China: Energy Situation and Development Strategy in China

摘要

In terms of total energy volume, China ranks second in the world with regard to. energy supply and consumption. In 2006, the total supply of primary energy reached 2.21 bill. tce (tonne coal equivalent), which means an increase of 7.3% compared to 2005, while the total energy consumption reached 2.46 bill. tce (+9.3% compared to previous year). The consumption of 10 000 Yuan GDP (gross domestic product), equivalent to 1.21 tce, decreased by 1,23%. In 2006, the net import of oil to China totalled 162.87 mill. tonnes (+ 19.6% compared to 2005). This resulted in a net import dependence of 47%.