Southeast Asia relying on coal to meet rapidly increasing demand for power

Southeast Asia relying on coal to meet rapidly increasing demand for power Last Modified: 23-Jan-2017 3:02 PM
  • 83%
    Percentage increase in electricity demand by 2035 over 2011 levels in Southeast Asia. Many countries in the region still pursuing new coal-fired power plants (with China and India being notable exceptions).
  • 400
    coal plants are either being built (120) or being planned (280) in the region.