Global coal consumption to hit record high in 2025.
Global coal consumption to hit record high in 2025.
The International Energy Agency predicted on Wednesday that global coal consumption this year will slightly exceed the record level reached in 2024, partly due to policy measures taken by the U.S. administration. However, it is expected to begin declining by 2030 thanks to the growth of other electricity generation sources.
An annual report by the agency indicated that global demand for coal in 2025 is expected to see a slight increase of about 0.5% compared to 2024, which was itself a record year, reaching 8.85 billion tons.
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During a press conference, it was stated that 2025 is heading towards a new historic record for coal consumption following the peak recorded last year.
Consumption decline by 2030
However, the agency pointed out that this consumption is expected to decline slightly by 2030, returning to the level seen in 2023, due to «increasing competition from other electricity sources, such as nuclear power and liquefied natural gas.»
China remains the largest consumer of coal despite its extensive reliance on solar and wind power, accounting for 56% of global demand alone.
India’s demand volume declined for the third time in 50 years, after having been the largest contributor to market growth.
A reverse trend was observed in the United States, where rising gas prices and policies supportive of maintaining fossil fuel energy sources, which slow the closure of coal plants, contributed to boosting consumption that had been declining for 15 years. The United States alone contributed 37 million tons to the total increase of 40 million tons within one year.
In the European Union, demand for coal declined by only 3%, following an average decline of 18% in 2023 and 2024. This is largely attributed to weak hydroelectric and wind power production in the first half of the year.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1974 in response to the 1973 oil crisis, initially to coordinate measures for oil supply security. Today, it serves as a key global authority on energy data, analysis, and policy advice, focusing on energy security, economic development, and environmental protection.
United States
The United States is a federal republic founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Great Britain, with its modern government established by the Constitution in 1789. Its history is marked by westward expansion, industrialization, and its emergence as a global superpower in the 20th century. The nation is defined by its diverse cultural heritage, shaped by immigration and its foundational principles of democracy and individual liberty.
China
China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over four millennia. It is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which reflect its long imperial past and profound cultural achievements.
India
India is a vast South Asian country with one of the world’s oldest civilizations, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization around 2500 BCE. Its long and complex history includes the rise of major religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, periods of rule by powerful empires such as the Maurya and Mughal, and British colonization before gaining independence in 1947. Today, it is the world’s largest democracy and a nation of immense cultural, linguistic, and geographical diversity.
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 European countries, founded to foster cooperation and prevent conflict after World War II. It originated with the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 and has since evolved into a single market with common policies and a shared currency, the euro, used by many member states.
The International Energy Agency predicted on Wednesday that global coal consumption this year will slightly exceed the record level reached in 2024, partly due to policy measures taken by the U.S. administration. However, it is expected to begin declining by 2030 thanks to the growth of other electricity generation sources.
An annual report by the agency indicated that global demand for coal in 2025 is expected to see a slight increase of about 0.5% compared to 2024, which was itself a record year, reaching 8.85 billion tons.
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During a press conference, it was stated that 2025 is heading towards a new historic record for coal consumption following the peak recorded last year.
Consumption decline by 2030
However, the agency pointed out that this consumption is expected to decline slightly by 2030, returning to the level seen in 2023, due to «increasing competition from other electricity sources, such as nuclear power and liquefied natural gas.»
China remains the largest consumer of coal despite its extensive reliance on solar and wind power, accounting for 56% of global demand alone.
India’s demand volume declined for the third time in 50 years, after having been the largest contributor to market growth.
A reverse trend was observed in the United States, where rising gas prices and policies supportive of maintaining fossil fuel energy sources, which slow the closure of coal plants, contributed to boosting consumption that had been declining for 15 years. The United States alone contributed 37 million tons to the total increase of 40 million tons within one year.
In the European Union, demand for coal declined by only 3%, following an average decline of 18% in 2023 and 2024. This is largely attributed to weak hydroelectric and wind power production in the first half of the year.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1974 in response to the 1973 oil crisis, initially to coordinate measures for oil supply security. Today, it serves as a key global authority on energy data, analysis, and policy advice, focusing on energy security, economic development, and environmental protection.
United States
The United States is a federal republic founded in 1776 after declaring independence from Great Britain, with its modern government established by the Constitution in 1789. Its history is marked by westward expansion, industrialization, and its emergence as a global superpower in the 20th century. The nation is defined by its diverse cultural heritage, shaped by immigration and its foundational principles of democracy and individual liberty.
China
China is one of the world’s oldest continuous civilizations, with a recorded history spanning over four millennia. It is home to numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, which reflect its long imperial past and profound cultural achievements.
India
India is a vast South Asian country with one of the world’s oldest civilizations, dating back to the Indus Valley Civilization around 2500 BCE. Its long and complex history includes the rise of major religions like Hinduism and Buddhism, periods of rule by powerful empires such as the Maurya and Mughal, and British colonization before gaining independence in 1947. Today, it is the world’s largest democracy and a nation of immense cultural, linguistic, and geographical diversity.
European Union
The European Union (EU) is a political and economic union of 27 European countries, founded to foster cooperation and prevent conflict after World War II. It originated with the European Coal and Steel Community in 1951 and has since evolved into a single market with common policies and a shared currency, the euro, used by many member states.
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