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EPA poised to repeal carbon standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants
Reuters
The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing to formally repeal federal carbon-pollution standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants. The move would eliminate requirements that relied partly on carbon-capture technology to reduce power-sector emissions.

Federal court blocks order requiring Michigan coal plant to remain open
Reuters
A federal appeals court has vacated a Department of Energy order that required Michigan’s J.H. Campbell coal plant to operate beyond its planned retirement. The ruling found that the emergency order exceeded the department’s authority.

Energy Department again orders Washington coal plant to remain online
U.S. Department of Energy
The Energy Department has issued another emergency order keeping Washington state’s Centralia coal-fired generating plant online. Federal officials say the action is needed to address grid-reliability concerns in the Northwestern United States.

Highwall rock fall kills miner operating drill
Occupational Health & Safety
A miner operating a drill was killed by a highwall rock fall, prompting renewed safety guidance. MSHA recommends thorough highwall examinations, scaling, adequate benches and falling-object protection for mobile equipment.

Four miners killed in Pakistan coal-mine methane explosion
Dawn
Four miners were killed in a methane-gas explosion at a coal mine in Harnai, Balochistan. Labor representatives are calling for mine-safety reforms following the latest fatal incident in Pakistan’s coal sector.

Russian drone strike kills two DTEK coal miners in eastern Ukraine
DTEK
A Russian drone strike on Pavlohrad in eastern Ukraine killed two DTEK coal miners and injured four others. The attack underscores the continuing wartime risks facing workers and energy infrastructure in the region.

Indonesian coal miners accelerate diversification as market volatility rises
Nikkei Asia
Indonesian coal producers are expanding into lithium, aluminum, solar power and gasification as commodity-price volatility increases. The investments aim to create new revenue sources while leveraging mining, infrastructure and energy expertise.

Chinese coal mine expands use of autonomous electric haul trucks
South China Morning Post
A Chinese coal operation is expanding its fleet of autonomous electric haul trucks. The upgrade is intended to improve efficiency and safety while reducing the operating and emissions footprint of surface-mine transportation.

Construction begins on Zhundong coal-to-gas export pipeline
Seetao
Construction has begun on an export pipeline serving the Zhundong coal-to-gas base in western China. The project is designed to move synthetic gas into the national network and improve regional supply resilience.

Taichung power plant begins removing coal-burning installations
Taiwan News
Taiwan Power is beginning the partial removal of coal-burning equipment at the Taichung power plant as part of its phased transition to natural gas. Six new gas turbines are planned by 2034.