Situation
Future energy demand will grow
Li Keqiang said that energy is the foundation and driving force of modernization. The political and economic structure of the world today is undergoing profound adjustments, and the relationship between energy supply and demand has undergone profound changes. Energy is still the focus of international politics, finance, and security. In view of the basic national conditions and "soft underbelly" of my country's low per capita resource level and unreasonable energy structure, we must promote the reform of energy production and consumption methods, improve the level of green, low-carbon, and intelligent energy development, implement a war on smog and other pollution, and strengthen ecological and environmental protection. energy saving and emission reduction measures to promote the improvement of air quality.
Li Keqiang said that as a major developing country, with the deepening of the "new four modernizations" and the improvement of people's lives, China's energy demand will continue to grow in the future. It is necessary to base itself on the domestic market, focus on enhancing energy supply capacity, strengthen the exploration and development of onshore and offshore oil and gas, innovate systems and mechanisms, promote the development of unconventional oil and gas resources such as shale gas, shale oil, coalbed methane, and tight gas, and strengthen international cooperation. Maintain energy security in an open pattern and take the initiative in development.
Planning
Building a West-East Power Transmission Channel this year
Li Keqiang stressed that a number of major projects are currently under construction. This is not only an important measure to stabilize growth and improve energy security capabilities, but also an effective way to adjust the energy structure and transform the development mode. On the premise of adopting the highest international safety standards and ensuring safety, the construction of new key nuclear power projects should be started in the eastern coastal area in due course. On the basis of ecological protection and resettlement, reasonable hydropower projects should be started in an orderly manner. Strengthen the construction of wind and solar power generation bases and supporting power transmission projects. Develop long-distance large-capacity power transmission technology, and start construction of a batch of "West-East Power Transmission" power transmission channels using UHV and conventional technologies this year as planned.
Reform
Energy to open up to competing businesses
Li Keqiang pointed out that to adjust the energy structure, the key is to promote the reform of the energy system. Competitive businesses shall be liberalized, and various investment entities shall be encouraged to enter the field of energy development in an orderly manner to compete fairly. Our energy equipment has the foundation, conditions, and cost-effectiveness, and we must promote the "going out" of advanced energy technology and equipment.
Background
17 nuclear power plants in operation and 29 under construction
Since 1984, China's nuclear energy industry has developed rapidly. At present, China has 17 nuclear power units in commercial operation with a total installed capacity of 14.7 million kilowatts, and 29 nuclear power plants under construction with a total installed capacity of 30.57 million kilowatts. It has become one of the focus of global nuclear power development.
"In 2013, my country's smog weather hit more than 100 cities including Beijing, affecting the living environment of more than 600 million people, and the severe environmental protection situation is shocking. In the case of increasingly serious environmental pollution, the transformation of my country's energy structure is a problem. It is imminent.” On April 17, Wu Xiujiang, secretary of the China Nuclear Power Party Committee, said, “As one of the nuclear power companies in clean energy, China Nuclear Power will undertake the mission of contributing safe and efficient nuclear power to the society and creating a clean and low-carbon life for the public.”
According to reports, in 2013, the nuclear power units affiliated to China Nuclear Power generated 51.297 billion kWh of electricity throughout the year, which is equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 55 million tons, and the environmental benefits are equivalent to planting a forest the size of Beijing.
After the Fukushima nuclear accident in Japan in 2011, CNNP proposed 76 improvement projects for operating nuclear power plants and 26 improvement projects for nuclear power projects under construction.
It is reported that 12 nuclear power units in Zhejiang Sanmen and Fujian Fuqing controlled by China Nuclear Power are under construction, with an installed capacity of 12.532 million kilowatts. After completion, they will make new contributions to my country's energy structure adjustment and air pollution prevention and control.
Zhang Huazhu, chairman of the China Nuclear Energy Industry Association, said that by 2020, my country's nuclear power plants in service and under construction will reach 88 million kilowatts, and nuclear energy companies should make greater contributions to improving my country's energy structure, addressing climate change and preventing air pollution.