Global Coal Use Hit A Record In 2025, Even As Coal Power Declined
BusinessEnergyGlobal Coal Use Hit A Record In 2025, Even As Coal Power DeclinedByRobert Rapier,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector.Follow AuthorJul 26, 2026, 11:03am EDTJul 26, 2026, 11:04am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI.
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BusinessEnergyGlobal Coal Use Hit A Record In 2025, Even As Coal Power DeclinedByRobert Rapier,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector.Follow AuthorJul 26, 2026, 11:03am EDTJul 26, 2026, 11:04am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryGlobal coal consumption reached a new record in 2025, hitting 166.0 exajoules, despite ongoing phase-out discussions. This rise was primarily driven by industrial demand, as coal-fired electricity generation actually saw a slight decline.
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