Key facts
- India's coal-fired electricity generation rose 14% in June.
- India generated 120.20 billion kWh of coal-fired electricity in June.
- Hot, dry weather increased demand for electricity in India.
- India's hydropower generation fell significantly in June.
- India's gas generation fell significantly in June.
- Japan reduced LNG consumption by 7% in the June quarter.
- Japan is using more coal-fired power generation.
- Asian LNG spot prices are 70% higher than before Middle East tensions escalated.
- Coal is more economically viable than LNG due to price increases.
India experienced a substantial 14% year-on-year increase in coal-fired electricity generation during June, reaching a total of 120.20 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh). This surge in coal power output was primarily driven by increased electricity demand attributed to hot and dry weather conditions experienced across the country. Concurrently, India saw significant decreases in both hydropower and gas generation during the same month.