China's energy security: The perspective of energy users

被引:79
作者
Bambawale, Malavika Jain [1 ]
Sovacool, Benjamin K. [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Univ Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew Sch Publ Policy, Ctr Asia & Globalisat, Energy Governance Program, Singapore 259772, Singapore
关键词
China; Energy security; Security of supply; EMISSIONS; CONSUMPTION; SAVINGS; GROWTH;
D O I
10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.12.016
中图分类号
TE [石油、天然气工业]; TK [能源与动力工程];
学科分类号
0807 ; 0820 ;
摘要
The article explores the energy security concerns faced by China from the point of view of energy users working in government, university, civil society and business sectors. The authors first derive a set of seven hypotheses related to Chinese energy security drawn from a review of the recent academic literature. We then explain each of these seven hypotheses, relating to (1) security of energy supply, (2) geopolitics, (3) climate change, (4) decentralization, (5) energy efficiency, (6) research and innovation of new energy technologies, and (7) self sufficiency and trade. Lastly, the article tests these hypotheses through a survey distributed in English and Mandarin completed by 312 Chinese participants. The conclusion presents insights for policymakers and energy scholars. (C) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码:1949 / 1956
页数:8
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