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Country report
Jul 2012
Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: China 2012 update
Oil and Gas Emergency Policy: China 2012 update The People's Republic of China is one of the most important oil- and natural gas-producing counties in the world. Although coal is the dominant energy source in China, accounting for some 70% of the country’s total energy consumption (TEC) in 2009, oil and gas are also essential energy sources. Despite strong growth in consumption of oil, its share of TEC fell in 2009, as coal use rose even faster to meet burgeoning demand for electricity. Although China is now the world’s fifth-largest oil producer, the country has…
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Country report
Sep 2012
Partner Country Series - Gas Pricing: China’s Challenges and IEA Experience
…term, but notable challenges remained, particularly concerning gas pricing and the institutional and regulatory landscape. While China’s circumstances are, in many respects unique, some current issues are similar to those a number of IEA countries have faced. This report highlights some key challenges for China in its transition to greater reliance on natural gas, then explores in detail relevant experiences from IEA countries, particularly the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and the United States as well as the European Union. Preliminary suggestions about how lessons learned in other countries could be applied to China’s situation are offered as well.