CCS in China:Opportunities, Challenges and Solutions

The economic growth, energy structure and environmental capacity in China determine that CCS (carbon capture and storage) is an important strategic approach for China to confront the climate changes. In this paper, current status in China is firstly presented regarding policy making, technology research and development, pilot project and international cooperation. Then the opportunities of exploring CCS are analyzed from the viewpoint of application potentials, cost and China’s circumstances. The challenges to CCS are pointed out with respect to energy consumption, technologies, funding and environment. Finally some suggestions are put forward on CCS development.