Established in October 1995, Shenhua Group is the largest and most moderncoal enterprise in China and the largest coal supplier in the world. It is a wholly state-owned enterprise under the direct supervision of the central government.

It is a large coal-based energy enterprise integrating coal, electric power,freight, and coal processing, as well as a complete supply chain of production, transportation and trade.

Shenhua is headquartered in Beijing. China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd, one of its major subsidiaries, was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in June 2005 and the Shanghai Stock Exchange in October 2007. Shenhua Group ranked the 165th among the Fortune Global 500 companies in 2014.

By the end of 2014, Shenhua Group had sold 588 million tons of coal, generated 324.6 kWh of electricity,shipped 412 million tons by rail and 183 million tons via ports, and produced 12.25 million tons of oil and chemicals. Its operating revenue amounted to 328.6 billion yuan, with total profits of 64 billion yuan.

Shenhua will continue to improve its unique business model, seeking steady growth through reform and innovation.