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油气行业债务融资新框架发布 助力规模化甲烷控排
Zheng Quan Ri Bao Wang· 2025-07-21 07:45
Group 1 - The "Methane Finance Working Group" has launched an innovative financing framework aimed at the global oil and gas industry during COP28, focusing on integrating methane reduction into debt structures [1][2] - The framework provides a market-oriented financing path to help oil and gas companies, investors, and lenders incorporate methane emission management into their debt financing systems, facilitating funding for methane reduction projects [1][2] - The International Energy Agency estimates that the global oil and gas industry emitted approximately 80 million tons of methane in 2024, equivalent to the annual natural gas imports of the entire European region [1] Group 2 - The new debt financing framework is designed for both borrowers and lenders, particularly benefiting national oil companies, independent oil producers, and their financial partners [2] - The framework draws on proven green and transition finance tools to create performance-based loans and binding use of proceeds, effectively connecting methane reduction projects to the growing pool of transition finance [2] - Successful precedents in other industries, such as the issuance of $500 billion in labeled bonds by the global utility sector, serve as a model for the oil and gas industry to overcome funding bottlenecks and accelerate the transition to low-carbon production [2]
我国能源等领域甲烷控排行动成效显著
Huan Qiu Wang· 2025-06-11 09:18
Core Insights - The methane extraction volume from coal mines in China is projected to reach 13.5 billion cubic meters in 2024, with a utilization volume exceeding 6 billion cubic meters, resulting in a utilization rate of 44.4% [1] - Methane is the second-largest greenhouse gas globally, with a warming potential 30 times that of carbon dioxide, prompting significant efforts in methane emission control across various sectors [1] - The National Carbon Emission Reduction Trading Market (CCER) is providing new momentum for methane reduction in coal mines, allowing projects with low-concentration methane to apply for CCER [1] Group 1 - The establishment of over 20 projects for low-concentration gas and wind drainage gas oxidation utilization has been achieved in China, demonstrating significant progress in methane emission control [1] - The Shanxi Coal Group has built a gas liquefaction base with an annual processing capacity exceeding 1 billion cubic meters, utilizing membrane separation and pressure swing adsorption technology to purify gas into LNG for automotive fuel and city gas [2] - The project has generated additional revenue through carbon market trading, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by over 2 million tons annually, effectively combining resource utilization and marketization [2] Group 2 - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is steadily advancing methane control actions in energy, agriculture, waste, and sewage treatment sectors, with positive progress reported [2] - Future efforts should focus on establishing an intelligent network system for monitoring and verifying all greenhouse gases, including methane, and developing big data simulation platforms to evaluate policy effectiveness [2] - There is a call for increased innovation in coal methane reduction technologies, particularly for low-concentration gas and wind drainage gas utilization, including direct combustion and porous medium combustion technologies [2]
高度关注美欧甲烷排放管控动向,加快推进我国甲烷减排
Zhong Guo Huan Jing Bao· 2025-05-28 23:21
Core Insights - The IEA's report highlights that global methane emissions in the energy sector have not peaked yet, with significant challenges in enforcement and high emissions from abandoned mines [1][2] - China's methane emissions intensity from oil and gas is below the global average, while coal methane emissions intensity is on par with global levels, indicating notable achievements in methane control [1][2] Global Methane Emissions - Methane emissions from the fossil fuel sector contribute approximately one-third of human-induced methane emissions, with annual emissions exceeding 120 million tons [2] - The IEA estimates that reported methane emissions from the energy sector are about 80% higher than the data submitted by countries to the UNFCCC, primarily due to a lack of actual measurement data [2] Methane Control Initiatives - As of the end of 2024, 159 countries, including the EU, have joined the Global Methane Pledge, covering 50% of global methane emissions from human activities [2] - Despite the commitments, many countries have not implemented substantial control measures, with only half having detailed regulatory frameworks [2] Abandoned Mine Emissions - Methane emissions from abandoned mines are underestimated, accounting for about 5% of global methane emissions from energy activities, with around 8 million abandoned oil and gas wells globally [3] - China accounts for approximately 60% of global methane emissions from abandoned coal mines, while the U.S. contributes about 40% from abandoned oil and gas wells [3] Impact on China's Energy Consumption - The EU is seeking to establish regulations for methane emissions from imported energy, which could reshape the energy trade system [4] - By 2030, fossil fuel importers must demonstrate compliance with EU-set methane intensity limits, impacting China's energy import costs and strategies [4] China's Methane Emissions from Imports - China's implicit methane emissions from imported energy are significant, with approximately 10 million tons attributed to imports, surpassing levels from the EU, Japan, and South Korea [5] - The majority of these emissions stem from oil and gas imports from Russia and the Middle East [5] Recommendations for Methane Control in China - A systematic assessment of international methane control regulations' impact on China's energy trade is recommended, focusing on tracking the implementation of methane emission standards by major trading partners [6] - Establishing a methane emissions accounting system for imported energy is suggested, including a database covering extraction, processing, and transportation stages [6] - Initiating a national survey on methane emissions from abandoned mines is advised, with a focus on monitoring and remediation responsibilities [6]
碳中和周报(第186期)丨全球碳市场两项关键规则通过;英国与欧盟互联统一碳市场
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-05-26 16:45
Core Insights - The report focuses on the latest developments in the "dual carbon" field, including carbon neutrality policies, local dynamics, and corporate practices [1] Carbon Market Developments - The UN has approved two key rules under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement to guide greenhouse gas reduction projects, establishing a clearer and more executable global carbon market framework [3] - The EU and the UK have committed to connecting their carbon emissions trading systems (ETS) to promote net-zero emissions and prevent carbon leakage, allowing mutual recognition of emission allowances [4] Methane Emission Control - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment in China aims to advance methane emission control in key sectors, emphasizing the importance of managing methane as a potent greenhouse gas [5] - Strategies include implementing standards for coalbed methane emissions, enhancing infrastructure for methane monitoring, and increasing public awareness of methane control [5] Local Initiatives - China's first offshore carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project has been launched, marking a significant step in marine carbon storage and utilization [6] - The project captures CO2 from oil field development and injects it underground, creating a new model for marine energy recycling [7] Biodiversity and Sustainability Efforts - An event for International Biodiversity Day was held in Yichun, China, focusing on biodiversity protection and sustainable use, highlighting the importance of biodiversity for human well-being [8] Corporate Practices - A sustainable social value ecosystem was initiated by companies including Yili, Tencent, and Lenovo, promoting sustainable development principles and social responsibility [9] - The Southern Power Grid has published 14 near-zero carbon demonstration zones, providing models for energy sector low-carbon development [10] - A seminar on low-carbon power supply discussed the marketization of electricity prices for renewable energy, emphasizing the need for market adaptability among renewable enterprises [11][12]
甲烷控排成为全球共识,我国将持续推进重点领域甲烷控排
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao· 2025-05-23 08:33
Core Viewpoint - Methane, as the second-largest greenhouse gas, has a global warming potential (GWP) approximately 28 times that of carbon dioxide, necessitating active measures to control its emissions for climate, economic, environmental, and safety benefits [1][6]. Group 1: Progress in Methane Emission Control - China has made significant progress in methane emission control, particularly in key sectors such as energy, agriculture, and waste management, with increased utilization of coal mine gas and enhanced oil and gas methane recovery [2][5]. - The establishment of a national greenhouse gas emission factor database and the regular compilation of national greenhouse gas inventories have been initiated, alongside the revision of methane emission standards [2][3]. - International collaboration and public awareness campaigns are ongoing, including participation in global forums and national low-carbon initiatives to enhance public understanding of methane control [3][4]. Group 2: Future Directions for Methane Control - Continued efforts are needed in key sectors to implement methane emission standards and improve management capabilities in landfills and wastewater treatment plants [3][4]. - Infrastructure development for methane monitoring and reporting is essential, along with the collection of methodologies for voluntary emission reductions [3][4]. - Strengthening public awareness and education on methane control is crucial to foster a societal commitment to emission reduction [3][4]. Group 3: Opportunities in Coal Mine Methane Reduction - Coal mining is a significant source of methane emissions, with approximately 40 million tons of methane emitted globally from coal [6][7]. - The safety benefits of methane reduction in coal mining are notable, with a significant decrease in coal mining fatality rates from 0.798 per million tons in 2010 to 0.044 in 2022 [6][7]. - Voluntary emission reductions present economic opportunities for coal mine methane reduction, promoting technological innovation and increasing the utilization rate of low-concentration gas [6][7]. Group 4: Challenges and Recommendations - The utilization of low-concentration gas in coal mines faces significant technical and economic challenges, necessitating government-led research and development initiatives [7]. - There is a need for supportive policies and mechanisms to encourage the implementation of voluntary reduction projects, addressing the economic viability of methane reduction technologies [7].