Core Viewpoint - The successful operation of the world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," in Liupanshui, Guizhou, marks a significant advancement in power generation technology, utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide for efficient energy conversion [1][2]. Group 1: Technology and Efficiency - "Super Carbon No. 1" is a 15-megawatt supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power generation project developed by China National Nuclear Corporation and partners, representing a shift from traditional steam-based power generation methods [1]. - The new technology operates with supercritical carbon dioxide at temperatures above 31 degrees Celsius and pressures exceeding 73 atmospheres, enhancing the efficiency of power generation by over 85% compared to previous methods [2]. - The project is expected to generate an additional 70 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, increasing revenue by nearly 30 million yuan without changing existing sintering processes [2]. Group 2: Industry Impact and Applications - The steel and cement industries are major energy consumers and carbon emitters, making them key areas for implementing carbon reduction strategies. Efficient utilization of industrial waste heat is crucial for energy conservation and carbon reduction [2]. - The "Super Carbon No. 1" technology offers advantages such as compact systems, fewer auxiliary systems, and faster response times, potentially reducing space requirements by 50% [2]. - The technology is anticipated to revolutionize waste heat utilization not only in the steel industry but also in other sectors like cement and glass, contributing to broader energy efficiency improvements [2]. - Future applications of supercritical carbon dioxide technology are expected to integrate with various heat sources, enhancing its potential in solar thermal power, waste heat power, and energy storage systems, thereby supporting carbon neutrality goals [3].

Core Viewpoint - The successful commercial operation of the world's first supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit marks a significant advancement in energy technology, demonstrating the potential for enhanced efficiency and broader applications in various energy sectors [3][4][5]. Group 1: Technology Overview - The "Super Carbon No. 1" demonstration project is the world's first 15 megawatt supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power generation project [4]. - Unlike traditional steam generation methods that convert water to steam, the supercritical carbon dioxide technology operates with an efficiency improvement of over 85% and a net power generation increase of over 50% [4]. Group 2: Commercial Implications - The commercial operation signifies the transition of supercritical carbon dioxide power generation technology from laboratory research to practical application [5]. - This technology has promising applications in various fields, including solar thermal power generation, indicating a broad potential for future energy solutions [5].

Group 1 - The 2025 China Game Industry Conference reported that the domestic game market is expected to reach a historical high of 3507.89 billion yuan in actual sales revenue by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 7.68% and a user base of 683 million, growing by 1.35% [8] - The console game market continues to grow rapidly, with actual sales revenue increasing by 86.33% year-on-year to 83.62 billion yuan, maintaining explosive growth for three consecutive years [8] - Mini-program games have emerged as a significant highlight, generating revenue of 535.35 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 34.39%, driven by both in-app purchases and advertising monetization [8] Group 2 - The global first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit has been successfully put into operation, achieving over 85% efficiency improvement compared to existing technologies, and significantly enhancing the utilization of industrial waste heat [14] - The 2025 China International Tourism Trade Fair opened in Hainan, attracting over 1,000 travel merchants and representatives from 101 countries and regions, highlighting the importance of tourism as a key industry in Hainan's economic growth [15][16] - China Shenhua plans to issue A-shares and pay cash to acquire assets from its controlling shareholder, with a transaction value of 1335.98 billion yuan, which will enhance the company's core business capacity and resource reserves [19]

Industry News - The National Energy Administration reported five typical violations in the electricity market, including collusion in pricing among power generation companies and improper market power usage, indicating a lack of compliance awareness among some market participants [2] - China's largest offshore oil field, the Bohai Oilfield, achieved a record annual oil and gas production of over 4 million tons, contributing more than 600 million tons of crude oil cumulatively [2] - The first tight oil field in the Sichuan Basin has been established, with proven geological reserves of over 2 million tons of oil and over 2 billion cubic meters of natural gas [3] - The Wari Railway, part of the West-to-East Coal Transport Corridor, has surpassed an annual freight volume of 100 million tons for the third consecutive year, achieving this milestone in the shortest time [3] - The world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit has been successfully put into operation in Guizhou, marking a significant advancement in carbon capture technology [3] - The first high-altitude rock cavern computing power center in China has been officially put into operation, featuring an investment of 350 million yuan and the deployment of 2,000 domestic computing chips [4] - The total crude oil production in the Inner Mongolia Hetao Basin has exceeded 5 million tons, with an industrial output value of 1.613 billion yuan over the past seven years [4] Corporate News - China Petroleum's Zhongyuan Oilfield gas storage facility has supplied over 100 million cubic meters of natural gas for the winter heating season, with peak daily production reaching 6.5 million cubic meters [7] - China Huadian's "Huadian Ruiyi" E-class gas turbine has successfully completed a 200-hour verification test, marking a significant step in the domestic production of high-temperature components for heavy-duty gas turbines [7]

Core Viewpoint - The successful commercial operation of the world's first supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit in Guizhou marks a significant advancement in the application of supercritical carbon dioxide waste heat power generation technology, demonstrating its potential for commercial viability and efficiency improvements in various industries [1][2]. Group 1: Technology and Efficiency - The "Super Carbon No. 1" project enhances power generation efficiency by over 85% compared to existing sintering waste heat steam power generation technologies, with a net power generation increase of more than 50% [1]. - The system is simplified, requiring 50% less space and fewer devices, which facilitates easier operation and maintenance [1]. Group 2: Environmental Impact - If applied nationwide to sintering waste heat transformation, the technology could save over 4.83 million tons of standard coal annually and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by more than 12.85 million tons [1]. - The use of supercritical carbon dioxide is expected to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote energy structure optimization and sustainable development [2]. Group 3: Application Potential - Supercritical carbon dioxide is considered one of the most promising working fluids for medium to high-temperature scenarios, with good application prospects in fields such as solar thermal power generation, waste heat power generation, and energy storage [2]. - After over a decade of exploration, the country has established a comprehensive research and development system for supercritical carbon dioxide power generation technology, mastering the design, manufacturing, and system integration capabilities [2].

超碳一号 "示范工程是 中核集团中国核动力研究设计院 （以下简称"核动力院"）与 济钢集团国际工程技术有限公司、首钢水城钢铁（集团）有限责任公司 共同推进的全球首套2×15兆瓦超临界二氧化碳烧结余热发电工程。 相比现役烧结余热蒸汽发电技术，"超碳一号"发电效率提升85%以上，净发电量提升 50%以上，同时系统简化、设备减少、运维便利，场地需求减少50%。 据介绍，核动力院从2009年开始开展超临界二氧化碳发电技术研究，经过十余年的艰难探索，攻克了"两机三器一系统"从设计、制造到集成应用的系列关键 技术，建立了超临界二氧化碳发电技术研发体系并完成技术验证。在研发过程中，核动力院集合了东方电气集团、西安交通大学、西北工业大学等国内优势 企业和高校团队，形成了以超临界二氧化碳发电技术为核心的产学研共同体，真正具备了完全自主的精细设计和成套供货能力。 全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组厂房外景。 除了该示范项目，中核集团还于2024年启动了 "熔盐储能+超临界二氧化碳发电" 示范项目，已入选国家能源领域第五批首台（套）重大技术装备，预计 2028年完成示范应用。 超临界二氧化碳发电技术实验装置。 【DT未来产业】 获 ...

Group 1 - The world's first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generation unit, "Super Carbon No. 1," was officially launched in Liupanshui, Guizhou, showcasing a revolutionary thermal power conversion technology [1] - "Super Carbon No. 1" achieves over 85% improvement in power generation efficiency and over 50% increase in net power output compared to existing waste heat steam power generation technologies [1] - The system is simplified with reduced equipment, easier operation and maintenance, and a 50% reduction in space requirements, significantly enhancing the depth of industrial waste heat utilization [1] Group 2 - The demonstration project of "Super Carbon No. 1" opens a new avenue for deep energy utilization, supporting the future engineering applications of advanced energy conversion technologies in thermal power generation and solar power generation [1] - Hai Lian Xun has absorbed and merged with Hangzhou Turbine to conduct research on the supercritical carbon dioxide Brayton cycle power generation system [1] - Zhongmi Holdings has been developing a supercritical carbon dioxide energy storage system since 2017, focusing on high-speed, high-temperature, and complex medium dry gas seals, and has established a testing platform for supercritical carbon dioxide dry gas seals [1]

央视网消息：记者12月20日从中核集团了解到，全球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组"超碳一号"示范工程在贵州六盘水首钢水城钢铁厂成功 投运。这是世界上首次利用超临界二氧化碳这一全新的热力循环工质实现高效发电，具备广阔的商业前景。 在贵州六盘水，"超碳一号"示范工程进入平稳运行状态。把传统蒸汽机发电的"烧开水"换成了烧超临界二氧化碳这种能量转换的高效介质，实 现了发电性能指标的提升，这也是超临界二氧化碳发电技术在全球范围内的首次工程应用。 这里是超临界二氧化碳发电实验室，这台装置正在将二氧化碳提升至超临界状态，也就是在常温31摄氏度左右提升到74个大气压。相比于传统 的水蒸气，超临界二氧化碳的发电效率将提升5—8个百分点。 二氧化碳在超临界状态下密度大，接近液体，使得它能储存更多能量。如同一个"壮汉"，比起传统水蒸气"肌肉"更多。而且它的黏度很低，接 近气体，意味着流动阻力更小，直接加热膨胀做功不发生相变，过程更为简单，响应速度更快。 中核集团首席科学家、"超碳一号"总设计师黄彦平介绍，钢铁厂的烧结机余热废气温度大概400多摄氏度，用来加热二氧化碳之后，主要通过 这台机器把二氧化碳提高到200个大气压左右，然后进 ...

央广网北京12月21日消息（记者王泽华）据中央广播电视总台中国之声《新闻和报纸摘要》报道， 全球第一台超临界二氧化碳发电机组昨天（20日）在贵州六盘水正式投入商运，这也是超临界二氧化碳 余热发电技术"超碳一号"的全球示范工程。 黄彦平：超临界二氧化碳发电技术能够与国民经济主战场深度融合。它不仅能够将光伏、风电等波 动新能源"转存"为稳定电力，更在钢铁等传统高耗能行业开辟出节能改造的新路径。 点击并拖拽以移动 位于贵州六盘水的全球首台超临界二氧化碳发电示范项目，就是将这套技术与当地钢厂相结合，利 用钢铁行业释放出的工业余热来发电。而在新疆，这套技术也正在应用于当地光伏和风电的"弃电消 纳"领域。黄彦平表示，未来，这套发电技术，必将推动能源技术革新，创造新一轮产业发展机遇，助 力我国新型电力系统建设。 作为一种革新型热电转换技术，"超碳一号"以超临界二氧化碳作为循环工质，相比现役烧结余热蒸 汽发电技术，可以使发电效率提升85%以上，净发电量提升50%以上，同时使系统简化、设备减少、运 维便利。"超碳一号"总设计师黄彦平表示，本次商运意味着全球首次将超临界二氧化碳发电技术从实验 室推向商业落地，具有里程碑意义。 黄 ...

文 | 央视新闻 12月20日， 全 球首台商用超临界二氧化碳发电机组" 超碳一号 " 示范工程在 贵州六盘水首钢水城钢铁厂 成功投运，意味着全球首次将超临界二 氧化碳发电技术从实验室推向商业落地。 "超碳一号"如何发电？ 不论是传统的火力发电还是先进的核电技术，以及各类余热蒸汽发电，原理都类似于"烧开水"， 就是用热量将水变为水蒸气，推动汽轮机转动来发 电 。 而"超碳一号"是将液态二氧化碳加温、加压成为超临界状态带动发电机发电。 二氧化碳在超临界状态下密度大，接近液体，使得它能储存更多能量，如同一个"壮汉"，比起传统水蒸气"肌肉"更多，而且它的黏度很低，接近气 体，意味着流动阻力更小，直接加热膨胀做功，不发生相变，过程更为简单，响应速度更快。 超临界二氧化碳发电分为四个步骤： 压缩、加热、膨胀、冷却 ，就像往一个钢铁容器里吹气，随着吹的气越来越多，容器里的气体密度和压力越 来越大，再给容器内部升温，形成高温高压环境，使内能大大增加。 这时，给容器开一个小孔，高温高压的气体快速喷出，推动一个风车拖动发电机转动，从而实现发电。 据介绍，相比目前使用的烧结余热蒸汽发电技术， "超碳一号"发电效率可以提升85%以 ...