China coal hub could lead its energy transition, researchers say
WEB16 hours ago — China’s largest coal-mining hub is primed to spearhead the country’s energy transition with a slate of planned clean power mega-projects in the desert, according to a report released Monday ...
China builds more new coal plants than rest of the world : NPR
WEBMar 2, 2023 — China permitted more coal power plants last year than any time in the last seven years, according to a new report released this week. It's the equivalent of about two new coal power plants...
Why Heat Waves Are Deepening China’s Addiction to Coal - The …
WEBJul 20, 2023 — China has an answer to the heat waves now affecting much of the Northern Hemisphere: burn more coal to maintain a stable electricity supply for air-conditioning.
In China's coal country, full steam ahead with new power plants …
WEBNov 30, 2023 — China has decommissioned 70.45 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired plants in the last decade, and is building far more renewable energy capacity than any other country. Analysts say coal use may...
New coal plants in China soar despite President Xi's pledge ... - Sky News
WEBApr 11, 2024 — China ramped up coal power capacity last year, according to new analysis, despite a pledge to "strictly control" the dirtiest fossil fuel. The country added 47.4 Gigawatts (GW) of new coal power in 2023, more than double the amount added by the rest of the world combined.
China's new coal plants set to become a costly second fiddle to ...
WEBMar 22, 2023 — SINGAPORE, March 23 (Reuters) - China's plans for some 100 new coal-fired power plants to back up wind and solar capacity have sparked warnings that the world's second-biggest economy is...
China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad - BBC
WEBChina will not build new coal-fire projects abroad, a move that could be pivotal in tackling global emissions. President Xi Jinping made the announcement in his address at the United Nations...
Coal power grew in 2023 driven by China’s expansion and a ... - CNN
WEBApr 11, 2024 — CNN — The world’s coal-fired power capacity grew 2% last year, its highest annual increase since 2016, driven by new builds in China and decommissioning delays elsewhere, according to research...
China limits expansion of coal-chemical industry, prioritises …
WEBBEIJING, July 27 (Reuters) - China is to "strictly control" the approval and size of new coal-to-chemical projects as authorities prioritise strengthening supply of coal to power plants,...
Driven by China, Coal Plants Made a Comeback in 2023
WEBApr 10, 2024 — Global capacity to generate power from coal, one of the most polluting fossil fuels, grew in 2023, driven by a wave of new plants coming online in China that coincided with a slowing pace of...