Efficiency of coal for electricity
Electricity Efficiency – power station
| Fossil Fuel power station efficiency range | Efficiency 2001-05 (OCED) | Efficiency 2001-05 (non-OCED) |
| Coal (27% – 43%) | 37% | 32% |
| Natural Gas (31% – 55%) | 45% 60% latest CCGT | 35% |
| Oil Fired (23% – 43%) | 37% | 36% |