Shanxi Province has made significant progress in modernizing its coal industry, according to the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau.
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Shanxi Province has made significant progress in modernizing its coal industry, according to the Shanxi Provincial Energy Bureau. To date, the province has built 244 intelligent coal mines and 1,594 smart mining faces, with intelligent mines now accounting for 60.48% of its total production capacity. This development has driven the proportion of advanced coal production capacity to exceed 83%. The adoption of smart mining technologies has resulted in notable improvements in workforce reduction, enhanced safety, and increased efficiency. By 2027, Shanxi aims to achieve full intelligent operations across all types of coal mines in the province.
From 2020 to 2023, Shanxi has consistently led the nation in raw coal production, fulfilling more than 1.2 billion tons of coal supply obligations under long-term contracts to ensure stable coal supplies to 24 provinces. Alongside its role in safeguarding energy security, Shanxi has prioritized the transformation and upgrading of its coal industry.Shanxi has pioneered the development of intelligent coal mines, becoming the first province in China to release a comprehensive standard system for smart mine construction. The province also launched China’s first provincial-level coal industry internet platform, setting a foundation for advanced technological integration.Shanxi has undertaken high-quality green mining pilot projects, establishing 55 demonstration coal mines and adopting pillarless mining techniques at 120 sites.