Analysts see China’s average carbon price reach 100 yuan/tonne by 2030 as coverage expands

Published 11:51 on September 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:51 on September 10, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Chinese emissions permit prices could reach above 100 yuan ($14.05) on average by the end of this decade as the world’s largest compliance carbon market continues to include new sectors, a report has found.

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Taiwan govt committee proposes carbon levy start rate of $9-15/tonne

Published 08:01 on September 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:01 on September 10, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Other APAC

An environment ministry committee has released initial pricing recommendations for Taiwan’s upcoming carbon levy scheme, suggesting a start rate of between NT$300 and NT$500 ($9.32-15.54) per tonne of CO2 and plans for a phased increase to meet the island’s long-term climate targets.

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China ramps up coal production with record-breaking output in 2023, report says

Published 05:46 on September 10, 2024  /  Last updated at 05:46 on September 10, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Global coal production has been on the rise following a brief decline in 2020, with China continuing to be the primary driving factor behind the expansion, a report has found.

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ANALYSIS: Legal issues around Japan’s proposed mandatory carbon market await more clarification

Published 15:18 on September 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 15:18 on September 9, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan

As Japan has begun preparation work for the design of a compliance carbon market, the government should clarify some key legal issues to remove doubts when embedding the concept of emissions trading in the domestic legal framework, according to experts.

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China to add three sectors to national ETS this year, first compliance deadline set for 2025

Published 11:35 on September 9, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:35 on September 9, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Cement, steel, and aluminium will be brought into China’s emissions trading scheme this year with the first compliance deadline for the new participants set for the end of 2025, according to a policy draft released Monday.

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CN Markets: CEAs moves near 93 yuan, weekly trading volume stable

Published 10:26 on September 6, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:26 on September 6, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Chinese carbon allowance prices saw a modest recovery over the past week with stable trading volumes, as analysts remained cautious about the whole-year price outlook due to a newly introduced policy.

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Japanese carbon project developer seeks offset opportunities in Mongolia

Published 08:55 on September 6, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:55 on September 6, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, Other APAC

A Japanese carbon project developer has expressed interest in pursuing emissions reduction projects in Mongolia, as it seeks to expand its presence in Asia.

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Japan provides $93 bln to support global oil and gas projects over past decade, study says

Published 11:36 on September 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:37 on September 5, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, International, Japan, Other APAC

Japanese public financial institutions provided a staggering $93 billion in support for overseas oil and gas projects over the last decade, four times larger than that provided for clean energy projects, a report has found.

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South Korea and Japan to launch global working group on carbon-free energy

Published 09:38 on September 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:38 on September 5, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, South Korea

South Korea and Japan have decided to extend their collaboration and launch a global working group on the development of carbon-free energy.

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IBAC introduces carbon offset marketplace for aviation companies

Published 06:33 on September 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 06:33 on September 5, 2024  / /  Aviation/CORSIA, International, Voluntary

The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has introduced a new platform for aviation companies to purchase offsets through a renewed partnership with a voluntary carbon exchange.

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