IEA Projects Record Global Coal Demand Amid Energy Shifts
What happened
The International Energy Agency forecasts record global coal demand. This trend follows a period where the last coal-fired power station in England went dark in 2026. In response to global energy pressures, Italy has proposed delaying its coal phase-out by 13 years.
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Why it matters
The rise in coal demand is linked to global gas supply disruptions caused by the U.S.-Iran war, which restricted a portion of the world’s gas supply via the Strait of Hormuz. This has prompted several countries, including Germany and Poland, to reconsider their transition away from coal.
The International Energy Agency forecasts a global increase in coal demand, noting that rising natural gas prices are boosting coal usage.
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Who's involved
- International Energy AgencyForecasts global coal demand and monitors energy market implications.
- ItalyProposed delaying its coal phase-out by 13 years.
- EnglandClosed its last coal-fired power station in 2026.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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International Energy Agency
autonomous intergovernmental organisation
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Italy
country in southern Europe
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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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