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International Technology Collaboration Case Study 4: Clean Coal Technologies. Cedric Philibert, Energy and Environment Division Aixg seminar – 22 March 2005. Clean Coal Technologies. Importance of coal
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International Technology CollaborationCase Study 4:Clean Coal Technologies Cedric Philibert, Energy and Environment Division Aixg seminar – 22 March 2005
Clean Coal Technologies • Importance of coal • Clean technologies include end-of-pipe devices (up to CO2 capture & Storage) and greater conversion efficiencies • International collaboration: various IEA implementing agreements, policy forums and professional associations • A focus on China
Collaborating with China • Importance of coal from both energy and environment perspectives • Status of clean coal in China • Technology transfer through patent acquisitions • Bilateral collaboration • Development banks • The GEF
Lessons Learned • Context: Strong demand growth may slow supply-side progress • Lesson 1: Technology transfer is more than equipement transfer • Lesson 2: IPR protection matters for transferees as well