Advocacy Actions
2021 Annual Conference: China-EU Energy Innovation Cooperation in the Field of Energy Storage
In accordance with the relevant work plan of the National Energy Administration, the China-Europe Energy Innovation Cooperation (CEEI) initiative has been divided into four fields (work streams): Energy Storage, Hydrogen Energy, Smart Energy and Wind Power. The Energy Storage field is jointly led by China Electric Power Research Institute Co. Ltd. (中国电力科学研究院有限公司), Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance (中关村储能产业技术联盟), and European Chamber Energy Working Group member companies Linde and Rolls-Royce.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet with the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans
On 16th December a group of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Bruno Weill met with Member of the Cabinet of Frans Timmermans Andrea Gippner.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director of Energy Policy for DG ENER
On 15th December, Energy Working Group representatives met with the Director of Energy Policy for DG ENER, Ms Cristina Lobillo Borrero. The meeting was led by Director Lobillo (from the Commission side) and Zhonghua Xu (National Chair of the Energy Working Group).
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG CLIMA
On 8th December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG CLIMA, Mauro Petriccione. Chairs and senior representatives from the Energy, Carbon Market, Petrochemicals, Chemicals and Refinery Working Groups joined the meeting.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Director-General for DG ENV
On 3rd December a European Chamber delegation led by President Joerg Wuttke met with Director-General for DG ENV, Florika Fink-Hooijer.
Read moreEuropean Chamber representatives meet the Head of Cabinet of the Commissioner for Environment
On the 2nd December a delegation of European Chamber representatives led by Vice-President Guido Giacconi met with Mr Marius Vascega, Head of Cabinet of Commissioner for Environment Virginijus Sinkevicius.
Read moreFollow-up Meeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On December 1st, The European Chamber had an online follow-up meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of international cooperation department of NCSC to discuss the details of future cooperation activities.
Read moreMeeting with National Centre for Climate Change Strategy and International Cooperation (NCSC)
On November 23rd, The European Chamber had a meeting with Zhiqiang Zhang, the director of Information and Training Department of NCSC, to discuss the future cooperation opportunities.
Read moreMeeting with Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau)
On 22nd November 2021, the European Chamber Shanghai and Nanjing Chapters jointly hosted an online meeting with the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Energy Bureau of Jiangsu) focused on the policy interpretation of the ‘dual control’ energy strategy and its overarching impact on the business landscape for foreign investment.
Key concerns raised from the National Vice Chair of the Energy Working Group focused on industry efficiency benchmarks issued last week by the NDRC, including the potential timeline for the launch of the benchmark and whether companies would continue to face issues on total energy consumption. Further comments from the European business community were made outlining the negative impact of this year’s power shortages on the investment confidence from European HQs, and opportunities regarding green power investment and concerns over long-term access to green energy.
The Deputy Director General of the Jiangsu Development and Reform Commission (Jiangsu Energy Bureau) reiterated that prior notice would be provided for future power cuts to enable member companies to make arrangements in advance, while energy-intensive industries would be prioritised for the implementation of the industry benchmarks. Jiangsu provincial government leaders also stressed the importance of stabilising foreign investment by mitigating the power shortages and building on the foundation for energy development in Jiangsu.
Submitted Comments to SAC on Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Submersible Motor-pumps (Draft for Comments)
On 20 November 2021, the Energy Working Group submitted comments to the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) on Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Submersible Motor-pumps (Draft for Comments).
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