What are the important positions of coal in the national economy?

Coal is a non-renewable fossil energy resource, which exists underground and is known as "industrial grain". Its important position:

First of all, coal occupies a dominant position in primary energy production and consumption. China's energy production and consumption structure is dominated by coal. For a long time, coal accounts for about 70% of the disposable energy production and consumption in China. Although the country has promoted the diversification of energy structure in recent years, the main position of coal in primary energy production and consumption will not change for a long time. Considering China's energy resources and energy security strategy, in the foreseeable decades, China's energy will still be dominated by coal.

Second, coal enterprises are an important support for national economic development. China's coal industry is a collection of mining industry, energy industry and basic raw materials.

Industry characteristic industry is an important support for the development of national economy. China is the largest coal producer in the world, accounting for about 40% of the world's coal production. The coal industry provides a strong energy guarantee for the power generation industry and the transportation industry.

Third, coal as the main energy source is irreplaceable, which can reduce the operating cost of the national economy. China has a variety of energy sources, but coal, oil and natural gas are still dominant. They are all important primary energy sources and are non-renewable. But in contrast, coal resources are very rich, ranking among the best in the world. Compared with oil and natural gas, coal not only has reserve advantages, but also has unique advantages that oil and natural gas can't match. With the progress of coal mining technology, the cost of coal mining will be lower and lower, which has a very obvious price advantage.