China steps up coal & gas production as electricity demand soars

Friday, 02 February 2024

Chinese authorities are calling for higher domestic coal and gas production as electricity use increased throughout the second half of this year and is likely to hit a record-high this winter. Peak electricity demand is set to rise by 12.1 percent, or 140 GW this winter, China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) forecasts, warning of shortages in Yunnan province. 


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