The first decade of the century saw a peak in the frequency and intensity of energy disruptions arising from bottlenecks in the supply chain. These have been eased through a combination of massive investment in energy infrastructure and slowing energy demand.
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Commentary
China’s new gas pricing system. Towards the market?
China brings in two-tiered pricing for natural gas.
China bans imports of low-quality coal
A new draft regulation provides for a ban on the import of low-quality coal and for higher standards of thermal coal produced in China.
Is China’s State Grid Corporation ripe for reform?
Reform of the State Grid Corporation appears to be back on the government's agenda, but the outcome is uncertain.
China’s shale gas ambitions encounter severe policy constraints
It is becoming increasingly apparent that China will not meet its 2015 target for shale gas production.
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.
China’s proposed carbon tax
Many obstacles stand in the way of effective implementation of this proposed carbon tax.
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.
Is China’s electrical power sector ripe for further reform?
Is China now heading for a period of significant excess of generating capacity and, if so, is this an opportunity for futher reform?
China's new government will face tough challenges reforming the energy sector
Energy sector reforms appears to be back on the government agenda, but a number of difficult questions have to be addressed.