National Energy Bureau: Planning to Organize Smart Coal Mining Technology Upgrading Application Pilot Work

According to reports from Zhijian Finance APP, on July 31st, the National Energy Bureau's Comprehensive Department released a notice on planning to organize smart coal mining technology upgrading application pilot work. Focusing on key fields and typical scenarios of intelligent coal mining construction, the upgrading will conduct key technological breakthroughs and innovative practical applications to drive the development of smart coal mining towards higher levels, enhancing industry productivity. The five key aspects include: intelligent coal mining drilling systems, intelligent coal mining excavation systems, open-pit coal mining excavation systems, intelligent separation systems, and auxiliary and other smart systems.

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National Energy Bureau's Comprehensive Department Notice on Planning to Organize Smart Coal Mining Technology Upgrading Application Pilot Work

National Energy Bureau Comprehensive No. 120 of 2025

Each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions) and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Development and Reform Commission, relevant central enterprises:

To further deepen the implementation of the Party Central's and State Council's decisions on accelerating the upgrading of traditional industries, accelerate the development of smart coal mining technology, and promote high-quality coal production, according to the requirements of the Notice on Further Accelerating Smart Coal Mining Construction to Promote High-Quality Coal Development (National Energy Bureau Comprehensive No. 38 of 2024), we plan to organize pilot work on smart coal mining technology upgrading applications.

I. Overall Requirements

To thoroughly implement the spirit of the Party's 20th Plenary Session, earnestly implement the Central Economic Work Conference's deployment, and take into account the current situation of coal mining intelligent construction, fully tap into industry research forces, focus on key fields and typical scenarios of intelligent coal mining construction, conduct key technological breakthroughs and innovative practical applications to drive the development of smart coal mining towards higher levels, enhancing industry productivity.

II. Pilot Tasks

To persistently target-oriented and problem-oriented, with the goal of breaking through key technical bottlenecks in coal mining intelligent construction, and promoting the upgrading of systems and applications, select suitable coal mines to conduct pilot work on smart coal mining technology upgrading applications, forming high-efficiency and reliable intelligent construction operating systems.

(One) Intelligent Coal Mining Drilling Systems. Strengthen high-precision geological exploration, drilling, and positioning technologies to form coal mining modes that are adaptable to different geological conditions and have typical technological features of high-efficiency and reliability.

(Two) Intelligent Coal Mining Excavation Systems. Strengthen self-adaptive cutting and high-grade numerical excavation technologies to form coal mining modes that are adaptable to different geological conditions and have typical technological features of high-efficiency and reliability.

(Three) Open-Pit Coal Mining Excavation Systems. Strengthen whole-process intelligent coordination upgrading, with the goal of forming open-pit coal mining modes that are adaptable to different geological conditions and have typical technological features of high-efficiency and reliability.

(Four) Intelligent Separation Systems. Strengthen whole-process standardization construction, with the goal of forming intelligent separation systems that are adaptable to different geological conditions and have typical technological features of high-efficiency and reliability.

(Five) Auxiliary and Other Smart Systems. Strengthen system integration and human-computer deep fusion to form auxiliary and other smart systems that are adaptable to different geological conditions and have typical technological features of high-efficiency and reliability.

III. Organizational Implementation

(One) Application for Pilot Work. Each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions), and relevant central enterprises should assess the current situation of coal mining intelligent construction in their respective areas, focus on key fields and typical scenarios of intelligent coal mining construction, and recommend pilot projects that meet the requirements.

(Two) Initial Review Recommendation. Each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions), and relevant central enterprises should conduct an initial review to select pilot projects that meet the requirements. The initial review will strictly control the number of recommended projects, with each local area not exceeding 5 projects (Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi not exceeding 10 projects), and no more than 2 projects in the same category.

(Three) Expert Evaluation. The National Energy Bureau will organize coal mining intelligent construction experts to conduct reviews of pilot project applications, focusing on the completeness, scientific nature, and feasibility of the application materials, as well as the possibility of breakthroughs and future promotion. If necessary, invite applicants for on-site presentations.

IV. Publicizing Construction. The National Energy Bureau will publicly announce the list of approved pilot projects. The construction units should prepare project implementation plans, clearly defining construction goals, key breakthroughs, main technological schemes, time schedules, and financial guarantees to ensure the smooth implementation of pilot projects.

V. Acceptance Promotion. After the pilot projects are completed, each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions), and relevant central enterprises should organize coal mining intelligent construction experts to conduct reviews of the pilot projects, with the goal of promoting typical experiences and mature modes nationwide.

IV. Work Requirements

(One) The pilot project application must meet the requirements for the pilot direction, have a solid foundation, and be technologically leading, with significant leading and driving effects. Priority will be given to new projects that are planned to be built and operated, as well as existing projects that are planned to be upgraded or expanded.

(Two) Each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions), and relevant central enterprises should submit the recommended project list (Appendix 3) and relevant materials (including electronic versions) to the National Energy Bureau (Comprehensive Department) by September 15th of 2025. The pilot projects will generally not exceed 3 years in duration, with regular self-assessments conducted during this period to form annual work progress reports.

(Three) Each coal-producing province (autonomous region) energy bureau, relevant coal-producing provinces (autonomous regions), and relevant central enterprises should strengthen organizational guidance, follow-up monitoring, and timely coordination of common problems, striving for tangible results. Encourage each local area and enterprise to provide relevant policies, financial support, and other resources to create a good environment for pilot work.

The National Energy Bureau will strengthen the coordination and guidance of pilot work, increasing policy support for pilot projects as needed, and organizing meetings and experience exchanges to promote typical experiences and mature modes nationwide.