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China, Russia energy trade to quadruple by 2025

Trade will involve 100 million metric tons of Russian oil. Consulting firm Wood Mackenzie said China and Russia have already reached an agreement for the supply of oil, coal and power and expects another deal in the next two years for the supply of natural gas.

China hits back at USA for anti-dumping probe

Will investigate alleged US subsidies for renewable energy firms.China has launched an investigation into American government policy and subsidy support for renewable energy after the USA decided to probe the alleged dumping of Chinese-made solar panels in the USA.China's solar industry association earlier asked Beijing to launch an anti-dumping and subsidy probe into imports of U.S. polysilicon, the raw material used to make solar cells.The tit-for-tat investigations highlight rising trade tensions between China and the USA, with analysts warning of more protectionism amid weak global economic growth.A Chinese government announcement said the Ministry of Commerce has decided to initiate a trade barrier investigation into policy support and subsidies for the U.S. renewable energy sector.It said Chinese companies claim the U.S. policies are in effect a trade barrier against Chinese renewable energy exports to the USA. The Chinese RE companies argue that these US policies violated the US commitments under World Trade Organization rules.The US policies are also an unreasonable barrier and restriction on China's renewable energy industry, reducing the competitiveness of Chinese products in the USA.

SGCC orders 28 MW PV modules from Yingli Energy

Will power SGCC’s largest solar project in China.

Chinese keen on energy sector investments in Pakistan

Delegation affirms broad interest in Pakistani renewable energy. A group of Chinese businessman from the Sichuan Chamber of International Commerce, one of the biggest trade bodies of China, arrived recently to explore investment opportunities in the Pakistani market. Chinese companies showed an interest in exploring Pakistan’s energy sector for investment in hydro-, solar- and wind-energy projects, said a statement by the chamber commerce. The Chinese said Pakistan could export more of its fruits to China by improving the quality of their packaging.

China receives Finnish aid to develop biofuels

Effort is part of the "Beautiful Beijing" project.

China to install over 10 GW in new solar capacity this year

Will make China the world’s largest solar energy producer.

State-owned Chinese firm buys into Enemalta Corporation

Gives Chinese firm EU foothold in producing PV systems.

China Power planning solar projects in three provinces

Will add to its total installed solar capacity of 100 MW.

GE invests more in China's energy infrastructure market

Becomes second largest shareholder in Chinese transformer maker.

China invests US$5 billion in giant Kazakh oil project

Kashagan is the world's largest oil discovery in 50 years.

China and Turkmenistan to cooperate on energy projects

Intend to be long-term, stable and reliable energy partners.