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How China is accelerating Advanced Energy Solutions deployments?

The country has become a global force in the acceleration of advanced energy solutions deployments. Here, we showcase the particular strides China is making in energy storage and clean hydrogen. China has been the leading force in accelerating advanced energy solutions deployments like energy storage and clean hydrogen.

Does China have a deep-sea drilling program?

Beyond land-based drilling, China has also made strides in offshore deep-sea exploration. In 2023, the country unveiled its first domestically built ocean drilling ship, Mengxiang or the Dream, which is capable of reaching depths of 11,000 metres – one of the most advanced drilling vessels in the world.

What is China's new drilling rig?

China has launched an ambitious initiative to develop world-leading drilling technologies and equipment, aiming to secure its energy future and explore the Earth’s deep interior. As part of a national megaproject, the initiative will see the development of China’s first 15,000-metre (49,200-foot) ultra-deep intelligent drilling rig.

Will China reach 30 GW of non-hydro energy storage by 2025?

In 2021, the Chinese government set a target of 30 gigawatts (GW) of non-hydro energy storage by 2025. The country has already surpassed this initial goal, two years ahead of schedule. According to China’s National Energy Administration, the country’s overall capacity in the new-type energy storage sector reached 31.4 GW by the end of 2023.

What is China's first ultra-deep intelligent drilling rig?

As part of a national megaproject, the initiative will see the development of China’s first 15,000-metre (49,200-foot) ultra-deep intelligent drilling rig. The project is led by the Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences in collaboration with multiple universities, research institutions and enterprises.

How big is China's energy storage capacity?

The country has already surpassed this initial goal, two years ahead of schedule. According to China’s National Energy Administration, the country’s overall capacity in the new-type energy storage sector reached 31.4 GW by the end of 2023. It increased capacity year-on-year by more than 260%, and almost 10 times since 2020.