The available anthracite for final consumption in Italy is projected to increase from 2024 to 2028. In 2023, the actual consumption stood at 29.3 gigawatt-hours. The projections show a steady year-on-year increase in consumption: 3.5% from 2024 to 2025, 3.4% from 2025 to 2026, 3.2% from 2026 to 2027, and 3.1% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this five-year period is approximately 3.3%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The adoption of cleaner energy alternatives which might impact anthracite demand.
Regulatory changes in EU emission standards impacting coal consumption.
Technological advancements in energy efficiency potentially altering energy consumption dynamics.