Asia’s economies are facing a complex challenge: how to ensure the provision of secure, affordable energy to fuel their continued growth, while also embarking on a decisive shift toward decarbonization. In this intricate balance, what strategies and measures can policymakers and industry leaders implement to address these multifaceted demands effectively? Among the array of low-carbon technologies available, which hold the greatest potential to meet the region’s unique needs? And can stakeholders reconcile the potential tensions between advancing decarbonization initiatives and maintaining both economic momentum and energy security?
The global coal industry sits at the crossroads of the world’s need to deliver affordable electricity while also reducing emissions. The industry has seen market volatility, big shifts in demand and stagnating supply sources even as global coal consumption has risen to new highs. How can the industry maximize reliability, affordability and availability of coal supplies? What is coal’s role in the energy transition? How can the industry sustain a viable, dependable marketplace during a time of global energy transition?