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China’s Coal Consumption to Plateau by 2030, Report Says

Published: May. 6, 2026 4:35 p.m. GMT+8

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China’s coal consumption will plateau by 2030 as the industry shifts from aggressive growth to quality-driven production, an industry report said.

The shift marks a critical juncture for the country as it attempts to accelerate its green transition and meet carbon reduction goals while relying on coal to maintain domestic energy security amid global oil supply disruptions.

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China's coal consumption to plateau by 2030, shifting to quality-driven production per 2025 China National Coal Association report.
2025 coal use grew 0.1% to 51.4% energy share; clean energy rose to 30.4%; production hit 4.8B tons, up 1.2%.
Output concentrated in west (81.7% from Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang 2021-2025); plans integrate with renewables.

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