Assuming that takes place, gas will overtake coal as a source of world energy supply by 2030 and pull even with oil by 2035. (canadianbusiness.com)
The International Energy Agency and the Energy Information Administration (part of the U.S. Department of Energy) anticipate an increase in world energy supplies lasting at least until the end of this century. (postcarbon.org)
But carbon capture and storage will play a key role as coal continues to supply a significant portion of world energy supply and, unfortunately, it has yet to be demonstrated on any power plant anywhere. (scientificamerican.com)