Does Coal Have a Future?

... will be reduced to a minimum, with coal originating from the Ekibastuz basin to be replaced by Kuzbass coal. The government of Kazakhstan is aware of these plans, and is seeking new markets for its coal. A Coal-Free Portfolio The future of coal in Europe ... ... consumption is eventually expected to peak ( some expect this to happen in 2027), after which Indian investors will turn to renewable energy sources, primarily solar power. Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and other Southeast Asian countries are also ...