China expects its peak power demand could rise by 12.1%, or by 140 gigawatts GW, this winter, a spokesperson for the National Energy Administration saidon Monday
China expects its peak power demand could rise by 12.1%, or by 140 gigawatts GW, this winter, a spokesperson for the National Energy Administration NEA said on Monday. Generally, China is certain that its winter power supply is guaranteed, but shortages could occur in the Yunnan province and in Inner Mongolia, according to NEA spokesperson Zhang Xing, quoted by Reuters. Previously, figures by the NEA have shown that the peak power demand in China was at 1,159 GW last winter.
During the first half of this year, coal production, coal imports, and coal-fired electricity generation surged and offset a significant decline in power output at China’s massive hydropower capacity due to insufficient rainfall and drought. Chinese officials have also recently hinted that phasing out fossil fuels is unrealistic as oil, natural gas, and coal will continue to play a crucial role in global energy supply and energy security.
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