Welcome to the peak summer! How is the supply of electricity, coal, and natural gas energy guaranteed this year? Security | Electricity | Energy
Yesterday afternoon, the State Council Information Office held a routine briefing on State Council policies. At the meeting, it was introduced that during this year's peak summer season, China has made sufficient preparations to ensure the supply of electricity, coal, natural gas, and other resources, ensuring the safe and stable supply of energy and electricity.
In terms of electricity, since the beginning of summer, the daily dispatching power generation in China has reached three historic highs, reaching a maximum of 30.171 billion kilowatt hours, which is 1.511 billion kilowatt hours higher than last year's peak; The highest electricity load in the country reached two historic highs, reaching 1.339 billion kilowatts, which is 49.5 million kilowatts higher than last year's peak. In the complex situation of rapid demand growth and significant reduction in hydropower generation, comprehensive measures have been taken to ensure the safe and stable supply of electricity throughout the country.
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In terms of coal, since the beginning of this year, coal production has steadily increased, imports have increased rapidly, and the overall supply and demand of coal have been balanced. As of now, there are 198 million tons of coal stored in power plants nationwide, an increase of over 23 million tons compared to the same period last year, and it can be used for nearly 26 days.
In terms of natural gas, production and imports have maintained stable growth, effectively ensuring the needs of people's livelihoods and industrial and commercial gas.
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Deputy Secretary General of the National Development and Reform Commission, Ou Hong: According to dispatch statistics, the apparent consumption of natural gas in China in the first half of the year was 1949 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. Since the beginning of summer, the highest daily electricity generation gas consumption has exceeded 250 million cubic meters, strongly supporting the peak output of gas and electricity.