EIA: U.S. coal production expected to reach 607 million short tons in 2021
2021-08-12 16:14:28 [Print]
The latest "Short-Term Energy Outlook" released by the U
The report shows that in 2022, U.S . coal production is expected to record 600 million short tons, a decrease of 1 . 15% from the expected value of 2021.
The Energy Information Administration said that as the price of natural gas rises, it is expected to drive the consumption of coal in the energy industry. In 2021, the U . S . total coal consumption may increase from 477 million short tons in 2020 to 558 million short tons, an increase of 16 . 9%.
. S . Energy Information Administration (EIA) on August 10 shows that in 2021, U . S . coal production is expected to reach 607 million short tons (550 million tons), up by 13% on a year-on-year basis, but down by 10 million short tons from the expected value in the previous month.
The report shows that in 2022, U.S . coal production is expected to record 600 million short tons, a decrease of 1 . 15% from the expected value of 2021.
The Energy Information Administration said that as the price of natural gas rises, it is expected to drive the consumption of coal in the energy industry. In 2021, the U . S . total coal consumption may increase from 477 million short tons in 2020 to 558 million short tons, an increase of 16 . 9%.