Carbon Output Controls in Shandong Likely to Begin ahead of Winter Heating Season, SMM Says

Published: Aug 17, 2017 13:45

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Shandong issued a document earlier that requires local carbon plants to control production during the winter heating season that begins from mid-November.

SHANGHAI, Aug. 17 (SMM) – Shandong issued a document earlier that requires local carbon plants to control production during the winter heating season that begins from mid-November.

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However, SMM learned that the measures may take effect from the end of September, which is ahead of schedule.

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Anyway, one thing can be sure is that carbon producers who fail to meet emission discharge standards will shut down completely.

It is now uncertain how much output carbon producers who meet emission discharge standards and have relevant procedures will cut.

Some local carbon producers who do not meet emission discharge standards have already been ordered to halt production.

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