Shanghai to host China’s national carbon trading exchange, Hubei its registry -sources

Published 10:42 on November 2, 2017  /  Last updated at 14:41 on November 2, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has picked Shanghai to host the exchange for its national emissions trading scheme, while Hubei province will be responsible for the CO2 permit registry.

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Chongqing latest Chinese region to extend its pilot ETS

Published 10:00 on October 31, 2017  /  Last updated at 22:24 on October 31, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Southwestern China’s Chongqing revealed plans to extend its pilot emissions trading scheme into this year, beyond the initially planned phase.

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China ETS is for emission cuts, not gambling, official warns

Published 09:54 on October 31, 2017  /  Last updated at 22:19 on October 31, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China will put restrictions in place to avoid excessive speculation in its emerging carbon trading programme to ensure market stability, a government official said Tuesday.

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China ETS seen as bit player in the country’s climate fight

Published 15:58 on October 30, 2017  /  Last updated at 17:25 on October 30, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China, Climate Talks, International

The launch of China’s national ETS is only weeks away but climate policy experts believe the scheme is unlikely to be more than a bit player in its early years, as China’s emissions are already plateauing thanks to other factors.

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CN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Oct. 27, 2017

Published 15:41 on October 27, 2017  /  Last updated at 15:41 on October 27, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

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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China eyes further trade restrictions in ETS “test run” launch -sources

Published 11:02 on October 26, 2017  /  Last updated at 11:33 on October 26, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China is on track to announce the launch of its national emissions trading scheme during next month’s UN climate talks, but the market will be a “test run” for an unspecified amount of time and with tight restrictions on trade, according to sources.

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China ETS financials’ ban dims future for carbon brokers but power companies poised to benefit

Published 13:52 on October 25, 2017  /  Last updated at 23:14 on October 25, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s proposal to ban financials from trading in the national CO2 market is sending carbon brokers scrambling for other business opportunities while power companies stand to gain from the move.

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First carbon auction in China’s Tianjin due next week

Published 11:38 on October 23, 2017  /  Last updated at 15:30 on October 23, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s Tianjin Climate Exchange is due to hold its first ever CO2 permit auction next week when it will offer a small amount of allowances on behalf of a firm covered by the local ETS.

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Hanergy sells 48% of shares in CO2 subsidiary as China carbon industry struggles

Published 09:49 on October 23, 2017  /  Last updated at 15:17 on October 23, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s Hanergy has sold 48% of the shares in its emissions industry business, the company said Monday, with some of the proceeds to be spent on non-carbon related operations.

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CN Markets: Pilot market data for week ending Oct. 20, 2017

Published 14:12 on October 20, 2017  /  Last updated at 14:12 on October 20, 2017  / /  Asia Pacific, China

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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