Institute for Energy Research: China Touts Its Renewables But Fossil Fuels Rule
February 11, 2026
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026:
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China Touts Its Renewables but Fossil Fuels Rule
The Statistical Review of World Energy reports that coal accounted for 58% of China's primary energy consumption in 2024. Oil was at 20% and natural gas at 10%. That means that 88% of China's energy came from fossil fuels. Carbon-free energy (nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and most . . .
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China Touts Its Renewables but Fossil Fuels Rule
The Statistical Review of World Energy reports that coal accounted for 58% of China's primary energy consumption in 2024. Oil was at 20% and natural gas at 10%. That means that 88% of China's energy came from fossil fuels. Carbon-free energy (nuclear, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and most . . .