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Coal generation in Europe down 19% in 2019 as phase-outs take effect
Coal generation in Europe dipped 19% over the first six months of 2019, according to Brussels-based think tank Sandbag.
read more... 13/08/2019
German coal imports could fall 10% in 2019 in face of rising renewable power
Germany’s hard coal imports may fall for the fourth year in a row this year and by around 10% from 2018 levels, importers’ group VDKi forecast on Thursday, citing competition from renewable energy and slack demand from steelmakers.
read more... 19/07/2019
Britain's SSE plans to shut its last coal-fired plant by March 2020
British energy supplier SSE Plc plans to shut its Fiddler’s Ferry coal-fired plant in northwest England by March 2020, saying the loss-making plant could not compete with more efficient gas and renewable energy options.
read more... 14/06/2019
Alpiq sells two Czech coal-fired power plants to Sev.en Energy
Swiss company Alpiq has agreed to sell its two coal-fired power plants in the Czech Republic to Sev.en Energy Group for nearly $307.15m (€280m).
read more... 20/05/2019
Poland's Tauron considers selling some coal mines: sources
State-run Polish utility Tauron may sell some of its loss-making coal mines to try to improve its financial situation, three sources familiar with the matter said.
read more... 13/05/2019