China Gas Power: Generation, Share and Trend
China generated 338 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025, 3.2% of its total, according to Ember. That made it the 4th largest gas power producer in 2025 of the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year. Gas supplied 21.7% of the world's electricity in 2025. These are annual statistics for 2025, with monthly figures through July 2026; they are compiled from national sources and are not real time.
Key Facts
- China generated 338 TWh of electricity from gas in 2025.
- Gas supplied 3.2% of China's electricity in 2025.
- China was the 4th largest gas power producer in 2025 among the 117 countries with Ember data, comparing each country's latest year.
- China's gas generation in 2025 was 34% higher than in 2020, when it was 253 TWh.
- China's gas generation in 2025 was 102% higher than in 2015, when it was 167 TWh.
- 2025 was China's highest year for gas generation in Ember's records, which start in 1985.
- China's gas share in 2025 was below the world share of 21.7%.
- China had 161 GW of gas generating capacity in 2025.
- Gas power in China emitted 150 MtCO2 in 2025, 3% of the power sector's emissions.
Key Figures, 2025
| Measure | Value | As of / source |
|---|---|---|
| Gas generation | 338 TWh | 2025 · Ember |
| Share of China's electricity | 3.2% | 2025 · Ember |
| World share of gas | 21.7% | 2025 · Ember |
| Rank by gas generation (each country's latest year) | 4 of 117 | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas capacity | 161 GW | 2025 · Ember |
| Gas power emissions | 150 MtCO2 | 2025 · Ember |
Gas Generation Year by Year
Ember annual statistics, 1985 to 2025Annual statistics through 2025, TWh
| Year | Gas |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 970 GWh |
| 1986 | 1.69 TWh |
| 1987 | 2.74 TWh |
| 1988 | 2.05 TWh |
| 1989 | 3.71 TWh |
| 1990 | 2.77 TWh |
| 1991 | 2.43 TWh |
| 1992 | 2.47 TWh |
| 1993 | 3.12 TWh |
| 1994 | 3.15 TWh |
| 1995 | 3.00 TWh |
| 1996 | 2.83 TWh |
| 1997 | 8.08 TWh |
| 1998 | 6.09 TWh |
| 1999 | 4.81 TWh |
| 2000 | 5.77 TWh |
| 2001 | 4.93 TWh |
| 2002 | 4.19 TWh |
| 2003 | 5.16 TWh |
| 2004 | 7.46 TWh |
| 2005 | 12.1 TWh |
| 2006 | 23.8 TWh |
| 2007 | 33.9 TWh |
| 2008 | 34.6 TWh |
| 2009 | 56.6 TWh |
| 2010 | 77.7 TWh |
| 2011 | 109 TWh |
| 2012 | 110 TWh |
| 2013 | 116 TWh |
| 2014 | 133 TWh |
| 2015 | 167 TWh |
| 2016 | 188 TWh |
| 2017 | 203 TWh |
| 2018 | 216 TWh |
| 2019 | 233 TWh |
| 2020 | 253 TWh |
| 2021 | 287 TWh |
| 2022 | 276 TWh |
| 2023 | 298 TWh |
| 2024 | 321 TWh |
| 2025 | 338 TWh |
Annual statistics through 2025, % of generation
| Year | China | World |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0.2% | n/a |
| 1986 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1987 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1988 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1989 | 0.6% | n/a |
| 1990 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1991 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1992 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1993 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 1994 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1995 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.3% | n/a |
| 1997 | 0.7% | n/a |
| 1998 | 0.5% | n/a |
| 1999 | 0.4% | n/a |
| 2000 | 0.4% | 18.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3% | 18.8% |
| 2002 | 0.3% | 19.3% |
| 2003 | 0.3% | 19.6% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | 20.1% |
| 2005 | 0.5% | 20.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | 20.7% |
| 2007 | 1.0% | 21.4% |
| 2008 | 1.0% | 21.7% |
| 2009 | 1.5% | 22.0% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | 22.6% |
| 2011 | 2.3% | 22.2% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | 22.9% |
| 2013 | 2.2% | 21.9% |
| 2014 | 2.3% | 22.0% |
| 2015 | 2.9% | 23.1% |
| 2016 | 3.1% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 3.1% | 23.5% |
| 2018 | 3.0% | 23.5% |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| 2020 | 3.3% | 23.8% |
| 2021 | 3.4% | 23.2% |
| 2022 | 3.1% | 22.8% |
| 2023 | 3.2% | 22.5% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
| 2025 | 3.2% | 21.7% |
| Year | Generation | Share | World share | Capacity | Emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 338 TWh | 3.2% | 21.7% | 161 GW | 150 MtCO2 |
| 2024 | 321 TWh | 3.2% | 22.1% | 139 GW | 142 MtCO2 |
| 2023 | 298 TWh | 3.2% | 22.5% | 122 GW | 132 MtCO2 |
| 2022 | 276 TWh | 3.1% | 22.8% | 113 GW | 122 MtCO2 |
| 2021 | 287 TWh | 3.4% | 23.2% | 105 GW | 128 MtCO2 |
| 2020 | 253 TWh | 3.3% | 23.8% | 98.0 GW | 112 MtCO2 |
| 2019 | 233 TWh | 3.1% | 23.8% | 90.8 GW | 103 MtCO2 |
| 2018 | 216 TWh | 3.0% | 23.5% | 81.9 GW | 95.7 MtCO2 |
| 2017 | 203 TWh | 3.1% | 23.5% | 73.1 GW | 90.3 MtCO2 |
| 2016 | 188 TWh | 3.1% | 23.7% | 67.5 GW | 83.7 MtCO2 |
Full year by year history for China
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of 2025. World shares are Ember's World totals; ranks compare each country's latest year, which can differ between countries.
Gas Generation Month by Month
Ember monthly statistics through July 2026Monthly statistics through July 2026, TWh
| Month | Gas |
|---|---|
| 2024-08 | 37.6 TWh |
| 2024-09 | 28.7 TWh |
| 2024-10 | 22.5 TWh |
| 2024-11 | 25.0 TWh |
| 2024-12 | 29.4 TWh |
| 2025-01 | 27.8 TWh |
| 2025-02 | 22.8 TWh |
| 2025-03 | 26.1 TWh |
| 2025-04 | 23.4 TWh |
| 2025-05 | 24.2 TWh |
| 2025-06 | 24.8 TWh |
| 2025-07 | 35.8 TWh |
| 2025-08 | 38.9 TWh |
| 2025-09 | 29.2 TWh |
| 2025-10 | 28.1 TWh |
| 2025-11 | 24.7 TWh |
| 2025-12 | 29.7 TWh |
| 2026-01 | 27.8 TWh |
| 2026-02 | 25.9 TWh |
| 2026-03 | 24.9 TWh |
| 2026-04 | 22.5 TWh |
| 2026-05 | 22.2 TWh |
| 2026-06 | 24.5 TWh |
| 2026-07 | 34.0 TWh |
Source: Ember (ember-energy.org), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data as of July 2026. Monthly figures for China can differ slightly from the annual totals.