Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
Australia’s 2025 Energy Statistics highlight coal’s enduring strength in the national energy mix and export profile. Black coal output rose 3% in 2023–24 to 427 Mt (11,398 PJ), while brown coal grew nearly 4%, reversing several years of weather-related disruptions. Coal remained Australia’s dominant source of primary energy, with 88% of black coal production exported, underscoring its role as the […]
