BANGKOK -- Demand for coal in developing Asian countries will offset a decline in Europe and the U.S., enabling the industry to continue growing, according to the head of the World Coal Association.
A number of Asian countries, including China, the world's largest coal consumer, are increasingly turning to gas and renewables. But coal will remain a major energy source in the region due to its cost competitiveness and efficiency, said Benjamin Sporton, chief executive of the association.
