Facts and figures: Coal
- Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
- Main Title: Commodities at a Glance: Special Issue on Energy , pp 43-54
- Publication Date: April 2016
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/67db8d30-en
- Language: English
This section of UNCTAD’s Commodities at a Glance on energy, describes world coal trade, price, production and consumption trends, with a particular focus on Africa. In 2007 coal accounted for 28 per cent of global total primary energy supply (see Figure 2) and remains the major fuel for electricity generation. However, coal faces increased competition from natural gas and renewable energies in global energy markets.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210579605
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/ff5ca36e-en
Related Subject(s):
Economic and Social Development
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International Trade and Finance
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Natural Resources Water and Energy
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