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China’s coal output to keep growing to 2025
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Report summary
The China National Coal Association (CNCA) recently published its guidelines for coal industry development in the period of the 14th five-year plan (2021-2025). The guidelines state annual coal output will keep growing but limited to 4.1 Bt. Meanwhile, the industry will continue to cut the number of mines. Read this insight for Wood Mackenzie’s understanding of the future and challenges for China’s coal supply.
Table of contents
- Fewer mines
- But greater output
- With more advanced production technologies
- Potential market vulnerabilities
- And measures to address market volatility
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