China asks for fresh CO2 data from eight targeted ETS sectors
China on Friday asked all eight sectors originally intended to join its emissions trading scheme to submit 2016 and 2017 CO2 data verification by the end of Q1 next year as the government lays the groundwork for the new market, which is expected to be launched next week in a narrower format.
Read MoreAIIB’s first China investment targets carbon emissions
The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Monday approved a $250 million loan to a project that aims to boost China’s efforts in switching from coal to gas.
Read MoreCN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Dec. 08, 2017
Below is a table of the closing prices, ranges and volumes for China’s regional pilot carbon markets this week. All prices are in RMB, and volumes in tonnes of CO2e. Data sourced from local exchanges.
Read MoreChina’s power conglomerates turn to bond market to fund renewables
China’s big power conglomerates are seeking funding from fixed income investors to build renewable energy projects, and are increasing offerings of green bonds and other renewable-backed instruments.
Read MoreChina’s environment watchdog eases coal-burning ban amid gas shortage
China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection has eased restrictions on coal burning in 28 northern cities during the winter season after a recent outcry over heating cuts due to a gas supply shortage.
Read MoreRecord high LNG prices highlight regulatory challenges in China’s energy transition
Chinese officials this week called a meeting with LNG market participants to urge them to contain prices that have hit record highs on the back of air pollution policies, highlighting some of the risks associated with far-reaching regulatory moves such as the country’s impending CO2 emissions trading scheme.
Read MoreCN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Dec. 01, 2017
Below is a table of the closing prices, ranges and volumes for China’s regional pilot carbon markets this week. All prices are in RMB, and volumes in tonnes of CO2e. Data sourced from local exchanges.
Read MoreChina ponders voluntary ETS verification after poor CO2 data brings headaches
China may exempt ETS participants from having to undergo mandatory third-party verification on their emissions output after inaccurate data submitted by local auditing agencies has brought headaches for the country’s top decision-makers.
Read MoreChinese firm makes overseas acquisition to trade carbon in EU ETS, CORSIA
Chinese trading firm Sovran has reached a deal to buy a NYSE-Euronext listed telecoms company, which it intends to use as a platform to trade carbon in the EU ETS and CORSIA aviation offset market.
Read MoreCN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Nov. 24, 2017
Below is a table of the closing prices, ranges and volumes for China’s regional pilot carbon markets this week. All prices are in RMB, and volumes in tonnes of CO2e. Data sourced from local exchanges.
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