Energy conservation, carbon reduction, low-carbon development integrated in coal industry in Inner Mongolia

This aerial photo taken on July 7, 2023 shows a view of a former coal mine after ecological restoration in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei) 

Energy conservation, carbon reduction, and low-carbon development have been integrated throughout various stages of coal mining, transportation, and utilization in Jungar Banner, Inner Mongolia.

The smart mine at Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner has successfully achieved unmanned operations in 18 fixed underground locations. Intelligent frequency modulation is utilized to optimize coal mining operations, effectively reducing energy consumption by 30 percent. By the end of December 2022, a total of 126 intelligent coal mines, similar to this one, have been established in Inner Mongolia.

In early 2023, the inauguration of the railway transportation system at Datang Longwanggou Coal Mine marked the debut of the first electrified underground loading railway in China.

A new type of coal-based hydrocarbon fuel developed by local coal industry enterprise is used in thermal power generation, saving 50 grams of coal for every 1 kWh of electricity produced.

As a crucial energy and strategic resource hub in China, Inner Mongolia is actively pursuing a green and low-carbon transformation of its coal industry. This endeavor holds immense significance in safeguarding national energy security and contributing to the achievement of China's dual carbon goals.

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows the Jiutai new material technology corporation in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Staff members work at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A staff member demonstrates a piece of coal at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Zhen Peng, head of a workshop of CHN Energy, displays a sample of a new type of coal-based hydrocarbon fuel in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

Coal is transported to the overground coal storage facility at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows intelligent machines working at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A staff member checks the loading of railway transportation system at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This aerial photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a train for coal transportation in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

This photo taken on July 8, 2023 shows a power intelligent frequency converter equipment at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)

A staff member works at the Longwanggou Coal Mine of China Datang Corporation Ltd. in Jungar Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, July 8, 2023. (Xinhua/Liu Lei)