China's Coal Output Hits Record in 2025 Even as It Burns Less.

The article focuses on China's record coal production in 2025, which reached 4.83 billion tons, despite a decrease in thermal power generation due to an increase in cleaner electricity sources. While coal remains a critical component of China's energy supply, accounting for over 50% of its energy consumption, the government is balancing energy security with the transition to cleaner energy. Natural gas and crude oil production also reached new highs, but coal's dominance persists, especially following a 2021 energy crisis that prompted increased mining efforts. The future of coal production is uncertain, particularly as safety inspections have led to temporary declines, and significant investments in the power grid will be necessary to support the growing reliance on renewable energy sources. [Extracted from the article]