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Kumho E&C completes Korea’s first coal-to-gas power plant conversion
- 2026-09-21 06:27:01
- David Flin
Kumho Engineering and Construction (Kumho E&C) has announced completion of the Gumi natural gas-fired power plant, the country’s first coal-to-gas fuel conversion project.
South Korea plans early closure of coal-fired power plants
- 2026-09-18 05:56:33
- David Flin
The South Korea Government has announced a plan to abolish coal-fired power generation by 2040, replacing 39 of the 60 currently operating coal power plants with LNG and pumped storage hydropower by 2038, and to phase out the remaining 21 units between 2037 and 2039.
US EPA scraps Biden’s power plant GHG rules
- 2026-09-16 06:50:34
- David Flin
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has repealed its greenhouse gas emission requirements for US power plants enacted under President Biden. It also proposes rescinding every remaining greenhouse gas emissions standard for the power sector.
South Korea abandons ammonia co-firing at coal-fired power plants
- 2026-08-07 05:46:15
- David Flin
South Korea has confirmed that ammonia co-firing will not form part of its long-term coal transition. Kim Sung-hwan, South Korea’s Climate, Energy, and Environment Minister, said that the technology could keep coal-fired power stations operating for longer.
CO2 emissions from US power sector rose 4 per cent in 2025
- 2026-07-22 06:51:15
- David Flin
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that carbon dioxide emissions from the US electric power sector rose by 4 per cent, or 58 million metric tons, in 2025, due to growth in electricity generation and coal use.
Cenal Elektrik submits application for 1 GW coal-fired power plant in Türkiye
- 2026-07-07 05:41:30
- David Flin
Cenal Elektrik Üretim, a joint venture of Cengiz Holding and Alarko Holding, has submitted an application to the Turkish Ministry of Environment, Urbanisation, and Climate Change to expand its 1320 MW Cenal coal-fired power plant in Biga, Çanakkale in northwestern Türkiye with a new 1050 MW coal-fired power unit.
India coal power demand rises 14 per cent as weak monsoons hit hydropower
- 2026-07-03 05:46:50
- David Flin
India’s coal-fired electricity generation rose 13.9 per cent in June to a three-year high as poor rainfall caused a 19.5 per cent fall in hydropower output. This has led to inventory depletion of coal at power plants.
Meralco opens bidding for 600 MW power deal
- 2026-06-24 05:58:52
- David Flin
Manila Electric Co (Meralco) of the Philippines has started a Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for 600 MW of baseload capacity following the issuance of a Certificate of Conformity by the Philippine Department of Energy (DOE).
China claims breakthrough in hydrogen-coal power generation
- 2026-06-08 05:26:12
- David Flin
The Chinese state-owned CHN Energy has said that it has achieved a technological breakthrough that allows for a 50 per cent green hydrogen blend in coal-fired power generation, achieving 100 per cent hydrogen combustion.
Trump to announce $700 million subsidy for coal
- 2026-06-04 05:38:48
- David Flin
President Trump of America is expected to announce on 4 June that his administration will give about $700 million in an attempt to bolster coal-fired power plants.
