行业新闻

2007 年

• 十二月份

Chinese ambassador hails energy cooperation with Russia (Dec 15 2007) Xinhua News Agency      There are broad prospects for energy cooperation between China and Russia, Chinese Ambassador Liu Guchang has said.

China Nuclear Energy supports power development in Pakistan (Dec 14 2007) Hong Kong Commercial Daily News      China Nuclear Energy Industry Corporation (CNEIC) of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) will supply uranium for Chashma nuclear power plant phase one project in Pakistan.

China, US to cooperate on use of strategic oil reserves (Dec 13 2007) BBC News      China and the United States, two of the world's largest consumers of oil, have agreed to cooperate on the use of their strategic petroleum reserves as they wound up a high-level economic dialogue on Thursday.

China chides Vietnam over island dispute (Dec 11 2007) Reuters News      China chided its neighbour Vietnam on Tuesday, saying the Southeast Asian country was straining ties by asserting claims to a chain of islands that may be rich in oil.

China's Sinopec, Iran Ink Yadavaran Deal (Dec 10 2007) The Associated Press      China's biggest refiner, Sinopec, and Iran have signed a $2 billion agreement on developing the Yadavaran oil field, reports said Monday, firming Beijing's business links with Tehran despite U.S. calls for sanctions over Iran's nuclear program.

Japan, China compete over Russian Elga coal project (Dec 07 2007) PRIME-TASS News Agency      Japan and China are dueling for a rare opportunity to access a large Russian coal mine, as record coal prices in the region lead major energy consumers to target overseas reserves of the fuel.

Canada's Lion Petroleum Signs PSC in Kenya for Exploration Block 1 (Dec 06 2007) Global Insight Daily Analysis      A small Canadian firm, Lion Petroleum Inc., has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with the Kenyan government to prospect for hydrocarbons in exploration Block 1 in north-eastern Kenya.

Beijing wants broader energy ties with Russia, Kazakhstan amid economic globalization (Dec 05 2007) Interfax      The role of energy cooperation between China, Russia and Kazakhstan has been increasing recently, Eurasian Economic Forum Director General Zhang Deguang said on Wednesday.

China, Japan to fight climate change jointly (Dec 04 2007) China Daily      China and Japan will help build a new framework to fight climate change after the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012, says a press communique issued yesterday by the first China-Japan high-level economic dialogue in Beijing.

ONGC's Vietnam foray illegal, says China (Dec 02 2007) The Financial Times      India's quest for energy security is in rough weather after China termed ONGC's current exploration in two offshore deepwater Vietnamese blocks as "illegal".

• 十一月份

CNOOC Turns Face to Caspian Sea for Oil (Nov 30 2007) SinoCast China Business Daily News      China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC, SEHK: 0883), one of the nation's thirsty oil seekers, has increasing interest in making big investment in the oil-rich Caspian Sea Region.

CNOOC finds new target, wards off Russia (Nov 29 2007) China Knowledge Press      CNOOC, China's largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, is targeting Africa's Caspian Sea and Asian Pacific regions for its acquisition plans, instead of Russia, where the company sees a potentially higher risk.

Oil exports to China will start in 2008 More Russian oil for China, and a warning for Europe (Nov 28 2007) WPS Russian Media Monitoring Agency      Industry and Energy Minister Viktor Khristenko announced yesterday that by as soon as next year, we will start delivering up to 5 million tons of oil to China via Kazakhstan. Experts note that this new export channel offers room for maneuver and flexible prices.

China, Kazakhstan move ahead on gas pipeline construction (Nov 27 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China and Kazakhstan have agreed to move ahead on construction of a Sino-Kazakhstan natural gas pipeline, part of the Sino-Central Asian gas pipeline that travels through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan to China.

Russia to export 5 mln tons of oil annually to China via Kazakhstan from 2008 (Nov 26 2007) Interfax      Russia plans to export oil to China via Kazakhstan starting next year, Russian Industry and Energy Minister Viktor Khristenko told reporters in Astana on the sidelines of a meeting of the Kazakh-Russian inter-governmental commission.

China's Cnooc Ltd. considers purchase of Shell Nigeria stakes, according to source (Nov 21 2007) The Associated Press      China's Cnooc Ltd. is considering buying interests in Nigerian blocks held by Royal Dutch Shell PLC, according to a person familiar with the matter, the latest indication of China's rising assertiveness in Africa's oil sector.

China, Iran to renew fuel oil supply deal -trade (Nov 20 2007) Reuters News      Chinese state oil trader Zhuhai Zhenrong Corp is set to renew a one-year deal to buy from Iran about one million tonnes of fuel oil for 2008, shortly after the company agreed to extend a major crude agreement, traders said.

China, Russia report major progress in natural gas negotiations (Nov 19 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China's largest oil and gas company CNPC and Russian gas giant Gazprom have reported a major progress in their natural gas negotiations, Gazpom's deputy chairman Alexander Medvedev said here Saturday.

Ecuador to tap Chinese firms to develop ITT field (Nov 18 2007) Reuters News      Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa said on Sunday he would talk to Chinese firms about developing the Ishpingo-Tambococha-Tiputini field during an upcoming visit to China.

U.S., China discuss deal to promote oil alternatives (Nov 17 2007) St. Louis Post-Dispatch      The United States and China are working on a pact to promote use of ethanol and other biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and could announce an agreement as early as next month, a U.S. official said Friday.

U.S., China Could Announce Pact To Promote Biofuels Next Month (Nov 16 2007) Dow Jones International News      The United States and China are working on a pact to promote use of ethanol and other biofuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and could announce an agreement as early as next month, an American official said Friday.

CNOOC eyes Australian acquisition (Nov 15 2007) China Economic Review      China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) may make a US$450 million bid for a 16.67% share in an Australian oil project currently owned by Royal Dutch Shell, the South China Morning Post reported.

Chinese energy experts visit Turkmenistan (Nov 13 2007) The Times of Central Asia      A group of experts from the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) arrived last week in Ashgabat to inspect the planned construction site for a proposed natural-gas pipeline from Turkmenistan to China.

China's First Strategic Oil Reserve Base to Work Soon (Nov 12 2007) SinoCast China Business Daily News (Abstracts)      China's first strategic oil reserve base, located in Zhenhai, a district in East China's Zhejiang Province, is likely to start service at the end of 2007.

China seeks 30% more Saudi oil (Nov 10 2007) Middle East North Africa Financial Network (MENAFN)      Reuters reported that the Chinese government has asked for a 30 percent increase in crude oil imports from Saudi Arabia for 2008 and also aims to raise imports from Iran, partly to feed two new refineries amid steady demand growth.

Cooperation of Kazakhstan and China (Nov 09 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies      Kazakhstan and China signed 7 new agreements on mutually beneficial cooperation. Prime Minister of Kazakhstan, Karim Massimov negotiated with deputy of prime minister of State Council of China, Wu Yi.

China's CNPC to acquire stake in Malaysian oil refinery - report (Nov 08 2007) AFX International Focus      Asia's top oil producer, China National Petroleum Corp, will acquire a stake in a new Malaysian oil refinery in the northern state of Kedah, the Edge Financial Daily reported Friday.

Energy to top Chinese PM's Moscow agenda (Nov 07 2007) The Press Trust of India The construction of a trans-Siberian gas pipeline to China and civil nuclear cooperation are expected to top the agenda of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's two-day visit to Russia beginning today.

Moving China on Darfur (Nov 06 2007) The Wall Street Journal       China has a reputation for being impervious to outside pressure. But perhaps even this mountain can be moved. A pointed question posed to Steven Spielberg in an op-ed published in these pages may be influencing Beijing's foreign policy.

Chinese premier calls for accelerated Russian pipeline construction (Nov 02 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said in a recent interview with Russian media that relevant companies of the two countries should spare no time in implementing the projects of laying oil and natural gas pipelines extending from Russia to China.

• 十月份

Gazprom and CNPC agree partnership (Oct 31 2007) Petroleum Review      Russia's Lukoil and the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) have signed a strategic partnership agreement under which the companies intend to expand their cooperation on existing projects in Russia ...

China's CNOOC starts building coastal pipeline to deliver imported gas (Oct 30 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), the country's dominant offshore oil and gas producer, has started building a coastal pipeline to deliver imported natural gas, a company official said.

Official: China, Russia cos still studying oil branch pipeline (Oct 29 2007) PRIME-TASS News Agency     Russian and Chinese companies are still studying building an oil branch pipeline from eastern Siberia to China's northeastern border, Russia's ambassador to China, Sergey Razov, said Monday.

China's role as factory to the world threatened by energy problems - NDRC (Oct 25 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China must decide whether it wants to remain "factory to the world" in the light of acute energy supply problems, said Dai Yande, an expert with the National Development and Reform Commission's Energy Research Institute.

China to amend law to promote energy conservation (Oct 24 2007) BCC News     Under heavy pressure to harness rampant energy consumption, China's top legislature on Wednesday began deliberating a draft amendment to the law that suggests work carried out by local government officials in energy conservation should be integrated into the assessment of their political performance.

India-Russia-China meet to discuss energy cooperation (Oct 23 2007) The Press Trust of India Limited       Foreign Ministers of India, China and Russia, who are meeting here tomorrow, are expected to discuss ways to enhance their trilateral cooperation, including in the field of energy, and review the regional and international situation.

Xinjiang likely to become China's strategic oil reserve base (Oct 12 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, with rich oil, natural gas and coal resources, has recently erected its position in China's energy strategy.

China may revive energy ministry in draft law (Oct 10 2007) Reuters News      China may re-establish an energy ministry and a sector watchdog under a draft law that could be finalised by next year, sources said, as Beijing seeks to tighten control of the strategic sector and boost efficiency.

Kazakhstan and China: not merely good neighbors but also reliable partners (Oct 09 2007) Oil & Gas of Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan)      In the last years Kazakhstan-China collaboration has reached a special point of progress particularly in the oil and gas industry. The fast growing market of China makes this country a prospective direction for diversification of Kazakhstani hydrocarbon raw materials.

NDRC releases detailed subsidy plan for renewable energy power projects (Oct 08 2007) China Business Newswire      China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) released a circular on Sept. 30 detailing how subsidies will be provided to a number of power projects that utilize renewable energy.

Kazakhs could halt China oil (Oct 05 2007) Upstream      Kazakhstan is considering turning off the taps on the China-Kazakhstan oil pipeline this winter as weak Chinese demand has made the line uneconomic, writes Xu Yihe.

Venezuela President Chavez is cutting a deal to ship oil to China (Oct 03 2007) BusinessWeek Online      Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez can't be accused of letting economic realities derail his energy policies, especially if it helps him snub the U.S.

Moscow, Beijing may sign deal on building oil pipeline in November – Zhukov (Oct 01 2007) Kazakhstan General Newswire     It is well possible that Moscow and Beijing may sign an intergovernmental agreement on building an oil pipeline from Russia to China during a regular meeting between the two countries' premiers in November.

• 九月份

Chinese vice-premier addresses Sino-Japanese energy conservation forum (Sep 30 2007) BBC News      The second Sino-Japanese comprehensive forum on energy conservation and environmental protection was held on 27 September at the Great Hall of the People.

Iran to look at China if India opts out of pipeline deal: report (Sep 28 2007) Platts Commodity News      Iran might sell gas to China if India opts out of an ambitious pipeline project that would carry gas from Iran to India via Pakistan, a senior Iranian diplomat in New Delhi said.

Kazakh Oil Firm Draws Western Interest (Sep 27 2007) Wall Street Journal      One of Kazakhstan's largest private oil producers is drawing interest from Western investors and could attract bids of at least $4 billion, people familiar with the matter said.

Chinese bank officials visit Turkmenistan to discuss energy cooperation (Sep 26 2007) BBC Monitoring Central Asia      A delegation from the China Development Bank of the People's Republic of China headed by its vice governor Yao Zhongmin currently is visiting Asgabat.

Canadian Solar appoints Michael Potter, Yan Zhuang to board to replace Arthur Chien (Sep 25 2007) The Associated Press      Solar-energy products supplier Canadian Solar Inc. on Tuesday said it appointed two new board members as another resigned.

31 New Nuclear Stations to Be Built in China by 2020 (Sep 24 2007) SinoCast China Business Daily News (Abstracts)      China planed to make a total investment of more than CNY 500 billion to set up 31 new nuclear stations.

Russia to Begin Transmitting Power to China in 2008 (Sep 19 2007) Xinhua News Agency      The power transmission cooperation agreement signed between RAO and China will be divided into three phases, ...

China to Exploit Oil in Venezuela with USD10bn (Sep 18 2007) SinoCast China Business Daily News (Abstracts)      China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) will establish a joint venture with Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. ( PDVSA), the state-owned petroleum company of Venezuela, with more than USD 10 billion.

China and US sign energy accord (Sep 17 2006) Industry Updates      Energy officials from China and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) this weekend to cooperate on increasing energy efficiency in China's industrial sector, ...

China, US in joint energy audit of Chinese factories (Sep 16 2007) Reuters News      China and the United States have agreed to a joint study tracking the Chinese industrial sector's energy consumption patterns, part of the two governments' efforts to boost energy efficiency, the China Daily reported on Monday.

Iran, China in energy deal, annual trade to hit $20 billion, minister says (Sep 14 2007) The Associated Press      Iran's interior minister said Friday his country has finalized oil and gas projects with China, adding that two-way trade was on target to hit $20 billion (14.4 billion euros) this year among robust commercial ties.

Lukoil and CNPC Sign a Strategic Partnership Agreement (Sep 12 2007) RIA Oreanda     Vagit Alekperov, President of LUKOIL, and Jiang Jiemin, President of the Chinese National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement in Beijing.

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY: Greater China News Review Sept 1-10, 2007 (Sep 11, 2007) China News Digest      Fourteen wind turbines of 1.5 MW each have been installed at a wind farm in Shanghai municipality, eastern China.

LUKoil, CNPC Sign Cooperation Deal (Sep 10 2007) Bizekon-Russica Izvestia (Russia)      LUKoil and China's CNPC have a struck a deal to cooperate on oil and gas production abroad and supplying hydrocarbons to China.

China CNPC, Cnooc To Get Offshore Blocks In Equatorial Guinea (Sep 09 2007) Dow Jones Emerging Markets Report      Two Chinese state-run oil companies, China National Petroleum Corp. and Cnooc Ltd., will soon sign contracts to explore one offshore block each in the western African country of Equatorial Guinea, ...

1st line of Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline to be ready in 2009 (Sep 07 2007) ITAR-TASS World Service      The first line of the Kazakhstan-China gas pipeline will be ready in 2009, KazMunaiGaz Executive Director Arman Larbayev said at the Eurasian Energy Forum on Friday.

China's Hu calls for global cooperation on energy (Sep 06 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Chinese President Hu Jintao called for global cooperation on energy, amid concerns China is seeking to gain access to dwindling resources around the world.

Sino-India nuke energy cooperation possible under IAEA: Experts (Sep 05 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies      China may be willing to explore the possibility of cooperation with India in the peaceful use of nuclear energy within the IAEA safeguards, similar to the Sino-Pakistani model, ...

China's $7.2bn LNG deal a big boost for Gorgon project (Sep 05 2007) The Age      CHINESE energy giant PetroChina has given the stalled Gorgon liquefied natural gas project off Western Australia a much-needed confidence boost by signing a 20-year supply contract worth $7.2 billion.

China outlines plans to increase use of renewable energy (Sep 04 2007) Kyodo News      China on Tuesday announced details of its plans to increase the use of renewable energy in an attempt to cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Hu at signing of 20-year China-Australia energy pact (Sep 03 2007) Reuters News      Chinese President Hu Jintao presided over the signing of a 20-year energy pact between Chinese and Australian firms on Tuesday, ahead of an Asia-Pacific leaders' summit in Sydney focusing on trade and global warming.

Kenkiyak-Kumkol to build the Kazakhstan-China pipeline (Sep 02 2007) Oil & Gas of Kazakhstan (Kazakhstan)      This year, commencement of the Kenkiyak-Kumkol oil pipeline construction will become an important stage in the Kazakhstan oil pipeline system development, KazTransOil Director General, Berik Tolumbayev, announced.

China's influence now extends from Australia to Africa (Sep 01 2007) The Associated Press      For nearly three decades, Chinese peasants have left their villages for crowded dormitories and sweaty assembly lines, churning out goods for world markets. Now, China is turning the tables.

• 八月份

CNOOC defends China's rush for African oil (Aug 30 2007) Financial Times     CNOOC, the Chinese state-owned oil company, yesterday defended China's drive to secure oil in Africa against criticism it was being too aggressive.

Sinopec to expand production capacity with Saudi Arabia (Aug 28 2007) Hong Kong Economic Times      China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) is demanding another one-off financial subsidy from the Chinese government to cover its loss in refining.

Kazakhstan, China agree to link pipeline to Caspian (Aug 24 2007) The Times of Central Asia      Kazakhstan and China agreed Saturday to expand an oil pipeline that will link China to the Caspian Sea, giving Beijing direct access to an energy-rich region controlled by Kazakhstan.

Russian oil crucial for development of China's northeast - China NDRC official (Aug 20 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Russia will play a significant role in Beijing's efforts to "rejuvenate" the economy of China's northeast, with the country's biggest oilfield at Daqing establishing facilities designed to process Russian oil imports, ...

Sino-Russian crude oil pipeline still pending (Aug 15 2007) Xinhua News Agency     The Sino-Russia crude pipeline from Daqing to Angarsk makes little inroads, a PetroChina official in charge of Sino-Russia negotiation told InfoChina.

CNPC, U.S.-based Chevron to cooperate developing gas field in Sichuan (Aug 13 2007) Xinhua News Agency     The U.S.-based oil giant Chevron has won a bid last weekend to cooperate with China's largest oil producer in developing natural gas in southwest China's Sichuan Province, business insiders said.

Chevron Taps Into China's Energy Output With Pact to Develop PetroChina Gas Field (August 07 2007) The Wall Street Journal      U.S. energy company Chevron Corp. won the right to help develop a PetroChina Co. natural-gas field in Sichuan province, people familiar with the situation said, marking a rare inroad by a foreign company into China's onshore oil and natural-gas production.

China's CNPC JV with Rosneft wins east Siberia oil and gas exploration license (August 02 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Vostok Energy Ltd, a joint venture between Russia's state-run Rosneft and China National Petroleum Corp, has won licenses to explore for oil and gas in two blocks in eastern Siberia, the official Xinhua news agency reported.

China's CNPC may invest 8 bln yuan on pipeline to import oil from Russia (August 01 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China National Petroleum Corp, the parent of PetroChina Co Ltd (HK 0857), may invest up to 8 bln yuan to build the China branch to the Siberia-Pacific crude oil pipeline, the South China Morning Post reported.

• 七月份

Indonesia favours US$14bn oil investment from China (July 30 2007) Ta Kung Pao      According to China News Services, China will expand its investment on petroleum projects in Indonesia to US$14 billion.

China CNPC strikes oil of commercial value in Chad (July 29 2007) Reuters News      China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) has struck oil of commercial value for the first time in Chad, after buying a 50 percent share of an oil exploration partnership in the landlocked African nation last year.

Iran, China cos bid to build Indian crude reserve (July 27 2007) Reuters News      Iranian construction firm Tablieh and China's Sinohydro Corp. are among those interested in building the first stage of India's strategic crude oil reserve, a senior oil ministry official said. 

Iran Becomes China's Main Oil Supplier (July 25 2007) Business Monitor International      According to IranMania, Iran has become the top oil exporter to China, surpassing Saudi Arabia. Official Iranian statistics have stated that China's oil imports from Iran more than doubled in 2006.

Why China's CNPC got cold feet over hot Argentine oil prospect (July 23 2007) The Wall Street Journal Asia      CONVENTIONAL WISDOM says Chinese oil companies are buying every oil barrel in sight -- no matter where, no matter the cost. Mr. Conventional is sometimes wrong.

Chinese change tune on oil sands strategy (July 21 2007) Calgary Herald      China's biggest oil company appears to have changed its tune on its Canadian oilsands strategy, saying it plans to expand its co-operation with Canadian partners after a company official's comment in Calgary that it will slow down investment.

Sands too hot to handle for CNPC (July 20 2007) Upstream      China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) executives have said the regulatory malaise in Canada and rising costs have prompted it to abandon Alberta's oil sands in favour of Venezuela's extra heavy oil.

Boone Pickens Sees Opening Retail Natural Gas Stations In China (July 19 2007) Dow Jones News Service      Boone Pickens, the billionaire oil investor from Texas, hopes to set up a chain of retail natural gas stations in China with a local partner.

Somalia oil challenge for CNOOC (July 16 2007) The Standard      China National Offshore Oil Corp has been given the green light by Somalia to search for oil in the African country, according to the Financial Times.

Sudanese minister commends energy cooperation with China (July 15 2007) BBC News      Since the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation held in November last year, thanks to the joint efforts of China and Sudan, bilateral cooperation has further deepened within the framework of China-Africa cooperation.

Bernier rejects Beijing's criticism of Canada (July 14 2007) The Globe and Mail       The Harper government's lead minister on foreign investment rejected Beijing's charge that Ottawa is discouraging Chinese firms from sinking roots in Canada, ...

CNPC Scales Back On Canadian Oil, Focuses On Venezuela-Reports (July 13 2007) Dow Jones Chinese Financial Wire      China National Petroleum Corp. is scaling back its involvement in the Canadian oil sands and instead is focusing efforts on developing its heavy oil prospects in Venezuela, Canadian media reported Friday.

Russian oil exports by rail to China down 8.9% on year Jan-Jun (July 12 2007) Prime-TASS Energy Service (Russia)      Russian oil exports by rail to China decreased 8.9% on the year to 4.5 million tonnes in January-June, the East Siberian railroad, a branch of state-owned Russian Railways, said Thursday.

Russia to pipe natural gas massively to China (July 11 2007) China Daily      Russia will pipe 68 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China each year by 2020, Russian energy chief Viktor Khristenko said on Tuesday.

Russia sees end in sight in China gas term talk (July 10 2007) Reuters News      China and Russia need to agree on commercial terms for gas trade within two years if two planned major pipelines are to stay on schedule, Russia's top energy official said on Tuesday.

Vietnam, China to Build Oil Refinery in Can Tho (July 09 2007) Vietnam News Brief Service      Ho Chi Minh City-based Far East Investment - Trading Joint Stock Co. and China National Overseas Engineering Corp. plan to build an oil refinery in Vietnam’s southern Can Tho City by the end of this year.

Chinese have hesitation about entry into oilsands, expert says (July 06 2007) Canada East Online      An expert in Chinese-Canadian relations says Canada should be trying to develop a strategy to persuade Chinese investment in projects like refineries to get better value out of oilsands crude, rather than shipping it to the United States for processing.

China's Sinopec signs oil deal with Rosneft (July 05 2007) Reuters News      China's state-owned Sinopec Group has signed an agreement with Russian oil firm Rosneft to transport additional crude supplies via Mongolia, local media said on Thursday, concluding the deal after months of delay.

Turkmen president to visit China to discuss energy deal (July 03 2007) The Associated Press      Turkmenistan's president will travel to China for a two-day visit this month to focus on speeding up an energy deal signed last year between the countries, the government newspaper said Tuesday. 

China's CNPC Inks Deal For New Sudan Oil Block (July 01 2007) Dow Jones International News      China's biggest state oil company has deepened its involvement in Sudan by signing a deal to co-develop an offshore oil block, ignoring international efforts to isolate the East African nation over the crisis in the Darfur region.

• 六月份

CNPC wins right to work oil sands in Alberta (June 30 2007) South China Morning Post      China National Petroleum Corp, parent of Hong Kong-listed PetroChina, has won its first licence to develop oil-sand fields in Canada, in the process becoming the first mainland oil company to garner a controlling interest in such a project.

Pipeline promises Crossroads (June 29 2007) South China Morning Post      Russia has by far the world's biggest proven reserves of natural gas. Much of this "clean" energy is close to Asia, particularly China, where demand is rising fast for carbon fuels that are less polluting than coal and oil.

Sino-Japanese talks on sea gas fields remain unresolved (June 28 2007) China Knowledge Press      The curtain has drawn on the ninth round of talks between China and Japan over the much contested natural sea gas fields, but no substantial headway was attained.

Oil giant PetroChina finds biodiesel a difficult proposition (June 27 2007) Platts Commodity News      A shortage of natural feeds for PetroChina's flagship biodiesel plant is causing headaches for the Chinese state-run oil giant.

Japan, China apart over gas row, agree to compile plan by fall (June 26 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies     Japan and China remained apart Tuesday over their dispute over gas exploration rights in the East China Sea, but agreed to continue to expedite efforts to compile by the fall a plan to jointly develop the disputed gas fields, a Japanese negotiator said.

China to amend law to reduce energy consumption (June 24 2007) The Press Trust of India Limited     Under heavy pressure to cut energy consumption and emission of greenhouse gases, China has decided to curb the excessive use of energy in construction projects, transportation sector and government buildings.

Iraq revives Saddam oil deal with China (June 23 2007) Financial Times      Baghdad has revived a contract signed by the Saddam Hussein administration allowing a state-owned Chinese oil company to develop an Iraqi oil field, the Iraqi oil minister told the Financial Times in Beijing yesterday.

ALTERNATIVE & CLEAN ENERGY: Greater China News Review June 11-20, 2007 (June 22 2007) China News Digest      Up to 120,000 MW of wind power capacity may be installed in China by 2020 if the country adopts the right policies, China's National Development and Reform Commission said. This figure is fourfold higher than China's current wind power capacity target for 2020.

China's Darfur envoy says Beijing doing best to solve crisis, considers sending peacekeepers (June 21 2007) The Associated Press      China's special envoy on Darfur said his country will seriously consider sending troops for a peacekeeping mission in the war-torn Sudanese region and insisted Beijing is doing its best to help solve the conflict.

China’s private oil companies sell “packaged assets” to foreign buyers (June 20 2007) Xinhua News Agency      A US company has signed agreements to buy packaged assets from 15 Chinese private oil companies for 10 million US dollars, according to Shanghai Securities News, citing Zhao Youshan, president of the oil chamber of the China Commercial Federation.

Russia likely to help build two more nuclear power units in China: official (June 19 2007) Xinhua News Agency     Russia is likely to play a role in the construction of the second phase project of the Tianwan nuclear power station in China, Ivan Kamenskikh, deputy director of the Russian Federal Atomic Energy Agency, said on June 19.

China slows coal-liquids push on water fear (June 18 2007) Reuters News      Beijing is trying to slow the push on water-intensive alternative energy on mounting signs that China might face a serious water shortage in the future.

China and Malaysia Strengthen Cooperation in Gas and Oil Fields (June 16 2007) China Chemical Reporter      International Business Daily reports that PETRONAS of Malaysia will supply natural gas to Shanghai before the opening of WORLD EXPO 2010 Shanghai.

Sino-Kazakhstan pipeline delivered 3.67 mln tons of crude oil (June 15 2007) China Knowledge Press      The Sino-Kazakhstan oil pipeline had transported 3.67 million tons of crude oil by the end of May with total levied tax in excess of RMB 2.1 billion since it kick-started operations in July 11th last year, disclosed the Alashankou Customs of Xinjiang today.

China needs more oil tankers for self-reliance - paper (June 14 2007) Reuters News      China should increase its oil shipping capacity to ensure steady oil flows to the world's second-largest user amid concern of potential supply disruptions, state media reported on Thursday.

Talisman Energy sues CNOOC over its stake in Indonesia's Tangguh project (June 13 2007) Gas Matters Today     Talisman Energy, through its subsidiary Fortuna Resources, has sued China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), claiming it is entitled to 44% of CNOOC's 17% interest in Indonesia's $5 billion Tangguh LNG project.

World energy use rose 2.4 percent in 2006, China up 8.4 percent, BP report says (June 12 2007) The Associated Press      World energy consumption rose 2.4 percent last year, slowing from a rise of 3.2 percent in 2005, while China's energy use soared 8.4 percent, BP PLC said Tuesday in its annual survey of global trends.

Saudi Aramco says close to Sinopec JV deal-paper (June 10 2007) Reuters News      State-owned oil conglomerate Saudi Aramco will soon reach a deal with China's Sinopec Group, Asia's top refiner, for partnership in an oil refinery in the Chinese city of Qingdao, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

China, Kazakhstan vow to boost energy cooperation (June 08 2007) China Daily     China and Kazakhstan on June 6 vowed to deepen the cooperation on energy and resources.

China Cnooc Inks Deal To Look For Oil, Gas In Cambodia -Report (June 07 2007) Dow Jones Chinese Financial Wire      China National Offshore Oil Corp. has signed its first production-sharing contract in Cambodia, and may follow it up with a second agreement within weeks, a report by Upstream newspaper said Friday.

Mergers and Acquisitions By China's Petroleum and Chemical Companies (June 06 2007) China Chemical Reporter In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), deals by Asian players usually account for around 15% of the activity. In 2005 and 2006, however, this proportion increased and was estimated to be 18% - 20%.

Turkmenistan committed to multiple gas export routes - president (June 05 2007) BBC News      Turkmenistan has not abandoned its plans to have multiple gas export routes, according to remarks made by the country's president, Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow.

Major targets of China's energy efficiency work plan (June 03 2007) BBC News       China's State Council, or cabinet, on Sunday issued the General Work Plan for Energy Conservation and Pollutant Discharge Reduction, urging governments at all levels and companies around the country to "earnestly" implement it.

U.S. Base in Central Asia Threatened (June 02 2007) The Associated Press      When Defense Secretary Robert Gates visits next week, he'll find pressure from Russia and China, as well as some Kyrgyz officials, to close this Central Asian outpost of American military might.

Russian oil exports to China via Kazakhstan to start this year (June 01 2007) Platts Commodity News      Exports of Russian crude via the new Atasu-Alashankou oil pipeline linking central Kazakhstan with north-western China may start this year, Russia's industry and energy minister Viktor Khristnko said Friday.

• 五月份

China against imposing new sanctions on Sudan on Darfur issue (May 31 2007) The Press Trust of India Limited      China has told the United States that it is against imposing new sanctions on oil-rich Sudan as it would only complicate the settlement of Darfur issue.

Sinopec jumps to new high on big oil find (May 30 2007) Reuters News      Shares in Sinopec Corp. , Asia's largest refiner, jumped more than 6 percent to a record high on Thursday after it made a big oil find in northwest China.

Sinopec in Talks with Companies from Middle East (May 29 2007) SinoCast China Business Daily News      China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) is in talks with a couple of oil companies from the Middle East, but their names are available for disclosure, according to people from the Chinese oil major.

China's import of fuel oil drops in first Q1 (May 28 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China's import of fuel oil was 2.163 million tons in March of this year, adding the total to 6.3258 million tons in the first quarter of this year, dropping 11.2 percent year on year, according to statistics from the customs.

China CNPC To Start Building Russia Pipeline Section Next Mo (May 27 2007) Dow Jones Energy Service     China National Petroleum Corp said Monday it will start constructing a section of a massive Russian pipeline connecting the East Siberian oil fields to Asian markets next month.

2 years needed to prepare gas test drilling in East China Sea (May 26 2007) Kyodo News      At least two years are needed to prepare for gas exploratory drilling in the East China Sea, especially to procure a drilling vessel, the president of the Japanese company possessing the test drilling rights said in a recent interview.

No breakthrough in China-Japan drilling talks (May 25 2007) Platts Commodity News      China and Japan ended talks in Beijing Friday with no breakthrough in resolving a longstanding dispute over drilling rights in the energy-rich East China Sea but agreed to meet again next month.

China's energy policy is no threat (May 24 2007) Business Times Singapore      Chinese efforts to lock up oil supplies with long-term contracts may even be advantageous to the US, analysts suggest.

Solar could go mainstream as China enters market (May 23 2007) Washington Post      Solar power could go mainstream within three to four years as Chinese companies boost production of solar panels and the key ingredient for their function, according a report released yesterday.

U.S., China meet on avoiding oil supply disruptions (May 22 2007) Reuters News      U.S. and Chinese government officials will meet on Tuesday to discuss ways to collaborate on avoiding oil market disruptions.

China boosts coal-to-oil production capacity (May 21 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China will expand its coal-to-oil production capacity up to 143,200 tons/year in 2008, a source with Coaltrans China 2007. Its production capacity will reach 50 million tons by 2020.

Iran, China Cnooc Finalize Talks On LNG Project - Report (May 20 2007) Dow Jones Energy Service      Iran and China recently finalized their negotiations on the development of the North Pars natural gas field in Iran, the Xinhua News Agency reported late Saturday, citing Iranian daily Tehran Times.

More oil firms move into costly oil sands (May 18 2007) Reuters News      More oil firms are joining the rush to tap oil from sands in Canada's Alberta province, a costly process that may secure future output but needs higher oil prices to make money.

Lawsuit may cost CNOOC part of its share in Indonesian gas field (May 17 2007) China Daily      China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC), the country's largest offshore oil producer, may lose part of its stake in a natural gas field in Indonesia if a lawsuit filed by its partner succeeds.

Huge Chinese oil field may be bigger than thought (May 16 2007) Agence France Presse      Latest explorations indicate that China's newly found Jidong Nanpu oil field in Bohai Bay may have more reserves than previously estimated, state media reported Thursday.

Chinese official says economic engagement with Sudan to help resolve Darfur crisis (May 15 2007) The Associated Press      China's economic ties with Sudan will help end violence in Darfur, a Chinese official said Tuesday, rejecting claims that Beijing's support for Khartoum was prolonging the humanitarian crisis.

Venezuela's PdVSA, Sinopec Seek Rig For Posa Field -Executive (May 14 2007) Dow Jones      Chinese Financial Wire Petroleos de Venezuela SA and China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. (SNP), or Sinopec, are seeking a rig to develop the Posa oil field in the Gulf of Paria, according to an executive who is working on the project.

Cnooc In Legal Battle Over Indonesia Tangguh LNG Stake (May 13 2007) Dow Jones International News      Cnooc Ltd. (CEO), China's largest listed offshore oil producer by output, could lose some of its stake in the $5 billion Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Indonesia if a court case goes against it later this year.

Iran hopeful for oilfield deal with China soon-report (May 12 2007) Reuters News      Iran hopes the latest round in long-running talks with China now under way on developing the Yadavaran oilfield will yield a final deal, Iranian Oil Minister Kazem Vaziri-Hamaneh was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Africa Feature: China-funded oil field benefits Sudanese (May 11 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Khalid Ali Idris, a native Sudanese engineer employed by the Heglig Oil Field, was all smiles talking about his work.

China LNG deal hints at easing of price limits (May 10 2007) Financial Times      A Chinese company has announced that it has made the country’s first ever purchase of liquefied natural gas on the spot market ...

Newly found oil deposits equivalent to three years' consumption (May 09 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China's newly discovered oilfield in Bohai Bay will significantly boost the country's oil reserves and reduce its reliance on imports, the Shanghai Securities News reported on Wednesday.

Supply/demand of coal, power and oil basically balanced: NDRC (May 08 2007) Xinhua News Agency      The supply and demand of coal, electric power, oil and transport is generally balanced in China, but they are still in shortfall in some areas and peak seasons, said an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

China Power to spend $4 bln on renewable energy (May 06 2007) Reuters News     China Power International , helmed by the daughter of former Premier Li Peng, plans to spend up to $4 billion by 2010 developing renewable energy as Beijing pushes to clean up its air and water and whittle down its reliance on imported resources.

Atomic energy has much room to play in China (May 05 2007) Xinhua News Agency      The successful commissioning nearly 16 years ago of a 300 MW nuclear reactor in Qinshan, east China's Zhejiang Province marked the birth of the country's nuclear power industry.

China and Venezuela Finalize Plans for a Joint Oil Fund (May 04 2007) Market Wire Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas).      According to Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, China is to be part of a joint fund with Venezuela designed to finance $6 billion for heavy crude oil exploration and production projects.

PetroChina Confirms Major Oil, Gas Find In Bohai Bay (May 03 2007) Dow Jones International News      PetroChina Co. (PTR), China's biggest listed oil producer by capacity, will sharply raise its crude oil and natural gas output with its recent major petroleum discovery in the northeastern Bohai Bay area.

China opposes 'selective practices' in nuke energy cooperation (May 02 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies       China has opposed "double standards" and "selective practices" in international nuclear energy cooperation while urging the United States and Russia to take the lead in disarmament in this area.

China’s Energy Law Needs Overseer, Says Drafters (May 01 2007) Asia Pulse       It is possible for China to set up an independent energy administrative agency, which is authoritative and efficient enough to enact the proposed Energy Law, a key drafter said.

• 四月份

Pakistan to Construct China-Pakistan Natural Gas Pipeline (Apr 30 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shaukat Aziz, revealed on April 26th that the country was considering constructing a pipeline to transfer natural gas from the Arabian Sea to China and Pakistan.

Int'l seminar fans ideas for China's Energy Law (Apr 27 2007) Xinhua News Agency      More than 200 officials and experts on April 27 gathered in Beijing to generate ideas on China's upcoming Energy Law.

Sinopec says Ethiopian massacre won't affect its African strategy (Apr 26 2007) Platts      The investment strategy of Chinese state oil company China Petrochemical Corp Group (Sinopec Group) in Africa will not be affected by this week's attack on an oil project in Ethiopia which killed 77 people, a company official said Thursday.

China will not affect world energy demand (Apr 25 2007) China Daily      China's increasing energy demand will not affect world energy security, said visiting top Chinese political advisor Jia Qinglin on Tuesday.

China groups face African backlash (Apr 24 2007) Financial Times      Chinese state companies have been expanding across the African continent in pursuit of raw materials at an accelerating pace and with apparently far less attention to risk than some of their western peers.

Beijing to stagger strategic oil reserve purchases (Apr 23 2007) Financial Times      High global prices have prompted China to stagger oil purchases for its strategic reserves, which are unlikely to exceed the equivalent of one month's imports by 2010, said Beijing's energy chief.

China says lacks uranium for planned nuclear plants (Apr 21 2007) Reuters News     China is finding it hard to obtain enough uranium to fuel the nuclear power reactors it plans to build, the country's top energy official said on Saturday.

CNOOC, Sinochem eyes Devon's assets in West Africa (Apr 20 2007) China Knowledge Press      CNOOC and chemical trader Sinochem Corp. are preparing separate bids for the West African oil and gas assets of U.S.-based Devon Energy Corp in a deal valued at between US$1.5 billion and US$2 billion.

China asks Canada not to interfere in its internal affairs (Apr 19 2007) The Press Trust of India Limited      China today asked Canada not to meddle with the country's internal affairs by protesting the sentencing of a Uygur-Canadian, who was today given life term in prison by a court here for "plotting to split the country".

Ten firms win bidding rights on Nigeria oil blocks (Apr 18 2007) Reuters News      Two Chinese energy companies were among 10 firms to win preferential rights to bid on Nigerian exploration blocks after promising to invest in the country's infrastructure.

China, Japan hold first ministerial meeting on energy (Apr 16 2007) Xinhua News Agency       China and Japan held its first ministerial dialogue on energy policies here on Thursday, agreeing to reinforce energy cooperation.

China is planning to construct the second national gas pipeline by 2010 (Apr 13 2007) Oil & Gaz of Kazakhstan      China is planning to begin the construction of the second national gas pipeline in 2008, that will connect north-western regions of the country with southern ones.

China Issues New Five-Year Energy Plan to 2010 (Apr 12 2007) Asia Pulse      The National Development and Reform Commission on April 10 published the `11th Five-Year Program for Energy Development' on its website.

China's Sinopec in talks on Iran's Yadavaran oil field, president says (Apr 10 2007) The Associated Press      China Petroleum & Chemical Corp., best known as Sinopec, said Tuesday it does not plan to buy liquified natural gas from Iran because the price is too high, but that it is in talks on cooperating on oil production.

Chinese firms expected to invest in Vietnam's bauxite, energy (Apr 09 2007) Xinhua News Agency     Chinese companies are expected to invest mine bauxite, and build an alumina refinery and a coal-fired power station in Vietnam's central region, Vietnam Investment Review reported on April 9.

China spoils India's game in Myanmar (Apr 08 2007) Hindustan Times      India is concerned over the rise in tempo of China's acquisition of oil and gas assets in Myanmar as this could "affect Indian plans to exploit Myanmar's energy reserves".

China and Russia Strengthen Energy Cooperation (Apr 06 2007) China Chemical Reporter      According to the news from Xinhua Agency, during the visit of China President Hu Jingtao to Russia from March 26th to 28th, China and Russia signed papers on 21 cooperation items with a value of over US$4.3 billion.

ALTERNATIVE & CLEAN ENERGY: Greater China News Review March 21-31, 2007 (Apr 05 2007) China News Digest      China's wind power generating capacity will reach 4,000 MW in late 2007 and will top 5,000 MW in 2008, Li Junfeng, secretary general of the China Association of Resource Comprehensive Utilisation forecast.

Halfway home on renewable energy law (Apr 04 2007) Shanghai Daily      China has finished drafting more than half of the 12 regulations that will be used to implement the landmark renewable-energy law enacted last year, a senior government official said yesterday. 

China's CNOOC will continue to seek overseas acquisitions, tieups (Apr 03 2007) Xinhua News Agency       State-controlled offshore oil and gas company CNOOC will continue to seek overseas acquisitions and tieups, a company official said.

China looking to deepwater for energy needs: industry group (April 02 2007) Agence France Presse        China is increasingly looking to deepwater hydrocarbon resources such as gas and oil to meet growing energy demand from its rapidly expanding economy, an industry group said Monday.

Chinese firms pile into wind turbine sector (Apr 01 2007) Reuters News      Chinese firms are piling into technically complex wind turbine manufacturing, creating a supply glut and causing quality problems that may temporarily complicate Beijing's push towards cleaner energy, industry executives said.

• 三月份

China's Zhenhua Oil wins oil and gas exploration rights in Pakistan (Mar 30 2007) Xinhua Financial Network        China Zhenhua Oil Co Ltd, a wholly-owned unit of China North Industries Corp, has signed an exploration contract wtih Pakistan government, acquiring 100 pct of two oil and gas blocks in Pakistan.

Venezuela Shipping 200K B/D To China -China's Venezuela Envoy (Mar 29 2007) Dow Jones Energy Service        Venezuela is currently shipping 200,000 barrels a day of oil to China as bilateral trade grows, said Ju Yijie, China's ambassador to Venezuela.

China backs idea of energy development center in Russia (Mar 28 2007) ITAR-TASS World Service        China supports a proposal for setting up in Russia an international center for sustainable energy development under UNESCO auspices.

China, Russia to boost cooperation in trade, investment, energy (Mar 27 2007) Xinhua News Agency        Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian President Vladimir Putin Monday vowed to boost cooperation in trade, investment, energy and other sectors.

Analysis of China's energy import and export (Mar 26 2007) Xinhua News Agency        China has become one of the world's important countries in energy products trade.

China, Venezuela to advance mutually beneficial energy cooperation (Mar 25 2007) Xinhua News Agency        China focuses on achieving mutual benefits when carrying out economic cooperation with Venezuela, an senior official of the Communist Party of China (CPC) said here Sunday.

Venezuela's Chavez: China Set To Rival US As Top Oil Buyer (Mar 24 2007) Dow Jones International News        President Hugo Chavez said China is set to rival the U.S. as Venezuela's top oil buyer as he announced new plans with the Asian powerhouse to jointly ship oil, build refineries and expand crude production.

US couldn't ignore India, China on energy, security front' (Mar 23 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies        Experts have warned the United States that Washington could not ignore the interests and aspirations of countries like India and China if it wants to adequately address issues of security and energy stability.

Chinese energy needs will buoy Alberta economy (Mar 22 2007) Edmonton Journal        Alberta's energy boom will be sustained by Chinese demand despite some risk of a U.S. recession, says economist Paul Krugman.

Myanmar says no to gas exports to India; prefers China (Mar 21 2007) Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies        In a major blow to India's quest for energy security, Myanmar has refused to export gas to the energy-hungry nation and instead wants to lay a pipeline to China to sell natural gas found in its offshore area.

China's independent oil firms lobby for crude (Mar 20 2007) Reuters News      China's private oil sector has called on the government to free up part of the state-dominated crude oil market, a few months after Beijing started opening up the domestic distribution sector.

Kazakh PM visits NW China, pledging closer cooperation on border trade (Mar 19 2007) The Times of Central Asia      Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Massimov said Sunday Kazakhstan will work with China to speed up construction of the border area to further promote bilateral economic and trade ties.

China's oil and chemical industry makes fast development (Mar 19 2007) Xinuua News Agency      China will take the lead in the world in petroleum and chemical industrial development in the 2006-2010 period and become a key area for investors in and outside the country, ...

China CNOOC Aims To Make Offshore Wind Power A Core Business (Mar 18 2007) Dow Jones Chinese Financial Wire       China National Offshore Oil Corp. is aiming to use its dominance of China's territorial waters to make offshore wind power part of its core business in the future, the company's president, Fu Chengyu, said over the weekend.

China aims to boost renewable energy use-minister (Mar 17 2007) Reuters News      China aims to increase its use of renewable energy sources and improve energy efficiency as part of a national plan to combat climate change, China's environment minister said on Saturday.

China sure to meet energy saving targets by 2010: official (Mar 16 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China will definitely achieve its energy saving and emission reduction targets in the 2006 to 2010 period despite failing to meet last year's target, ...

China builds strategy oil reserve in Lanzhou for Kazakh oil (Mar 15 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China is likely to build a base for handling 10 million tons of strategy oil reserve a year in Lanzhou of Gansu Province, the first one in northwest China, and fill it with oil piped from Kazakhstan, ...

CNPC reinforces cooperation with Japan’s top oil company (Mar 13 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Cooperation between China’s oil giant CNPC, the parent company of PetroChina (NYSE: PTR,) and Japan’s largest oil company, Nippon Oil Cooperation, would be further intensified ...

Foreign firms eye joint oil projects (Mar 12 2007) China Daily      Foreign giants are gearing up to further tap China's offshore reserves since the country's top offshore oil firm opened an unprecedented number of blocks for international collaboration.

Nippon Oil Signs Mutual Supply Pact With China's CNPC -Kyodo (Mar 09 2007) Dow Jones International News      Japan's biggest oil wholesaler, Nippon Oil Corp. (5001.TO), has agreed to a mutual supply pact with China National Petroleum Corp., China's biggest oil company, Kyodo news service reported Friday.

China's CNPC strikes oil and gas in Algeria (Mar 08 2007) Reuters News      Top Chinese energy firm China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) said on Thursday it had struck a high volume of natural gas and oil from an appraisal well in Algeria.

Australia's Mission Biofuels signs deal to supply biodiesel to China (Mar 07 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Perth-based Mission Biofuels Ltd said it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a joint venture production contract with China's East River Energy Resources and Science Technology (Zhejiang) Ltd, to produce biodiesel for the Chinese market.

China seen boosting natural gas use, new major pipeline studied (Mar 06 2007) AFX Asia      China is expected to boost its use of natural gas for industry and power generation as it tries to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on coal, a major source of pollution, analysts said.

CNOOC aims to list on Chinese mainland in 2007 (Mar 05 2007) Xinhua News Agency      China's largest offshore oil producer CNOOC plans to issue stocks on the Chinese mainland's A-share market this year, Chairman Fu Chengyu said on Monday.

China Lawmakers Talk Of Setting Up Energy Ministry - Xinhua (Mar 03 2007) Dow Jones Commodities Service      China lawmakers are urging the government to reestablish an energy ministry to better control the use of resources as China's energy needs continue to grow rapidly, Xinhua News Agency reported Sunday.

Shell Starts Up - China Gas Field - To Supply Beijing (Mar 02 2007) Wall Street Journal      Royal Dutch Shell PLC has started producing natural gas from a field in northern China that aims to help quench Beijing's growing thirst for the fuel as it strives to reduce pollution ahead of the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Sinochem says not bidding for Devon's Egypt assets (March 01 2007) Reuters News      China's state-run Sinochem Corp. has decided not to bid for Egyptian oil blocks offered by U.S. firm Devon Energy Corp. , a senior Sinochem upstream official said on Friday.

• 二月份

China Sinochem To Bid For Devon's Egypt Oil Blocks (Feb 28 2007) Dow Jones Chinese Financial         Wire Devon said in January that it wants to sell its assets in Egypt and West Africa so it can focus on opportunities in North America, Brazil and China. Deals are expected to close between July and September.

China misses energy efficiency target (Feb 28 2007) Agence France Presse      China missed its target of improving energy efficiency by a wide margin in 2006, state media said Thursday.

Booming Economy of China Demands Energy (Feb 27 2007) PR Newswire (U.S.)      China is working towards a competitive energy industry backed by strong political support and infrastructural development.

China's new energy industry attractive (Feb 26 2007) Xinhua News Agency      Overseas investment institutes and transnational corporations are showing interest in China's new energy market, which has potential value of about 100 billion yuan, a recent China Energy Investment Forum disclosed.

China Selling Off Oil Rights It Got for Free (Feb 25 2007) The East African      There was outrage among European oil exploration companies interested in Kenya when it emerged last week that the state-owned National Oil Corporation of China - CNOOC - has quietly put out notices offering to farm out to third parties some of the oil exploration blocks granted to it by President Mwai Kibaki in April last year.

Buffett faulted for keeping PetroChina stake (Feb 23 2007) Reuters News      Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. was criticized Friday for keeping its investment in PetroChina Co. amid claims the Chinese oil company's parent invests in Sudan.

Kazakhstan plans gas pipeline to China (Feb 21 2007) BBC News      Kazakhstan is planning to build a gas pipeline to China by 2010, a newspaper has said, quoting Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Baktykozha Izmukhambetov.

African nations wary of China's aid (Feb 19 2007) Daily Yomiuri      China's extravagant diplomatic efforts to secure energy resources from African nations is making the international community increasingly wary about Beijing's motives.

Chinese oil companies to set up their own reserves (Feb 15 2007) Agence France Presse      China may ask state-owned energy companies to establish oil reserves as a supplement to a national reserve being set up as the Asian giant struggles to fuel future growth, state media said Thursday.

China wins contracts for energy supply to Cambodia (Feb 14 2007) Thai News Service     Two Chinese companies have won contracts for expansion of Cambodia's energy supply system, according to sources from the Cambodian Council of Ministers.

CNPC Signs Aid Deal in Sudan (Feb 13 2007) Global Insight Daily Analysis      The China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) has signed an agreement with the government of Sudan to help fund training programmes in the country's oil and gas sector.

Iran sees China gas deal taking year to sign (Feb 12 2007) Reuters News       It will take a year to finalise a $20 billion deal to develop Iran's northern Pars gas field with China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), a newspaper on Monday quoted an Iranian energy official as saying.

China's courtship of Africa (Feb 09 2007) The Japan Times       Chinese President Hu Jintao is near the end of an eight-nation tour of Africa, which has renewed anxieties associated with ``China's rise.' Yes, the trip is proof of Beijing's expanding interests and its global reach.

China burns, Canada fiddles (Feb 08 2007) National Post     In Calgary tomorrow, two Tory Cabinet ministers will explain part of Ottawa's emerging plan to squeeze a few carbon emissions out of the oil and gas industry. Other schemes are reportedly in the works for the auto sector.

Fujian energetically develops wind power production (Feb 08 2007) Xinhua News Agency    The “Fujian Provincial Plan for Power Development in the 11 Five-Year Program Period” states that the East China province will energetically develop wind power production to bring the installed capacity of wind power up to 600,000 kW by 2010 and the proportion of wind power, 2 percent.

China to open 200 mln acres woodland for bioenergy (Feb 07 2007) Reuters News     China plans to earmark 200 million acres (13.3 million hectares) of woodland for biomass energy development to help meet the country's soaring demand and improve the environment, the government said.

Mr Hu's mission to Khartoum - Sudan and China (Feb 03 2007) The Economist     HU JINTAO, China's president, is a seasoned traveller. At present he is on an eight-nation tour of Africa, a continent he knows well from two previous trips.

China pushes offshore drilling (Feb 03 2007) Calgary Herald     China National Offshore Oil Corp., the nation's largest offshore oil developer, plans to spend 10 billion yuan ($1.3 billion US) on deepwater drilling equipment and almost double production by 2010.

Oil seals friendship for China and 'rogue' Sudan (Feb 02 2007) The Daily Telegraph    WHEN President Hu Jintao of China arrives in Sudan today, an isolated regime waging a brutal war in Darfur will offer an effusive welcome.

Exxon Mobil, Sinopec wins nod for major chemical plant in China (Feb 01 2007) Agence France Presse     China Chemical Petroleum Corp (Sinopec), the country's largest refiner, and energy giant Exxon Mobil have won approval for a 490-million-dollar petrochemical plant, the government said Thursday.

• 一月份

Hu to tell Sudan of Darfur concerns (Jan 30 2007) The Australian     CHINESE President Hu Jintao leaves today for a tour of eight African countries, including Sudan -- where China's new role as the continent's leading international partner faces a crucial challenge.

China starts filling first strategic oil reserve (Jan 29 2007) Agence France Presse     China started filling its first strategic oil reserve on Monday, state media said, citing the National Development and Reform Commission, the top economic planning agency.

China to increase oil reserve transparency under IEA request (Jan 29 2007) Xinuua News Agency     An agreement aiming to improve the transparency of China's strategic oil reserves will likely be signed between the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Chinese central government during IEA Executive Director Claude Mandil's visit to China.

CNOOC eyes natural gas in Yemen (Jan 27 2007) The Standard     CNOOC (0883), the largest offshore oil producer in China, is reportedly in talks aimed at acquiring a stake in a liquefied natural gas project in Yemen from US company Hunt Oil in a bid to secure its natural gas supply.

China to replace a quarter of refined oil with liquid biofuels (Jan 26 2007) Xinhua News Agency     The Chinese government aims to develop liquid biofuels like ethanol and bio-diesel in rural areas to cut usage of refined oil by 10 million tons, or more than a quarter, by 2020, senior official said on Thursday.

China eyes rural biofuels to ease oil imports (Jan 25 2007) Reuters News     China hopes wider use of biofuel in rural areas will cut oil product consumption by 73 million barrels a year by 2020, helping to improve energy security, the official Xinhua news agency quoted a senior official as saying.

Official denies China plundering African resources (Jan 25 2007) BBC News     In response to some Western media's allegation that "China is plundering African resources", Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun said on 24 January that Sino-African relations are a new type of strategic partnership characterized by strong friendship ...

Citic unit spends US$995m to become major oil player (Jan 24 2007) South China Morning Post     Citic Resources Holdings plans to pay US$995 million for almost half of parent firm Citic Group's oil assets in Kazakhstan, making it China's fourth-largest listed oil producer, according to sources.

Some see Beijing's move to cut gas prices as a boon to Sinopec (Jan 23 2007) The Wall Street Journal     THERE COULD BE good news in the pipeline for China's biggest oil refiner. The high oil prices the world saw in the first half of 2006 were naturally good for many oil companies -- but not for China Petroleum & Chemical, better known as Sinopec.

Canadian banks told to invest in China: Be more 'aggressive,' finance minister urges (Jan 22 2007) The Ottawa Citizen     In a reminder that China expects its business relationship with Canada to be a two-way street, Finance Minister Jim Flaherty urged Canadian banks yesterday to be more "aggressive" at investing in China's financial services sector.

China's 1st Offshore Windfarm To Start Ops '09 (Jan 22 2007) Dow Jones International News     China's first offshore windfarm will go into operation in 2009 in the Shanghai area, the Web site backed by China National Petroleum Corp. said Tuesday.

Canadian envoy eyes tech links (Jan 19 2007) China Daily     China and Canada signed a Science and Technology (S&T) Cooperation Agreement yesterday to promote more collaboration between Canadian and Chinese reserach and development specialists.

China delays energy target report to check data (Jan 18 2007) Reuters News     China will delay reporting how far short it fell on official energy efficiency targets until it has tightened up the system used to calculate consumption, the official Xinhua agency said.

Chinese oil firm announces oil, gas business expansion (Jan 17 2007) BBC News     The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) announced on Wednesday [17 January] that it had expanded its oil and gas operations to 25 countries in 65 projects.

China to become world's largest wind power producer (Jan 16 2007) Xinhua News Agency     China is expected to overtake Germany and the United States to become the world's largest wind power producer by 2020, a report forecast.

S Korea to start production in China oil field (Jan 15 2007) Reuters News     South Korean companies will start production at an oil field in China in the second half of this year, Seoul's energy ministry said on Monday.

China's CNPC annual oil and gas production up to new record (Jan 14 2007) Agence France Presse     PetroChina, the nation's top energy firm, said Monday its annual oil and gas production jumped to a new record, up 5.2 percent from 2005.

Asian leaders to explore possible fuel stockpiling (Jan 13 2007) Reuters News     Asian countries will examine the possibility of a regional fuel stockpile along with other possible ways of holding oil reserves, according to the draft of a statement seen by Reuters on Saturday.

16 Asian nations to adopt accord on boosting energy security (Jan 12 2007) The Associated Press     Leaders of 16 nations from South Korea to Singapore are expected to agree to boost Asia's energy efficiency and combat climate change by seeking new fuel sources ...

China tells U.S. not to meddle in its business relations with Iran (Jan 11 2007) The Associated Press     China warned the United States on Thursday not to meddle in its trade relations with Iran after Washington expressed concern about a Chinese oil company's planned investment in an Iranian gas field.

China to Shift Crude Oil Imports Sources in 2007 (Jan 10 2007) Global Insight Daily Analysis     China has detailed a subtle shift in its import strategy for 2007. According to reports by Reuters, amongst the adjustments that will be made in the year to come are more purchases from Saudi Arabia and less from Iran.

India and China Explore Alternatives, but Too Often The Diesel Generator Rules (Jan 09 2007) The New York Times    A toxic purple haze of diesel exhaust hangs over the rice and jute fields here in northeastern India, and bird songs are frequently drowned out by the chug-a-chug-a-chug of diesel generators.

Big three spell tough times for private enterprise (Jan 08 2007) Aberdeen Press & Journal     By The end of 2005, after reorganisation, there were nearly 100 qualified regional and state-owned refinery enterprises (with a processing capacity of 800million tonnes); 800 refined oil wholesale enterprises; ...

CNOOC and Devon Signed New Deepwater Contracts (Jan 06 2007) China Chemical Reporter     China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has signed two production sharing contracts (PSC) with Devon Energy Corporation (Devon, NYSE: DVN) for deepwater blocks 64/18 and 53/30.

China, US Must Work Together on Energy' (Jan 05 2007) China Daily The transfer of energy technologies from the United States to China will help the world's two biggest energy consumers reduce their impacts on the global environment, a Harvard professor in Beijing said yesterday.

China Turns Mekong Into Oil Shipping Route (Jan 04 2006) Inter Press News Service     As energy hungry China turns the ecologically fragile Mekong river into an oil-shipping route, green activists and environmentalists in South-east Asia worry that spillages could destroy the livelihoods of millions of people residing along the lower reaches of the region's largest waterway.

Where, not what, China buys to shape 2007 fuel oil (Jan 03 2007) Reuters News     The question that defines Asian fuel oil markets this year may not be how many tonnes Chinese importers buy, but where they choose to purchase them.

China's oil hunt heats up abroad (Jan 02 2007) The Wall Street Journal     China's private entrepreneurs are joining its big companies in striking abroad to search for oil to satisfy their nation's insatiable thirst, in the latest sign of how the world's fastest-growing major economy is roiling energy markets.

Citic completes Kazakh oil assets deal (Jan 01 2007) Financial Times     Citic Group, the Chinese state investment arm, has completed a $1.9bn deal to buy oil assets in Kazakhstan from Nations Energy, dispelling speculation that the purchase might be blocked by Kazakh authorities.