Energy Top Stories

EPA moves to curb state powers to deny permits for energy projects

The move comes as the Trump administration grows increasingly frustrated with states like California and Washington that it says have misused their authority under the Clean Water Act to halt fossil fuel projects.

Reuters | June 1, 2020 | 4:08 pm

Coal earnings set to plunge 50% in North America

Coal consumption will be crushed in 2020, said Moody’s.

Bloomberg News | June 1, 2020 | 10:50 am

The world’s most controversial mine is in a hole

Australia's Carmichael coal mine may never make a profit.

Bloomberg Opinion | May 28, 2020 | 3:28 pm

Will US shale survive if oil hits $40?

Many analysts and observers remain wary of any premature optimism.

Oilprice.com | May 28, 2020 | 9:30 am

Controversial German coal-fired power plant to start this week

Uniper’s Datteln-4 is the only coal power plant under construction…

Bloomberg News | May 27, 2020 | 12:11 pm

SEC said to be probing Rio Mozambique coal deal

World number two miner acquired Southern African coal assets for $3.7 billion in 2011 – sold it for $50 million three years later.

Frik Els | November 28, 2016 | 5:32 pm

Trump infrastructure bump forecast for global economy

New report predicts US infrastructure spending promised by president-elect could propel global growth to highest since 2011 further boosting metals demand.

Frik Els | November 28, 2016 | 5:09 pm

Alpha Natural execs. face fraud charges for failing to disclose $100M in liabilities

Regulators argue the undisclosed liabilities increase the probability that the state will be left with claims under the surface-mining and other environmental laws.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2016 | 8:21 am

CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Oil comes back to life in Canada

Two years after the collapse in oil prices forced the oil and gas industry to scale back drilling, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) is forecasting a year-over-year increase in the number of wells drilled in Canada.

Oilprice.com | November 27, 2016 | 4:54 pm

China risks wasting $490 billion on unneeded coal plants — study

Slowing power demand growth and low carbon capacity targets in China's latest five-year plan are found to be squeezing coal generation out of the power mix.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 27, 2016 | 4:01 pm