[Explanation] On February 23, the State Council's joint prevention and control mechanism held a press conference. During the epidemic, what is the overall supply and demand situation of energy such as coal, electricity, oil and gas? In response to this issue of social concern, Tang Shemin, a second-level inspector of the National Development and Reform Commission's Operation Bureau, introduced that the current national coal, electricity, and oil and gas supply is generally sufficient.
[Contemporary] Tang Shemin, Second Inspector, National Development and Reform Commission Operation Bureau
The current national coal, electricity, and oil supply is sufficient. This is a concept that the current supply is generally sufficient. Most coal and oil refining companies in the country have basically resumed production and production. Electric power and oil and gas mining companies have maintained continuous production operations. Railway transportation companies have also given priority to transporting these key materials such as coal, so coal, electricity, and oil and gas supplies are generally sufficient.
[Explanation] As enterprises resume work and resume production one after another, Tang Shemin said that the National Development and Reform Commission will further improve energy supply guarantees to ensure resumption of production and energy supply for the stable operation of the economy and society.
[Contemporary] Tang Shemin, Second Inspector, National Development and Reform Commission Operation Bureau
With the orderly resumption of production and production in various places, the demand for coal, electricity, oil and gas will gradually pick up. The National Development and Reform Commission will continue to pay close attention to the changes in the supply and demand situation of coal, electricity, oil and gas, strengthen the connection between production and transportation needs, optimize operation and regulation, and solve difficulties and problems in a timely manner.
[Explanation] In order to ensure a stable supply of energy throughout the country, Lu Junling, director of the Coal Department of the National Energy Administration, introduced that the National Energy Administration has adopted a number of measures to do its best to ensure energy security during the epidemic.
[Same Period] Lu Junling, Director, Department of Coal, National Energy Administration
We mobilized the strength of the entire industry to ensure that the country's energy supply during the period is not short and continuous. Establish an effective mechanism. We set up special working classes that are responsible for the coordination and scheduling of the national energy guarantee period. At the same time, we have established three working mechanisms: energy security, resumption of production and production of energy companies, and coordination of major issues.
[Explanation] Lu Junling emphasized that the National Energy Administration will also refine the guarantee and supply measures in various fields such as coal, electricity, oil and gas, and rationally coordinate the joint coordination of multiple energy sources.
Reporter Xu Pengpeng reports from Beijing
Editor-in-chief: [Luo Pan]