人民日报︱能源保供成效“十四五”最好一年，全社会用电量、油气产量三创新高

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights significant advancements in China's energy sector, including record power generation capacity, increased energy security, and accelerated green energy transition efforts. Group 1: Power Generation and Consumption - National power generation capacity is expected to exceed 3.8 billion kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 14%, with total electricity consumption surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time, equivalent to Japan's annual electricity consumption [2] - In July and August, electricity consumption exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, demonstrating China's effective response to peak summer electricity load challenges [2] Group 2: Energy Security and Production - Energy security has been robust this year, with supply guarantees being the best since the 14th Five-Year Plan began [3] - Oil and gas production reached historical highs, with crude oil production at approximately 215 million tons and natural gas production exceeding 260 billion cubic meters, marking a continuous increase for nine years [4] - Coal production is projected to exceed 4.8 billion tons, with imports around 470 million tons, maintaining a reasonable supply margin and enhancing supply flexibility [4] Group 3: Green Energy Transition - The share of non-fossil energy consumption has exceeded the 20% target, with strong investment in energy projects expected to reach 3.54 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11% [5] - Significant investments are being made in nuclear power, onshore wind, distributed solar, and grid infrastructure, with private sector investment increasing by 15% [5] - Wind and solar power installations are projected to add approximately 370 million kilowatts, with utilization rates above 94%, contributing to 22% of total electricity consumption [5] Group 4: Major Projects and Infrastructure - Major hydropower and nuclear projects are accelerating, with national hydropower capacity exceeding 440 million kilowatts and over 64 million kilowatts in pumped storage capacity [6] - Ten new nuclear power units have been approved for construction, bringing the total operational and under-construction nuclear units to 112, with a combined capacity of 125 million kilowatts [6]