China's 15th Five-Year Plan emphasizes market-driven gas pricing and domestic supply security

China has unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing market-oriented natural gas pricing and domestic supply security enhancement, as the country is seeking to reduce import dependency and stabilize energy systems amid global volatility.

China has unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), outlining a dual focus on market-oriented natural gas pricing and domestic supply security enhancement as the country is seeking to reduce import dependency and stabilize energy systems amid global volatility. International Natural Gas Futures Prices, 2024-2026 (Unit: $/MMBtu) Source: OilChem International Natural Gas Spot