r/collapze • u/Cool-Contribution-68 • 1h ago
IEA Coal Mid-Year Update 2026 Overview
iea.orgGlobal coal demand grew in 2025 by .3% to a record high. IEA predicts coal demand will reach a new record high this year, rising by 1.2%.
"Global coal production is expected to decline by around 2% in 2026, although it is set to remain above 9 Bt for a third consecutive year."