In 2021, Datong, as a major energy production city in Shanxi Province, made contributions to the national energy supply and price stability, and the city's energy production increased rapidly.

"I was told that these projects can generate a combined annual output value of 13.2 billion yuan, once they are operational," Wu said.

China's top economic planner has called for further improving the price-formation mechanism in the coal market to guide price movements within a reasonable range.

The notice said at least 90 percent of the signed contracts should be fulfilled on a quarterly or annual basis.

Province's energy producers turn to intelligent, green technologies.

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