Global coal-power capacity reached a record high in 2023, with China leading the surge by adding 70.2GW, accounting for two-thirds of the global increase. This rise reflects China's focus on energy security, with the country responsible for 95% of new coal construction. The rest of the world saw a record low of 3.7GW in new coal capacity. Despite President Xi's pledge to control coal use, China aims to add more coal mines to meet surging power demand and ensure energy security.
A report by Global Energy Monitor found that net annual coal capacity grew by 48.4 GW, representing a 2% year-over-year increase. China alone accounted for about two-thirds of new coal plant capacity. #China #CoalTwitter https://t.co/J9SRxBxquW
China accounted for two-thirds of new global coal plant capacity in 2023, report finds https://t.co/AzoSI0w1Gh
"China has led a global resurgence in coal-power capacity, accounting for about 2/32023’s inc...China is also mining a record volume of the dirtiest fossil fuel, following a 3-yr capacity expansion program to ensure energy security and avoid price spikes" https://t.co/NtQL263QGq
New coal plants in China increase despite President Xi's pledge to 'strictly control' dirtiest fuel China increased 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… https://t.co/6wEEHNZKGn
China to Build More Coal Mines to Feed Surging Power Capacity - Bloomberg Nation seeks to increase domestic supply of main power fuel China accounts for two-thirds of global coal power additions
China to build more coal mines to feed surging power demand 🇨🇳 ♥️ 🪨 📈 China (the world’s top coal producer & consumer) aims to add ~300 million tons/year of mining capacity for “emergency reserves” by 2030 💰 Government also wants to tame prices https://t.co/fykwOPEwRT
#China to Build More Coal Mines to Feed Surging Power Capacity Nation seeks to increase domestic supply of main power fuel China accounts for two-thirds of global coal power additions https://t.co/OVqfL71nmb
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 retirements of older plants in the U.S. and Europe. https://t.co/8hCfcgDO5D
Global Energy Monitor "A surge in new coal plants coming online in China drove this increase — 47.4 GW, or roughly two- thirds of global additions" - Tracking the global coal fleet: 2023 highlights https://t.co/ME414YddAC https://t.co/bEQg2pG1Pd
Global coal-fired power capacity grew 2% in 2023 https://t.co/SjQqap6fSy
Startling @GlobalEnergyMon chart showing China was responsible for 95% of new coal construction in 2023 70.2GW of new capacity started in China… …3.7GW in the rest of the world, a record low https://t.co/c58joNqsUB https://t.co/9bmAgmiiPt
Global coal-power capacity rose to a record last year, led by a surge in new plants in China and a slowdown in retirements around the world, according to an industry report. https://t.co/DOl8r9g8PN
#China Leads Global Coal Power Surge as Capacity Hits Record Rise highlights Beijing’s continued focus on energy security World’s capacity ex-China increases for first time since 2019 https://t.co/rO7L4abiEQ
Global coal-power capacity rose to a record in 2023, led by a surge in new plants in China 🇨🇳❤️🪨 📈 Global coal fleet grew by 2% to 2,130GW, with China accounting for 2/3rds of the gain 👉 Rise highlights China's focus on energy security By @danmurtaugh https://t.co/kDil1owK5f https://t.co/m8VL6NLh9B
Global coal-power capacity rose to a record last year, led by a surge in new plants in China and a slowdown in retirements around the world, according to a new report https://t.co/Isg65bE7Kz