Beijing 's coal consumption is forecast to reach 3.89 billion tonnes (mt) in 2019 , according to the China National Coal Association , an increase from 3.87 billion mt last year . The forecast was presented at an industry event in China hosted by the China National Coal Association and the China Energy Investment Corporation .
China's coal consumption is forecast to reach 3.89 billion metric tonnes (mt) in 2019, according to the China National Coal Association, an increase from 3.87 billion mt last year. The forecast was presented at an industry event in Beijing hosted by the International Energy Agency and the China Energy Investment Corporation.