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China’s Coal Production Declines in April Due to Bad Weather and Sluggish Demand

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China’s coal production saw a decline in April, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The drop in output was due to a combination of factors, including bad weather and declining demand. The NBS reported that China produced 381.45 million tonnes of coal in April, up 4.5% year-on-year but down 8.6% month-on-month. The average …

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China’s January-February Coal Imports Soar 71% After Tightening COVID-19 Restrictions

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China’s coal imports have surged by 71% in the first two months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, as the country’s utilities sector restocks to meet rising demand. According to data from China’s Customs Administration (GAC), the country imported 60.64 million tonnes of coal between January and February, up from 35.39 million …

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China’s 2022 approvals for coal-fired power plants are the highest in 7 years, according to research

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China is set to approve construction of 106 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power plants in 2022, the highest in seven years, according to research released by the Center for Clean Energy and Air (CREA) and the Global Energy Monitoring Organization (GEM). This is four times the previous year’s approvals as China aims to increase energy …

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BANPU Prepares to Invest in Shale Gas in the US, Appears to be Listed on the New York Stock Exchange

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Thailand’s largest coal producer, Banpu Public Company Limited (BANPU), is set to boost its investment in the shale gas industry in the United States. Moreover, it plans to list its affiliates on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) later this year. Banpu’s Chief Executive Officer said the company would accelerate investment in the US while …

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China’s Coal Imports from Russia Fall in December, but Increase 20% Through 2022

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China’s Customs Administration (GAC) reported that coal imports from Russia fell in December due to logistical issues and the harsh winter in Russia disrupting shipments. Furthermore, demand in China has also been declining due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. According to the report, China imported 6.89 million tonnes of coal from Russia in …

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China’s Coal Industry Takes a Hit as COVID-19 Spreads Among Miners

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China’s daily coal output declined in December due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on miners and industrial demand, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). In December, China produced 402.69 million tonnes of coal, equivalent to 12.99 million tonnes per day. This figure is lower than the 13.04 million …

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China’s coal production reaches record level in response to rising demand for thermal energy

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China’s daily coal production hits a record high in November 2022 as coal mines increase their production capacity to meet rising demand for heating fuel. This is despite logistical problems and increases in coal inventories caused by China’s strict COVID zero interest rate policy. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released data showing that China …

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