US Government

US doubles its exports to Asia

Faced with a decline in domestic demand and prices, US producers are increasing exports.

20 May 2019

Coal consumption sliding in the US

Coal-fired power plants continued to be displaced by newer, more efficient natural gas sources.

28 April 2019

US ramps up coal R&D funding

Coal-fueled power plants would remain a significant source of electrical power generation in the US.

15 April 2019

US coal production tips higher as demand rises

Demand for US coal increased in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Debbie.

12 April 2017

Alaska coal project put on ice

The Chuitna Coal Project is a surface coal mining and export development proposal.

10 April 2017

Trump executive order marks end of war on coal

It also lifts the ban on federal leasing for coal production.

29 March 2017

Canada leading energy trader with US

Coal-fired electricity makes up a small but important share of bilateral trade.

05 March 2017

Trump could lift coal ban by this week: report

Trump was elected on a pro-coal platform.

05 March 2017

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