Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
Australia’s metallurgical coal export earnings are forecast to increase in real terms, from $39 billion in 2017–18 to a new record of $43 billion in 2018–19. A forecast decline in the price is expected to drive real export earnings down to $30 billion in 2023–24. Source: Australian Department of Industry, Innovation & Science
