The International Energy Agency (IEA) will release its latest annual assessment of global coal markets later this month, providing a detailed outlook on demand, supply, trade and pricing trends through the end of the decade. Ahead of the public launch, the agency is offering reporters an opportunity to review the findings under embargo through a dedicated press webinar.
The Coal 2025 annual market report is scheduled for publication on Wednesday, 17 December. An under-embargo press webinar will take place the previous day, Tuesday, 16 December, at 15:00 Paris time, the IEA said in a notice to media.
The briefing will be led by Keisuke Sadamori, Director of the IEA’s Energy Markets and Security Directorate, alongside Carlos Fernández Alvarez, the lead author of the report. Journalists must register in advance to attend the session and agree to comply with the embargo conditions governing the report and all related materials.
First published in 2011, the IEA’s annual coal market report is considered one of the most comprehensive and authoritative analyses of the global coal sector. It provides an in-depth examination of recent market developments and offers medium-term forecasts covering demand, supply and international trade at both global and regional levels.
The Coal 2025 edition continues that approach, presenting projections through to 2030. In addition to core market balances, the report analyzes trends in investment, production costs and pricing, offering insight into the economic fundamentals shaping coal markets worldwide. These indicators are closely followed by governments, utilities, mining companies and investors as they assess energy security and market risks.
According to the IEA, this year’s report places particular emphasis on the drivers that could influence global coal markets through the remainder of the decade. The analysis identifies a range of uncertainties that may affect outcomes, reflecting the increasingly complex and interconnected nature of global energy systems.
One key area of focus is the interaction between coal and other energy sources. The report examines how developments in markets for natural gas and renewable energy could influence coal demand and trade in the near term. Shifts in gas supply, price volatility, and the pace of renewable deployment are among the factors that could alter coal consumption patterns across different regions.
By exploring these cross-market dynamics, the IEA aims to provide a broader context for understanding coal’s role in the global energy mix. While coal remains a major source of power generation in many economies, its outlook varies widely depending on domestic policies, fuel availability and infrastructure investment.
The under-embargo press webinar is intended to give reporters early access to the report’s analytical framework and headline findings. Participants will receive a detailed briefing from senior IEA officials and the report’s lead author, helping to clarify assumptions, methodologies and the key uncertainties highlighted in the outlook.
The agency said the Coal 2025 report will be shared under embargo with reporters who register for the webinar. Journalists who are unable to attend may also request access to the report directly by contacting the IEA’s press office at [email protected], subject to the same embargo restrictions.
All information contained in the report, as well as the contents of the webinar and any supporting materials, will remain under embargo until 7:00 a.m. Paris time on Wednesday, 17 December. The IEA stressed that no details may be published or broadcast before that time.
As governments and energy companies continue to navigate a period of market volatility and long-term transition, the Coal 2025 report is expected to serve as a key reference for assessing the future of coal within the global energy system. The advance media briefing reflects the IEA’s effort to support accurate, informed reporting on a sector that remains central to energy supply in many parts of the world, even as pressures for diversification and decarbonization intensify.
