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China's national oil companies build their presence in North and South America
Although CNPC’s first overseas investments in the early 1990s were in North and South America (Canada and Peru), these continents have not been prime targets for China’s national oil companies (NOCs).  Rather, the companies have been directing their attention to Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The period since ...

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China's climate change and energy efficiency strategies

Ongoing research

2010-2012: Grand Research Project of the National Social Sciences Foundation of China, "Research on law and policy of new energy in developed nations and strategic options facing China" (CNY 600,000 = £54,930)

2010-2011: The Foundation for Social Sciences Research Project, the Chinese Education Ministry: "The Uncertainty and constraints of China's carbon trading market" (CNY 70,000 = £6,300)

2009-2010: Nuffield Foundation: "Chinese consumer attitudes to energy efficiency in household appliances: a pilot study", (£5,560)

Publications

Andrews-Speed, P., (2009), 'China's ongoing energy efficiency drive: origins, progress and prospects', Energy Policy, 37, 1331-1344.