Coal-fired power generation Export support limited to top class environmental performance Government 9th July 18:46
The government has put together a new policy on the export of coal-fired power generation, tightening the conditions for providing support, such as limiting the targets to those with top-class environmental performance, and supporting the decarbonization of emerging countries. I am going to go.
On the evening of the 9th, the government summarized the outline of a new strategy for strengthening exports of infrastructure projects.
Regarding the export of coal-fired power generation, if Japan cannot confirm the policy toward decarbonization of the other country, in principle, we will not provide export support.
On top of that, the conditions for providing assistance will be more stringent than before, and there will be demands from partner countries as part of the transition to decarbonization, and the equipment to be installed will have the top environmental performance utilizing Japan's cutting-edge technology. It is limited to those in the class.
With regard to coal-fired power generation, the amount of carbon dioxide emissions is large, and the movement to abolish it is accelerating mainly in Europe.However, for emerging countries and other countries where power demand is growing, it is possible to procure raw coal in a stable manner. Its low cost makes it a powerful choice.
For the coal-fired power plant, in addition to exporting only the latest technology that suppresses carbon dioxide emissions, the government also encourages the partner country to take measures according to the development stage. We are going to boost carbonization.
On the other hand, the government is in the process of gradually reducing old coal-fired power generation in Japan, and is studying about 90% reduction by 2030.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama "Not only the idea but also the effectiveness"
At the press conference on the evening of the 9th, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, ``It is important to promote effective decarbonization without distracting from the reality that developing countries are forced to select coal as an energy source. We proposed stricter support and received approval. In addition to advocating a philosophy for global decarbonization, we would like to implement effective policies that take into account the actual situation." I emphasized the attitude to contribute to the world toward.