This essay examines the driving forces behind the overseas investment activities of Asian national oil companies (NOC) and assesses the extent to which they enhance the energy security of their home countries.
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Chinese consumer attitudes towards energy saving: the case of household electrical appliances in Chongqing
This paper reports the findings of a survey carried out in 2009 and 2010 of 246 citizens at different locations in the municipality of Chongqing in order to reveal information about attitudes towards energy and energy saving in the context of household electrical appliances.
Political and institutional analysis of the successes and failures of China’s wind power policy
This paper identifies and explains how political and institutional factors have determined the relative successes and failures of China’s wind power policy over the period 2005–2011.
China-Russia Energy Cooperation: Latest Steps in A Long Dance
After twenty years of aspiration, China and Russia appear, yet again. to be edging closer to a gas deal.
Hanoi: unconventional gas and presentation to AIPN
From 7-12 April 2013 Philip was in Hanoi, Vietnam
The Water-Food-Energy Nexus
20-21 March 2013 I participated in a UN ESCAP meeting in the Water-Food-Energy Nexus
China’s International Oil and Gas Strategies
On 4th March 2013, I was in Dublin to give a talk on this topic at the Insititute of International and European Affairs
China’s proposed carbon tax
Many obstacles stand in the way of effective implementation of this proposed carbon tax.
Summary of Project Results published
Final Summary of POLINARES Project Results published
The challenge of China’s urban pollution and vehicle emission standards
China's urban pollution has become a national crisis, but there are no easy solutions.