China’s Coal Demand and Production Will Continue to Grow in 2025

Coal: one million tons an hour

From Resource Works By Stewart Muir There is no “energy transition” – It’s all “energy addition” Politicians and climate campaigners like to talk of an “energy transition” in which the world is going to burn less and less fossil fuel, switch to clean (or cleaner) energy, and thus resolve climate issues. But so far the “transition” is not so much about moving away from traditional fuels as about adding renewable energy sources on top of them. Our…

China’s Coal Demand and Production Will Continue to Grow in 2025

China’s coal demand and production are expected to continue rising this year and the cheap fuel is set to remain the backbone of the country’s energy system, according to China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association. Chinese coal production is forecast to increase by about 1.5% this year from 2024, for the ninth straight annual rise, the association said at a briefing, as quoted by Bloomberg. At the same time, coal demand is also set t…

China to Keep Tapping Coal to Meet Its Energy Security Needs

(Bloomberg) — Cheap coal will continue to provide the ballast for China’s energy security in the coming year, according to the country’s top industry grouping.

China Coal Output Set to Rise for 9th Year Despite Green Push

China’s coal production is expected to increase by 1.5% in 2025, marking its ninth consecutive year of growth, as the world’s largest coal consumer continues to prioritize energy security, the country’s top industry association said on Wednesday. The China Coal Transportation and Distribution Association forecasts output will reach 4.82 billion tons in 2025, following a 0.8% rise to 4.75 billion tons in 2024. Demand is projected to grow 1%, driv…