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Taiwan and UK Strengthen Energy Cooperation through Fourth Taiwan-UK Energy Dialogue

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The fourth Taiwan-UK Energy Dialogue took place on 5 July, co-hosted by the Bureau of Energy (BOE), Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and British Office Taipei. The event brought together experts from both sides to share knowledge and experiences on key topics such as offshore wind, port promotion policy, biomass, and carbon emissions reduction policy. The dialogue aimed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the energy field and achieve the common goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taiwan has announced a target of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 and published a "Taiwan's Pathway to Net-Zero Emissions in 2050" report in March, which includes 12 specific strategies to increase the share of renewable energy in the energy mix.
  • The UK and Taiwan share the common goal of developing low-carbon energy and achieving net-zero emissions, with the UK publishing its own net zero roadmap and taking steps to enshrine its targets in law.
  • Offshore wind has become a key area of cooperation between the two countries, with 36 UK companies set up in Taiwan to support the development of the sector.
  • Taiwan plans to release 3 GW of installed capacity from 2026 Q4 to 2027, with the Port of Taichung, Port of Anping, and other ports serving as bases for turbine pre-assembly and O&M services.
  • The UK has shared its experiences in biomass development and sustainability-related regulations, with a focus on raw materials, technologies, and sustainable criteria.
  • Taiwan and the UK have reached an agreement to cooperate on offshore wind port infrastructure and grid transformation.
  • The Taiwan-UK joint research project on carbon emissions reduction has made progress, and both sides have provided advice on Taiwan's pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050.

Statistics:

  • Taipower's biomass power generation plan aims to include 12 specific strategies for increasing the share of renewable energy in the energy mix.
  • The UK has 36 companies set up in Taiwan to support the development of the offshore wind sector.
  • Taiwan plans to release 3 GW of installed capacity from 2026 Q4 to 2027.
  • The Port of Taichung, Port of Anping, and other ports will serve as bases for turbine pre-assembly and O&M services.

Sources:

  • Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), Taiwan
  • British Office Taipei
  • Bureau of Energy (BOE), Taiwan
  • Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), UK
  • Department for International Trade (DIT), UK
  • Energy Systems Catapult
  • BVG Associates
  • Taiwan International Ports Corporation
  • Drax Power Station
  • Albawaba (Albawaba.com) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info)

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