Hunter coal exports under threat from Chinese Government's shift from away from offshore coal projects

Matthew Kelly
September 24 2021 - 12:30pm
A $6.2 billion threat: Hunter fallout from Chinese coal announcement
A $6.2 billion threat: Hunter fallout from Chinese coal announcement

China's decision to stop funding overseas coal projects represented a potential threat to the Hunter's multi-billion dollar coal export industry, NSW Environment and Energy Minister Matt Kean said.

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Matthew Kelly

Matthew Kelly

Journalist

Matthew Kelly has worked as a journalist for more than 25 years. He has been working as a general reporter at the Newcastle Herald since 2018. In recent years he has reported on subjects including environment, energy, water security, manufacturing and higher education. He has previously covered issues including the health and environmental impacts of uncovered coal wagons in the Hunter Valley, the pollution of legacy of former industrial sites and freedom of information issues.

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