Global coal consumption in 2025 remains heavily concentrated in a few nations, with Asia leading the charge. According to the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy, China is the undisputed leader, consuming 92.24 Exajoules (EJ) — more than the rest of the top 10 combined. India follows at 23.07 EJ, with the United States rounding out the top three at 8.73 EJ. Together, China and India account for nearly 60% of the world’s coal use. Despite global pushes for renewable energ...
Not every landscape is beautiful in the traditional sense, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be photographed. This is one of the country’s biggest coal mines, and there’s talk it might shut down by the end of the decade. I’ve always felt it’s just as important to document the parts of the landscape we tend to look away from. These places are shaping the world whether we like it or not, and capturing them from the air gives us a different way to see and process that impact. . #WesternAustral...
World Coal Price
Coal consumption still reflects the reality of global energy demand. Despite the push toward renewables, many of the world’s largest economies continue to rely heavily on coal to support industrial activity and power generation. China leads by a significant margin, followed by India, highlighting how fast-growing economies depend on consistent and scalable energy sources. The US, Russia, and Indonesia also remain major consumers, showing that coal continues to play a role across both developed and resource-rich nations. The transition is underway, but the current energy mix shows that traditional sources are still deeply embedded in global systems.
Why Are We Still Using Coal?
World Coal Magazine
Coal was, and still is, the fuel of industrialization and global economic growth. Though its negative consequences for humans and nature outweigh its economic benefits. We hope that our Coal Atlas will spur the international campaign to phase out the use of coal.
Over 7,036 Mt/yr of hard coal is currently produced, a substantial increase over the past 25 years. The world coal deposits are seen in this map. Source: http://pcgladiator.blogspot.com/2008/12/open-pit-coal-mine.html
World Coal Production
