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Briefing: Asian nations ramp up coal power amid Middle East energy crunch

Strategic angle: With energy shortages worsening across Asia, countries are increasingly reverting to coal for electricity amid a supply crunch.

Editorial Staff · 2026-04-03 · 1 MIN READ

Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz are impacting energy supplies.

Coal power is being prioritized as a response to energy shortages.

This shift may hinder global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.