CHINA STATE PLANNER and the National Energy Administration issued the Coal Industry Development “15th Five-Year” Plan. By 2030 the plan targets a stronger coal supply backstop, optimized production layout and a higher share of advanced capacity; nationwide large modern coal mines to account for 87% of capacity and intelligent/automated mine capacity to rise to 75%. The plan also seeks materially improved safety, greener and more efficient coal use, accelerated development of coal‑based diversifi

CHINA STATE PLANNER and the National Energy Administration issued the Coal Industry Development “15th Five-Year” Plan. By 2030 the plan targets a stronger coal supply backstop, optimized production layout and a higher share of advanced capacity; nationwide large modern coal mines to account for 87% of capacity and intelligent/automated mine capacity to rise to 75%. The plan also seeks materially improved safety, greener and more efficient coal use, accelerated development of coal‑based diversified industries, a coal consumption peak with enhanced dynamic supply‑demand balancing and storage/distribution systems, and upgraded industry governance to establish a modern coal sector and advance high‑quality development.