China Energy Monthly - June

In addition to strengthening ties with Canada, the Chinese government is revising its oil and natural gas pipeline laws to emphasize safety in light of the BP Gulf oil spill. Other news items include BP investment in oil exploration in the South China Sea, nuclear leaks, more electric vehicles charging stations.

GOVERNMENT

China Attends the G20 Summit and Strengthens Canadian Ties (6-28-10)
President Hu Jintao visited Toronto, Canada for the G20 summit. Before the G20 summit, Present Hu met with Canadian leaders to discuss the expansion of bilateral cooperation in areas such as energy and natural resources, two way investment and trade cooperation. Several documents deal with energy cooperatives which will give China access to Canada’s oil sands and gas. Already apparent is China’s interest in shale natural gas. China’s largest state oil company, China National Petroleum Corporation, singed an initial agreement with Encana Corp. of Canada.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010g20canada/2010-06/28/content_10028057.htm
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010g20canada/2010-06/26/content_10023108.htm
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703615104575328200873180036.html

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