NDRC Focuses on Boosting Coal Production and Supply Capacity in 2024 Plans

Published: Mar 14, 2025 11:05

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[National Development and Reform Commission: Continuously Enhancing Coal Production and Supply Capability]
On March 13, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a report on the implementation of the 2024 National Economic and Social Development Plan and the draft 2025 National Economic and Social Development Plan. The report highlighted active exploration of new pathways for the transformation and development of resource-based regions in 2024, along with comprehensive management of coal mining subsidence areas. Special actions for energy conservation and carbon reduction will be implemented in key industries such as steel, refining, synthetic ammonia, cement, aluminum, data centers, and coal power. The comprehensive energy consumption per unit product for crude steel, aluminum, cement clinker, and flat glass is expected to remain at a world-leading level.

The construction of the energy production, supply, storage, and marketing system will be steadily advanced. The total primary energy production is expected to reach 4.98 billion mt of standard coal, including crude oil production of 213 million mt and natural gas production of 246.45 billion m³. The annual power generation is projected to reach 10.1 trillion kWh. Advanced coal production capacity will be released in an orderly manner, and coal inventories at nationally regulated power plants will be maintained at over 200 million mt.

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