American Coal Council

06/12/2026

Live from the Miami Coal Forum! ☀️

Host Kelli Sweet sits down with Steve Winberg, President of Engineering at Powerscape Global and former DOE Assistant Secretary, to discuss the future of American energy innovation.

Steve introduces the proposed American Advanced Coal Technology (ACT) Initiative—a game-changing concept focused on deploying next-generation tech to support reliable, long-term energy production at home and abroad. 🇺🇸

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuZAHutPZs8

06/12/2026

China's top coal region to expand coal-to-oil output in energy security push
China’s top coal-producing region plans to build the country’s largest base for turning coal into oil, gas and chemicals to help reduce reliance on imports, highlighting how the Iran war has sharpened China’s focus on energy security.

By Colleen Howe HOHHOT, China, June 12 (Reuters) - China’s top coal-producing region plans to build the country’s largest base for turning coal into oil, gas and chemicals to help reduce reliance on imports, highlighting how the Iran war has sharpened China’s focus on energy security. Inner Mo...

06/12/2026

Energy security for the peak season. 🦅 Recognizing our Advocate Partner, Eagle Summit, for their safe and dedicated thermal coal production.

06/12/2026

Grand River Dam Authority sticking with coal power with Trump admin help
“Extending the life of Unit 2 represents the most cost-effective solution for GRDA, as compared to new-build generation alternatives,” Dan Sullivan, GRDA president and chief executive officer, said Monday in a written statement. “This grant allows us to leverage existing infrastructure to continue to deliver affordable and reliable power to GRDA customers in the future.” https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/state/2026/06/11/grand-river-dam-authority-coal-power-continues-with-trump/90508417007/

06/11/2026

High-heat reliability testing. 🔬 Accuracy is critical during peak summer demand. The American Coal Council thanks our Patron Partner, SGS, for their technical excellence.

06/11/2026

Reusable bottles are a sustainable choice and the stainless steel inside them depends on coal in the steelmaking process. Coal remains an essential resource behind the products we rely on every day.

Coal is an essential resource that supports the production of many products we use daily, including our favorite water bottles.

With Coal, modern life takes shape.

06/09/2026

Anglo American’s coal exit reshapes Queensland’s metallurgical coal sector
Anglo American's agreement to sell its Queensland steel-making coal operations to UK-registered Dhilmar for up to $3.88bn (£3.29bn) marks one of the most significant ownership changes in Australia's metallurgical coal industry in recent years.
https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/energy/articles/anglo-american-coal-exit-reshapes-080000632.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYmluZy5jb20v&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAGT5tINLmtbseW354zfUT15bqnRqMaKc0It7tu4VOQWX0bytCqdsoWFFFvyLTRD_OKNjDkxHMhOm2Y75_5yVw2_szipsyYZxRr6OPwctH6L_pm9-npWI93-bcN0MmFYq-vAUDQV-HCPsSM6_iduHXJ6WkssMteuK49PyneXeFNS7

06/08/2026

The ACC is proud to join America’s Coal Associations in applauding last week’s announcement from President Trump and the U.S. DOE. Supporting new coal‑fired power plants, strengthening existing facilities, and expanding export infrastructure is a win for the communities that fuel this country.

ACC CEO Emily Arthun emphasized:
“Investing in next‑generation coal and modernizing existing plants ensures coal and our coal miners remain vital to meeting America’s rising energy demands.”
Coal communities keep America strong.

Read the full press release:https://www.americancoalcouncil.org/images/Press-Releases/Final-ACA-6-5-26-U.S.-DOE-Announcement-of-Funding-for-New-Coal-Fired-Power-Plants.pdf

06/08/2026

Indiana coal plant with data center ties gets $27M federal subsidy

Behind every megawatt of reliable power is a coal miner, a plant worker, a rail crew, and a community that shows up every day.
With energy needs rising fast, our baseload coal plants are more important than ever to keep the grid steady and secure. And today’s coal is cleaner and more advanced than at any point in our history.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/indiana-coal-plant-with-data-center-ties-gets-27m-federal-subsidy/ar-AA255rUh?ocid=BingNewsVerp

06/05/2026

President Trump Makes an Announcement on Beautiful, Clean Coal
Trump said the administration will use authority under a Cold War-era national defense law to support 13 coal plants across the country and help build coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia — the first new U.S. coal plants since 2013. The money will also help restart a shuttered coal-fired power plant in Maryland and support construction of a long-delayed coal export terminal in Oakland, California.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/videos/president-trump-makes-an-announcement-on-beautiful-clean-coal/