Oil majors see losses in overseas investment

2011-07-19 15:32:25

Two thirds of three Chinese oil majors’ hefty overseas investments have sustained losses, the 21st Century Business Herald reported Tuesday, citing a report from China University of Petroleum.

China to pilot carbon emission trading

2011-07-18 09:38:25

China will start a pilot carbon emissions trading project, and gradually set up a carbon emissions trading market, said a top climate change official at a major international conference on Sunday.

China announces rare earth export quotas

2011-07-14 20:42:56

The Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Thursday announced the second batch of rare earth export quotas for this year, totaling 15,738 tonnes.

Wind power companies breaking into foreign markets

2011-07-14 09:08:47

China's wind power companies are finding their way into overseas markets, where fierce competition has previously limited their presence, usually by acquiring existing projects or investing in joint venture efforts.

New jet fuel pricing mechanism

2011-07-13 09:14:03

China will institute a more market-oriented jet fuel pricing mechanism starting August, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday.

NEA head highlights control on total energy use

2011-07-11 10:02:34

China should give higher priority on control of total energy consumption as the nation faces strains of energy supplies amid fast development, said a senior energy official Saturday.

Lighting way for solar power

2011-07-07 15:14:51

Zhao Chunjiang's dream is that one day every rooftop in this eastern metropolis will have a solar power generator.

UK expert: China's nuclear know-how can be exported

2011-07-07 10:58:26

The Chinese nuclear industry is developing rapidly and the experience it is gaining provides Chinese companies opportunities to invest in the United Kingdom, a UK expert said.

China approves plan for energy 'golden zone'

2011-07-07 10:11:07

The central government has approved plans for an energy industry "golden zone" .

Sinopec, Henan CBM win 1st shale tender

2011-07-06 17:32:14

China has awarded two out of four shale gas blocks offered in its first auction of the unconventional gas resource, and Sinopec Corp and a provincial coal seam gas firm each won one block, a government official said on Wednesday.

Coal price sees 1st drop in 3 months

2011-07-06 15:45:09

In late June, the price of power coal dropped up to 20 yuan per ton in the east coast region, the first decrease in three months, China Securities Journal reported on Wednesday.

China to strengthen eneregy saving in transport

2011-07-06 15:34:58

China will strengthen energy saving and emission reductions in road and waterway transport in the next five years as the central government decides to allocate funds to support it.