Asia was the world region with the most fossil fuel power generation in 2021. That year, this region generated some terawatt hours of electricity from fossil fuels. North America ranked second with a power generation of some terawatt hours. By comparison, Oceania had the least fossil fuel power generation, at terawatt hours.
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