Indonesia can apply 'clean' coal technology to reduce emissions

Indonesia can apply 'clean' coal technology to reduce emissions

Indonesia has teamed up with the World Coal Association (WCA) consider to
apply high efficiency, low emissions (HELE) 'clean' coal technologies,
developed to increase the efficiency of coal-fired power plants and maintain
international commitments to mitigate climate change risks.

WCA chief executive Benjamin Sporton explained that with HELE, Indonesia
could reduce emissions of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) and other greenhouse gases
as well as non-greenhouse gases such as nitrogen oxide (NOx), sulphur
dioxide ( S02 ) and particulate matter.

"This technology allows Indonesia to continue to use its coal resources to
meet increasing energy demand and promote economic growth while continuing
to meet its emission reduction targets in the Paris Agreement," Sporton told
journalists on Tuesday.

He added that although it was slightly more expensive, the 'clean' coal
technology could reduce CO2 emissions by 35 percent compared to existing
technology, which is less efficient.

Indonesia is the fourth-largest coal producer in the world. As an abundant
source of fuel, coal remains a primary component of the country's efforts to
provide electricity to a bigger percentage of its population. Currently, 50
coal-fired power plants are operational in Indonesia with a capacity of
19,404 megawatts (MW).

Under the Paris Agreement within the framework of the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Indonesia has committed
unconditionally to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent in 2030
compared to business as usual. The target could be increased to 41 percent
if the country receives international support.

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Ref:
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/09/06/indonesia-to-apply-clean-coal-
technology-to-reduce-emissions.html

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John Diecker
APT Consulting Group Co., Ltd.

www.aptthailand.com