South Korea commits to phased shutdown of coal-fired power plants
Seoul joins the Powering Past Coal Alliance and confirms a gradual withdrawal from unabated coal, with a regulatory programme targeting the closure of 40 facilities and a strict assessment of the remaining units.
| Sector | Charbon |
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| Theme | Régulation & Gouvernance, Politique publique |
South Korea has announced its accession to the Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA), along with a commitment to phase out coal-fired power plants that lack carbon capture and storage systems. This decision introduces a regulatory framework aimed at reducing coal use in a power mix still heavily reliant on this source for a significant share of electricity generation.
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