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Kanawha County coal mine to close in December, eliminating more than 100 jobs
Lootpress
A Kanawha County coal operation near Eskdale is scheduled to close permanently in December, eliminating more than 100 jobs. The announcement follows another southern West Virginia mine closure and adds to concern about the region’s coal workforce.

West Virginia energy-development chief exits Morrisey administration
West Virginia Watch
Todd Johnston has left his post leading West Virginia’s energy development and competitiveness office. He helped shape an energy strategy that relies heavily on coal and natural gas while targeting 50 gigawatts of statewide capacity by 2050.

Georgia coal plant stays open to support data-center power growth
Atlanta News First
A Georgia coal-fired power plant once scheduled to close will remain operating as electricity demand from data centers increases. The decision illustrates how rapidly growing digital loads are changing utility plans for existing baseload generation.

EIA expects U.S. coal production to decline through 2027 as gas gains share
APBI-ICMA
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects domestic coal production to fall in 2026 and 2027 as natural gas captures more power-sector demand. The outlook highlights continued competition between coal and gas in electricity generation.

Engineering completed for Alberta carbon-capture and storage hub
PR Newswire
Gas Liquids Engineering has completed its detailed engineering work for Enhance Energy’s Origins carbon-capture and storage hub in Alberta. The milestone advances infrastructure designed to collect, transport and permanently store industrial carbon dioxide.

Chinese scientists develop high-efficiency carbon-capture membrane
Global Times
Chinese researchers have developed a high-efficiency membrane intended to lower the energy use and cost of carbon capture. The technology targets industrial gases from power, cement and steel facilities.

Shaanxi Coal reports September sales up 6.2% from a year earlier
Reuters via TradingView
Shaanxi Coal Industry reported that September coal-sales volume increased 6.2% from the same month a year earlier. The result provides a fresh operating signal from one of China’s major producing regions.

Forty people held accountable for 2025 Yunnan coal-mine accident
China Daily
Chinese authorities say 40 individuals have been held accountable following an investigation into a 2025 coal-and-gas outburst at a mine in Yunnan. The National Mine Safety Administration’s regional bureau has released its findings on the incident.