The electricity sector continues to drive global coal demand

According to the new IEA Global Energy report, global coal demand grew by 1.1% in 2024 in energy terms, rising by around 67 million tonnes of coal equivalent (Mtce) (or in physical terms by 1.4% or 123 million tonnes). The growth rate has been declining since the strong rebound in 2021 following the end of Covid-19 lockdowns in many countries. […]