CNCA: China accelerates 'green' and 'intelligent transition' in coal industry

China is advancing its 'green' and 'intelligent transition' in the coal industry as part of its commitment to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060, while ensuring national energy security, according to a report released by the China National Coal Association (CNCA) on August 8.

The "Blue Book on Social Responsibility of the Coal Industry (2024)" says that China's comprehensive energy consumption for raw coal production averaged 9 kg standard coal equivalent/tonne in 2023, a 7.2% decrease from the previous year, even though raw coal output rose by 3.4%, CNCA said. Standard coal refers