Energy Transition Today - Coal's Surprising Resilience Amid Global Energy Shifts

The recent Wood Mackenzie Horizons report underscores evolving dynamics in global energy transition, highlighting the potential for extended reliance on coal despite ongoing shifts towards renewables. The report suggests that factors such as energy security concerns, burgeoning power demand, and technological advancements could sustain coal demand, potentially delaying its phase-out beyond 2030. This has significant implications for the global energy transition, as the anticipated decline in coal-fired power generation may not proceed as swiftly as expected, challenging climate action timelines. While the long-term pivot towards renewables remains a priority, the complexity of current energy realities presents new challenges that stakeholders in the sector must navigate.

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• "New energy realities could extend coal’s role in global energy markets " from Wood Mackenzie on GlobeNewswire (published 17 July 2025)

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