China CO2 Utilization Technology Assessment Conference was successfully held in Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of Chinese Academy of Sciences (SARI) from December 19 to December 21, 2013. By focusing on the discussion of China CO2 Utilization Technology Assessment Report, the conference aims to forge a good platform for experts from academia, industry and government to exchange ideas and provide constructive suggestions to the development of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) in China. The conference is organized by Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MOST) and the Administrative Center for China’s Agenda 21 (ACCA21), co-organized by SARI and Global CCS Institute (GCCSI).
Dr. Peng Sizhen, Deputy Director of ACCA21 announced the opening of this conference, followed by a welcome speech from Vice President of SARI Prof. Sun Yuhan.
The organizing committee invited Dr. Zhang Jiutian, Director of Global Environment Department of ACCA21, Prof. Li Xiaochun from Institute of Rock and Soil Mechanics of CAS, Prof. Wei Wei from SARI, Prof. Huang Kaiyao form Institute of Hydrobiology of CAS, Prof. Michele Aresta from University of Bari, Prof. Sang-Eon Park from Inha University and Prof. Lin Qianguo from GCCSI as keynote speakers. The experts illustrated the current situation of CCUS from different perspectives and shared their views, which aroused heated discussion among the audience.
The attending experts and researchers also visited Low Carbon Conversion Center of SARI, Microalgae Utilization Base in Chongming Island and Biodegradable Plastics Plant Using CO2 in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province. They exchanged ideas with relative researchers and all agreed that CCUS is an important topic for the research and development of sustainable energy to better deal with climate change and promote sustainable development.
Opening Remarks
Welcome Speech
Keynote Speech 1
Keynote Speech 2
Group Photo
Microalgae Utilization Base Visit
Taizhou Plant Visit