Energy Law

Energy Law of the People’s Republic of China
中华人民共和国能源法

[Current Text: not yet enacted]

  • Status: Pending
  • Legislative Body (Vote): NPCSC (TBD)
  • Principal Drafters: National Development and Reform Commission & National Energy Administration
  • Submitter: State Council
  • Legislative Plans
    • Five-year: 11th NPCSC Category II; 12th NPCSC Category II; 13th NPCSC Category II; 14th NPCSC Category I
    • Annual: 2010 (backup), 2011 (backup), 2021 (backup), 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Legislative History & Text
    • NPCSC deliberation – 1st round: Apr. 23 – 26, 2024 (Chinese only) 💬
    • State Council public consultation – 2nd round: Apr. 3 – May 9, 2020 (Chinese only)
    • State Council public consultation – 1st round: Dec. 1, 2007 – Feb. 1, 2008 (Chinese only)
  • Legislative Records
    • Explanation (Apr. 23, 2024)
    • Report on Status of Revision (pending)
    • Report on Results of Deliberation (pending)
    • Report on Suggestions for Revision (pending)
    • Presidential Order (pending)

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