Energiewende, Financial Times, Germany, Japan, renewable energy, Texas, United Kingdom

06Feb

Understanding Global Trends, Voters Want the U.S. to Lead on Coal Technology

In one of the most developed economies on earth, a place synonymous with advanced technology, coal isn’t on the way out; in fact, its role is growing. As The New York Times reported this week, Japan is building 22 new coal plants over the next five years. For Japan, advanced coal plants mean energy security […]

On February 6, 2020
all-of-the-above, carbon capture utilization and storage, coal, energy security, Japan, polling