China

White paper urges mult-pollution controls in coal-burning power plants.

It already uses more coal than the rest of the world combined.

China has increased its solar energy target from 21GW by 2015 to 35GW.

China's largest offwhore wind farm project in coastal Jiangsu province will start commercial operations.

Electricity industry has witnessed certain trends during the last decade which can potentially bring significant changes in the industry structure and the relationship between consumers and their utilities. One of these trends is the rising share of intermittent sources of energy, such as wind and photovoltaics, in the overall energy generation portfolio. Another is the ever rising level of consumer dependency on electricity which makes it a basic core necessity and absence of which can cause severe economic and health damages. This was evident during the recent super storm Sandy which effected large densely populated areas on the northeast shores of the United States.

Chinese cities are experiencing their own version of the London fog of Victorian Britain. Smog in Beijing was at a record high this month, causing factories to be closed until the levels dissipated.

China's first nuclear power reactor using US-based Westinghouse Electric AP 1000 technology is expected to begin operations in October 2014, the manager of a Chinese nuclear power company said today.

More than 300 executives are expected to pour in.

Intends to increase solar power installations by 67% in 2015.

Pays US$1.7 billion for 40% stake in shale oil firm

China was advised to adopt a strategy in reducing emissions from its coal-burning power plants.

China now burns nearly as much coal as the rest of the world combined.

Looks at opportunities in energy, electricity and water projects.

To cost US$952 million, the wind farm will be the first off China’s southeastern coast.

China-based Fujian Datang International Wind Power Development (FDIWPD) is planning to invest CNY6bn ($964.1m) to build the country's first offshore wind farm off the coast of Fujian province.

Final decision on tariffs to be made on February 20.