Shaanxi lays out summer coal supply playbook, emphasizing supply security

Shaanxi province, one of China's largest coal-producing regions, released its 2026 summer coal supply guidance on June 8 that underscores the central government's commitment to ensuring adequate coal availability during the summer peak-demand season.

The guidance, a detailed document prepared by the Shaanxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission, requires local coal producers to maintain stable and efficient production while strictly complying with safety requirements. It also emphasizes the fulfillment of medium- and long-term coal contracts, requiring suppliers to deliver no less than 90%