Energy Transition

China’s offshore wind boom meets stricter controls amid environmental concerns

Government tightens rules for new developments in rapidly expanding sector

Wind turbines line the coastline of Pingtan in southern China’s Fujian province. — Wind turbines line the coastline of Pingtan in southern China’s Fujian province.Photo: AP/SCANPIX

Xu Yihe

Asia CorrespondentSingapore

Published 10 January 2025, 01:38Updated 10 January 2025, 01:40

China Ministry of Natural Resources CNOOC Energy Economics Institute Asia & Oceania East Asia