European coal generation seen rising 25% as gas prices top €80/MWh

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  • European utilities are shifting from gas-fired generation toward coal and lignite plants.
  • Coal generation is expected to rise 25% as European gas prices exceed €80/MWh.
  • EU coal’s generation share fell to 9.2% in 2025, Eurostat data showed.
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