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China could see new coal power approvals slow down this year, report says

Published 10:11 on November 25, 2025 / Last updated at 10:11 on November 25, 2025 / / Asia Pacific (Asia), Net Zero Transition (Power/Electrification)

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China's new coal power approvals for 2025 are on track to fall to a four-year low, indicating a potential shift in the country's coal-permitting cycle, according to a new report published on Tuesday.
China's new coal power approvals for 2025 are on track to fall to a four-year low, indicating a potential shift in the country's coal-permitting cycle, according to a new report published on Tuesday.


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