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British coal-fired power drops 19% in the first half 2014
UK's coal-fired electricity generation plunged by 19% in the first six months of 2014 compared with the previous year, according to provisional figures published by the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).
read more... 29/08/2014
Ukraine: Coal sector hit by the conflict jeopardizes power market
Intense combating in eastern Ukraine has required coal mines to slash production or close completely, jeopardizing the nation's electricity market and potentially obliging the government to reduce exports or straiten consumption.
read more... 18/08/2014
Daily: European coal prices soar on nuclear and gas production outage
Brent crude slipped on Monday despite many geopolitical risks including U.S. air strike in Iraq, while U.S. crude increased on expectations of a draw in U.S. inventories. Brent crude dropped 34 cents to settle at $104.68 a barrel, while WTI crude rose 43 cents to close at $98.08 a barrel.
read more... 12/08/2014
Beijing to prohibit coal use in six districts
Chinese capital unveiled it will ban the coal use in its six main districts by the end of this decade, as Beijing is increasing efforts to fight air pollution.
read more... 05/08/2014
Daily: European coal prices remain unchanged on weak demand forecasts
Crude oil prices on both sides of the Atlantic increased on Monday, as investors turned their attention to concerns about continuing violence in Libya and other global hotspots, leaving behind worries about supplies glut. Brent crude rose 57 cents to close at $105.41 a barrel, rebounding from a session low of $104.52. U.S. crude boosted 41 cents to settle at $98.29 a barrel, after hitting a session low of $97.43.
read more... 05/08/2014