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Taiwan Turns to Coal Amid Middle East Energy Crisis

4/7/2026

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  • Taiwan plans to increase coal-fired power to bolster energy security as gas supplies are reduced by the Middle East conflict.
  • The Ministry of Economic Affairs said Taiwan Power will procure coal from Mailiao plant starting in May.
  • The ongoing war has disrupted global energy markets, pushing Taiwan toward coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel.
  • The ministry said domestic gas supply remains adequate and all power generation units are functioning normally.