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flag China targets stable oil output, peaks consumption by 2030, expands reserves and alternative fuels.

flag China’s new five-year plan sets a target to maintain annual oil output at 200 million metric tons, reflecting a shift from growth to stability due to declining mature field productivity and high extraction costs. flag The country aims to peak domestic oil consumption by 2030, supported by rising electric vehicle adoption. flag Natural gas production will continue growing through 2030 without specific targets, while early work progresses on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline via Mongolia. flag China will expand coal-to-gas and coal-to-oil capacity and technology reserves. flag Strategic oil reserves will grow, with projects underway at least 11 sites through 2026, though exact sizes remain undisclosed; analysts estimate current reserves at about 900 million barrels, roughly three months of imports.

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