China coal sector issues supply alert ahead of peak summer season

• China’s energy market is primarily dependent on coal, and demand peaks during the summer months.
• A heatwave in the Yangzi River region has also increased electricity consumption.
• However, flooding in the south of the country has increased the availability of hydroelectric electricity.

Thursday evening, China coal industry associations urged mining companies to ensure they can meet demand during the country’s busiest summer season.

The state-run Securities Times stated that the China Coal Industry Association and the China Coal Transport Association notified enterprises to expedite the delivery of high-quality coal, take measures to assure emergency supplies, and maximize mining capacity.

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China’s energy market is primarily dependent on coal, and demand peaks during the summer months; a heatwave in the Yangzi River region has also increased electricity consumption.

However, flooding in the south of the country has increased the availability of hydroelectric electricity, reducing the burden on the coal industry.