New Coal Power Capacity Approvals in China Q1-Q3 2025
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: China
Source: Greenpeace
China approved 41.77 GW of new coal power capacity nationwide in the first three quarters of 2025. This marks a decline in new coal power approvals and is on track to be the second-lowest year for approvals in the 2021-2025 period. The total coal capacity approved from 2021 to Q3 2025 stands at 340 GW. The investment in coal projects permitted in Q1-Q3 2025 is estimated at RMB 171.5-181.5 billion,
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- China
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- 22 Jul 2026
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- Greenpeace
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Description | China approved 41.77 GW of new coal power capacity nationwide in the first three quarters of 2025. This marks a decline in new coal power approvals and is on track to be the second-lowest year for approvals in the 2021-2025 period. The total coal capacity approved from 2021 to Q3 2025 stands at 340 GW. The investment in coal projects permitted in Q1-Q3 2025 is estimated at RMB 171.5-181.5 billion, with central and local state-owned enterprises accounting for the majority of investment. |
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Article published date | 2025-11-27 |
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