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COP28 signals coal is staying longer as India presses for energy security
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
India got a rare platform to defend coal
COP28 offered India a stronger platform to argue for coal as a long-term necessity, contrasting developed nations that rely more on oil and gas. India maintained that coal will help meet rising energy demand while renewable capacity expands. The takeaway: the transition to cleaner power is underway, but not at the cost of immediate energy security.
- COP28 offered India a more level playing field on energy choices
- India argues coal will remain vital for meeting rising demand
- Renewables will scale alongside a gradual shift toward cleaner power
- Oil and gas remain more central for developed countries than for India
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