Deepen Exchanges and Cooperation

Work Together to Promote Clean and Low-Carbon Transformation and Development of Global Energy

Zou Lei, Chairman of China Datang, held talks with Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO of the World Energy Council, on the sidelines of the 24th Conference on the Electric Power Supply Industry & Exhibition.

They engaged in friendly discussions on tackling climate change, promoting China’s and the worlds’ energy transition towards clean and low-carbon solutions, advancing carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and deepening practical cooperation.

Peng Yong, Vice President of China Datang, was present at the meeting.

Zou Lei, Chairman of China Datang, held talks with Dr. Angela Wilkinson, Secretary General and CEO of the World Energy Council.

Zou extended a warm welcome to Dr. Angela's visit to China for discussions with China Datang on potential collaboration. He also shared information on the business growth and international investment strategy of China Datang.

As a key player in China's energy sector and a member of the Fortune Global 500, China Datang has been committed to maintaining energy security while actively driving the transformation and modernization of traditional power industries such as coal and hydropower, Zou said. The corporation is committed to building “source, grid, load and storage” integrated operation and low-carbon and zero-carbon projects, and accelerating the digitalization and intelligence of energy operations, noted Zou, adding that China Datang strives to grow into a world-class energy supplier featuring green and low-carbon development, energy diversification, efficient coordination, and digital intelligence.

China Datang places great importance on collaboration and with WEC. The potential for cooperation between the two entities spans various areas, including international energy cooperation, energy transition and development, technology introduction and application, ecological conservation, and talent cultivation, said the chairman.

Zou expressed the hope that this meeting would establish a long-term and effective communication mechanism for China Datang and WEC to foster deeper exchanges in cutting-edge technologies and talent development and explore energy transition solutions and promote international cooperation, thereby contributing to the global pursuit of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals and social sustainable development at large.

China Datang is ready to actively participate in events organized by WEC, such as the 26th World Energy Congress, and engage in discussions with global energy industry experts, scholars, and business leaders on energy security and transformation, contributing China Datang’s part to the sustainable development, Zou said.

Zou Lei and Dr. Angela Wilkinson pose for a group photo.

Dr. Angela congratulated on China Datang for its remarkable achievements in green transformation and extended a sincere invitation for the corporation to participate in the 26th World Energy Congress.

With the focus on overcoming the "impossible triangle" of energy, the World Energy Council, an internationally renowned energy organization with a century-long legacy, is dedicated to promoting energy security, fairness, and environmental sustainability, and advancing cooperation, exchanges and mutual learning in energy sector among different countries and regions, Dr. Angela noted.

WEC has actively responded to energy and talent challenges, guiding countries to enhance energy security, promote energy accessibility, and propel environmental sustainability, as well as shared successful energy transformation cases and exemplary stories worldwide, according to the secretary general.

Dr. Angela expressed her hope for enhanced collaboration with China Datang in areas such as idea dissemination, technological exchanges, and talent cultivation to tackle climate change, drive low-carbon energy transformation, and foster sustainable development for the global community.