China's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and coal fell significantly in 2025, reflecting a strategic shift towards a cleaner power system less dependent on fossil fuels. In a year marked by profound transformations, China achieved record-breaking electricity generation and clean energy technology exports, while its LNG and coal imports declined, and crude oil imports rose slightly. These figures reveal a unique dynamic of the world's largest producer and consumer of electricity. Total LNG imports reached 66.6 million metric tons, down 11.6 million tons or 15% from 2024, marking the lowest annual level since 2022, according to company data.
