EIA: U.S. coal production expected to reach 617 million short tons in 2021
2021-07-08 15:38:56 [Print]
The latest "Short-Term Energy Outlook" released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) on July 7 shows that in 2021, U.S. coal production is expected to reach 617 million short tons (560 million tons), up by 17 million short tons from the expected value in the previous month.
EIA predicts that in 2022, U.S. coal production will decline slightly by 0.9% to 610 million short tons. The expected decline in production is mainly due to the expected decline in natural gas prices, which will put downward pressure on coal-fired power generation.
The "Outlook" shows that in 2021, U.S. coal consumption is expected to increase by 91.7 million short tons year-on-year to 569 million short tons. In 2022, U.S. coal consumption may fall by 32.2 million short tons to 537 million short tons.
EIA predicts that in 2022, U.S. coal production will decline slightly by 0.9% to 610 million short tons. The expected decline in production is mainly due to the expected decline in natural gas prices, which will put downward pressure on coal-fired power generation.
The "Outlook" shows that in 2021, U.S. coal consumption is expected to increase by 91.7 million short tons year-on-year to 569 million short tons. In 2022, U.S. coal consumption may fall by 32.2 million short tons to 537 million short tons.
