China’s demand for oil and natural gas will stay alight

China’s energy demand has been a bright spot in the gloom of an ailing property sector and disappointing economic growth. We think China’s crude oil and natural gas demand will rise further next year, however, coal consumption should fall as hydropower returns and wind and solar expand their grip on electricity generation.

Subscriber content

Read this in full, free

Start a free trial and use one of your 10 free starter credits to unlock this piece.


Free. 10 articles. No card required.
By completing this form you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions for the provision of a free trial of Capital Economics' services. We take your privacy seriously and will not share your details with others without your consent. By providing your details, including your email address, you are consenting to Capital Economics sending you macroeconomic commentary and analysis. You can unsubscribe at any time. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Already a client or trialist? Log in to read this.