Why Coal May Outlast Natural Gas in the Electricity Market | OilPrice.com Leonard Hyman & William Tilles Leonard S. Hyman is an economist and financial analyst specializing in the energy sector. He headed utility equity research at a major brokerage house and… More Info Premium Content By Leonard Hyman & William Tilles – Feb 17, 2026, 2:00 PM CST As renewables expand, reduced run-times for coal and gas plants may undermine the revenue base needed to sustain two separate fossil fuel supply chains. Coal-fired plants – especially mine-mouth facilities – could gain a late-stage advantage due to fuel storage, winter…