Due to the coronavirus (Covid-19), 13 gigawatts of the global coal pipeline has been delayed due to workforce or supply chain issues. However, China has increased approval of permits for coal plants to 6.6 gigawatts between March 1 to 18, 2020 in order to stimulate its economy. Comparatively, China approved 6.3 gigawatts over all of 2019. For further information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, please visit our dedicated Fact and Figures page.
Impact on the coal industry due to coronavirus (Covid-19) worldwide as of March 2020
Characteristic
Characteristic
Number of coal plants delayed
15
Coal plant capacity delayed (in gigawatts)
13
Approval of coal-fired capacity for construction in China between March 1 to 18, 2020 (in gigawatts)
6.6
Approval of coal-fired capacity for construction in China in 2019 (in gigawatts)
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