China's gas development strategies. (2017)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Shell International and the Development Research Center (DRC) of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, editors.
• Editors: Guo wu yuan fa zhan yan jiu zhong xin (China),
• Other Names: Shell International.
• Contents: Intro; Foreword I; How to Encourage the Development of Natural Gas as a Major Energy Source in China; Foreword II; Joining Hands in Dealing with the Challenges Presented by Energy and the Climate; Acknowledgements; Contents; Abbreviations; List of Figures; List of Tables; 1 General Summary; 1.1 Global Trends in the Natural Gas Industry; 1.1.1 Abundant Resources, and a Greater Role for Natural Gas in the Future; 1.1.2 Changes to the Global Trade and Pricing, and a More Interconnected Market. 1.1.3 Falling Oil Prices and Their Effect on Natural Gas Markets-but no Great in the Price of Imported Gas in China in the &!blankMedium to Long Term; 1.1.4 China's Share of the Global Natural Gas Market Is Slowly Growing-China Must Become an Active Player in the &!blank; International Natural Gas Market; 1.2 China's Natural Gas Supply and Demand and Its Primary Challenges; 1.2.1 The Chinese Economy's New Normal; 1.2.2 Growth Natural Gas Demand in China; 1.2.3 Potential to Expand Domestic Natural Gas Supply and Import Capacity in China. 1.2.4 Key Problems Facing the Development of the Natural Gas Industry1.3 China's Natural Gas Industry Development Strategy for the Next 15 Years; 1.3.1 National Strategy and Policy Are Crucial for Natural Gas Industry Development in China; 1.3.2 Strategic Objectives of High Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability; 1.3.3 Clearly Defined Channels and Targets of the Natural Gas Industry; 1.4 Raising Efficiency and Supporting Improved Policies to Expand Natural Gas Use; 1.4.1 Strengthen Environmental Regulation, Improve Resource Utilisation Efficiency, Substitute Natural Gas for Coal. 1.4.2 Improve Planning and Technological Standards, and Promote the Development of Natural Gas Transportation1.4.3 Improve the Pricing Mechanism, Making the Development of Natural Gas Electrical Power Generation Justifiable; 1.4.4 Adjust Gas Prices for Residential and Chemical Industry Use, and Reduce Cross-Subsidies for Different Users; 1.5 Measures to Ensure a Safe and Efficient Gas Supply; 1.5.1 Attracting New Players to Resource Exploitation to Expand Natural Gas Production; 1.5.2 Achieving Import Diversification, Safeguarding the Security of Natural Gas Imports. 1.5.3 Accelerating the Construction of Pipeline Network, Promoting Network Interconnectivity1.5.4 Accelerate the Construction of Natural Gas Reserve Facilities and Implement Corresponding Institutional Reform; 1.5.5 Improve Technology Capacity and Strengthen the Long-Term Development Capability; 1.6 Constructing a Modern Natural Gas Market Mechanism and Management System; 1.6.1 Liberalisation of the Upstream Sector and True Import Liberalisation; 1.6.2 Step-by-Step Natural Gas Price Reform, Accelerated Construction of Natural Gas Trade Hubs.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource (xlviii, 477 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 553.2/85; Natural gas -- China; Gas industry -- China; Environmental economics; Gas industry; Natural gas; China; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319597348; 3319597345
• Related ISBNs: 9783319597331; 3319597337
• Notes: Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed December 6, 2017).
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