Study Id39839 Global Coal Energy Industry

Coal energy worldwide
COAL ENERGY WORLDWIDE
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
01 Overview
Global installed power capacity by source 2019 02
Global generation of electricity 1990-2018 03
Global electricity generation 1990-2019, by source 04
Global power mix 2019, by energy source 05
02 Capacity
Global installed coal generation capacity outlook 2020-2050 07
Installed global coal power plant capacity in select countries 2021 08
Global operational coal-fired power stations by country 2021 09
Combustion types of operational global coal power stations by plant age 2021 10
Global capacity of proposed coal power plants by status 2014-2021 11
03 Production
Global coal power generation by country 2020 13
Table of Contents
Global share of coal power generation by country 2019 14

Global energy generation of select coal power plants 2018 15
04 Consumption
Global coal consumption 1998-2020 17
Global coal consumption change by region 2020 18
Countries with the largest share of coal consumption globally 2020 19
Global support for coal expansion 2019/20, by country 20
05 Prices
Thermal coal prices 2013-2020 22
China Qinhuangdao coal spot price 2003-2020 23
Wholesale Price Index of coal in India FY 2013-2021 24
Newcastle thermal coal forecasted price 2020-2024 25
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06 Market
Financing for coal power companies worldwide 2016-2020, by bank 27
Largest investors in coal utilities in Europe 2020 28
Overview
Installed electricity capacity worldwide in 2019, by source (in gigawatts)
Global installed power capacity by source 2019
Capacity in gigawatts
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500
Fossil fuels* 4,213
Renewables 2,497
Hydroelectricity 1,140
Wind 622
Solar 584
Nuclear 369
Hydroelectric pumped storage 168
Biomass and waste 134
Geothermal 14
Tide, wave, and fuel cell 2
Note(s): Worldwide
Further information regarding this statistic can be found on page 30.
2 Source(s): EIA; ID 267358 Overview
Electricity generation worldwide from 1990 to 2018 (in terawatt hours)
Global generation of electricity 1990-2018
28,000
26,000
24,000
Electricity generation in terawatt hours
22,000
20,000
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Note(s): Worldwide; 1990 to 2018

3 Source(s): IEA; ID 270281 Overview
Generation of electricity worldwide from 1990 to 2019, by energy source (in terawatt hours)
Global electricity generation 1990-2019, by source
Coal* Natural gas Hydropower** Nuclear Wind

Solar photovoltaics Oil Biofuels Waste Other***
30,000
25,000
Electricity generation in terawatt hours
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
0
1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2018 2019
Note(s): Worldwide
4 Source(s): IEA; ID 273273 Overview
Distribution of electricity generation worldwide in 2019, by energy source
Global power mix 2019, by energy source
Solar PV 2.5% Biofuels 2% Other* 1%

Oil 2.8%
Wind 5.3%
Nuclear energy 10.3%
Coal/peat/ oil shale

36.7%
Hydro 16%
Natural gas 23.5%
Note(s): Worldwide; 2019

5 Source(s): IEA; Statista; ID 269811 Overview
Capacity
Installed coal power generation capacity worldwide from 2005 to 2020, with a forecast until 2050* (in gigawatts)
Global installed coal generation capacity outlook 2020-2050
2,500
2,273
2,201 2,205 2,221
2,157 2,148 2,168
2,104
2,000
1,627 1,646
1,500
1,293
1,000
500
0
2005 2010 2015 2018 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2045 2050

7 Source(s): EIA; ID 217256 Capacity
Countries with largest installed capacity of coal power plants worldwide as of January 2021 (in gigawatts)
Installed global coal power plant capacity in select countries 2021
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200
China 1,042.9
United States 233.6
India 229.2
Russia 44.8
Japan 47.9
Germany 42.5
South Africa 41.9
South Korea 36.4
Indonesia 34
Poland 30.2
Note(s): Worldwide; January 2021

8 Source(s): Global Energy Monitor; ID 530569 Capacity
Number of operational coal power plants worldwide as of 2021, by country
Global operational coal-fired power stations by country 2021
Number of power plants
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

China (Mainland) 1,082
India 281
United States 252
Japan 87
Russia 85
Indonesia 77
Germany 74
Poland 50
Turkey 32
Czechia 29
Vietnam 25
Philippines 23
South Korea 22
Kazahkstan 21
Ukraine 21

Most installed combustion technology of operational coal power plants worldwide as of January 2021, by plant age (in
gigawatts installed capacity)
Combustion types of operational global coal power stations by plant age 2021
Combustion technology capacity in gigawatts
Unknown Ultra-super Supercritical

Subcritical/Carbon-capture and storage Subcritical Integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC)
Circulating fluidized bed (CFB)
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900
0-9 years
10-19 years
20-29 years
30-39 years
40-49 years
50 years and
older

Capacity of proposed coal power plants worldwide from 2014 to 2021, by status (in gigawatts)
Global capacity of proposed coal power plants by status 2014-2021
Announced Pre-permit Permitted In construction
1,800
1,600
1,400 326.8
315.1
1,200 138.6
224
1,000
800 568.7
420.9 276.6
600 214.6
131.9
235.6
400 117.7 196.5 180.1 184.5
235.3
87.7 91.8
535.4 525.4 167.5 83.5 78.9
200 139.9 119
127.7 106
245.8 176.5 130.7 99 120.8 111.8
0
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021*

Production
Leading coal-fired electricity generating countries worldwide in 2020 (in terawatt hours)
Global coal power generation by country 2020
Generation in terawatt hours
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000
China 4,631
India 947
United States 774
Japan 274
South Korea 192
South Africa 191
Indonesia 168
Russia 155
Australia 135
Germany 134
Vietnam 141
Taiwan 117
Poland 110
Turkey 99
Kazakhstan 72

13 Source(s): Ember; ID 688715 Production
Distribution of coal electricity generation worldwide in 2019, by select country
Global share of coal power generation by country 2019
Share of total generation
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
China 50.2%
India 11%
United States 10.6%
Japan 3.1%
South Korea 2.5%
South Africa 2.2%
Germany 1.9%
Russia 1.8%
Indonesia 1.8%
Australia 1.8%

14 Source(s): Ember; Global Energy Monitor; ID 689572 Production
Largest coal power plants based on generation worldwide as of 2018 (in megawatt hours)
Global energy generation of select coal power plants 2018
Electricity generation in megawatt hours
0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000
Tiachung (Taiwan) 84,480
Mundra Thermal (India) 71,000
Yeongheung (South Korea) 67,056

(Location)
Mailao (Taiwan) 64,512

Name
Hekinan (Japan) 54,120
Gibson (United States) 51,000
Arnot (South Africa) 36,000
Kohone (Senegal) 1,600

15 Source(s): Visual Capitalist; OWID; EIA; IAEA; Various sources (Power Technology, media reports); ID 1054593 Production
Consumption
Coal consumption worldwide from 1998 to 2020* (in exajoules)
Global coal consumption 1998-2020
180
160
140
120
Consumption in exajoules
100
80
60
40
20
0
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

17 Source(s): BP; ID 265507 Consumption
Year-on-year quarterly change in coal consumption worldwide from Q1 2020 to Q4 2020, by select region and
country
Global coal consumption change by region 2020
China India United States European Union World
10%
6.3%
5.4%
4.3% 3.7%
5% 2.8%
-0.1%
-0.4%
0% -2.8%
Change compared to previous year
-3.8%
-5% -7.3% -7.8%
-10.9%
-11% -11.4%
-10% -11.7%
-15%
-20%
-24.9%
-25.8%
-25% -27.8%
-30.7%
-30% -31.9%
-35%
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Note(s): Worldwide; Q1 to Q4 2020

18 Source(s): IEA; ID 265521 Consumption
Leading countries by coal consumption share worldwide in 2020*
Countries with the largest share of coal consumption globally 2020
Share of total consumption
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

China 54.3%
India 11.6%
United States 6.1%
Japan 3%
South Africa 2.3%
Russia 2.2%
Indonesia 2.2%
South Korea 2%
Vietnam 1.4%
Germany 1.2%
Australia 1.1%
Poland 1.1%
Turkey 1.1%
Kazakhstan 1.1%
Taiwan 1.1%

19 Source(s): BP; ID 265528 Consumption
Share of public in favor of expanding coal as a source of energy worldwide in 2019/20, by select country
Global support for coal expansion 2019/20, by country
Share of respondents who favor expansion
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

Russia 56%
Malaysia 55%
India 53%
Brazil 42%
Poland 38%
United States 38%
Australia 34%
Czechia 32%
Spain 25%
Japan 24%
United Kingdom 23%
South Korea 22%
Singapore 21%
Italy 21%
Germany 20%
Note(s): Worldwide; October 2019 to March 2020; 18 years and older; 1,500*
20 Source(s): Pew Research Center; ID 1183345 Consumption
Prices
Thermal coal prices from 2013 to 2020 (in U.S. dollars per metric ton)*
Thermal coal prices 2013-2020
120
107
100
88.5
84
Price in U.S. dollars per metric ton
80 77.9
70
66.1
60.8
60 58
40
20
0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

22 Source(s): World Bank; ID 214236 Prices
China Qinhuangdao coal spot price from 2003 to 2020* (in U.S. dollars per metric ton)
China Qinhuangdao coal spot price 2003-2020
140
120
Price in U.S. dollars per metric ton
100
80
60
40
20
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
Note(s): Asia, China; 2003 to 2020

23 Source(s): BP; IHS; ID 383534 Prices
Wholesale Price Index of coal across India from financial year 2013 to 2021
Wholesale Price Index of coal in India FY 2013-2021
130
126.6
125.3
125 123.3
120 118.7
Wholesale Price Index
115
110 109
106.7 106.5
104.8
105
102.1
100
95
FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018 FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021
Note(s): India; FY 2013 to FY 2021; base year FY 2012 = 100

24 Source(s): OEA (India); ID 685941 Prices
Forecast Newcastle thermal coal price from 2020 to 2024 (in nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton)*
Newcastle thermal coal forecasted price 2020-2024
80
73.2
71.4 71.3
68.9 69.7
70
Price in nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

25 Source(s): KPMG; Thomson Research; Various sources (Various coal producers: "the Contributors"); ID 779920 Prices
Market
Leading investment banks for coal power companies worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Financing for coal power companies worldwide 2016-2020, by bank
Amount in billion U.S. dollars
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
0 5 10 15 20 25
Bank of China
ICBC
China CITIC Bank
Agricultural Bank of China
China Construction Bank
Ping An
China Merchants Bank
Shanghai Pudong Development Bank
Industrial Bank
China Everbright Bank

27 Source(s): Rainforest Action Network; Bloomberg; ID 1130415 Market
Leading global investors in major coal utilities in Europe as of 2020* (in million euros)
Largest investors in coal utilities in Europe 2020
Amount in million euros
0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000
BlackRock (U.S.) 6,993
Capital Group (U.S.) 6,814
Vanguard (U.S.) 3,938
Elliott Management Corporation (U.S.) 1,912
Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global (Norway) 1,543
Credicorp (Peru) 1,409
Crédit Agricole (France) 1,387
JPMorgan Chase (U.S.) 1,117
Allianz (Germany) 1,106
Deutsche Bank (Germany) 1,011
Note(s): Europe; February 2020

28 Source(s): Urgewald; Thomson Reuters; Bloomberg; ID 1167475 Market
References
Installed electricity capacity worldwide in 2019, by source (in gigawatts)
Global installed power capacity by source 2019
Description
Source and methodology information
The electricity generating capacity for renewables worldwide has increased to over two terawatts. By 2019,
Source(s) EIA hydroelectric and non-hydroelectric renewable sources had a combined power capacity of nearly 2.5 terawatts.
However, this was still far lower than the capacity of all fossil-based energy sources. Coal and peat are the
Conducted by EIA greatest source for electricity generation in the world. As of 2018, they accounted for 38 percent of total power
production, with natural gas following, at 23 percent.
Survey period 2019
Region(s) Worldwide
Renewables set to surpass fossil fuels by 2040
Number of respondents n.a.
Despite the continued dominance of fossil fuels, the share of renewables in global electricity generation has
Age group n.a.
seen greater year-on-year growth, reaching over 26 percent by 2018. The cost of renewables' deployment has
fallen over time, making them increasingly more cost effective and common around the world. As renewable
Special characteristics n.a.
technologies become more economically viable, these sources gradually replace conventional fossil fuels. By
Published by EIA 2040, projected renewable electricity generation is expected to amount to 21.66 trillion kilowatt hours.
Publication date February 2021
Original source eia.gov Electricity capacity explained
Website URL visit the website Generation capacity is a measure of the maximum power output, the amount of electricity a generator can
produce at full power. There are three main types of capacity. Nameplate generating capacity is determined by
Notes: Data can be found by selecting "Electricity" and "Capacity" and selecting the generator manufacturer. Net summer generation capacity is determined through performance tests during
desired values and regions. * Data for 2018. the peak demand in the summer months and in contrast, net winter capacity is determined during peak
demand in the winter.
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Electricity generation worldwide from 1990 to 2018 (in terawatt hours)
Global generation of electricity 1990-2018
Description
Global electricity generation has increased significantly over the past three decades, rising from 11,897
Source(s) IEA terawatt-hours in 1990 to 26,730 terawatt-hours in 2018. During this period, electricity generation only fell in
2009, due to the global financial crisis.
Conducted by IEA
Survey period 1990 to 2018
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by BMWi
Publication date October 2020
Original source BMWi - Energiedaten 2020, table 36
Website URL visit the website
Notes: n.a.
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Generation of electricity worldwide from 1990 to 2019, by energy source (in terawatt hours)
Global electricity generation 1990-2019, by source
Description
Coal has remained the leading source of electricity generation worldwide for the past three decades. In 2019,
Source(s) IEA coal power generation stood at 9,914 terawatt-hours. Natural gas ranked second, with more than 6,300
terawatt-hours generated that year. The use of wind and solar energy has notably increased in the time span
Conducted by IEA depicted, however when compared to fossil fuel sources their contribution to the world's power mix remains
small.
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by IEA
Publication date December 2021
Original source iea.org
Notes: * Includes peat and oil shale. ** Includes generation from pumped-hydro
power stations. *** Includes geothermal, solar thermal, tide, and generation
from chemical heat and other sources.
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Distribution of electricity generation worldwide in 2019, by energy source
Global power mix 2019, by energy source
Description
Fossil fuels remain the greatest contributor to electricity generation worldwide. In 2019, coal - including peat
Source(s) IEA; Statista and oil shales - accounted for roughly 37 percent of the global power mix, while natural gas followed with a 24-
percent share. Fossil fuel use notwithstanding, the share of renewables in global electricity has seen a more
Conducted by IEA; Statista pronounced year-on-year growth in recent years, following increased efforts by governments to combat global
warming and a decrease in levelized costs. By 2040, projections show renewables to have surpassed fossil fuels
Survey period 2019 as the main power source.
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.

How is electricity generated?
Published by Statista
An electricity generator converts a form of energy into electricity through mechanical energy. One of the most
Publication date December 2021 common generators uses an electromagnet, which produces several small currents as it rotates. These smaller
currents combine to form a larger current that becomes the electricity for consumers to use. Commonly,
Original source iea.org electricity generation is elicited through power plants that use a turbine or other machinery to drive the
generators. Different energy sources require different methods to harness their energy. Fossil fuels like coal
Website URL visit the website and natural gas are burned, nuclear power relies on nuclear fission, and geothermal power plants utilize heat in
areas near tectonic plate boundaries - all constitute thermal energy, which is fed through a steam turbine
Notes: * Includes waste, geothermal, solar thermal, tide, chemical heat and similar generating electricity.
fuel. Figures were calculated by Statista, based on the values provided by
source. Other types of turbines are hydroelectric turbines and wind turbines. Energy sources, such as solar
photovoltaic cells, do not depend on turbines and can convert sunlight directly into electricity through
collectors.
China is the greatest electricity consumer in the world , requiring nearly 6,900 terawatt hours of electricity every
year.
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Installed coal power generation capacity worldwide from 2005 to 2020, with a forecast until 2050* (in gigawatts)
Global installed coal generation capacity outlook 2020-2050
Description
Installed coal power generation capacity has increased worldwide, almost doubling between 2005 and 2020.
Source(s) EIA Figures are expected to remain relatively stable, and reach roughly 2.28 terawatts by 2050.
Conducted by EIA
Survey period 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by EIA
Original source eia.gov
Notes: * Projections in the EIA reference case, a business-as-usual trend estimate,

given known technology and technological and demographic trends.
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Countries with largest installed capacity of coal power plants worldwide as of January 2021 (in gigawatts)
Installed global coal power plant capacity in select countries 2021
Description
China has the highest installed capacity of coal power plants in the world. As of January 2021, it operated coal
Source(s) Global Energy Monitor plants with a combined capacity of 1,042.9 gigawatts. This was more than four times the operational capacity of
coal plants in the United States, which ranked second. China's carbon dioxide emissions from coal combustion
Conducted by Global Energy Monitor reached 7.2 billion metric tons in 2019 - roughly 70 percent of the country's total emissions.
Survey period January 2021
Region(s) Worldwide Coal power plant pipeline

Age group n.a.

While coal use has come under harsh scrutiny over its highly polluting nature, the industry has continued
investing in new coal-fired generation plants. The global installed coal power generation capacity is projected to
see a net increase over the next decades and predicted to reach 2.2 terawatts in 2050.
Published by Global Energy Monitor
Original source globalenergymonitor.org

Worldwide, about 180 gigawatts of new coal capacity was under construction in 2020, with a further 300
Website URL visit the website gigawatts in various stages of planning. However, the capacity of the coal plant pipeline has decreased over the
last few years. These announced coal power plants around the world were primarily to serve the growth in coal
Notes: Figures were rounded. demand from new power plants in India and China.
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Number of operational coal power plants worldwide as of 2021, by country
Global operational coal-fired power stations by country 2021
Description
Mainland China has the greatest number of coal-fired power stations of any nation in the world. As of 2021,
Source(s) Global Energy Monitor there were 1,082 operational coal power plants in the country. This was nearly four times the number of such
power stations in India, which ranked second. China accounts for over 50 percent of the total global coal
Conducted by Global Energy Monitor electricity generation .
Survey period January 2021
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Original source Coal Plants by Country
Notes: n.a.
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Most installed combustion technology of operational coal power plants worldwide as of January 2021, by plant age (in
gigawatts installed capacity)
Combustion types of operational global coal power stations by plant age 2021
Description
Subcritical and supercritical combustion type coal power plants are the most common coal plants installed
Source(s) Global Energy Monitor worldwide. Subcritical combustion is the oldest known technology type whereby coal is burned below 550
degrees Celsius. Its efficiency rate is comparatively low, ranging from 33 percent to 37 percent. Most subcritical
Conducted by Global Energy Monitor combustion type plants have been operational for 10 to19 years. Supercritical type plants, with a fuel efficiency
of up to 40 percent were the most commonly deployed plants in the last ten years. Ultra-super closely followed,
Survey period January 2021 at 254.6 gigawatts installed capacity of coal plants aged nine years and younger. Only some 700 megawatts
worth of coal plants was tied to carbon-capture and storage technology.
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Notes: Figures were rounded.
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Capacity of proposed coal power plants worldwide from 2014 to 2021, by status (in gigawatts)
Global capacity of proposed coal power plants by status 2014-2021
Description
As of 2021, coal power plants with a combined capacity of over 184 gigawatts were in construction worldwide.
Source(s) Global Energy Monitor The volume of proposed coal power plants has been in decline in the period of consideration, as many
governments increase their efforts to reduce funding of new emission-intensive fuel sources. Coal is the most
Conducted by Global Energy Monitor polluting fossil fuel type, but still the main power source, particularly in fast-growing economies such as China.
Carbon dioxide emissions from coal use in China account for roughly 70 percent of total emissions in the
Survey period 2014 to 2021 country.
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Publication date August 2021
Notes: * As of August 2021. Figures are rounded.
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Leading coal-fired electricity generating countries worldwide in 2020 (in terawatt hours)
Global coal power generation by country 2020
Description
China is the leading producer of coal-sourced electricity. In 2020, China had a coal power generation of 4,631
Source(s) Ember terawatt hours. This more than four times the amount generated by India, which ranked second. Coal is by far
the most important energy source in China , accounting for 69 percent of all energy generated.
Conducted by Ember
Survey period 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by Ember
Publication date April 2021
Original source ember-climate.org
Notes: n.a.
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Distribution of coal electricity generation worldwide in 2019, by select country
Global share of coal power generation by country 2019
Description
China accounts for over 50 percent of total coal electricity generation in the world. China is by far the leading
Source(s) Ember; Global Energy Monitor country in terms of coal-fired power generation , at over 4,500 terawatt hours produced every year. India and
the United States follow, with each country accounting for roughly 11 percent of world production.
Conducted by Global Energy Monitor
Survey period 2019
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by Ember
Publication date March 2020
Original source Global Electricity Review 2020, page 5
Notes: n.a.
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Largest coal power plants based on generation worldwide as of 2018 (in megawatt hours)
Global energy generation of select coal power plants 2018
Description
The Gibson coal power plant, located in the United States, was one of the largest and notable of its kind
Source(s) Visual Capitalist; OWID; EIA; IAEA; Various sources (Power Technology, worldwide, generating around 51 gigawatt hours of electricity per day. The largest coal-fired power plant is
media reports) Tiachung, located in Taiwan, generating almost 85.5 gigawatt hours of energy.
Conducted by EIA; OWID; IAEA; Various sources (Power Technology, media reports)
Survey period 2018
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by Visual Capitalist
Original source visualcapitalist.com
Notes: n.a.
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Coal consumption worldwide from 1998 to 2020* (in exajoules)
Global coal consumption 1998-2020
Description
In 2020, coal consumption worldwide came to around 151.4 exajoules, down from 157.6 exajoules in the
Source(s) BP previous year. According to the source, the data only includes solid fuels, i.e. bituminous coal and anthracite
(hard coal), and lignite and brown (sub-bituminous) coal.
Conducted by BP
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by BP
Publication date July 2021
Original source BP Statistical Review of World Energy 2021, page 47
Notes: * According to the source, the data includes commercial solid fuels only, i.e.
bituminous coal and anthracite (hard coal), and lignite and brown (sub-
bituminous) coal, and other commercial solid fuels. Excludes coal converted to
liquid or gaseous fuels, but includes coal consumed in transformation p [...]
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Year-on-year quarterly change in coal consumption worldwide from Q1 2020 to Q4 2020, by select region and
country
Global coal consumption change by region 2020
Description
As the coronavirus pandemic resulted in a decrease in energy demand, there was a notable decline in the
Source(s) IEA consumption of fossil fuels such as coal. In India, coal consumption fell by 27.8 percent in the second quarter of
2020 when compared to a year previous. However, by the fourth quarter, coal consumption in India, China, and
Conducted by IEA the world overall had risen again.
Survey period Q1 to Q4 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by IEA
Publication date March 2021
Original source iea.org
Notes: n.a.
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Leading countries by coal consumption share worldwide in 2020*
Countries with the largest share of coal consumption globally 2020
Description
China had by far the largest share of coal consumption in the world in 2020, with more than half of the world's
Source(s) BP total coal consumption. By comparison, India had the second largest global coal consumption, at 11.6 percent
of the world's total consumption, while Taiwan accounted for approximately one percent of the world's coal
Conducted by BP consumption. Electricity generated by coal is one of the most prominent sources in the world.
Survey period 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by BP
Notes: * According to the source, the data includes commercial solid fuels only, i.e.
bituminous coal and anthracite (hard coal), and lignite and brown (sub-
bituminous) coal, and other commercial solid fuels. Excludes coal converted to
liquid or gaseousfuels, but includes coal consumed in transformation pr [...]
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Share of public in favor of expanding coal as a source of energy worldwide in 2019/20, by select country
Global support for coal expansion 2019/20, by country
Description
The majority of Russians are in favor of expanding the use of coal as an energy source. According to a 2019/20
Source(s) Pew Research Center survey, it was the country with the highest share of its population supporting coal energy, at 56 percent.
Malaysia and India followed, with over 50 percent of their respective population supporting coal use. Malaysia
Conducted by Pew Research Center and Russia were also the countries with the greatest public support for oil expansion . Support for these fossil
fuels was notably lower in many European countries. Only five percent of Swedes backed coal power.
Survey period October 2019 to March 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Number of respondents 1,500*
Age group 18 years and older
Published by Pew Research Center
Original source pewresearch.org
Notes: * Survey was largely conducted by telephone, except for face-to-face interviews
in Russia, Poland, Czechia, India, and Brazil using national samples. The
average sample size was between 1,500 and 1,600 adults, except for India
(n=3,175).
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Thermal coal prices from 2013 to 2020 (in U.S. dollars per metric ton)*
Thermal coal prices 2013-2020
Description
The price for one metric ton of thermal coal amounted to an average of 60.80 U.S. dollars in 2020. This was a
Source(s) World Bank notable decline compared to 2018, when figures had peaked at 107 U.S. dollars per metric ton. Thermal coal,
also known as steam coal, is used to generate electricity and its properties include a high moisture and low
Conducted by World Bank energy content. It is differentiated from coking coal, or metallurgical coal, which is largely used for steel
production. Steam coal prices tend to be lower than coking coal prices , as coking coal requires less impurities.
Region(s) Worldwide
Coal consumption: the leading consuming countries
Age group n.a.

Between 2000 and 2020, global coal consumption increased by some 53 exajoules, amounting to roughly 151
exajoules as of 2020. Today, China and India are the two leading coal consumers worldwide , at 82.3 and 17.5
Published by World Bank exajoules, respectively. The two most populous countries on the planet thus accounted for over half of total
coal consumption in 2020.
Original source worldbank.org

The U.S. is a leading coal consumer despite the declining U.S. coal mining industry
The United States was ranked third among the leading coal consuming nations in 2020, however, it has
Notes: Prices referenced are Australian coal prices, as it is the main benchmark for decreased its coal consumption for electricity generation considerably since 2008. This is largely the result of
the Asian market, and has the following specifications: coal (Australia), electric utilities switching to cheaper means for energy production such as natural gas and renewables, as well
thermal, f.o.b. piers, Newcastle/Port Kembla, 6,700 kcal/kg, 90 days forward as growing concerns over greenhouse gas emissions. The U.S. coal mining industry has also been on the
decline in recent years.
delivery.
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China Qinhuangdao coal spot price from 2003 to 2020* (in U.S. dollars per metric ton)
China Qinhuangdao coal spot price 2003-2020
Description
China Qinhuangdao coal spot price stood at 83.10 U.S. dollars per metric ton in 2020. Prices varied during the
Source(s) BP; IHS period under consideration with a general trend of incline, peaking at 127.27 U.S. dollars per metric ton, and
reaching the record low of 31.74 U.S dollars per metric ton, in 2011 and 2003, respectively.
Conducted by BP; IHS
Region(s) Asia, China
Age group n.a.
Published by BP
Notes: * The prices shown here are the average of weekly prices of coal.
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Wholesale Price Index of coal across India from financial year 2013 to 2021
Wholesale Price Index of coal in India FY 2013-2021
Description
At the end of fiscal year 2021, the Wholesale Price Index of coal across India was over 126. An overall increase in
Source(s) OEA (India) the price index of coal was seen over the years from financial year 2013 in the country.
Conducted by OEA (India)
Survey period FY 2013 to FY 2021
Region(s) India
Age group n.a.
Special characteristics base year FY 2012 = 100
Published by OEA (India)
Original source Annual average of monthly index (financial year 2012-13 onwards), row
142
Notes: The Wholesale Price Index or WPI determines the price of wholesale goods,
focusing on trade between corporations rather than goods bought by
consumers. WPI monitors the movements of supply and demand in industry,
manufacturing and construction. India's financial year begins in April and
ends in Marc [...] For more information visit our Website
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Forecast Newcastle thermal coal price from 2020 to 2024 (in nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton)*
Newcastle thermal coal forecasted price 2020-2024
Description
This statistic shows the forecast Newcastle thermal coal price from 2020 to 2024. It is forecast that the average
Source(s) KPMG; Thomson Research; Various sources (Various coal producers: "the price for Newcastle thermal coal in 2024 will be 69.7 nominal U.S. dollars per metric ton. The Newcastle (NEWC)
Contributors") thermal price for coal is the benchmark for seaborne coal contracts within the Asia-Pacific region, which is home
to the largest coal producing countries .
Conducted by KPMG; Thomson Research; Various sources (Various coal producers: "the
Contributors")
Survey period 2020
Region(s) Worldwide
Age group n.a.
Published by KPMG
Publication date May 2020
Original source Coal Price and FX consensus forecasts March/April 2020, pdf page 3
Notes: * Average forecasted price.
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Leading investment banks for coal power companies worldwide from 2016 to 2020 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Financing for coal power companies worldwide 2016-2020, by bank
Description
Some of the world's largest investment banks have provided billions of dollars to finance coal power companies
Source(s) Rainforest Action Network; Bloomberg in recent years, undermining one of the key objectives of the 2016 Paris Agreement - "making finance flows
consistent with a pathway towards low greenhouse gas emissions and climate-resilient development". During
Conducted by Rainforest Action Network; Bloomberg the period shown, Bank of China had provided more than 22.7 billion U.S. dollars to coal power companies. Of
the leading financers, many are headquartered in China, which, in 2018, was the biggest producer of carbon
Survey period 2016 to 2020 dioxide emissions from coal combustion in the world. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, China's demand
for coal decreased during its national lockdown, which in turn reduced CO2 emissions. However, as lockdown
Region(s) Worldwide measures loosened and demand recovered there was a surge in CO2 emissions produced by coal , with levels
surpassing pre COVID levels in April and May.
Age group n.a.
Published by Rainforest Action Network
Publication date April 2021
Original source Banking on Climate Chaos 2021, tab coal power
Notes: Bank financing for 30 leading coal power companies were analyzed by the
source. figures have been rounded
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Leading global investors in major coal utilities in Europe as of 2020* (in million euros)
Largest investors in coal utilities in Europe 2020
Description
United States based investment management corporation BlackRock is the largest investor in European coal
Source(s) Urgewald; Thomson Reuters; Bloomberg utilities. As of February 2020, it had devoted nearly 7 billion euros to RWE, Uniper, Enel, and other major coal
utilities in Europe. The largest European investor is the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global, which has
Conducted by Thomson Reuters; Bloomberg a stake worth 1.5 billion euros in this sector.
Survey period February 2020 Concern has been growing over investment firms and banks' continued sponsorship of heavily polluting
industries in spite of the Paris Climate Agreement. Following increased pressure from activists and its own
Region(s) Europe shareholders, JPMorgan Chase joined a row of financial institutions promising to step away from future fundings
of coal producers and coal-reliant utilities. On a global scale, the greatest lenders to the coal power sector are
Number of respondents n.a. Chinese institutions.
Age group n.a.
Published by Urgewald
Original source Fool`s Gold - The financial institutions risking our renewable energy
future with coal, page 36
Notes: * Major coal utilities includes CEZ, Endesa, Enel, EPH, Fortum, PGE, RWE, and
Uniper.
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Coal energy worldwide

COAL ENERGY WORLDWIDE

Global share of coal power generation by country 2019 14

0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500

Fossil fuels* 4,213

Hydroelectric pumped storage 168

Biomass and waste 134

Tide, wave, and fuel cell 2

Note(s): Worldwide; 1990 to 2018

Coal* Natural gas Hydropower** Nuclear Wind

Solar PV 2.5% Biofuels 2% Other* 1%

Nuclear energy 10.3%

Coal/peat/ oil shale

Natural gas 23.5%

Note(s): Worldwide; 2019

Note(s): Worldwide; 2020

0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

United States 233.6

South Africa 41.9

South Korea 36.4

Note(s): Worldwide; January 2021

Number of power plants

0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200

United States 252

Note(s): Worldwide; January 2021

Combustion technology capacity in gigawatts

Unknown Ultra-super Supercritical

0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900

Note(s): Worldwide; January 2021

Announced Pre-permit Permitted In construction

Note(s): Worldwide; 2014 to 2021

Generation in terawatt hours

United States 774

South Korea 192

South Africa 191

Note(s): Worldwide; 2020

Share of total generation

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

United States 10.6%

South Korea 2.5%

South Africa 2.2%

Note(s): Worldwide; 2019

Electricity generation in megawatt hours

0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 70,000 80,000 90,000

Tiachung (Taiwan) 84,480

Mundra Thermal (India) 71,000

Yeongheung (South Korea) 67,056

Mailao (Taiwan) 64,512

Hekinan (Japan) 54,120

Gibson (United States) 51,000

Arnot (South Africa) 36,000

Kohone (Senegal) 1,600

Note(s): Worldwide; 2018

Note(s): Worldwide; 1998 to 2020

China India United States European Union World

-5% -7.3% -7.8%

Note(s): Worldwide; Q1 to Q4 2020

Share of total consumption

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

United States 6.1%

South Africa 2.3%

Note(s): Worldwide; 2020

Share of respondents who favor expansion

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%