Original title: Development and Reform Commission: Demand for thermal coal has increased and supply is generally stable Source: Wenhua Finance
Wenhua Finance and Economics (edited by Wang Siyu)-According to a report by China Securities Journal on December 29, in the face of a new round of cooling weather that may come, the main person in charge of the Economic Operation and Regulation Bureau of the National Development and Reform Commission recently answered reporters’ questions about winter energy supply Shi said that the current overall balance between supply and demand, and that the people’s livelihood is guaranteed. The national power supply and demand situation has stabilized. The demand for electricity coal has increased, but the supply is generally stable, which can meet the coal demand for production and living.
The person in charge said that from the current supply and demand situation, although there may be increased pressure to ensure supply in some regions and some time periods, it is generally balanced and the people’s livelihood gas is guaranteed, which can ensure that the people live a warm winter.
In terms of ensuring power supply, the person in charge said that the current power rationing in Hunan has basically resumed, and Jiangxi has no more power rationing since December 19. Zhejiang has also corrected some local practices, and the national power supply and demand situation has stabilized.
“Recently, there will be continued low temperature weather, and the national electricity demand is expected to rise.” The person in charge said that in order to respond, the National Development and Reform Commission will make every effort to ensure the power supply with relevant parties.
In terms of coal supply, the person in charge said that since the heating season, the demand for electric coal has increased, but the supply is generally stable, which can meet the coal demand for production and life.
“For the coming cold weather, we have made preparations in advance and formulated a thorough emergency plan for ensuring coal supply to ensure the people’s warmth through the winter.” The person in charge said that first, we will make every effort to increase production and supply. Guide major coal producing areas and key coal enterprises in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Inner Mongolia, etc., under the premise of ensuring safety, speed up the release of production capacity, and do everything possible to meet coal demand. According to the supply and demand situation, coal imports should be appropriately increased, and coal should be used first for power generation and heating, and the role of supplementary adjustment of imported coal should be fully utilized. The second is to accelerate the improvement of coal storage levels in power plants. Monitor the coal storage levels of key power plants across the country every day, track the supply of thermal coal in a timely manner, and coordinate and resolve outstanding problems in the supply as soon as possible. The third is to strengthen coal security in key areas. For Hunan and Jiangxi where the supply of electricity coal is relatively tight, coordinate the main coal producing areas and coal enterprises to provide resource guarantees for power plants with low coal storage levels, coordinate railway enterprises to optimize the transportation structure, and provide maximum support. The fourth is to organize emergency resources. The fifth is to strengthen the emergency guarantee mechanism.
