Asia energy crisis still persisting

Tight supply: Coal is loaded onto a cargo ship offshore in Muara Berau, east Kalimantan. Indonesia has accelerated output of coal supply and expects to meet an annual target of 625 million tonnes. — Bloomberg

A crunch on coal production from key hubs in China and India is beginning to ease, but that won’t be enough to halt Asia’s energy crisis.

Major industries in the region, including steelmakers to chemical producers, are expected to continue to face power disruptions through the winter, as fuel supply remains tight and as governments prioritise heating demand from households.