China has enough coal for the next five decades and sufficient oil to last at least 18 years at current rates of production, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

China's raw coal output posted stable expansion in August, official data showed.

Companies and consumers in the Netherlands are using less natural gas and turning to coal and renewable energy sources as the country,.

So far, the installed capacity of renewable energy in Datong has reached 6.9 million kilowatts, accounting for half the total installed capacity of the city's power grid.

"The importance of coal-generated electricity for Germany's energy supply has continued to grow," Destatis said.

"Australia will continue to be a trusted and stable supplier of energy and resources to our key trading partners," he said.

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said the country will maintain its commitment to supply LNG and thermal coal to customers.

August thermal and metallurgical coal exports from Australia's 102mn t/yr Gladstone port continued to fall.