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China Explores Deeper Ties with Gulf Countries in Energy and Emerging Industries

China Explores Deeper Ties with Gulf Countries in Energy and Emerging Industries

The Lede: China is pursuing deeper cooperation in the oil and gas sector with Gulf countries, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said this week. The world’s second-largest economy is interested in exploring potential partnerships in emerging industries, particularly new energy vehicles, encompassing power batteries and smart charging infrastructure. What we

U.S. Lags China on Energy Projects in Africa

U.S. Lags China on Energy Projects in Africa

The Lede: China and the U.S. are ramping up competition for investment and development in energy projects in Africa to gain influence on the continent, but China has had a head start. What We Know: * A recent report by the Atlantic Council marks the growth of Chinese investments in

China Partners with Qatar on Largest Ever LNG Project

China Partners with Qatar on Largest Ever LNG Project

The Lede: QatarEnergy has announced the signing of a definitive partnership agreement with China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) for the North Field East (NFE) expansion project, the largest project in the history of the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry. What We Know: * Sinopec has become the first Chinese firm to acquire

Landmark Deal Sees French TotalEnergies Sell LNG to China in RMB

Landmark Deal Sees French TotalEnergies Sell LNG to China in RMB

The Lede: Chinese and French energy firms recently signed a landmark deal in China that involved the purchase of 65,000 tons of liquified natural gas (LNG) from the United Arab Emirates, settled in RMB (Chinese Yuan) instead of U.S. dollars. This transaction represents a significant move by Beijing

SCO Nations Commit to Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuels

SCO Nations Commit to Collaborate on Developing Alternative Fuels

The Lede: Energy ministers of China, Russia, India, and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) agreed to work together on emerging fuels, such as hydrogen and ammonia, as well as biofuels like ethanol, linking these nations that are emerging as significant fuel producers and consumers. What we know:

China Cuts Steel Output for Green Objectives

China Cuts Steel Output for Green Objectives

The Lede: China is set to reduce its yearly crude steel production in 2023 for the third consecutive year, as the government enforces output restrictions in an effort to decrease carbon emissions and mitigate the environmental impact of heavy pollution. What we know: * Being the world’s largest producer and

SEIA Report: Boost US Solar Supply Chain, Reduce Reliance on China

SEIA Report: Boost US Solar Supply Chain, Reduce Reliance on China

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) issued a whitepaper advocating for strengthening the U.S. solar supply chain and reducing reliance on imports, Daily Energy Insider reported on Friday. The plan, titled "American Solar and Storage Manufacturing Renaissance: Managing the Transition Away from China,"aims to scale up