The channel is also a major route for China's west-to-east coal transportation, ensuring the country's energy consumption demand is met.

Fluorspar is the commercial name for the naturally occurring mineral fluorite, composed of calcium and fluorine (CaF2).

In November 2022, the production of the Mining and Hydrocarbons sector increased 5.06% compared to the same month of the previous year.

Thanks to the large-scale development of clean energy, especially solar and wind power, consumption of fossil fuels is expected to decrease by 3.15 billion ton standard coals during the 2030-60 period, Dai said.

A similar project that transmits power from Baihetan to Jiangsu Province in the east was put into use in July.

A mega solar and wind power base kicked off construction in China's seventh-largest desert on Wednesday.

Liaoning province in Northeast China saw a major onshore wind power project connect to the state grid and go into operation on Saturday.

Experts highlight role of govt plan in bringing upgrades in traditional, clean energy sectors.