Coal-fired power as a security backstop in Europe’s grid
December 16, 2025
In 2024, China’s primary energy production rose 4.6% to 4.98 billion tonnes of coal equivalent (tce), led by strong growth in electricity (15.8%) but also increase in coal, oil and gas production. With output slightly outpacing demand, energy self-reliance improved marginally. Coal’s share in China’s energy mix fell to 53.2% in 2024, down from 55.3% in 2023, reflecting the shift […]
