With Chinese cities sputtering under the smog of modernity, eco-friendly electric vehicles are one option municipalities are turning to for cleaner air. California-based electric vehicle and battery developer Balqon Corporation has entered into a joint development agreement with Sichuan Automobile Industry Company Ltd. to manufacture city electric buses. Under this Agreement, SAIG purchased the Balqon […]
ConocoPhillips Rebounds From Pollution Punishments To Ink New PetroChina Agreements
27 February 2013
Fresh from receiving renewed expansion permission from China's State Oceanic Administration, ConocoPhillips has entered into a set of agreements with PetroChina Company Ltd. whereby PetroChina will acquire an interest in two Western Australia exploration assets and establish a Joint Study Agreement for unconventional resource development in the Sichuan Basin. Under these agreements, which still require […]
China Approves Four New Energy Projects
17 March 2009
According to the website of the National Development and Reform Commission, China has approved four renewable energy projects in the past two months.
Of the four projects, two are said to be hydro-electric facilities with capacities of up to a 1,000 megawatts, and the rest are wind power plants with capacities of 100 megawatts each. The […]
China's NDRC And AQSIQ Launch Energy Efficiency Labeling Special Inspection
10 September 2008
China's National Development and Reform Commission and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine began to carry out special inspections for energy efficiency labeling from September 8.
Changhong Builds CRT Recycling Line In Sichuan
06 August 2008
A waste cathode ray tube televisions recycling line will be opened by Sichuan Changhong in 2008, and Changhong hopes it will be the largest waste home appliances recycling base in west China — via technology development and industrial investment.
Dongfang Electric Signs CYN5 Billion Post-Earthquake Deal With CNNC
16 June 2008
Dongfang Electric has signed a nuclear power deal worth about CNY5 billion with China National Nuclear Corporation.
Emeishan, Leshan Rebuilding Scenic Areas For Tourism
13 June 2008
To restore the post-quake tourism market of Sichuan, the scenic spots of Emeishan and Leshan Giant Buddha recently held a boutique tour itinerary promotion in Chongqing.
First West China Photovoltaic Forum Held
12 June 2008
The First West China Photovoltaic Forum was held in Shuangliu, Chengdu this past week.