EU-JRC study: Supply prospects uncertain on the world coal market
Based in Petten in the Netherlands the JRC is a joint scientific service operated by the various Directorates-General of the European Commission. While the findings of the JRC do not represent the official position of the Commission, they do constitute scientific expertise that is supported and recognised by that body.
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The 50-page study ‘The future of coal’, which also includes an intensive and critical appraisal of international technical literature (especially that produced by the IEA), has to be seen in the context of the new European energy strategy developed by the Commission. The study draws some remarkable conclusions that are very significant for the ongoing coal-policy debate. This includes an important statement relating to the future of indigenous coal in Europe, namely that a greater and more-efficient use of indigenous coal reserves would reduce the EU’s reliance on imported energy and generate other beneficial synergies, for example increased employment.
(pp. 7 f.). More details...pdf, 415 kB (German)
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