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Why imported LNG is not the ‘bridging fuel’ in China’s energy transition
Coal generation costs lower by $30 to $40 per MWh than natural gas-fired generation.
Why imported LNG is not the ‘bridging fuel’ in China’s energy transition
Coal generation costs lower by $30 to $40 per MWh than natural gas-fired generation.
China is 2nd most attractive for renewable investments
It garnered a total score of 72, behind the US with 73.6.
China to achieve solar and wind energy goal ahead of 2030 target
Solar and wind energy capacity is seen to exceed the 1,200 GW target next year.
Mingyang and BASF get approval for 500 MW offshore wind farm
The project is expected to start operations by 2025.
China installs 18-MW offshore wind turbine
This is considered to be the largest worldwide.
China’s LNG regasification segment dominates midstream projects
The 341 billion cubic feet Zhoushan III project will start operations in 2026.
China faces RE supply challenges in green hydrogen production
Around 20 GW of onshore wind is needed to produce one million tpa of green hydrogen.
China grapples with hydrogen supply-demand discrepancy
The country continues to grow its hydrogen network to address this challenge.
State Grid Zhenjiang completes 500 kV support grid for Jurong pumped storage power project
The project has 21 kilometres of transmission lines and 53 iron towers.
Sinopec and PETRONAS sign MoU to enhance energy value chain cooperation
The collaboration will include the areas of new energy and CCUS.
China to exceed green hydrogen goals ahead of schedule
Its projected new installed capacity in 2024 will generate 220,000 tpa of green hydrogen.
State Grid Zhenjiang’s new module enhances low-voltage PV estimation accuracy
State Grid Jiangsu Electric Power Research Institute developed the module.
China’s coal power consumption to halt growth by 2025
Non-fossil fuel sources will dominate the country’s power mix by around 2045.
Chinese renewable exports up 35% from 2019 to 2023
The country’s manufacturing costs were up to 200% lower than Western rivals.
Sinopec and TotalEnergies sign strategic cooperation
They will work on areas including oil and gas, and new energy.
China Huaneng's new energy capacity surpasses 180 million kW
The share of low-carbon and clean energy installed capacity reaches 48.47%.
China leans heavily on fossil fuels for 65% of electricity in 2023
Despite this, the country also led in solar and wind energy generation.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises