Thermal Coal Supply & Demand: Review of 2011 and Prospect for 2012
In reviewing the supply and demand of thermal coal of 2011 both from the supply side and the demand side while looking ahead into 2012, this study estimates that the consumption of thermal coal in 2012 will reach 2.2 billion ton with an overall balance between supply and demand across the country. However, local shortages may occur at times in some areas, especially in the central China region, because of inadequate resources, limited transportation capacity, high coal prices and other factors.
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