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Mainland China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the National Energy Administration announced action plan to decarbonize coal power plants
…deployed in a centralized national scheme targeting coal-fired power plants. The test runs will help cut carbon intensities of coal plants by around 20% by 2025 and 50% by 2027 from the average industry levels in 2023. Cofiring renewable ammonia is one of the decarbonizing pathways that will be tested among biomass cofiring and carbon capture and storage. For cofiring of both renewable ammonia and biomass, these components have to make up at least 10% of the fuel mix, and that the projext should use renewable ammonia derived from mega-projects being constructed in mainland China's desert areas.
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US China MOU on Biomass Development
The United States and the Peoples Republic of China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in December 207 to promote further research into and greater use of biomass. The MOU was signed by the US Department of Energy and Department of Agriculture, together wtih Chinas National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). The MOU outlines a variety of tasks for cooperative efforts between the two countries, focusing on the exchange of scientific, technical, and policy information on biomass production and its conversion into biofuels and biobased products and chemicals. The three agencies will form a Joint Working Group to oversee the…
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ASEAN-China Free Trade Area
The Protocol between the People's Republic of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the Revision of the ASEAN-China Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement entered into force in October 2019. It notably provides for the elimination of tariffs for:Monocrystalline silicon rods, Rare earth metal ores and other metals, Motor cars and other motor vehicles principally designed for the transport of persons. Rules of origin apply. Goods are counted as originating from each country ifwholly produced or obtained in the countryhaving a regional value content (RVC) over a specific requirement meeting specific standards as defined in the…
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Chile-China Free Trade Agreement
The Free Trade Agreement between China and Chile provides for the full or partial elimination of import tariffs for most energy products and technologies, including: Agglomerated and reduced iron, alumina;Scrap metal, ammonia, crude steel;Aluminium, nitrogen fertilizers;Solar PV modules, solar cells, solar wafers;Polysilicon, battery packs, battery cells;Anodes and cathodes, electrolysers, heat pumps; Electric vehicles, ICE cars, among other technologies;Rules of origin delineated in the Agreement include provisions preventing goods only undergoing minimal transformations in one of the signatory countries or incorporating materials of external origin valued above 40% of the transaction value of the good…
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Korea - China Free Trade Agreement
The Korea - China Free Trade Agreement provides for the elimination of tariffs for the following goods:Electric generation equipment Mechanical equipment including pumps, appliances, and other advanced machineryElectric motors, transformers, batteries, and capacitorsMineral ore and processed products including graphite, manganese, copper, aluminum, and nickelVarious products manufactured using above minerals and metals such as sheets, powders, bars, and platesPhotovoltaic cellsTariffs for motor vehicles (including passenger vehicles and electric vehicles) are not eliminated ; while tariffs for key components (including vehicle frames, shafts, transmission, and lithium ion batteries) are. The Agreement also includes rules of origin. Goods can benefit from preferential tariff treatment if:wholly…
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National Energy Conservation Law of China
The China National Institute of Standardization (CNIS), by 1995, was directed to oversee organization of MEPS efforts and revision. Not until 1997, under the National Energy Conservation Law of China, were regulatory mandatory efficiency standards for energy-consuming products fully endorsed legally.There are several articles that were first associated with the law and in the following years, more articles were added:Articles include:Article 14: calls for the formulation of national standards by the administrative department for standardizationArticle 18: promotes the use of energy efficiency labelingArticle 24 (National People Congress 2008): under the State Council manufacturers are legally bound…
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US-China Memorandum of Understanding to Increase Cooperation and Energy Efficiency in China's Industrial Sector
…and China's National Development Reform Committee (NDRC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase cooperation and energy efficiency in China's industrial sector, which accounts for 70% of energy demand. Under the MOU, a DOE team of industrial energy efficiency experts and an NDRC counterpart team will conduct on-site audits of plant production processes and energy systems at up to 12 facilities from the top 1000 energy enterprises in China. DOE will provide tools to conduct the plant audits and train factory personnel on plant audit techniques. DOE will also conduct a comparison study of the Chinese…
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Wind
Wind has significant potential to boost growth in global renewable capacity
Electricity generation from renewables is expected to increase by 60% through 2030 – rising from 9 900 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2024 to 16 200 TWh by the end of the decade. Wind accounts for almost a third of growth, second only to solar PV, which accounts for 60%.
Although wind power continues to face supply chain issues, rising costs and permitting delays today, global capacity is still expected to nearly double to over 2 000 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 as both advanced and developing economies tackle these barriers.
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Electric Vehicles
Global electric car sales continue to break records as affordability improves
Despite recent economic headwinds that have put pressure on the auto sector, global sales of electric cars have continued to break records as electric models become increasingly affordable. Electric car sales exceeded 17 million globally in 2024, reaching a sales share of more than 20%. Just the additional 3.5 million electric cars sold in 2024 compared with the previous year is more than the total number of electric cars sold worldwide in 2020.
In 2025, sales of electric cars are expected to surpass 20 million, accounting for over…
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Establishment of the China Resources Recycling Group
…the China Resources Recycling Group Co., Ltd. (China Zihuan Group) was established in Tianjin. This new central enterprise, with a registered capital of CNY 10 billion, will focus on resource recycling and creating a national platform for resource reuse. The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) and several major corporations hold stakes in the company. The company will integrate state-owned assets and businesses to enhance the role of the state capital. It aims to become a comprehensive provider of recycling solutions, including storage, processing, distribution, trade-in services, and standard setting.China Zihuan Group will also set…