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Charles Gregory Chapman named Mr. King Coal for Williamson festival
Williamson Daily News
Charles Gregory Chapman has been named Mr. King Coal as Williamson prepares for its annual King Coal Festival. The recognition is part of the community’s celebration of southern West Virginia’s coal heritage and the people connected to the industry.

ExxonMobil wins approval for $5 billion Texas Gulf Coast carbon-capture project
InnovationMap
The Texas Railroad Commission has approved ExxonMobil’s proposed $5 billion Rose carbon-capture and storage project in East Texas. The development is designed to serve Gulf Coast industrial operations and could become a major addition to the region’s carbon-management infrastructure.

Kentucky coal executive says data centers could create substantial workforce demand
Lexington Herald-Leader
A Kentucky coal-industry executive told a University of Kentucky panel that expanding data-center development could generate significant employment and workforce demand. The discussion examined artificial intelligence, electricity needs and how the state’s existing energy sector may participate in that growth.

Indonesia grants Bayan Resources up to 20 million tons of additional coal quota
MINING.COM
Indonesia has granted three Bayan Resources subsidiaries an additional coal-production quota totaling between 15 million and 20 million tons. The decision increases potential output from one of the country’s largest mining groups following its recent ownership changes.

Indonesia outlines plan to convert domestic coal into gasoline
Tempo
Indonesia is examining coal-conversion technology as part of a plan to produce gasoline from domestic resources. Energy officials point to operating conversion systems in other countries as the government evaluates technical and economic options.

Russia targets coal production of 660 million tons by 2050
Oreanda-News
Russia’s updated long-term coal-industry program targets annual production of 660 million tons by 2050 under its higher-growth scenario. The plan sets out the government’s intended path for mine development, supply and the sector’s future scale.