COP29: Coal Transition Commission Unveils Recommendations to Accelerate Coal-to-Clean Shift

At COP29, the Coal Transition Commission, co-chaired by the French and Indonesian governments, released its first report with recommendations to accelerate the coal-to-clean transition. This report is key to keeping global warming below 1.5°C, in line with climate targets. The Commission brings tog

Record Heat Drives Boost in China's Coal Output and Thermal Power Generation

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, China's coal production increased by 2.8% in August compared to the previous year, driven by higher thermal power generation and strong demand from the chemical industry.   The world's largest coal producer extracted 396.55 mi

Energy Giant Ørsted Shuts Down Its Last Coal-Fired Power Plant

Ørsted, one of the world's largest energy companies, announced its plans to shut down its last coal-fired heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, located in Western Denmark. This would make Ørsted's entire energy generation fossil-free.  At one point, the offshore wind power firm was one of the