Challenges and Solutions in the Practice of “From Coal to Gas” Transformation in the Foshan Ceramic Industry

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the practice of building ceramics industry in Foshan City in the clean energy transition from coal to gas, and discusses the challenges and solutions in the transition process. As an important base of China’s building ceramics industry, Foshan City’s energy transformation is of great importance to regional energy security and environmental protection. This paper summarizes the practical background and effect of Foshan’s energy transformation and points out the challenges in the process of natural gas supply stability, technological renewal, and market competition. By comparing the experience of coal to gas at home and abroad, the paper summarizes the enlightenment of policy promotion, technological innovation, and upstream and downstream cooperation in the industrial chain. Based on this, the paper puts forward policy suggestions on strengthening policy support and supervision, promoting technological innovation, and research and development. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of promoting energy transformation to Foshan’s sustainable development and puts forward practical solutions.

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