Reflections on energy issues in China

Abstract

Energy, which has a bearing on both economic and national security, is of importance and a major constraining factor to the economic and social development of China. The article analyses the current world energy status and development trend from the perspectives of resources, production and consumption and in the context of its implications on the environment and economic and social development, and explores opportunities and challenges for China's energy development. With a focus on the strategy of energy development in China, the author proposes a new energy development approach with Chinese characteristics whose main elements are: energy-saving, high-efficiency, diversified development, environment protection, technology guidance and international cooperation. In other words, China is striving to build a reliable energy production, circulation and consumption system that is efficient, technologically advanced, low polluting and ecologically friendly. A long-term development strategy with priority on energy conservation, efficient utilization of primary energy and advanced electricity system is expounded in the paper. The author also describes the prospect of energy technology development and stresses the implementation of energy strategy by further improving energy policy and related mechanisms, strengthening macro-management and the essential role of the market in resource allocation so as to ensure the economic and social development of China through reliable energy supply.

Effective policies for renewable energy—the example of China's wind power—lessons for China's photovoltaic power

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An analysis of the key safety technologies for natural gas hydrate exploitation

“…Stratification occurs when the gas pressure is equal to the overlying layer gravity. When the gas pressure exceeds all the resistance, it can occur the eruption, cracking and other destruction phenomena of formation, especially in the bedding, sediment disturbance (Jiang, 2008;Wang et al, 2014). Therefore, the stability of stratum is the precondition of successful mining.…”

Optimizing the Structure of the Straight Cone Nozzle and the Parameters of Borehole Hydraulic Mining for Huadian Oil Shale Based on Experimental Research

“…Energy has always played an important role in the survival of mankind, the development of societies and economies, and the strengthening of national security, among others [1]. Given its abundant supply all over the world and its good comprehensive utilization performance, oil shale is an unconventional oil and gas resource that has been widely utilized as a supplement to conventional energy resources [2][3][4][5].…”