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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Beijing aims to switch from coal to natural gas

Beijing aims to switch from coal to natural gas
Beijing (UPI) Oct 7, 2013 - Beijing plans to build four natural gas power-generating stations by the end of next year to replace coal-fired plants, the municipal government said. The initiative is expected to cost $7.8 billion, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported Monday. The switch to gas, says Beijing's Municipal Commission of Development and Reforms, will reduce sulfur dioxide emissions by 10,000 tons. ... morehttp://www.energy-daily.com/reports/Beijing_aims_to_switch_from_coal_to_natural_gas_999.html

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