FEATURE: Offshore wind is gaining traction in APAC, but regulatory gaps, supply chain bottlenecks could stifle deployment

Published 06:04 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 06:04 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The offshore wind industry in the Asia Pacific is displaying significant growth in a patchwork fashion, but missing regulatory frameworks and significant supply chain bottlenecks down the track will require careful planning, according to experts. 

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SK Market: September auction oversubscribed, though clearing price still below $7.50

Published 11:51 on September 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:04 on September 11, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea’s latest monthly CO2 permit auction was oversubscribed with the clearing price still below the 10,000 won ($7.43) benchmark, while the price outlook may remain bleak in the absence of policy updates. 

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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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Korean city to build first commercial-scale green methanol plant in the country

Published 10:49 on September 4, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:49 on September 4, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Shipping, South Korea

A group of Korean companies have teamed up to develop a green methanol project that can turn a city known for abandoned coal mines into a new clean energy hub.

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Korean securities firm secures partnership for international mitigation projects

Published 08:15 on September 4, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:15 on September 4, 2024  / /  Africa, Asia Pacific, EMEA, South Korea, Voluntary

One of the largest securities firms in South Korea has decided to pursue international emissions reduction projects through a newly established partnership, it announced Wednesday.

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South Korea to expand participation and curb surplus in national ETS

Published 12:35 on September 3, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:38 on September 3, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea is planning to extend participation and curb permit surplus in its emissions trading system, as the government seeks to reverse the dynamics in the struggling market.

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Korean steelmakers likely to bear $2.2 bln CBAM costs over next decade, lobby group says

Published 10:44 on September 3, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:46 on September 3, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, CBAM, South Korea

A major South Korean business lobby is urging the government to actively support decarbonisation of the domestic steel industry, as the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) could bring Korean steelmakers additional costs of 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) over the next decade.

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South Korea to mandate SAF use for all international flights starting 2027

Published 13:16 on August 30, 2024  /  Last updated at 13:16 on August 30, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Aviation/CORSIA, International, South Korea, Voluntary

South Korea is seeking to impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending mandate on all international flights departing the country, come 2027, the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE) announced Friday.

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South Korea ordered to draw up carbon reduction plan through 2049

Published 11:41 on August 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 11:41 on August 29, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the government to map out more concrete plans for emissions reductions through 2049, the first of its kind in Asia.

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South Korea sets up special fund to encourage green tech exports, overseas cooperation

Published 09:43 on August 29, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:53 on August 29, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, International, South Korea

South Korea is planning to set up a special fund worth 400 billion won ($300 mln) to encourage public and private investment in overseas projects promoting green transition and carbon reduction.

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