China clarifies 15 key directions for energy technology innovation

Abstract from China New Energy Network

    The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration recently released the Action Plan for Energy Technology Revolution and Innovation (2016-2030). The action plan clearly states that by 2030, a perfect energy technology innovation system adapted to national conditions will be built, the energy independent innovation capacity will be comprehensively improved, the overall level of energy technology will reach the international advanced level, support the coordinated and sustainable development of China''s energy industry and the ecological environment, and enter the ranks of the world''s energy technology powers.

    The action plan pointed out that although the level of energy science and technology in China has made great progress and significantly improved, there is still a big gap compared with the requirements of the world''s energy science and technology powers and leading the energy revolution. First, there is a lack of core technology, and the problem of dependence on imports of key equipment and materials is prominent. Second, the combination of production, university and research is not close enough, and the main position of enterprise innovation is not prominent enough. Third, innovation systems and mechanisms need to be improved. Fourth, the lack of long-term planning and strategic layout.

    The action plan identifies 15 key tasks for energy technology innovation:

    One is the innovation of coal harmless mining technology. By 2030, intelligent mining will be achieved, and key coal mining areas will basically achieve unmanned working faces. The mechanization of coal mining in China will reach over 95%.

    The second is the innovation of unconventional oil and gas and deep and deep-sea oil and gas development technology. In 2030, deep to ultra deep oil and gas resources will be effectively developed, with an exploration and development depth exceeding 8000 meters, forming a mature technology system for effective development of 6000 to 7000 meters. Realize the effective development of far-reaching offshore oil and gas field engineering technology to a depth of 4000 meters, and fully localize key engineering technologies and equipment for deep-sea oil and gas exploration, drilling, and development and production.

    The third is innovation in carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and storage technology. Research on low energy consumption and large-scale capture technologies for carbon dioxide, and build a demonstration project for the capture, utilization, and storage system of millions of tons of carbon dioxide.

    The fourth is the innovation of advanced nuclear energy technology. Conduct research on the exploration, development and utilization technology of deep and unconventional uranium resources. Promote the construction of demonstration projects for fast reactors and advanced modular small reactors, and achieve major breakthroughs in the research and development of equipment and materials for key technologies of new generation advanced reactors, such as ultra High-temperature gas reactor and Molten salt reactor. Conduct experiments, control technologies, and design research on fusion core combustion plasma and fusion demonstration reactor DEMO.

    Fifth, large-scale wind power technology innovation. Research on complete sets of technology for large wind power systems with a height of 200-300 meters, and develop wind power blades of 100 meters and above.

    Sixth, hydrogen energy and fuel cell technology innovation. By 2030, the integration of large-scale hydrogen production, storage, transportation and application will be realized, and the standardization and popularization of on-site hydrogen storage and hydrogen production modes in hydrogen refueling stations will be realized. Fully master the core and key technologies of fuel cells, establish a complete production chain of fuel cell materials, components and systems, and realize the large-scale promotion and application of fuel cells and hydrogen energy.

    The other nine key tasks include: clean and efficient use of coal technology, efficient use of solar energy technology, spent fuel reprocessing and high-level waste safe treatment and disposal technology, efficient gas turbine technology, advanced energy storage technology, key technologies for modern power grids, energy Internet technology, energy conservation and energy efficiency improvement technology, and innovation in biomass, Marine, and geothermal energy utilization technology.

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