China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path

STORY: China's energy-rich provinces embark on green, modern development path SHOOTING TIME: Recent footages DATELINE: April 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: YULIN/LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of energy facilities in northwest China's Shaanxi Province 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): TAN GUANGFU, Deputy manager of production plan, Shaanxi Yanchang Zhongmei Yulin Energy and Chemical Co., Ltd. 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YANG JINFENG, Senior engineer, Changqing Oilfield 4. various of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm in Shannan City, in China's Xizang 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YANG, Director of the Tsomey Drigu wind farm STORYLINE: China's energy-rich provinces are rapidly transitioning to diversified, low-carbon growth, in line with the country's dual carbon goals of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060. In northwest China's Shaanxi Province, energy companies have shifted towards safe, intelligent, and environmentally friendly coal utilization practices. SOUNDBI

Chinese electric vehicles gain popularity in Indonesia

STORY: Chinese electric vehicles gain popularity in Indonesia SHOOTING TIME: March 6, 2024 DATELINE: March 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:02 LOCATION: Jakarta CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of Chinese electric vehicles in Indonesia 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LIU YAN, Marketing Operation Director of Wuling Indonesia STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN LEI, Xinhua correspondent "This is a street in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, one of the most densely populated and congested cities in the world. Traffic congestion contributes to the deterioration of air quality in Jakarta, with about 50 percent of air pollution coming from traffic. Indonesia plans to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060 or even earlier, with new energy vehicles being the current priority industry in Indonesia." According to the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), the number of electric car brands from China coming to Indonesia has increased in the last six years

Swiss tech giant ABB vows to continue investing in China

STORY: Swiss tech giant ABB vows to continue investing in China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 9, 2023 DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ABB Electrification Innovation Week 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification 3. various of ABB 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification 5. various of ABB STORYLINE: Swiss tech giant ABB opened an electrification innovation week in the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen on Tuesday. Over the week, ABB will debut its revolutionized direct current solid-state circuit breaker and more than 20 new products to empower the energy transition across key sectors. Morten Wierod, President of ABB Electrification, said China's "dual carbon" goal of peaking carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060 has created a "strong future" for ABB. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification "I think we share the amb

What has China done amid global efforts to address climate challenges

STORY: What has China done amid global efforts to address climate challenges SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:42 LOCATION: DUBAI, UAE CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of COP28 2. various of China-related footage STORYLINE: As the United Nations climate change conference kicks off in Dubai on Thursday, the issue of climate change again takes center stage. What has China done to address climate challenges? In 2022, China's carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP dropped by more than 51 percent from its 2005 level, according to a report released by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) last month. The country has incorporated carbon emission reduction goals into the overall planning of economic and social development, and has pledged to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. To help realize these goals, a national carbon market has been established. With the total installed capacity of renewable energies reachin

Türkiye to tackle water shortage in Bursa by building new dams

STORY: Türkiye to tackle water shortage in Bursa by building new dams DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. file footage of Bursa city in Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 2. file footage of the dams in Bursa, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) 3. file footage of workers and construction machinery working in dam construction in Bursa, Türkiye (courtesy of Ihlas News Agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye is trying to solve the critical water shortage in the northwestern province of Bursa with new dam projects, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported on Tuesday. The authorities expect to tackle the water shortage by 2060 by building two new dams within two to three years, said the report. The new dams are expected to provide 209 million cubic meters of drinking water and service water per year, up from the current 185 million cubic meters, it added. With a population of over 3 million, Bursa, known for its industrial production, has long be

Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan

STORY: Exploring net-zero carbon lifestyle in China's Zhongshan DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:49 LOCATION: ZHONGSHAN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the tour STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE 1 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Expat in Zhongshan from Bosnia and Herzegovina "China has made an important commitment to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060. I have always been curious how the world's largest developing country will achieve its target in the most ambitious reduction in carbon intensity. Recently, the Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Zhongshan, the city where I live in, has launched a one-day tour, which promotes ecological and environmental protection knowledge to citizens through low-carbon practice cases." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SELMA DURAKOVIC, Bosnia and Herzegovina expat "I've come to Zhongshan Canvest Environment Education Base, which is located in the waste comprehensive treatment facility in Waisha Village, Shenwan Township. From the outside, it's hard t

Construction of central platform of Bozhong 19-6 gas field completed

STORY: Construction of central platform of Bozhong 19-6 gas field completed DATELINE: May 27, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the gas field and the construction of the central platform STORYLINE: Construction of the central platform of Bozhong 19-6, a massive gas field in China's Bohai Sea on the east coast, has been completed in Qingdao, China. First discovered in 2019 in the central Bohai Sea, Bozhong 19-6 has proven reserves of over 200 million cubic meters of condensate oil and over 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas. When the gas field is put into operation, it will provide stable and reliable clean energy and chemical products for the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and the Bohai Rim region, which is of great significance to helping realize China's goals of achieving carbon peak before 2030 and carbon neutrality before 2060. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tianjin, China. (XHTV)

Swiss tech giant inaugurates carbon neutrality project in China's Xiamen

STORY: Swiss tech giant inaugurates carbon neutrality project in China's Xiamen DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification STORYLINE: Swiss tech giant ABB inaugurated a carbon neutrality project Thursday in the eastern Chinese city of Xiamen, Fujian Province. According to the company, the project installed 100,000-square-meter rooftop solar panels, reducing annual carbon emissions by an estimated 13,400 tonnes. An ABB executive said that China's "dual carbon" goal to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, gives ABB a great opportunity. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): MORTEN WIEROD, President of ABB Electrification "China is our second largest market in the group. And it is a clear priority for us to continue to invest and to develop the Chinese ma

China wages rooftop "green war" against climate change

STORY: China wages rooftop "green war" against climate change DATELINE: April 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:00 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of PV power related footage 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU QIJIE, Villager of Dinghuo Town, Jiangsu 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): YANG GUANGYING, Villager in Pingyin County, Shandong 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG HONGTAI, Party chief of Caopo Village, Henan STORYLINE: China is the world's largest producer and consumer of renewable energy, and has been the fastest-growing country in terms of newly installed photovoltaic (PV) power capacity in recent years. Aiming to peak carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, China has made concrete efforts. In recent years, rooftops have proven to be the ideal platform for further boosting the country's green development, especially for areas with plenty of sunshine and limited vacant space to build new land projects. About 10 years ago, distributed PV power generation was emergi

New gov't panel to tackle population decline

New gov't panel to tackle population decline

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front) speaks at the first meeting of a new government panel tasked with tackling Japan's population decline, at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2014. Japan's population is projected to fall to 87 million by 2060 from 126 million now due to a birthrate long below the population replenishment rate.

China's carbon emissions reduction goals attract foreign firms

STORY: China's carbon emissions reduction goals attract foreign firms DATELINE: Nov. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:34 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of wind farms in China 2. various of carbon markets 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): LIN YI, Deputy general manager of Tianjin Climate Exchange Co., Ltd. 4. various of the German firm Flender Ltd., China (FLC) 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): MARTIN KAUFUNG, Director and CFO of Flender Ltd., China (FLC) 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JOERG SIEBER, General Manager of Wind Turbine Gearbox Division, Flender Ltd., China (FLC) 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOERG SIEBER, General Manager of Wind Turbine Gearbox Division, Flender Ltd., China (FLC) STORYLINE: China has announced that it will peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. Pressing ahead on a green development path, it has made every effort to live up to its promises. The country has maximized the functions of its market-based mechanism to spur carbon-cutt

Danish pump giant sees innovation opportunities in Chinese market

STORY: Danish pump giant sees innovation opportunities in Chinese market DATELINE: Sept. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Copenhagen CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of China's green development 2. SOUNDBITE (English): HP NANDA, Executive Vice President and Divisional CEO at Grundfos Water Utility 3. various of China's green development STORYLINE: Denmark-based pump manufacturer Grundfos is seeing innovation opportunities in the Chinese market as China aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. SOUNDBITE (English): HP NANDA, Executive Vice President and Divisional CEO at Grundfos Water Utility "A lot of innovations, our team is already thinking how to contribute to this ambition of China for decades to come. The government of China has done an amazing job of having the ambition of providing clean water to 88 percent of Chinese population (in rural areas) by 2025. I think developing solutions, which will be suitable for the rural areas of China, is one area our team is working on. The

Clean energy vehicle development contributes to China's green efforts

STORY: Clean energy vehicle development contributes to China's green efforts DATELINE: Sept. 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:47 LOCATION: JINZHONG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of methanol trucks 2. various of gas station 3. various of Methanol Automobile Industrial Park in Shanxi Province 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YAO CHUNDE, Professor at Tianjin University 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SONG ZHAOHUAN, CBO, Geely New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group 6. various of traffic 7. various of solar panels and wind turbines STORYLINE: Since China announced its aim to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, it has made great efforts to meet the target. One of the latest clean energy progress came from the country's coal-rich Shanxi Province. Chinese carmaker Geely delivered methanol hybrid sedans to the market in Jinzhong city at the end of August this year. Methanol, widely considered a clean and sustainable fuel, can greatly reduce harmful emissions and help imp

New energy vehicles gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang

STORY: New energy vehicles gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: July 1, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:20 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: STORYLINE: New energy vehicles (NEV) are gaining popularity in China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Official figures show that from January to May this year, nearly 1,800 NEVs were sold in Urumqi, the regional capital, an increase of over 380 percent year on year. In Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, 2,200 NEVs were sold in the first half of this year, up 64 percent year on year. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): GU MAOGUO, New energy vehicle owner in Xinjiang "We are answering the call of the country for peaking carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. In addition, global oil prices have kept rising, and we can easily find charging stations around here, so we have decided to buy a new energy vehicle. China has taken measures to bolster the NEV industry, including extending the preferential policy for NEV p

New gov't panel to tackle population decline

New gov't panel to tackle population decline

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front) speaks at the first meeting of a new government panel tasked with tackling Japan's population decline, at his office in Tokyo on Sept. 12, 2014. Japan's population is projected to fall to 87 million by 2060 from 126 million now due to a birthrate long below the population replenishment rate. (Kyodo)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: government's nuclear envoy Jaroslav Mil, Karel Havlicek, Daniel Benes and Bohdan Zronek, the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Daniel Benes

Karel Havlicek, Daniel Benes

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes, right, told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO, left), said at a news conference after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes, photo, told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said at a news conference after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Jan Kruml, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Jan Kruml, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo of a news conference from left: Temelin plant head Jan Kruml, Daniel Benes, Karel Havlicek, government's nuclear envoy Jaroslav Mil and the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group Bohdan Zronek. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Bohdan Zronek

Karel Havlicek, Bohdan Zronek

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: Karel Havlicek and Bohdan Zronek, the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Daniel Benes

Karel Havlicek, Daniel Benes

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes, left, told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period. Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO, right), said at a news conference after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO, on the photo undergoes individual dosimetric control), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Bohdan Zronek

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Bohdan Zronek

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: Daniel Benes, Karel Havlicek and Bohdan Zronek, the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Jan Kruml, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Jan Kruml, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group Bohdan Zronek, Temelin plant head Jan Kruml, Karel Havlicek, government's nuclear envoy Jaroslav Mil and Daniel Benes. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), front right, said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: Karel Havlicek, government's nuclear envoy Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes and Bohdan Zronek, the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

Karel Havlicek, Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes, Bohdan Zronek, the reactor hall of the second unit of the Temelin nuclear power plant

The state-controlled CEZ, the biggest Czech energy group, must receive permission for the further operation of the two units of the Temelin nuclear power plant next year, CEZ Group CEO Daniel Benes told CTK today, on Friday, August 2nd, 2019. He said CEZ is busy preparing the documents to prolong the operation of the blocks and it should receive the permission in late 2020. The permission is given for an indefinite period.Industry and Trade Minister Karel Havlicek (for ANO), said after his visit to the plant today that the security measures at Temelin are perfect. Benes said Temelin would operate until 2060 since the units should operate for at least 60 years. He added that the plant may still operate in the 2060s and the 2070s. CEZ launched the operation of the plant's first unit in 2000 and of the second one in 2001. On the photo from left: Karel Havlicek, government's nuclear envoy Jaroslav Mil, Daniel Benes and Bohdan Zronek, the nuclear division head of CEZ energy group. (CTK Photo/Vaclav Pancer)