Powering Past Coal Alliance

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 26, 2026

Timeline

June 2026
Peak Demand Forecast

India expects record 270GW demand, necessitating maximum coal output.
Mar 24, 2026
Regional Pivot

Asian nations officially report shifts back to coal to cover gas shortfalls.
March 2026
Hormuz Disruption

Iran war leads to blockages in the Strait of Hormuz, slashing LNG supplies.
2021
Capacity Expansion

China builds record coal power capacity to bolster energy security.

Stories mentioning Powering Past Coal Alliance 1

Energy Security Trumps Climate: Asia’s Coal Pivot Amid Iran Conflict

The escalating conflict in Iran has disrupted critical energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, forcing major Asian economies to revert to coal to ensure grid stability. This shift highlights the fragility of the LNG 'bridge fuel' strategy and threatens to derail regional decarbonization efforts.

Mar 26, 2026 2 sources