Asia's LNG shock must not spark coal's revival

LNG crisis in Asia could revive coal use.

Oct 29, 2026

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Asia's LNG shock must not spark coal's revival

LNG crisis in Asia could revive coal use.

In brief

LNG crisis in Asia could revive coal use. Asia's LNG shortage must not trigger coal's return as the region accelerates energy transition. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.

LNG shortage

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Asia's LNG crisis offers chance to speed up region's energy transition.

Coal revival risk

LNG shock must not spark coal's revival in the region.

Energy transition

Tim Daiss is a journalist and analyst who has covered energy markets, sustainability and geopolitics in the Asia-Pacific region for the past 15 years.

The takeaway

Asia's LNG shortage must not trigger coal's return as the region accelerates energy transition.

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