Energy transition outlook: coal still in the mix

The war in Ukraine has triggered a resurgence in coal-based power production in several parts of the world, but mainly in Europe. While policymakers work to achieve a structurally lower gas consumption, some countries may reactivate previously closed or placed-on-reserve coal plants in Europe. Such reactivation has hitherto been relatively limited in most European countries but has been substantial in Germany with approximately 10 GW of coal capacity coming back online. Insightful and balanced report on energy transition. The coal section starts on page 85.