News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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18 May 2011 Malaysia unveils plan to build 'green economy' AFP
16 May 2011 Solar power lights up Bangladesh rural areas STV
13 May 2011 Malaysia's Petronas to invest $20bn in energy complex BBC News
11 May 2011 Bangladesh sees surge in small-scale solar power Alertnet
10 May 2011 China to double solar-power capacity by 2015 China Daily
10 May 2011 India: Panel moots higher tax on diesel cars The Times of India
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
9 May 2011 India to add 67000 mw solar power capacity by 2022 The Economic Times
6 May 2011 India: Prepare for next phase -- National solar mission The Financial Express

 
China to speed up shale gas development
China Daily, 25 March 2011

China aims to make major technological breakthroughs in developing shale gas to optimize the nation's energy structure. The National Energy Administration is studying a policy of setting up pilot exploration areas and striving to industrialize shale gas as early as possible, NEA's director Dr Liu Tienan said in talks with Mr Peter Voser, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Dutch Shell Group in Beijing. Shale gas is an important unconventional source of natural gas. China has exploitable reserves of 26 trillion cubic meters, as much as that found in the United States. The massive stockpiles, however, are largely undeveloped. Due to shale being difficult to permeate, the exploration process is highly technology-dependent. According to a national energy strategy studied by National Energy Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission, China will select 50 to 80 potential shale gas areas and 20 to 30 exploration areas by 2020.  Read full story...