China

The impact of China's increasing energy consumption

Following a period of dramatic industrialisation in the country, China’s energy consumption has risen significantly over the past fifteen years.

The impact of China's increasing energy consumption

Following a period of dramatic industrialisation in the country, China’s energy consumption has risen significantly over the past fifteen years.

China's nuke power to hit 40m kW by 2015

This is according to an academician.

Can China reduce its addiction to coal power?

In early March 2014, at China’s National People’s Congress, Premier Li Keqiang declared war on pollution, as the issues of smog, hazardous air quality levels, and broader environmental challenges gained unprecedented political attention.

Addressing carbon dioxide emissions from power projects

China is planning numerous carbon capture and storage projects, which often combine enhanced oil recovery ventures. As we know, the power industry is the largest greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide emitter globally; and means of recovering, utilising, sequestering, and recycling CO2 (carbon dioxide) is the key to a healthier planet, and a stronger power industry worldwide.

Does shale gas have a future in China? - Part 2

In March 2012, the NDRC, Ministry of Finance, MLR and NEA jointly issued a development plan designated for China's shale gas development. The Plan applies to shale gas development activities and initiatives in China from 2011 to 2015.

Does shale gas have a future in China? - Part 1

According to the US Energy Information Agency, China has the largest known shale gas reserves in the world. China's Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) predicts that the country's shale gas output could reach 6.5 billion cubic metres per annum by 2015 and increase more than tenfold to 100 billion cubic metres per annum by 2020.