Siemens Energy Aniluo: International cooperation, technological innovation and talent development are the keys to a successful energy transition

At the 6th CIIE this year, Siemens Energy showcased its leading products, technologies and successful practices in the field of sustainable energy under the theme of "Together for a Greener Future", with exhibits covering the entire energy value chain, including zero- or low-carbon power generation, energy transmission and storage, and industrial decarbonization. Among them, the exhibits that made their debut in China include a panoramic interactive application of the future energy system, a 9000HL gas turbine, a GV160-7 integral gear compressor, and a Silyzer 300 hydrogen production unit by electrolysis of water.

Anneluo, a member of the Executive Committee and Executive Vice President of Siemens Energy AG, came to the CIIE for the first time, and said that as a leading global technology company, Siemens Energy hopes to present the world's most advanced innovations to Chinese customers and partners, and make more contributions to China's green and low-carbon energy transformation.

"Building a resilient energy system is a long way to go, and no one can do it alone. International cooperation, technological innovation and talent development are key to accelerating the global energy transition. On the afternoon of November 6, Anne Luo said at the high-level dialogue on "Rebalancing the Global Energy Supply and Demand System" held by China National Petroleum Corporation during the 6th CIIE.

In the context of addressing climate change, the world is actively promoting the deep energy transition. Since the introduction of the dual carbon goals, China has continued to promote the upgrading of its energy structure and the transformation of its energy consumption patterns. As an important platform for high-level opening-up, the 6th CIIE is coming as scheduled, and this year is the first fully offline exhibition after the epidemic, with more than 3,000 exhibitors showcasing the most cutting-edge innovative technologies and products, including nearly 300 of the world's top 500 exhibitors, including Siemens Energy.

Anne Luo believes that tackling climate change and promoting energy transition is an arduous task that requires global cooperation, and the CIIE is an open platform for bringing together global wisdom and enhancing exchanges and cooperation, which will play an important role in promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of energy. At the same time, Anneluo also said, "The CIIE fully demonstrates the vitality of the Chinese market and the strong desire of global enterprises to carry out dialogue, exchange and cooperation. Cooperation and exchange are now more important than ever, especially in the energy sector. ”

Against the backdrop of the profound adjustment of the global energy landscape and the acceleration of the evolution of a new round of energy revolution, China is accelerating the construction of a low-carbon, clean, safe and efficient energy system, further promoting the green and low-carbon transformation of energy, accelerating the planning and construction of a new energy system, and ensuring energy security. "China's 'dual carbon' goal not only demonstrates China's determination to address the climate challenge and accelerate the energy transition, but also reflects China's commitment and responsibility as the world's largest energy consumer to address climate change. Anne Luo said.

There is a long way to go to achieve carbon neutrality, and green and low-carbon transformation and development is a huge pressure and a major opportunity. According to the World Energy Outlook 2023 released by the International Energy Agency, China was the country with the highest investment in the world's low-carbon energy transition in 2022, accounting for nearly half of the global total. At the same time, China is also the world's largest renewable energy market, and the world's largest producer, consumer and exporter of new energy. Ling Ji, Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative of International Trade Negotiations, said at the sub-forum of the 6th Hongqiao International Economic Forum on the 5th that China is willing to deepen cooperation with other countries in technology, research and development, production and other aspects, share China's mega market opportunities, and accelerate the global energy transition process.

In the process of promoting the low-carbon green energy transition, Siemens Energy is accelerating the development of innovative technologies and products across the entire energy value chain. Up to now, Siemens Energy has established a local presence in China, including 16 producer enterprises, and has worked with domestic customers and partners to extensively participate in China's energy infrastructure construction, and has also jointly built many international projects.

"For example, we have supplied gas turbines and air compressors to PetroChina's Central Asia pipeline project, and we have worked with State Grid to build the Belle Hill UHVDC transmission project in Brazil. These energy projects will strongly promote global social development, and fully demonstrate that the global energy transition is inseparable from international cooperation. Anne Luo said.

At the same time, Siemens Energy will continue to deepen its partnership. She believes that the energy transition has a long way to go, and no one party can complete it alone. "We are committed to jointly carrying out cutting-edge technology research and development across industries and new fields, promoting win-win cooperation, and creating more models of green cooperation. ”

In October this year, the "Sino-German Low Carbon Energy Research Center" co-founded by Siemens Energy, Shenergy Group, Beijing Chong Ignite and Shanghai Jiao Tong University was established in the new office center of Siemens Energy's Greater China headquarters, which is also one of the achievements of Siemens Energy's previous CIIE.

Looking ahead, Siemens Energy will focus on innovation, Anneluo said. Established in 2021, the Siemens Energy Innovation Center in Shenzhen, one of the four global innovation centers of Siemens Energy, "we will fully tap the region's industrial and talent advantages and innovation heritage, accelerate the commercialization of new technologies including energy storage, power-to-X based on green power and smart energy from the laboratory to the application, and help build a new energy system." She said.

It is important to note that Siemens Energy sees talent as the key to driving the global energy transition. "Cooperation and innovation are inseparable from people, and talent is the key to driving the energy transition. Only by continuously improving the knowledge, experience and competence of our employees can we assist like-minded customers and partners to put sustainability into action. Anne Luo said.

Continue to promote the implementation of the results of the Expo

Since the first CIIE was held in 2018, Siemens Energy has been actively participating in the CIIE, deepening exchanges and cooperation with Chinese partners around the energy value chain, and contributing to the construction of a new energy system.

In this regard, Yao Zhenguo, Senior Vice President of Siemens Energy, said, "Many of the collaborations we have reached with our Chinese partners at the previous CIIE have been implemented one after another, and have produced positive business application results and good social benefits. CIIE has become an important platform for Siemens Energy to showcase the world's most advanced energy technologies and enhance exchanges and mutual trust with Chinese partners. ”

For example, China's first 110 kV "zero-carbon" substation, built by State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company, uses Blue GIS™, a zero-carbon and fluorine-free environmentally friendly gas-insulated switchgear first displayed by Siemens Energy at the 2021 CIIE. The substation is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 18,000 tons during its entire life cycle from construction, operation to commissioning.

In addition, in September this year, Songtsam's first low-carbon green hotel, Basongcuo Lingka Hotel, was officially opened, and Siemens Energy designed and implemented an integrated low-carbon energy system solution for the hotel, making full use of local solar energy to meet the hotel's energy needs, and the hotel is equipped with photovoltaic power generation, air separation oxygen production, heat pumps and Siemens Energy microgrid intelligent system, which is expected to replace about 1 million kWh of traditional energy consumption on average per year, and reduce about 1,080 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. This is also the first time that Siemens Energy's Omnivise T3000 microgrid control system has been applied in China.

China's firm commitment to carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, successive CIIEs, and high-level opening-up have provided a broader space for energy technology companies like Siemens Energy to cooperate. Anne Luo said. "We have the strength, innovation and advanced technology, and we are more confident that we will continue to strengthen our cooperation with Chinese partners to jointly build a new energy ecosystem and support China's carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals. ”