... high baselines. At the same time, Beijing is stimulating its own oil and gas production: from January to July 2025, national companies extracted 126.6 million tons of oil (+1.3% compared to the previous year) and 152.5 billion cubic meters of gas (+6%).... ... rapidly. In European countries, the total generation of electricity from solar and wind power plants exceeded generation from coal and gas-fired plants for the first time in 2024. This trend continues in 2025: the introduction of new RE capacities is increasing ...

... region. Looking ahead, despite the sustained importance of coal to the economy, the sector will need to modernize and improve environmental sustainability—considering the global trend towards reducing carbon emissions. In the medium- to long-term, coal companies will increasingly face challenges associated with the "green" transition, although coal will remain in demand for providing base energy supply in several countries in the coming years. Renewable Energy: Accelerated Capacity Growth ...

... attributed to several factors: High Gas Prices: Rising natural gas prices have made coal a more economically attractive option for generation, particularly in base-load capacities. Reliability of Energy Systems: To avoid disruptions, authorities and companies are keeping coal plants on standby to compensate for the inadequate stability of renewable energy sources. Political Support: The Trump administration rolled back a number of environmental restrictions and promotes fossil fuel production, including coal, as part ...

... multiple factors: High Gas Prices: The rise in natural gas prices has made coal a more economically attractive fuel for generation, especially for baseload capacities. Reliability of the Energy System: In an effort to avoid interruptions, authorities and companies maintain coal plants on standby to compensate for the insufficient stability of renewable energy sources. Political Support: The Trump administration has rolled back various environmental restrictions and encourages the extraction of fossil fuels, including coal,...

... due to a high base. Simultaneously, Beijing is encouraging its own oil and gas production: from January to July 2025, national companies extracted 126.6 million tons of oil (+1.3% year-on-year) and 152.5 billion cubic meters of gas (+6%). The increase in ... ... by the end of 2024, the total electricity generation from solar and wind plants for the first time surpassed generation from coal and gas-fired power plants. This trend continued in 2025: the commissioning of new renewable power capacities increases the ...