Asia's coal demand could reach 150 million tonnes amid LNG supply disruption

Published on June 11, 2026

The Iran war is driving a significant near-term surge in Asia-Pacific’s thermal coal demand, with an additional 150 million tonnes of cumulative consumption projected through 2030, roughly half of which is expected to land in 2026 alone.

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