Development status and suggestions of natural gas power generation in China under the background of carbon neutralization

Abstract

With the rapid development of renewable energy and the determination of carbon neutralization, wind and solar power generation will usher in rapid development. It is important to plan the development target of thermal power generation reasonably and arrange corresponding supporting policies, which may even become a key factor affecting energy transition. This paper firstly clarifies that the development idea of natural gas power generation with renewable energy will be the one of the best paths for the country's future energy transition, and discusses in detail the outstanding advantages of gas power generation compared with coal-fired power generation in terms of environmental friendliness, cleanliness and flexibility. Secondly, it points out that at present, the policy and positioning of natural gas power generation are not clear enough, the value of environmental protection, peak shaving and frequency modulation is not fully reflected. Finally, the development path and suggestions for natural gas power generation are proposed: First, clarify the positioning of natural gas power generation as an important transitional energy in China's energy transformation; Second, develop comprehensive energy service business centered on natural gas and improve comprehensive energy utilization; Third, make full use of the carbon trading market to narrow the cost gap between gas power generation and coal power generation; Fourth, accelerate the localization of gas turbine core engine components and reduce equipment procurement and maintenance costs; Fifth, take advantage of science and technology to further reduce the carbon emission level of gas turbines by adopting CCUS or natural gas blending with hydrogen.