China energy demand dives as Covid-19 spreads

Deadly outbreak of coronavirus delivers blow but country's oil and gas use set to grow over the decade

Caution: workers wear face masks during a government-organised tour of a Beijing power plant as the country is hit by a coronavirus outbreak
Caution: workers wear face masks during a government-organised tour of a Beijing power plant as the country is hit by a coronavirus outbreakPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 4 March 2020, 14:23Updated 4 March 2020, 16:20