Hampton Roads coal exports extend year-on-year gains

Hampton Roads coal exports extend year-on-year gains

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, rose from year-earlier levels for a fourth consecutive month in March. Terminals in the region handled 2.94mn short tons (2.67mn metric tonnes) of coal during the month, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. That was up from 2.89mn st in March 2022, when shipments were just starting to […]

Hampton Roads coal exports reach 4-year high

Coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, reached their highest level in nearly four years in February as some rail shipments accelerated and European demand increased. The terminals at the port loaded 3.07mn short tons (st) (2.79mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, up by nearly 4pc from the prior year’s levels, according to Virginia Maritime […]

Hampton Roads coal exports inched up in December

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, inched above year-earlier levels for the first time in three months in December. Terminals in the port district handled 2.38mn short tons (2.16mn metric tonnes) of coal for export last month, which was 0.1pc more than in December 2021, data from the Virginia Maritime Association show. The slight […]

CONSOL Energy’s Winning Streak Could Continue In 2023

Summary CONSOL Energy Inc. is up more 200% in 2022 thanks to the unprecedented surge in the price of coal that has led to record earnings and cash. With coal demand expected to stay elevated in 2023 and CONSOL Energy looking to ramp up production next year, it is likely that its strong financial performance […]

European energy crisis could bolster Virginia coal exports

As much of Europe faces an energy crisis, some countries are shifting away from natural gas energy and toward coal energy, which could help bolster the Virginia economy through coal exports from the commonwealth’s ports. “With the energy issues in Europe, we anticipate Virginia’s coal exports will likely increase further, but so will Europe’s demand […]

US Hampton Roads coal exports inch higher

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, in September were slightly above year-earlier levels as one of the region’s terminals handled more coal. An estimated 2.66mn short tons (2.41mn metric tonnes) of coal were loaded for export at Hampton Roads last month, according to the Virginia Maritime Association. That was 3.6pc more than in the […]

A low Mississippi River is about to deepen Europe’s energy crisis

The Mississippi River is a vital U.S. waterway that ferries key commodities between the heart of America and the Gulf Coast—and drought is putting waterborne trade in jeopardy. Drought depleted river levels so much that in some spots vessels are getting stuck. One shipping company said low water levels are causing severe impacts to navigation not seen […]

Hampton Roads coal exports rose again in August

Coal exports from Hampton Roads, Virginia, reached their third-highest level this year in August as some rail shipments accelerated and coal sellers filled orders made earlier in 2022. Terminals at the port loaded 2.91mn short tons (2.64mn metric tonnes) of coal last month, the Virginia Maritime Association estimates. That was 5pc lower than the 40-month […]

Hampton Roads has busiest coal export month in 3 years

Coal exports out of Hampton Roads, Virginia, reached their highest level in more than three years in July, driven by strong international demand for US steam and metallurgical coals amid a global shortage of supply. Shipments last month totaled 3.05mn short tons (2.77mn metric tonnes), up by 24pc compared with 2.46mn st handled in July […]

US coal exports climb 10.1% on month in April: Census Bureau

Monthly US thermal and metallurgical coal exports increased 10.1% from the previous month to 7.3 million mt in April, US Census Bureau data showed June 8. Metallurgical coal accounted for 52.5% of total US coal exports at 3.8 million mt. Thermal coal exports at 3.5 million mt accounted for 47.5% of the US total. A […]