Global energy news roundup: Major shifts in coal, renewables, nuclear and grid investment
Coal declines in the PhilippinesCoal-fired electricity in the Philippines fell by 5.2% in the first half of 2025, the first drop since 2008, according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA). This decline contrasts with some media narratives attributing it to liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports. The Philippines has not added new LNG or gas-fired capacity since 2017. In 2024, the country added over 1 GW of solar capacity, supported by policy…