Global coal demand projected to reach a record in 2026
Global coal demand is forecast to reach 8.94 billion tonnes in 2026, driven by consumption in China, India and ASEAN countries.
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Record coal use could increase energy-market and emissions pressures worldwide.
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- Global Coal Demand to Hit Record 8.94 Billion Tonnes in 2026 as China, India and ASEAN Drive Consumption ↗greentechlead.com · Recorded source date: Sep 10, 2026, 10:31 AM UTC
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