Coal Production Increased 7.5% in July, Dispatches Surge 17.3% on Higher Power Demand

Coal’s share of electricity-production in Wyoming at all time low despite peak demand

Amid a sweltering “heat dome” across much of the U.S. and Wyoming, electrical demand is spiking, prompting an all-hands-on-deck approach among utilities and an emergency order from the U.S. Department of Energy. The order, issued July 26, requires certain power producers in 17 states — including some in Wyoming — to keep available electrical generation facilities ready for backup. It’s unclear to what degree the order applies to the coal-fired L…

Coal production increased 7.5% in July, dispatches surge 17.3% on higher power demand

India's coal production rose 7.5% in July, driven by higher power demand amid lower monsoon rainfall.

India's coal dispatch surges 17.3% in July as production growth stands at 7.5%

The increase in both production and dispatch reflects the government's efforts to maintain coal availability and ensure operational stability across the sector.

Coal Production in Country Grows 7.51% YoY in July 2026

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Coal dispatch during July 2026 registered a growth of 17.34 per cent year-on-year, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisional), compared to 73.57 MT last year. The growth in coal production and dispatch underscores the Ministry's sustained commitment and efforts towards ensuring consistent supply and operational stability across the sector. India News | Coal Production in Country Grows 7.51% YoY in July …

America Has Centuries of Coal. It’s Time to Use It. - Power The Future

A new report from the U.S. Geological Survey confirms what energy advocates have long known: America holds a vast coal supply. According to the report, the coal resources beneath federally managed public lands could power the nation for at least 600 years. With 356 billion short tons of available coal resources and an additional 4.2 billion short tons of reserves linked to active mines, the United States has more than enough fuel to meet increas…

Coal production in country grows 7.51% YoY in July

Representational image Team News Riveting New Delhi, August 2 India’s coal production witnessed a growth of 7.51 per cent in July 2026, compared to the same period last year. The overall coal production in the country during July 2026 reached 69.75 MT (Provisional), marking an increase over the 64.88 MT produced July, 2025. Meanwhile coal dispatch in July 2026 showed a robust growth of 17.34 per cent YoY in July, 2026, reaching 86.33 MT (Provisi…