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Strengthening the clean energy industry and accelerating the energy structure transition: The National Energy Administration releases its 2020 Energy Work Guidance Opinions.
Release date:
2020-06-22
On June 22, the National Energy Administration released the "Guiding Opinions on Energy Work for 2020." The key expected targets include: **Energy Consumption:** Total national energy consumption will not exceed 5 billion tons of standard coal. The share of coal in energy consumption is projected to decline to around 57.5%. **Supply Assurance:** - Oil production is expected to reach approximately 193 million tons. - Natural gas output will be around 181 billion cubic meters. - Non-fossil fuel power generation capacity will reach about 900 million kilowatts. **Quality and Efficiency:** - Energy system efficiency and the utilization rates of clean energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic power will continue to improve. - By year-end, eligible coal-fired power units in western regions will complete ultra-low emission upgrades. **People's Well-being:** - An additional 1 billion square meters of clean heating areas will be introduced.
2020 marked the year in which China was poised to fully build a moderately prosperous society and successfully conclude the 13th Five-Year Plan, while also serving as a pivotal year for establishing a solid foundation toward a successful launch of the 14th Five-Year Plan. To thoroughly implement the strategic decisions made by the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on coordinating COVID-19 prevention and control with economic and social development, adapt to evolving domestic and international conditions, and effectively address the challenges ahead, this guidance has been formulated. It aims to ensure steady energy development and reform amid ongoing epidemic防控 measures, safeguard energy security, and promote high-quality energy growth.
The main expected objectives are as follows:
Energy consumption: The nation's total energy consumption will not exceed 5 billion tons of standard coal. Meanwhile, the share of coal in energy use has dropped to around 57.5%.
Supply assurance: Oil production stood at approximately 193 million tons, natural gas output reached about 181 billion cubic meters, and installed capacity for non-fossil fuel power generation hit around 900 million kilowatts.
Quality efficiency. Energy system efficiency and the utilization rate of clean energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaic generation have further improved. By the end of the year, eligible coal-fired power units in western regions will complete ultra-low emission upgrades.
Improving people's livelihoods and benefiting the public. Approximately 1.5 billion square meters of new clean heating areas have been added, along with around 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity replacing traditional energy sources. As a result, electricity now accounts for roughly 27% of final energy consumption. Meanwhile, energy poverty alleviation projects—such as photovoltaic-based poverty relief initiatives—are steadily advancing, and grid upgrades and renovations have been completed in the "Three Regions and Three Prefectures" as well as bordering villages and settlements.
Reform and innovation. Deeply advance the trial operation of continuous settlement in the electricity spot market, with eligible regions now officially operational. Further deepen the grid's separation of primary and ancillary services. Enhance the management system for oil and gas exploration and production, and refine the operational mechanisms for oil and gas pipelines. Pilot programs for the energy revolution are being steadily advanced. Proceed cautiously yet systematically with tackling key technological challenges in energy-related equipment, driving advancements and industrial development in energy storage and hydrogen technologies.
The "Guiding Opinions" emphasize the need to strengthen the clean energy industry and accelerate the transition of the energy structure.
Continue to develop non-fossil energy sources. Implement the "Notice on Matters Related to Wind Power and Photovoltaic Project Construction in 2020," ensuring that wind and photovoltaic power generation maintain an appropriate scale and pace of development. Steadily advance the construction of large-scale onshore wind, photovoltaic, and offshore wind projects, while accelerating the deployment of distributed photovoltaic systems and decentralized wind farms in central-eastern and southern regions. Actively promote grid parity for wind and photovoltaic power generation. Additionally, pursue the safe and steady development of hydropower by initiating adjustments to hydropower plans along the Yalong River, upper Yellow River, Wujiang River, and Hongshui River, and by expediting the construction of key reservoir projects. Finally, prioritize the safe expansion of nuclear power, carefully advancing project construction and promoting the comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy.
Enhance the utilization of clean energy. Clearly define the renewable energy power consumption responsibility targets for each province (region, municipality) by 2020. Encourage local development and utilization of renewable energy to further boost its overall efficiency. Improve the comprehensive monitoring system for hydropower resources across river basins, and implement predictive alerts for hydropower utilization in key river regions. Continue to effectively enforce the interim measures aimed at ensuring safe integration and full-scale operation of nuclear power, thereby promoting maximum and reliable generation from nuclear plants.
Here is the original notice:
Notice from the National Energy Administration on Issuing the "2020 Guidelines for Energy Work"
To fully implement the decisions and plans of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, firmly advance the "Six Stabilities" initiatives, and effectively carry out the "Six Guarantees" tasks, the National Energy Administration has formulated the "2020 Energy Work Guidance Opinions," which are now released. This document outlines strategies for advancing energy development and reform amid regular epidemic prevention and control measures, ensuring energy security, and promoting high-quality energy growth.
Attachment: 2020 Guidelines for Energy Work
National Energy Administration
June 5, 2020
Attachment
2020 Guidelines for Energy Work
2020 marked the year when China was set to fully build a moderately prosperous society and conclude the 13th Five-Year Plan, while also serving as a critical year for laying a solid foundation toward a successful start of the 14th Five-Year Plan. To thoroughly implement the CPC Central Committee and the State Council's strategic decisions on coordinating COVID-19 prevention and control with economic and social development, adapt to evolving domestic and international conditions, and effectively address the challenges ahead, this guidance has been formulated. It aims to ensure steady energy development and reform amid regular epidemic防控 measures, safeguard energy security, and promote high-quality energy growth.
I. General Requirements
(1) Guiding Principles
Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will uphold the overarching principle of pursuing progress while maintaining stability, deeply embrace the new development philosophy, and follow the nation’s new energy security strategy of "Four Revolutions and One Cooperation." We will resolutely implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, focusing closely on the tasks of "Six Stabilities" and "Six Guarantees." At the same time, we will strengthen coordination across coal, electricity, oil, gas production, supply, storage, and sales to ensure the steady operation of the energy industry chain and supply chain. We will also intensify efforts to address weaknesses and bolster strengths, enhancing our ability to safeguard the energy security baseline. Furthermore, we will deepen reforms, expand opening-up initiatives, boost innovation-driven growth, foster the emergence of new industries, business models, and market dynamics, and continuously drive transformative improvements in the quality, efficiency, and momentum of energy development—thereby providing robust energy support for fully building a moderately prosperous society and constructing a modern economic system.
(II) Main Objectives
The main expected targets for 2020 are as follows:
Energy consumption: The nation's total energy consumption will not exceed 5 billion tons of standard coal. Meanwhile, the share of coal in energy use has dropped to around 57.5%.
Supply assurance: Oil production stood at approximately 193 million tons, natural gas output reached about 181 billion cubic meters, and installed capacity for non-fossil fuel power generation hit around 900 million kilowatts.
Quality efficiency. Energy system efficiency and the utilization rate of clean energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaic generation have further improved. By the end of the year, eligible coal-fired power units in western regions will complete ultra-low emission upgrades.
Improving people's livelihoods and benefiting the public. Approximately 1.5 billion square meters of new clean heating areas have been added, along with around 150 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity replacing traditional energy sources. As a result, electricity now accounts for roughly 27% of final energy consumption. Meanwhile, energy poverty alleviation projects—such as photovoltaic-based poverty relief initiatives—are steadily advancing, and grid upgrades and renovations have been completed in the "Three Regions and Three Prefectures" as well as bordering villages and settlements.
Reform and innovation. Deeply advance the trial operation of continuous settlement in the electricity spot market, with eligible regions now officially operational. Further deepen the grid's separation of primary and ancillary services. Enhance the management system for oil and gas exploration and production, and refine the operational mechanisms for oil and gas pipelines. Pilot programs for the energy revolution are being steadily advanced. Proceed cautiously yet systematically with tackling key technological challenges in energy-related equipment, driving advancements and industrial development in energy storage and hydrogen technologies.
(III) Policy Orientation
— Uphold ensuring energy security as the top priority. Strengthen awareness of potential risks, reinforce bottom-line thinking, and proactively address both internal and external environmental changes and challenges facing energy development. Establish and refine robust mechanisms for coordinating energy supply and demand, focusing on addressing critical gaps and weaknesses in the energy supply chain. Simultaneously, rigorously implement and fine-tune measures to stabilize supply, effectively enhancing both energy security safeguards and risk management capabilities. Actively promote the integrated development of military and civilian sectors in the energy field.
— Upholding the fundamental principle of benefiting and enriching the people. We must firmly keep in mind our original aspirations and mission, taking the people’s growing demand for a better life as both our starting point and ultimate goal. To this end, we will vigorously advance the development and utilization of energy resources in poverty-stricken areas, significantly increase investment in energy infrastructure that directly serves people’s livelihoods, and accelerate the construction of energy projects designed to benefit the public. This includes extending energy-based public services to rural areas and reaching out to impoverished regions, while simultaneously coordinating efforts to tackle poverty alleviation through energy initiatives and support rural revitalization. Additionally, we will strictly implement temporary policies aimed at reducing electricity and gas prices, thereby lowering energy costs across society.
——Uphold the goal of clean, low-carbon development. Firmly embrace the philosophy that clear waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, steadfastly adhere to a clean, low-carbon strategic direction, accelerate the clean and efficient utilization of fossil fuels, vigorously promote the growth of non-fossil energy sources, continuously increase the share of clean energy consumption, and drive a green, low-carbon transformation of the energy sector.
——Uphold quality and efficiency as the primary focus. Continuously deepen structural reforms on the energy supply side, optimize the allocation of existing resources, expand high-quality incremental supply, and concentrate efforts on overcoming bottlenecks in energy technology and equipment. This will drive energy reform forward, enabling ongoing progress and steadily enhancing the quality and operational efficiency of the energy system.
2. Go all out to ensure robust energy supply support for epidemic prevention and control.
Strengthen, implement, and refine measures to ensure supply stability. Establish a robust energy supply guarantee system that prioritizes key areas, covers the entire nation, and operates with high efficiency, thereby supporting the full restoration of economic and social order. Closely monitor changes in coal supply and demand, promptly coordinate production and transportation, and ensure that port and power plant inventories remain at healthy, optimal levels. Optimize grid dispatch operations, with a particular focus on meeting electricity needs for essential services like daily living, healthcare, and emergency materials production facilities. Properly address evolving dynamics in the oil and gas markets, maintaining seamless coordination across production, supply, storage, and distribution to ensure a steady and reliable fuel supply.
Key oil and gas pipeline projects currently under construction include: the mid-section of the China-Russia East Line, the Xinjiang coal-to-gas export pipeline (Qianjiang–Chenzhou section), the Shenmu–Anping coalbed methane pipeline, the Qingning natural gas pipeline, as well as the Rizhao–Puyang–Luoyang crude oil pipeline. Additionally, there’s the Tangshan LNG export pipeline (Baodi–Yongqing) and the first-phase配套 pipelines for the Eastern Guangdong LNG project. Other projects include regional pipeline networks and interconnecting pipelines.
Strengthen responsibilities for ensuring energy supply and maintaining safe production. Strictly enforce local accountability for energy security, enhance organizational coordination, and proactively address energy supply challenges to ensure a steady and sufficient flow of energy resources. Closely monitor the operational status of energy companies, and promptly develop targeted support policies and measures to effectively resolve issues that are widely reported by the industry and have significant impacts. Uphold enterprises' primary responsibility for safe production, implementing proactive, tailored preventive measures to avert major incidents that could jeopardize energy security. Additionally, organize energy companies to prepare robust contingency plans for securing energy supplies during peak demand periods.
3. Implement multiple measures to strengthen oil and gas security assurance capabilities.
Intensify efforts in oil and gas exploration and development. Vigorously enhance exploration and production activities to ensure energy security, firmly focus on implementing key objectives and tasks, and further consolidate the positive momentum of increasing reserves and boosting output. Prioritize expanding the four major oil and gas production bases in the Bohai Bay region, Sichuan, Xinjiang, and the Ordos Basin, while steadily increasing conventional natural gas production and accelerating the rapid growth of shale gas and coalbed methane. Explore commercial-scale development of shale gas in regions like Yichang, Hubei Province. Speed up the large-scale development and utilization of coalbed methane (coal mine gas), and actively implement plans to rehabilitate low-producing wells. Additionally, drive breakthroughs in the development of shale oil projects, such as those in Jimusar.
Accelerate the construction of a natural gas production, supply, storage, and sales system. Speed up the development of pipeline networks and gas storage facilities, addressing gaps in natural gas interconnectivity and transportation capacity to key regions, and expedite the formation of a "nationwide integrated network." Strengthen the responsibility of upstream gas suppliers and the National Pipeline Company for gas storage, while accelerating the construction of major gas storage projects and infrastructure. Progressively advance the implementation of long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) agreements and actively pursue spot procurement initiatives. Additionally, enhance coordination mechanisms for project-related issues such as maritime use, land allocation, and environmental impact assessments, creating favorable conditions to drive project development forward.
Column 1: Key Projects in Oil and Gas Storage and Transportation
Key oil and gas pipeline projects currently under construction include: the China-Russia East Line mid-section, the Xinjiang coal-to-gas export pipeline (Qianjiang–Chenzhou section), the Shenmu–Anping coalbed methane pipeline, the Qingning natural gas pipeline, as well as the Rizhao–Puyang–Luoyang crude oil pipeline. Additionally, there’s the Tangshan LNG export pipeline (Baodi–Yongqing) and the first-phase配套 pipelines for the Eastern Guangdong LNG project. Other projects include regional pipeline networks and interconnecting pipelines.
Key projects currently underway for underground gas storage facilities include: Le61, the Shuangtaizi Gas Storage Complex, the Jilin Shuangtuozzi Gas Storage, Daqing Station 4, the Xiangguosi Gas Storage in Southwest China (expansion to full capacity), the Hutubi Gas Storage (expansion to full capacity), the Suqiao Gas Storage (expansion to full capacity), the Lujumuhe Gas Storage, PetroChina’s Wen23 Gas Storage, the Sudo-39-61 Gas Storage, and the Zhongyuan Wen23 Gas Storage, among others.
Key LNG receiving terminal projects currently under construction include Guangxi Beihai, Zhejiang Phase II, and Tangshan Phase III, among others.
Enhance oil and gas substitution capabilities. Steadily advance the construction of coal-to-oil and coal-to-gas demonstration projects in regions such as Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, Shaanxi, and Guizhou, as outlined in national plans, while ensuring thorough preparatory work for these initiatives. Strengthen the policy framework for fuel ethanol, carefully expanding the production of biofuel ethanol and promoting the wider use of ethanol-blended gasoline for vehicles. Launch bio-natural gas projects, explore ways to bolster policy support, and drive the industrial-scale development of bio-natural gas.
Column 2: Key Projects in Coal-to-Oil and Gas Production
Ongoing projects include: Yitai Ordos 2-million-ton-per-year coal-to-liquids demonstration project, Yitai Ili 1-million-ton-per-year coal-to-liquids demonstration project, and Inner Mongolia Huineng’s 1.6-billion-cubic-meter-per-year coal-to-natural-gas project (Phase II).
Early-stage project portfolio: Yanzhou Mining Group’s 4-million-ton-per-year indirect coal liquefaction project in Yulin, Guizhou Yufu Bijie (Nayong) 2-million-ton-per-year coal-to-liquids demonstration project, and Inner Mongolia Huaxing’s 4-billion-cubic-meter-per-year coal-to-natural-gas demonstration project.
4. Deepen supply-side structural reforms and continuously enhance the quality of energy development.
Optimize the structure of coal and coal-fired power capacity. Uphold the long-term mechanism for coal capacity replacement, continuously refining and improving related policies. Promote industry-wide efforts to "scale up the large, shut down the small, enhance efficiency, and phase out inferior capacity," and implement the annual plan for phasing out coal mines with an annual output of 300,000 tons or less, accelerating the elimination of outdated mining capacities. In line with national coal development plans and industrial policies, steadily advance the construction of large-scale, modern coal mines, unlocking advanced coal production capabilities. Simultaneously, comprehensively push forward ultra-low emission upgrades and energy-saving renovations for existing coal-fired power units, with eligible units in western regions completing ultra-low emission retrofits by year-end. While ensuring reliable supplies of electricity and heat, continue retiring and shutting down inefficient, substandard coal-fired power units. Finally, strictly manage coal power project development, promoting new projects only when demand warrants it.
Promote the green development and utilization of coal. Continue implementing safety technology upgrades in coal mines, advance the intelligent transformation of coal mining operations, and strengthen the comprehensive utilization of coal-associated resources such as mine gas, coal gangue, and coal slime, fostering a circular economy within mining areas. Additionally, push forward efforts to manage loose coal and promote cleaner coal-use practices, with a strong focus on increasing the share of coal used for power generation. Finally, conduct research to refine green development policies and measures for the coal industry, accelerate the adoption of advanced green mining technologies, further enhance the proportion of raw coal that undergoes beneficiation, and ensure that resource development and ecological conservation move forward in harmonious synergy.
Enhance the safety and intelligence of the power grid. Systematically advance key projects for inter-provincial and inter-regional transmission channels, ensuring rational coordination with supporting power sources, optimizing dispatch operations, and improving channel efficiency as well as the proportion of non-fossil fuel energy generation delivered. Adjust and refine regional main-grid construction plans, accelerate the development of priority projects, and strengthen the capacity to ensure reliable power supply. Additionally, promote smart grid initiatives in regions such as the Yangtze River Delta, the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen’s Pilot Demonstration Zone for Socialism, and Hainan Free Trade Zone (Port). Strengthen the development of charging infrastructure to bolster the ability to support charging for new-energy vehicles.
Enhance the system's ability to regulate and manage reserves. Actively promote the construction of pumped-storage hydropower plants and upgrade coal-fired power plants for greater flexibility. Strengthen demand-side management to fully unlock the potential for user-end adjustments. Further refine market mechanisms for ancillary services such as peak-shaving and frequency regulation in the power system, as well as compensation schemes for deep peak-shaving operations in coal-fired generating units.
Enhance the quality of the refining industry's development. Conduct research to establish a "Energy Efficiency Leader" mechanism for the refining sector, fostering innovation and wider adoption of energy-saving technologies. Develop and refine a comprehensive national information monitoring system for the refining industry, strengthening data analysis and evaluation to guide the industry toward sustainable growth. Focus on mitigating the risks associated with overcapacity in refining, while steadily improving capacity utilization rates.
5. Strengthen the clean energy industry and accelerate the transition of the energy structure.
Continue to develop non-fossil energy sources. Implement the "Notice on Matters Related to Wind Power and Photovoltaic Project Construction in 2020," ensuring that wind and photovoltaic power generation maintain an appropriate scale and pace of development. Steadily advance the construction of large-scale onshore wind, photovoltaic, and offshore wind projects, while accelerating the deployment of distributed photovoltaic systems and decentralized wind farms in central-eastern and southern regions. Actively promote grid parity for wind and photovoltaic power generation. Additionally, pursue the safe and steady development of hydropower by initiating adjustments to hydropower plans along the Yalong River, upper Yellow River, Wujiang River, and Hongshui River, and by expediting the construction of key reservoir projects. Finally, prioritize the safe expansion of nuclear power, carefully advancing project construction and promoting the comprehensive utilization of nuclear energy.
Enhance the utilization of clean energy. Clearly define the renewable energy power consumption responsibility targets for each province (region, municipality) by 2020. Encourage local development and utilization of renewable energy to further boost its overall efficiency. Improve the comprehensive monitoring system for hydropower resources across river basins, and implement predictive alerts for hydropower utilization in key river regions. Continue to effectively enforce the interim measures aimed at ensuring safe integration and full-scale operation of nuclear power, thereby promoting maximum and reliable generation from nuclear plants.
Column 3: Major Hydropower and Nuclear Power Projects
Hydropower projects under construction: Wudongde on the Jinsha River, Baihetan, Lianghekou on the Yalong River, and Shuangjiangkou on the Dadu River, among others.
Early-stage hydropower projects: Jinsha River Xulong Hydropower Station and others.
7. Foster innovation and address weaknesses, cultivating and strengthening new growth drivers.
6. Highlight key priorities and strengthen energy and public service guarantees
Supporting the fight against poverty. We will firmly fulfill our responsibility to alleviate poverty through the energy sector, vigorously backing energy resource development in impoverished regions and accelerating the transformation of resource advantages into drivers of economic growth. Focusing intensely on projects that directly improve people's livelihoods, we’ll concentrate efforts on tackling tough challenges in rural grid upgrades across the "Three Regions and Three Prefectures" and border-adjacent villages, ensuring completion by the first half of the year. Additionally, we’ll strengthen monitoring and evaluation of rural grid infrastructure, enhancing the quality of electricity services in these areas. Finally, we’ll collaborate closely with the State Council’s Poverty Alleviation Office to smoothly wrap up photovoltaic poverty alleviation initiatives, conducting thorough inspections and evaluations of large-scale PV-powered rural power stations.
Steadily advance clean heating initiatives in northern regions. Proactively plan for clean heating efforts during the 2020-2021 heating season, coordinating energy supply with the construction of supporting infrastructure. Clearly define annual targets and implementation timelines for each region to ensure timely completion. Adhere to the principles of "gas-based transformation—establishing systems before phasing out coal" and firmly hold local governments and enterprises accountable, steadily pushing forward the "coal-to-gas" conversion projects in key northern areas. Act within our capabilities while making every effort to adopt clean heating technologies tailored to local conditions, actively promoting back-pressure cogeneration heating systems and vigorously advancing the application of wind, geothermal, and biomass energy technologies. Continuously refine and improve policies supporting clean heating, establishing robust long-term mechanisms. Explore innovative approaches like household-based heat metering, strengthen building insulation and energy efficiency measures, and foster a new societal culture of energy conservation.
Reduce societal energy costs. Implement the phased electricity price reduction policy by introducing a "supportive two-part tariff," which will help lower electricity expenses for businesses. Additionally, temporarily reduce gas costs for non-residential users, with prices appropriately adjusted downward from the benchmark gate station rate. Accelerate the replication of successful "Getting Electricity" initiatives pioneered in cities like Beijing and Shanghai, further enhancing China’s business environment for electricity consumption.
7. Foster innovation and address短板 (weaknesses), cultivating and strengthening new growth drivers.
Increase efforts to tackle critical gaps in energy technology and equipment. Strengthen the development of innovation platforms for energy technologies, organize the selection of a batch of first-of-its-kind (set) major technological equipment, and promote pilot demonstrations. Enhance organizational coordination, resource allocation, policy support, and evaluation & adjustment mechanisms to ensure that all technological and equipment breakthroughs have clear lead entities, concrete projects for implementation, and measurable progress tracking.
Column 4: Key Tasks in Science and Technology Innovation
Implement a demonstration project for independent innovation in gas turbine technology.
Leveraging the construction of demonstration projects, we will promote innovative, self-reliant applications such as DCS control systems for thermal power plants, ultra-high-voltage AC/DC bushings, high-temperature materials for ultra-supercritical generator units, and high-power power electronic devices. Additionally, in tandem with intensified efforts to enhance oil and gas exploration and development, as well as ensuring equipment supply for key interconnectivity projects involving natural gas networks, we will drive breakthroughs and demonstration applications aimed at addressing technological and equipment bottlenecks in areas like deepwater and unconventional oil and gas resources, long-distance natural gas pipelines, and LNG receiving stations.
Increase efforts to develop energy storage. Study and implement policies that promote the advancement of energy storage technologies and industries, launch a call for and evaluation of pilot energy storage projects, and actively explore innovative technical and business models for applying energy storage to areas such as renewable energy integration, ancillary services for power systems, distributed energy systems, and microgrids. Additionally, establish a robust energy storage standards framework and an integrated information platform.
Promote the industrialization of new technologies. Develop and implement a hydrogen energy industry development plan, organize and carry out research on critical technologies and equipment, and actively advance application demonstrations. Continue to complete the pilot project evaluation for "Internet+" smart energy initiatives. Strengthen the daily management, assessment, and performance evaluation of the National Energy Research Center. Actively explore the integrated applications of emerging technologies like blockchain in the energy sector.
8. Improve the energy governance system and enhance governance effectiveness.
Focus on effectively formulating and implementing energy plans. Deeply advance the implementation of the "13th Five-Year" energy plan, ensuring that all binding targets are met on schedule while keeping projected indicators within a reasonable range. In line with the work arrangements for the "14th Five-Year" energy plan, and considering the impact of the pandemic on energy supply and demand, promptly initiate the development of the integrated "14th Five-Year" Energy Plan, as well as sector-specific and regionally focused energy plans. Additionally, ensure seamless coordination between national and provincial-level planning efforts.
Deeply advance energy system and mechanism reforms. Focus on the comprehensive pilot reform of Shanxi's energy revolution and Hainan's integrated energy reform. Steadily push forward the market-oriented restructuring of ancillary businesses within grid enterprises. Promote the independent and standardized operation of electricity trading institutions, while optimizing coordination mechanisms among power dispatching and trading entities. Gradually advance the development of medium- and long-term, spot, and ancillary service markets for electricity, and strengthen market-based mechanisms to facilitate the integration and consumption of clean energy. Deepen transmission and distribution tariff reforms, and refine the price formation mechanisms for incremental distribution networks. Enhance operational frameworks for oil and gas pipelines, ensuring long-term, coordinated development between trunk and local pipeline systems, and fostering fair and open access to pipeline infrastructure. Further promote the marketization of gas prices for non-residential users.
Continuously advance the rule of law in energy governance. Accelerate the legislative process for the Energy Law. Conduct research and revise, where necessary, laws such as the Electricity Law, the Coal Law, as well as regulations like the Nuclear Power Management Regulations, Energy Regulatory Regulations, Natural Gas Management Regulations, and the National Oil Reserve Regulations. At the same time, strengthen public awareness campaigns about energy-related laws and regulations, comprehensively enhancing the capacity for law-based administration.
Strengthen and improve the energy industry's standardization system. Focusing on key technological standards aligned with the needs of energy transition and transformation, we will enhance the development, revision, and implementation of standards. Additionally, we will reinforce standardized management practices by establishing specialized technical organizations in areas such as shale oil, power meteorology applications, and integrated energy services, while steadily advancing the internationalization of our standards. Furthermore, we will explore and promote the development of a standardized information management platform to significantly boost the quality and efficiency of standardization efforts.
Strengthen regulation of the energy sector and market oversight. Enhance monitoring of the implementation of national energy plans, policies, and major projects. Step up regulatory efforts related to power market access, electricity dispatching, market transactions, pricing and cost structures, as well as ensuring fair and open access to oil and gas pipeline infrastructure—continuously optimizing the business environment. Increase enforcement actions in the energy sector, advance the development of an energy industry credit system, and explore the establishment of a new energy regulatory framework anchored in trustworthiness. Rigorously investigate and address any illegal or non-compliant activities to effectively safeguard market order.
Strengthen safety supervision in power production. Build on the existing achievements of the "joint management and oversight" approach by establishing systems for publicly ranking power companies based on their safety performance and for promptly issuing analyses of typical accidents. Develop and implement the "Five-Year Action Plan for Construction Safety in Power Projects," further enhancing oversight of construction safety and project quality. Additionally, formulate and roll out the "Guiding Opinions on Cultivating a Culture of Power Safety," encouraging the establishment of comprehensive education and training frameworks. Intensify safety assessments for generator units connecting to the grid, and advance the standardization of safety management practices. Strengthen efforts to address critical defects and potential hazards in hydropower dam projects. Proactively mitigate risks associated with ultra-high-voltage transmission infrastructure, while conducting specialized inspections focused on cybersecurity responsibilities and the effective implementation of security measures within power monitoring systems. Finally, ensure robust power supply support for major events and enhance capabilities to respond effectively to unexpected emergencies.
9. Strengthen international energy cooperation and expand new opportunities for open development.
Promote capacity cooperation and infrastructure connectivity. Adhering to the development principles of "openness, green initiatives, and integrity," as well as "high standards, people-centric benefits, and sustainability," advance energy cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Deepen connectivity in energy infrastructure.
Deepen technological cooperation and policy coordination. Strengthen collaboration on advanced technologies such as high-efficiency, low-cost renewable energy generation, cutting-edge nuclear power, and clean, efficient coal-fired power generation. Leverage the unique advantages of each region, deepen regional and sub-regional partnerships, enhance engagement and exchanges with international energy organizations, bolster joint research initiatives, and expand opportunities for external training and knowledge-sharing programs.
Prevent and address significant risks. In response to evolving COVID-19 prevention measures and global energy supply-demand dynamics, strengthen analysis and forecasting of the international energy market, promptly assess and propose appropriate countermeasures, mitigate critical risks, and safeguard overall investment security.
Energy authorities of all provinces (autonomous regions and municipalities) and relevant energy enterprises should, based on these guiding principles and tailored to their specific regional and corporate circumstances, implement robust and effective measures to ensure the full execution of all tasks. This will help drive high-quality energy development and provide a stable, reliable energy supply essential for fully building a moderately prosperous society.
Source: National Energy Administration
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