China still backs overseas coal plants despite 2021 pledge, research shows

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SINGAPORE: Chinese firms are still building new coal-fired power plants in Indonesia despite a 2021 pledge to stop financing coal projects overseas, according to an analysis of energy investments in BRICS countries released on Tuesday (Apr 29).

China is involved in constructing 7.

The 10 countries are building 25 GW of coal, oil and gas capacity, compared to 2.3 GW of solar and wind, GEM data showed.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeBrazilChinaIndiaIndonesiaKazakhstanNigerNigeria

Topics: China Analysis Chinese Brics Capacity Indonesia Countries Coal Energy Coal-fired Power

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Published On: 2025-04-29 @ 11:01:16 (14 hours ago)

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