Coal consumption breaks record in 2022

The consequence for the climate is that the coal, the most harmful of all energy sources, will continue to be by far the main source of CO2 emissions in the world energy system.

In a scenario of energy crisis, the demand for coal to produce electrical energy has benefited this year from rising gas prices, although the slowdown in the economy has reduced demand for electrical energy.

In China (53% of world consumption), demand was affected by confinements related to Covid-19, but drought and heat waves have increased the need for air conditioning and reduced the use of hydroelectric power.

Europe, faced with the reduction in gas supplies from Russia, will record an increase in gas consumption coal in 2022 for the second year in a row.

Invasion of Ukraine may have accelerated the planet's energy transition

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday (27) that, as a result of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions are expected to peak in 2025, following increased investment. in renewable energy caused by the “profound reorientation” of energy markets.

The prices of coal They rose to record levels in March and again in June due to high gas prices and production difficulties in Australia, a crucial supplier.

Source: AFP

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