1、Coal2023Analysis and forecast to 2026The IEA examines the full spectrum of energy issues including oil,gas and coal supply and demand,renewable energy technologies,electricity markets,energy efficiency,access to energy,demand side management and much more.Through its work,the IEA advocates policies

2、that will enhance the reliability,affordability and sustainability of energy in its 31 member countries,13 association countries and beyond.This publication and any map included herein are without prejudice to the status of or sovereignty over any territory,to the delimitation of international front

3、iers and boundaries and to the name of any territory,city or area.Source:IEA.International Energy Agency Website:www.iea.orgIEA member countries:AustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzech RepublicDenmarkEstoniaFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHungaryIrelandItalyJapanKoreaLithuaniaLuxembourgMexicoNetherlandsNew Zea

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5、ATIONAL ENERGYAGENCYCoal 2023 Abstract Analysis and forecast to 2026 Page|3 I EA.CC BY 4.0.Abstract The global coal market has experienced a turbulent three years.Demand dropped sharply during the Covid pandemic,only to leap during the post-Covid rebound and following Russias invasion of Ukraine.In

6、2022,global coal demand reached its highest level ever.Today,coal remains the largest energy source for electricity generation,steelmaking and cement production maintaining a central role in the world economy.At the same time,coal is the largest source of man-made carbon dioxide(CO2)emissions,and cu