| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian | INDIA FUELS WORLDWIDE JUMP IN PLANNED COAL PRODUCTION | 56 mins ago |
India has driven a global increase in planned coal production, with new mine proposals mainly in the states of Odisha and Jharkhand, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor, an NGO, as cited by The Guardian. The rise in new coalmine proposals occurred despite a plateau in global demand for coal. This development has significant implications for global energy supplies and production.
The report found that enough new coalmining projects were proposed last year to increase global supplies by 2.5bn tonnes a year, representing an 11% increase from the previous year. This surge in proposals contrasts with a global slowdown in mine openings due to falling demand for coal. India's role in this trend is particularly notable, given its significant impact on global coal production.
The increase in planned coal production comes at a time when global demand for coal is no longer rising, suggesting a potential mismatch between supply and demand. This context is important for understanding the potential economic and environmental implications of these new coalmine proposals.