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Oregon State researchers develop new material to improve carbon capture
Oregon State University
Oregon State University researchers have developed and filed a patent application for a new carbon-capture material. The technology uses water within an industrial process to improve the separation and capture of carbon dioxide from factory emissions.

California enacts law aimed at blocking Oakland coal-terminal development
Yahoo News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation intended to impede development of a proposed coal-export terminal in Oakland. The law follows renewed federal support for coal infrastructure and adds another chapter to the long-running dispute over the site.

CRU says thermal coal could exceed $200 per ton if supply risks converge
CRU Group
CRU Group says benchmark thermal-coal prices could rise well above $200 per ton if several upside risks occur together. The analysis points to surging LNG prices, Middle East disruption and constrained Indonesian production as important market drivers.

Glencore’s Hunter Valley coal mine approved to operate through 2045
The Northern Miner
Australian authorities have approved continued operation of Glencore’s Hunter Valley coal mine through 2045. More than 10,000 public submissions were considered during the review, with about 60% supporting the project.

El Niño lowers Kalimantan river levels and disrupts Indonesian coal shipments
Nikkei Asia
El Niño conditions are reducing river levels in Kalimantan and disrupting coal-barge movements to Indonesian export ports. The transportation constraint is adding pressure to shipments from the world’s largest thermal-coal exporting country.

Bangladesh coal-fired generation overtakes gas and challenges LNG forecasts
Mezha
Coal-fired electricity generation has overtaken gas in Bangladesh, challenging projections for rapid growth in LNG demand. The shift shows how fuel availability, cost and new thermal capacity are reshaping the country’s power mix.