Analysis of Carbon Emission Reduction Potential by Clean Coal Technology in China

Abstract

This paper analyzes the status quo in China regarding carbon emissions, and discusses challenges facing coal utilization in China. It concludes that the development of clean coal technology is an important means to realize low-carbon emissions in China. Using scenario analysis methodology, this paper presents quantitative analysis of the potential of clean coal technologies for carbon emission reductions in 2015 and 2020. The analysis indicates that high-efficiency combustion in industrial boilers and clean, highly efficient coal-fired power generation should serve as important factors for carbon emission reductions before 2020.