A quantitative roadmap for China towards carbon neutrality in 2060 using methanol and ammonia as energy carriers
Title
A quantitative roadmap for China towards carbon neutrality in 2060 using methanol and ammonia as energy carriers
Subject
Energy policy
Energy systems
Energy resources
Energy sustainability
Energy engineering
Description
Summary Carbon neutrality by 2060 is the recent expression of China's international commitment to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. Energy and chemical sectors, the two main contributors for carbon dioxide emissions in China, are the biggest bottlenecks for reaching the objective of carbon neutrality. Moreover, coal-to-ammonia production and coal-to-methanol production are the major CO2 emission process contributors in China's coal chemical sector. Herein, a possible route to the carbon neutral target based on energy-chemical nexus for electricity generation as well as methanol and ammonia production is proposed in this study. The most cost-effective solution for meeting the commitment is identified by considering regional variations in renewable and non-renewable resources and adopting an optimized regional cooperation. According to the roadmap presented in this study, an optimized combination of fossil fuels and renewable energies forming “blue energy economy” is feasible and promising.
Publisher
iScience
Date
2021
2021-06-25
Contributor
Li, Yinan
Lan, Song
Ryberg, Morten
Pérez-Ramírez, Javier
Wang, Xiaonan
Type
journalArticle
Identifier
2589-0042
10.1016/j.isci.2021.102513
24
URL
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589004221004818
Collection
Citation
“A quantitative roadmap for China towards carbon neutrality in 2060 using methanol and ammonia as energy carriers,” Lamar University Midstream Center Research, accessed May 18, 2024, https://lumc.omeka.net/items/show/17380.