Power shortage in Inner Mongolia to have 'limited impact' on Chinese NPI production, market participants say

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Any impact to Chinese nickel pig iron (NPI) production from an expected power shortage in Inner Mongolia during April and May is likely to be limited, according to market participants.The city of Ulanqab in China's autonomous region of Inner Mongolia is expected to experience a severe power shortage in April and May, market sources told Fastmarkets, citing an unconfirmed announcement issued by city authorities last week.While no specific details surrounding what measures Ulanqab authorities will implement during the power shortage have been released, one measure that participants believe will be enforced is a restriction on power usage.