TOKYO -- Southeast Asian coal demand is forecast to rise 5% yearly through 2023 for the fastest growth rate worldwide, an International Energy Agency report published Tuesday says, as Asia makes up for declines in usage elsewhere.
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Southeast Asian coal demand to grow at fastest rate in world
Energy-hungry Asia offsets slowing use in US and Europe, IEA says
Major coal consumers such as China, India and Indonesia also are key producers. The Asia-Pacific region produces 70% of the world's coal. © Reuters
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