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.
