Shanxi's major coal mining hub Luliang city plans to increase coal production to a record high of 163 million tonnes in 2022, in response to Beijing's call to increase domestic supply to reduce power shortage risk in summer peak load period, according to a work plan approved by the local government on July 19.

The target will mark an increase of 7.83 million tonnes compared with 2021 level, mainly through quicker steps in capacity expansion approval, handling procedures, mine construction and reopening of some halted mines, according to the plan.

To meet the target, central and local government-administrated coal mines should produce no less than 94.77 million tonnes of coal in 2022, with the daily output no less than 260,000 tonnes and striving to reach 270,000 tonnes, the work plan said.

Mines will be allowed to produce at higher capacity that has gained approval from authorities but still lacks official document on the premise of ensuring safety, and procedures will be quickened simultaneously.

For mines that are qualified in mining activity and committed to supply guarantee, they could start operation in advance while pushing ahead with procedures before end-March 2023.

Mines' construction is also required to gather pace for trial operation and further full-tilt production as soon as possible, according to the plan.

Some suspended mines will also be tapped to boost supply. The plan said a batch of the long-idled coal mines will restart operation or construction while the rest may be phased out in an orderly way.

The city has three coal mines in long-time production suspension, involving 2.1 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), and 18 coal mines that have halted construction or not commissioned for long, totaling 20.7 Mtpa.

(Writing by Emma Yang  Editing by Tammy Yang)
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