The three departments issued the "Guidance Catalogue for Building Carbon Emission Measurement Capacity (2024 Edition)"
The General Office of the State Administration for Market Regulation, the General Office of the National Development and Reform Commission, and the General Office of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment recently issued the "Guidance Catalogue for Building Carbon Emission Measurement Capacity (2024 Edition)"(hereinafter referred to as the "Guidance Catalogue"). As an important measure taken by my country in the process of promoting carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals, the release of the "Guidance Catalog" marks a solid step in the construction of my country's carbon emission measurement system, providing accurate carbon emission reduction "Action Blueprint" for all walks of life.
The "Guidance Catalogue" covers 39 key measurement parameters, 82 testing standard methods, 108 measuring instruments and equipment, 85 national metrology technical specifications, and 55 social public metrology standards. It provides comprehensive reference and guidance to measurement technical institutions at all levels, key emission units and greenhouse gas emission reduction project owners. The aim is to comprehensively improve my country's carbon emission measurement capabilities, ensure the accuracy and reliability of carbon emission data, and provide solid technical support for carbon market construction and greenhouse gas emission reduction.
It is also understood that the "Guidance Catalog" is highly targeted and practical. For example, for high-emission industries such as thermal power generation, aluminum smelting, cement, and steel, key measurement parameters such as fuel consumption, fuel calorific value, and carbon content in raw materials, as well as corresponding measurement instruments, equipment and technical specifications, have been clarified. Accurate measurement of these parameters and equipment will effectively solve the problems of low quality of carbon emission data, lack of traceability of measured values, or incomplete and unclear traceability chains in the past, providing a scientific basis for enterprises to save energy and reduce emissions.
In terms of measurement instruments and equipment, the "Guidance Catalog" recommends advanced equipment such as continuous flue gas emission monitoring systems (CEMS) and non-dispersive infrared gas analyzers. These equipment can monitor and accurately calculate carbon emission data in real time, providing a basis for carbon emission accounting data. Accuracy verification provides strong support. At the same time, the "Guidance Catalogue" also emphasizes the traceability requirements of measuring instruments to ensure the accuracy and comparability of measurement data.
It is reported that in the next step, relevant departments will strengthen publicity and training on the "Guidance Catalogue" and promote various measures to take root.
