Turkey's Jan-Aug thermal coal imports hit four-year low amid record hydro output

Turkey's thermal coal imports fell to their lowest January-August level since 2022, as record hydropower output curtailed coal-fired generation, while supply disruptions and weak plant economics also weighed on shipments, even as the fuel retained a competitive edge over gas-fired generation amid ongoing geopolitical turmoil. Total thermal coal imports in the January-August period stood at ...