en.Wedoany.com Reported - In April 2026, the Youfanghao Mine and Coal Washing Plant project in Dongsheng District, Ordos City, Inner Mongolia, China, has entered a critical phase of construction. This project, a 5-million-ton annual capacity autonomous region-level key coal mine, utilizes three tunnel roadheaders for simultaneous excavation. Among them, the second machine has set a new benchmark for the assembly of a 6-meter-class large-diameter tunnel roadheader in a domestic coal mine. According to the plan, the project is expected to be put into operation by 2027.
Stabilizing Inner Mongolia's coal production capacity at over 1.3 billion tons is the core goal for the region during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. Data shows that Inner Mongolia holds over 500 billion tons of coal resources, accounting for one-third of the national total. Two of the five national coal supply security bases identified by the state are located in Inner Mongolia. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, the region produced a total of 6.11 billion tons of coal, accounting for 26.5% of the national total, including 3.7 billion tons supplied to other provinces and 2.41 billion tons for domestic use. The coal supply guarantee task accounted for 36% of the national total, effectively supporting the coal demand of 29 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities.
Alongside the increase in coal production capacity, industrial transformation and upgrading are progressing in Inner Mongolia, China. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Inner Mongolia will adopt a strategy of "tapping potential, building new capacity, and reserving resources" to continuously enhance its stable coal supply capability. It plans to form a reserve capacity scale of 23.6 million tons annually by 2030. This year, the region plans to approve and commence construction on three new coal mines with a total capacity of 23 million tons, while also promoting the commissioning of two mines, adding 9.2 million tons of new capacity. Tian Jinzhao, Deputy Chief Mechanical and Electrical Engineer of the Youfanghao Coal Mine project, introduced that the mine has completed the installation of the main and auxiliary shaft equipment and winches. This year, construction of the surface pipe gallery and the installation of the coal washing plant will also be completed.
A relevant official from the Regional Energy Administration pointed out that coal will still assume important roles in basic supply guarantee and system regulation within the new energy system. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, Inner Mongolia will continuously optimize its production capacity structure and steadily increase the proportion of advanced capacity, providing a solid foundation for national energy security and stable economic operations.
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