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China's Power Utilities to Sign Pledge to Reduce Nitrogen Oxide Emissions

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China's five major power utilities are on the cusp of signing a responsibility pledge with the Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide emissions. This move is a significant step towards reducing China's environmental footprint, with the country aiming to cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 10% by 2015, compared to 2010 levels. The pledge is also seen as an opportunity for power plant operators to upgrade their denitrification facilities and reduce the environmental impact of their operations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The five major power utilities in China are set to sign a responsibility pledge with the MEP to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions through denitrification.
  • The pledge is a result of China's 2011-15 plan for energy conservation and emission reduction, which aims to cut nitrogen oxide emissions to 20.462 million tonnes by 2015, down 10% compared to 2010 levels.
  • Current data shows that nitrogen oxide emissions increased by 6.17% year on year to 12.067 million tonnes in the first half of 2011, highlighting the need for denitrification.
  • The MEP may suspend approval for new projects if the power companies fail to meet the denitrification targets set in the pledge.
  • The pledge is expected to benefit denitrification manufacturers and service operators, as power plant operators upgrade their facilities.
  • Nearly half of nitrogen oxide emissions come from thermal power plants, making the installation of denitrification facilities essential for emission reduction.
  • Industry observers note that the pledge will accelerate the denitrification process among the five major power utilities.

Statistics:

  • China aims to cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 10% by 2015, compared to 2010 levels (Source: China Securities Journal).
  • The planned reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions is expected to reach 20.462 million tonnes by 2015 (Source: China Securities Journal).
  • Nitrogen oxide emissions increased by 6.17% year on year to 12.067 million tonnes in the first half of 2011 (Source: Ministry of Environmental Protection).

Sources:

  • China Securities Journal
  • Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP)
  • XIC (unnamed authority)

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