China seeking comments on steel sector emissions accounting rules
China’s environment ministry is seeking comments on emissions accounting rules for domestic steelmakers, as the sector will soon be included in the national emissions trading scheme.
Read MoreChinese emissions exchange launches carbon pledge services for local ETS
An exchange that supports one of China’s pilot carbon markets has unveiled an online financing service targeting carbon pledges in a latest attempt to explore innovative financial instruments.
Read MoreRegional gas lobby releases legal recommendations on cross-border CCS projects
An industry coalition of energy majors has released a set of recommendations for cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the Asia Pacific, in order to provide the necessary legal clarity in the absence of international regulations.
Read MoreChinese papermaker secures contracts to grow carbon project pipeline
A Shanghai-listed forestry and paper company is gearing up for the expansion of its nature-based carbon business in China, with several new projects in the pipeline.
Read MoreChina sees first registered voluntary carbon project since market relaunch
China has seen the registration of a first voluntary project under its national offset scheme since the market relaunched earlier this year, moving one step closer to the issuance of new credits.
Read MoreSouth Korea, UNFCCC to develop Paris-aligned voluntary carbon market
South Korea and the UNFCCC secretariat have agreed to jointly develop a global voluntary market aligned with the Paris Agreement, with detailed plans to be disclosed early next year.
Read MoreDemand signals needed to drive green steel development in China, report says
Chinese steelmakers need stronger demand signals, such as a much larger volume of purchase commitments, to spur investment in technologies to make green steel at scale, according to a report released Tuesday.
Read MoreTaiwan pledges $300 mln funds to support green investments
Taiwan has approved the establishment of a special fund worth NT$10 billion ($308 million), as the government aims to encourage more domestic green investments.
Read MoreCN Markets: November sees highest monthly trading volume this year as deadline looms
Prices in China’s national emissions market remained stable over the past week as trading volume surged, with analysts expecting liquidity to sustain throughout the rest of the year.
Read MoreChinese energy giants establish industry consortium for CCUS development
Two state-owned Chinese energy majors are leading a new industry alliance set up to accelerate the development and commercialisation of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in the country.
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