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National Energy Administration Projects Stable Winter Power and Coal Supply
China's national energy authorities project balanced winter electricity supply and stable coal reserves despite potential extreme regional weather.
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The Brief
People's Daily reported that national power supply and demand are projected to maintain overall balance during the peak winter period, according to Tan Hongjiang, deputy director of the Electricity Department of the National Energy Administration.
National coal stockpiles at centrally dispatched power plants stand at a relatively high level usable for 35 days, with winter coal demand for electricity and heating expected to be relatively stable.
Three government agencies jointly released a notice on coal safety, production stability, and supply protection to guide enterprises to tap output potential and advance the resumption of halted mines.
The National Energy Administration will study additional measures to release high-quality advanced capacity, accelerate construction of approved mines, and coordinate with departments to build emergency reserve capacity.
Why it matters
A super El Nino event may expand freezing rain and icing in Hunan, Jiangxi, and Guizhou, heightening operational risks for power transmission equipment, frozen wind turbines, and snow-covered photovoltaic facilities while primary energy supplies face delivery pressure.
Key Takeaways
- 1National power supply and demand will maintain an overall balance during the upcoming peak winter period.
- 2Centrally dispatched power plants hold thermal coal inventories sufficient for 35 days amid steady heating demand.
- 3Government agencies jointly issued a notice to guide coal enterprises in optimizing production and reopening halted mines safely.
Sources
- 今冬能源电力供应有保障 — People's Daily · 10/31/2026