Group 1 - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global coal demand is expected to slightly decline by 2030 due to increased competition from renewable energy, natural gas, and nuclear power [1] - According to the IEA's report titled "Coal 2025," global coal demand is projected to grow by 0.5% year-on-year in 2025, reaching a record high of 885 million tons [1] - Despite the anticipated record high in 2025, global coal demand is expected to stabilize in the coming years, with a projected decrease of 3% by 2030 compared to 2025 levels [1] Group 2 - The report highlights that the trend of declining coal demand is primarily driven by the transformation of the power sector, where coal accounts for two-thirds of global coal consumption [1] - With a significant increase in renewable energy capacity, steady expansion of nuclear energy, and large-scale market entry of liquefied natural gas, coal-fired power generation is expected to start declining from 2026 [1]
国际能源署：将略有下降
中国能源报·2025-12-18 11:28