China leading way on energy efficiency, report says
China and other developing countries are leading the way on global efforts to improve energy efficiency, a new report says.
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China refinery faces delay as Myanmar seeks extra oil tax
A newly built refinery in China near its border with Myanmar is facing a delay in its start-up.
China oil output rebound seen unlikely until prices top $60
Oil may need to rally further before China’s producers make enough money to reverse a drop in output to the lowest in more than six years.
In Pictures: Oil refinery explodes in eastern China
An oil refinery exploded in eastern China.
Deal signed for construction of a £18bn Hinkley Point nuclear power station
Government ministers from the UK, France and China have attended a signing ceremony giving the final go-ahead for the Hinkley Point nuclear power station to be built.
Stats looks to the east after work on crucial pipeline to Hong Kong
Aberdeenshire firm Stats Group is targeting new business in the Far East after helping to fix a 485-mile pipeline delivering gas to Hong Kong.
Chinese firm targets Bradwell deal after Hinkley point nuclear plant green light
The Chinese firm helping to build the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point is to submit a design for another site after the Government go-ahead for the £18 billion project.
MP calls for caution over Chinese government involvement on Hinkley Project
A senior MP has urged caution over plans to build a new power station with the Chinese government, suggesting “these are people with whom we should sup with a long spoon”.
Neptune ties up pact with Repsol Sinopec
Energy service company Neptune has agreed to carry out a range of engineering and manufacturing services on behalf of Repsol Sinopec Resources UK.
World’s hottest oil market gets a jolt from China’s taxman
Everyone wants a share of the world’s hottest oil market, including China’s taxman.
France concerned China talks could scupper Hinkley Point nuclear project
French President Francois Hollande’s government is concerned that discussions on the sidelines of the Group of 20 talks in China will sound the death knell for the Hinkley Point nuclear power project in the U.K., according to people involved in the talks.
BP strikes second China shale contract
Oil major BP has signed a second Chinese shale gas contract with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
Oil marketing exec released on bail after investigation into fraudulent trading
An oil marketing executive of the Swiss trading giant Trafigura has been released on bail after more than two years in detention.
China is North Sea’s biggest operator – report says
China has become the North Sea’s biggest operator, unperturbed by low oil prices, a news report said today.
Dark clouds loom for oil as China chases blue skies for G-20
China is throwing the world’s leaders a party, and oil bulls may be hit with the hangover.
Saudi opens door to energy cooperation talks with China, Japan
The Saudi cabinet has reportedly agreed to enter its ministers into talks over energy cooperation agreements with China and Japan.
Canada mulls relaxing rules to spur Chinese investment
Canada may consider relaxing its foreign investment rules, including steps to open up to state-owned enterprises in China, in a bid to attract more capital and spur economic growth, Finance Minister Bill Morneau said.
China in investment warning after Australia blocks grid purchase
Beijing has warned Australia it could reduce investment in the country following the decision to block a Chinese takeover of its biggest energy grid, a news report said.
For the same price, offshore wind could cover Hinkley output
Britain could scrap the 18 billion-pound ($23 billion) nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point and get the same amount of electricity from offshore wind turbines for roughly the same investment.
May extends olive branch to China with letter to Xi after Hinkley block
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has written to Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang to express her desire to enhance trade and strategic ties, her nation’s new Asia envoy said.
China starts work on major pipeline project with promises of smog reduction
China’s biggest energy firm has started installing a fourth gas pipeline between Shaanxi province and Beijing.
China power plant blast kills 21, injures five
A blast at a power plant in central China has killed at least 21 people and injured five.
Australia blocks power grid sale to Chinese investors
Australia made a preliminary decision to reject bids for its Ausgrid electricity network from Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing and State Grid Corp. of China amid growing opposition to selling infrastructure assets to overseas investors.
Theresa May must decide soon on China nuclear deal, says Lord Mandelson
Theresa May must make a decision on whether to approve the Hinkley Point nuclear power project before the end of next month or risk jeopardising increasingly important economic ties with China, Lord Mandelson has said.
Government defends ‘careful consideration’ of Hinkley nuclear deal with China
The Government has insisted it is right to take time to make a final decision on the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant despite Chinese warnings that Britain’s relationship with Beijing is at a “critical historical juncture”.