China's H1 2026 Daily Coal Output Hits 13.07 Million Tonnes, Second-Highest for Period
China's daily average raw coal output from industrial enterprises above designated size reached 13.07 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, the second-highest level for the period on record, according to the China Coal Industry Association. The ample supply laid the groundwork for energy security during the summer peak-demand season. With most regions experiencing above-normal temperatures and some facing periodic heatwaves, the coal industry has leveraged large modern and intelligent mines to keep production and supply stable and orderly.
China's daily average raw coal output from industrial enterprises above designated size reached 13.07 million tonnes in the first half of 2026, the second-highest level for the period on record. Data released by the China Coal Industry Association showed that coal supply remained ample in the first half, providing a foundation for energy security during the summer peak-demand season.
The country has now entered the peak summer energy consumption period, with temperatures in most regions higher than the seasonal norm and some areas experiencing periodic heatwaves. To cope with extreme weather conditions, the coal industry has relied on the production capacity of large modern mines and intelligent mines, keeping national coal production and supply stable and orderly.
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