(April 7): Taiwan will increase coal-fired power generation to bolster energy security, as the war in the Middle East crimps gas supplies. That’s forced governments to lean more on the dirtiest fossil fuel for power generation. In Asia, Japan, South Korea and Bangladesh have all increased their reliance on coal while in Europe, countries including Poland may boost usage of coal gas. The move to increase coal-fired power aims to address LNG supply risks while mitigating the impact of high gas prices on electricity rates, the ministry said in a statement. Taiwan’s domestic gas supply remains sufficient and all power generation units are operating as scheduled, it added.

Source: The Edge Markets April 07, 2026 09:08 UTC