Global coal consumption is projected to jump nearly 50% by 2030. On a tonnage basis, world coal consumption is projected to grow 47% from 6,117 Mt in 2006 to 8,995 Mt in 2030, an average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The dramatic increase in global use of coal is the result of a predicted 44% jump in world energy consumption (2006-2030). 73% of that projected increase in world energy consumption is the result of expected strong economic growth in non-Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries. Despite the current near-term economic slump, EIA expects demand for energy for manufacturing and consumer products to rebound after 2010. EIA anticipates a 15% growth rate in OECD countries during the same period. (EIA, 2009)