Americas > China’s coal plant build hits new high in 2023, driving global growth

China’s coal plant build hits new high in 2023, driving global growth

Published 07:27 on April 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 07:27 on April 11, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International

Global coal capacity rose last year, with China – the world’s largest LNG importer and biggest developer of new solar and wind capacity – accounting for two-thirds of that growth, according to a think tank report published Thursday.
Global coal capacity rose last year, with China – the world’s largest LNG importer and biggest developer of new solar and wind capacity – accounting for two-thirds of that growth, according to a think tank report published Thursday.


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