Data centres and coal: AI demand could slow the decline of US coal
February 2, 2026
Tajikistan coal demand is unlikely to disappear in the coming decades, with the report projecting a gradual rise through to 2050. Although the country is heavily reliant on hydropower, seasonal water variability and winter shortages mean coal continues to serve as an important complementary fuel for electricity and heat. The analysis highlights that coal consumption is concentrated in power generation […]
