Global coal consumption reached an all-time high in 2024, climbing to 8.77 billion metric tons as global electricity demand outpaced the expansion of renewable energy. Despite its contribution to ...

China will allow the construction of new coal power plants through at least 2027 but with restrictions aimed at limiting emissions and boosting renewables, according to a newly released action plan.

China’s long-term benchmark power-station coal price for 2026 has been set at the same level as this year, according to ...

China is navigating a complex energy transition. While embracing solar and green technology, the nation grapples with phasing ...

China is portrayed as both the best and worst of nations for energy change. This emerges from China's energy vision for the ...

Imports of thermal coal into China and India went up last month, with the two seeing shipments of a total of 44 million tons. China imported 30.96 million tons of thermal coal last month, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wesley Alexander Hill (何伟龙) is an Energy and Geoeconomics expert The Datang International Zhangjiakou Power Station looms over the ...

Cheap coal will continue to provide the ballast for China’s energy security in the coming year, according to the country’s top industry grouping. Output is likely to rise 1.5% in 2025 for a ninth ...