The most recently released data as of July 31st July shows that daily coal burn rate at China’s six major coastal power plants has come in at 895,000 tons.  This is down week-on-week by just 1%.  Previously, coal burn had set records for two consecutive weeks.  Despite not setting another record, the 895,000-ton daily burn is still up year-on-year by 12%.  Overall, China continues to experience warmer than usual temperatures and, in some places, new records.  In addition, new daily coronavirus cases and restrictions remain much lower than seen during May’s peak.  China still remains fairly well supplied with thermal coal, however.