Energy Transition

China’s CO2 emissions fall as clean energy surges past power demand growth

New analysis shows emissions fell 1.6% year-on-year in Q1 2025 — a potential turning point marking China’s long-awaited emissions peak

CNOOC Ltd spuds China’s first CO2 reinjection well in the South China Sea.
CNOOC Ltd spuds China’s first CO2 reinjection well in the South China Sea.Photo: CNOOC Ltd
Asia CorrespondentSingapore
Published 19 May 2025, 03:00Updated 19 May 2025, 03:00
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