Rising coal prices in China are likely to ease gradually after the winter heating season concludes.

Indonesia is seeking 8.58 billion U.S. dollars in investment to shut down a number of coal-fired power plants as the country is currently expediting the transition into green energy.

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The coal storage in China's power plants reached 165 million tons, up 40 million tons year-on-year, the NDRC said.

As the country's gross domestic product exceeded 114 trillion yuan ($18 trillion) last year, its ability to combat risks and shocks has further increased.

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Meanwhile, domestic coal supply capacity will be enhanced in 2022 as relevant government departments increase production capacity, they said.

In 2022, the medium- and long-term coal contract system will be further improved.