Fossil fuels

Inner Mongolia to control the development of coal mining during the 14th FYP

Fossil fuels, Policy

In its 14th FYP for energy, Inner Mongolia energy bureau has stated that it will control the development of coal. The bureau plans to forbid new coal mines on grasslands, optimize and enhance the coal production capacity of Ordos City, continue to eliminate outdated production capacity, and shut down coal mines below 600,000 tons/year. During the …

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No new coal power projects should be built purely for power generation during the 14th FYP

Fossil fuels, Policy

China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) recently published a letter concerning the development of new coal plants in China. The document mentioned that coal power will ensure the country’s energy security by developing peak shaving units and support units and that their development will be strictly controlled. Notably, according to the documents, in principle, coal power …

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Inner Mongolia to boost coalbed methane investments during 14th FYP

Fossil fuels, Policy

According to Inner Mongolia’s 14th FYP plan for coal industry development, during the 14th FYP period, the investment in exploration and development for coalbed methane is expected to reach 936 million CNY (148 million USD) with 378 new coalbed methane wells constructed and 63 billion cubic meters of new proven reserves. The plan also expects …

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