Earth Science Frontiers ›› 2024, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (4): 147-164.DOI: 10.13745/j.esf.sf.2024.5.14

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Analysis of spatio-temporal variations and influencing factors of atmospheric CO2 concentrations in energy resources development areas

YANG Hui1(), FAN Huaiwei1, XU Xiao2, ZHANG Yunhui3, WANG Wenfeng1,4,*(), YAN Zhaojin1, WANG Cheng5, WANG Junhui6, LIU Lei7, WANG Ran1, CI Hui1   

  1. 1. Key Laboratory of Coalbed Methane Resource and Reservoir Formation Process, Ministry of Education, School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
    2. College of Geographic Information and Tourism, Chuzhou University, Chuzhou 239000,China
    3. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Meteorological Observatory, ürümqi 830002, China
    4. College of Geology and Mining Engineering, Xinjiang University, ürümqi 830017, China
    5. National 305 Project Office, The People’s Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ürümqi 830000, China
    6. Geological Bureau of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ürümqi 830000, China
    7. Ecological Environment Monitoring Station of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, ürümqi 830011, China
  • Received:2023-08-31 Revised:2023-09-27 Online:2024-07-25 Published:2024-07-10

Abstract:

Analyzing the spatio-temporal variations of atmospheric carbon concentrations in energy resources development areas and identifying influencing factors are crucial for exploring a high-quality development pathway in the context of “Dual Carbon”. Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region serves as a vital base for energy and strategic resources in China. This study oriented to the current status of energy resource development in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, we collected and preprocessed Orbiting Carbon Observatory-2 (OCO-2) carbon dioxide Level 3 data products from 2015 to 2021. We analyzed the temporal trends and spatial distribution patterns of atmospheric carbon concentration in the study area and structured a deep forest regression model to analyze the driving factors of the spatio-temporal variations in carbon concentration. The results indicate that: (1) Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Junggar Basin, Turpan-Hami Basin and Tarim Basin’s XCO2 concentration exhibited a cyclic upward trend from 2015 to 2021, with a “decrease-first then increase” growth rate, showing a distinct “high in spring, low in winter” seasonal variation trend; (2) in spring, autumn, and winter, the spatial pattern of XCO2 concentration in Xinjiang shows a “high in the north, low in the south” trend, with high XCO2 concentrations accumulating in basin and energy resource development areas. Conversely, a trend of “low in the north, high in the south” observed in summer; (3) topographic relief, wind velocity, NDVI, land surface temperature, precipitation, 10-meter V wind, 10-meter U wind, and energy development intensity significantly influence the spatio-temporal distribution of regional XCO2 concentration, showing notable spatial heterogeneity and significant differences. These findings contribute to understanding the mechanism of carbon concentration evolution in energy resource extraction areas and hold profound implications for achieving national carbon reduction targets, guiding carbon neutrality strategies, and monitoring carbon emission reduction effects.

Key words: energy resources development, spatio-temporal variations of XCO2, influencing factor, deep forest regression model

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