Share of fossil fuel power falling to 50% across BRICS group, driven by Chinese solar -report

Published 14:54 on October 22, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:54 on October 22, 2024  / /  Americas, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, Middle East

The share of coal-, oil-, and gas-fired power capacity in the BRICS countries could fall below half by the end of this year, as the development of wind, utility-scale solar, and other non-fossil fuel sources dominate the electricity pipeline across the emerging economies, according to research published on Tuesday.

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CN Markets: CEA prices reaches record high as compliance deadline draws nearer

Published 11:41 on October 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 03:05 on October 25, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Prices in China’s national emissions market hit a record high over the past week, as the market continued to gain momentum amid growing compliance demand. 

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China’s thermal power growth outpaces total output in September

Published 08:32 on October 18, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:32 on October 18, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China saw annual growth in thermal power production outpace total power output in September, while hydro posted a double-digit annual decline, according to government data released Friday.

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China increases CO2 allocation levels in final ETS allocation plan for 2023-24

Published 13:58 on October 17, 2024  /  Last updated at 14:25 on October 17, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s environment ministry has released the final carbon allowance allocation plan for the years 2023 and 2024, marginally easing the settings for coal-fired power plants compared to the previous draft as some 68 million additional CO2 permits are now set to be handed out in each of the two years.

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APAC needs $89 trillion in energy sector investment to achieve net zero, report says

Published 09:32 on October 16, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:32 on October 16, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The Asia Pacific region will need energy sector investments of around $89 trillion from now to 2050 to achieve net zero by mid century, according to a report released Wednesday.

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China continues to back coal power overseas despite commitment, report says

Published 05:27 on October 15, 2024  /  Last updated at 05:27 on October 15, 2024  / /  Africa, Asia Pacific, China, EMEA, International, Other APAC

China is still supporting the expansion of coal power overseas, with captive units remaining a loophole in the country’s overseas coal ban, a report has found.

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Chinese regulators open to financial institutions participating in national carbon market

Published 08:21 on October 14, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:21 on October 14, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Chinese regulators have released guidance on the development of green finance in the country, outlining several policy targets including participation of financial institutions in the national carbon market and coordination among government agencies.

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Babies and boomers: Changes to China’s fertility, retirement policies threaten emissions goals

Published 17:10 on October 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 17:10 on October 12, 2024  /  Asia Pacific, China

China’s efforts to address its aging population by relaxing fertility policies and delaying the retirement age could lead to a significant rise in the country’s carbon emissions, according to a new study.

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CN Markets: CEAs hold firm amid growing demand, trading volumes surge

Published 11:46 on October 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:46 on October 11, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Prices in China’s CO2 allowance market remained above 100 yuan ($14.15) after the Golden Week holidays, with a surge in weekly trading volumes amid growing compliance demand.

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Beijing to prioritise compliance use of locally created credits

Published 09:45 on October 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:45 on October 11, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, China

Beijing will give priority to carbon credits generated within the region, allowing emitters to use more locally created units to offset part of their obligations under the local emissions trading scheme.

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