Global coal demand holds firm as energy security concerns grow
September 22, 2026
Global coal demand is approaching a potential turning point as AI, data centres and wider electrification accelerate electricity consumption. The report projects global data-centre electricity demand reaching approximately 1,800 TWh by 2035, while individual facilities could require as much as 3,000 MW of capacity. Meeting growth on this scale will place increasing pressure on generation fleets, grids and investment planning. […]
