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China unveils tough measures to curb air pollution, setting limits on coal use
The Chinese government will introduce new comprehensive measure as it envisages curbing gradually coal consumption and halting polluting mills, factories and smelters by 2017.
read more... 13/09/2013
Daily: European power prices decline on dropping temperatures
Brent crude oil futures increased off sessions lows on Tuesday after bullish Chinese data strengthened the demand panorama from the world’s No.2 oil consumer. China's industrial output increased a forecast-beating 10.4 percent in August from a year ago, while retail sales boosted 13.4 percent.
read more... 11/09/2013
China is becoming a driving force in renewables investments across the world
China ranks first in the world in attracting renewable energy investment, receiving US$ 65.1 billion in 2012. However, a new analysis performed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) shows that China is increasingly becoming a global force in international clean energy investment.
read more... 10/09/2013
Russia and China to agree terms of multi-billion dollar gas deal at the G20 Summit
The Russian energy giant Gazprom and the Chinese National Petroleum Company (CNPC) inked a deal envisaging supply terms for the delivery of natural gas from Russia.
read more... 09/09/2013
CO2 emissions to drop in China in the next years to come
Renewables in China are expected to continue to lead the market, together with an increased dependence on natural gas, meaning that emissions from the sector are expected to peak in 2027 as coal's share of the energy mix falls to 44 % in 2030 from 67% in 2012.
read more... 03/09/2013