Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
BP’s 2025 Outlook shows global coal consumption peaking in the late-2020s, then falling slightly by 2035 (~5%) and much faster to 2050 (~30% further) in its Current Trajectory scenario. The drop is led by China’s power sector as wind/solar surge, while India’s coal use rises >40% by 2035 on rapid power demand growth. CCUS helps in deeper-decarbonization pathways but does […]
