Europa se întoarce la cărbune după explozia prețului gazelor. Producția ar putea crește cu 25% • Newsweek România

Europe is shifting back to coal due to soaring gas prices, with coal electricity production expected to rise by 25% in the next six months. This change is driven by geopolitical tensions affecting gas supply and the rising costs of natural gas, making coal a more attractive option despite previous efforts to reduce fossil fuel use. The profitability of coal plants has increased, reversing decades of decline in coal's share of electricity production. However, the capacity to ramp up coal production is limited due to previous plant closures. Analysts predict that coal could remain more competitive than gas until at least 2028, highlighting the ongoing importance of fossil fuels in balancing energy supply during high demand periods.