SHANGHAI : Two Chinese coal industry associations called on coal enterprises to increase production, make emergency supply guarantee plans, and"make every effort to ensure the safe and stable supply of coal" this summer, state media outlet Securities Times reported late on Thursday.
Power consumption has surged in China this summer, particularly as heat waves scorch the region north of the Yangtze River.Analysts have noted that the recent production surge has led some mines to prioritize quantity over quality, in order to meet government quotas. The country relies on coal for 60 per cent of its electricity. China faced a large-scale power outage in late 2021 that caused widespread factory shutdowns.
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