Peak in China’s coal demand in sight as renewables jump 12%

Between January and April 2024, China’s electricity generation from renewables surged 12% y/y, significantly outpacing the 6% growth in generation from fossil fuels.

“While steam coal shipments to China rose 29% y/y, they are starting to feel the pressure from stronger renewables. Between March and April, the shipments fell 7% y/y as electricity generation from fossil fuels only rose 1% y/y,” stated Filipe Gouveia, shipping analyst at BIMCO.

So far in 2024, electricity generated from renewables...

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