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Global coal consumption increased by 50% from 2000 to 2010, with 75% of growth in Asia-Pacific. Coal meets 30% of global energy needs and generates 40% of electricity. China, the US, India, Japan, and South Africa consume over 80% of coal. Coal production is expected to increase by 50% from 2010 to 2030, and known reserves are expected to last for about 120 years.
Global coal consumption increased by about 50% from 2000 to 2010, from about 2,400 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) to about 3,555 Mtoe. In 2010 alone, consumption grew by about 7.6%, with more than 75% of that growth occurring in the Asia-Pacific region. Coal meets nearly 30 percent of the world’s energy needs and generates more than 40 percent of the world’s electricity.
More coal facts:
Five countries – China, the United States, India, Japan and South Africa – combine to consume more than 80% of the world’s coal.
While coal consumption has increased, so has production. Global coal production is projected to increase by about 50% from 2010 to 2030.
Compared to other energy sources, coal is widespread. Recoverable coal deposits exist in about 70 countries, and at 2010 production levels, known coal reserves are expected to last for about 120 years.
