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Asia has seen unprecedented economic growth in recent decades,
resulting in a great increase in energy demand. The author addresses
the energy challenges in Asia and worldwide, urging cooperation
between companies and government to establish the necessary investment
climate while balancing the economic and environmental concerns
of the public. |
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hina has made great advances over the last 25 years, but the country
still faces many challenges. The author focuses on two of these:
energy supply and the environmental impact of increased energy
consumption. |
Energy
Security in Asia: The Case for Flexibility
Lord John Browne of Madingley
Group Chief Executive
BP p.l.c.
As energy demand continues to grow worldwide, and especially
in Asia, the means for maintaining deliveries of adequate energy
supplies is changing. The author suggests that natural gas, and
a more flexible approach to its marketing and delivery, will
be critical in supplying Asia with the energy it needs to continue
growth and economic development. |
Lidian Chen
Professor
Chinese National Petroleum Corporation
From the discovery of petroleum in China 2,000 years ago, the
nation's industry has moved beyond its period of stagnation and
into the modern era. The author gives a brief overview of recent
accomplishments and current objectives.
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Oil
and Gas Projects Flourish in Asia-Pacific
Gerald M. Glenn
Chairman, President and CEO
CB&I
The Asia-Pacific region is home to well-developed nations such
as Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. Growing energy demand
throughout the region is driving new projects and technologies.
The author examines local markets from economic and production
standpoints. |
Sustainability
and Corporate Responsibility: More Than a Passing Trend
Dr. Tony Hayward
Chief Executive, Exploration and Production
BP p.l.c.
While they may be fashionable phrases, corporate responsibility
and sustainability are anything but passing trends for energy
companies. Proof of a company's responsibility comes in the form
of its leaders, the nature of its products and the impact it
has on people's lives. The author uses the policies and accomplishments
of BP and TNK-BP to exemplify these ideals. |
Asia's
Energy Future: Technology as a Catalyst
A. M. Naik
Chairman and Managing Director
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Like China, India is an Asian nation that's becoming a major
consumer of energy. The author sees both countries' R&D,
manufacturing and technical prowess as building blocks to today's
nuclear options, renewables and LNG - and tomorrow's hydrogen
economy.
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China's
Environmental Challenges as a World Trading Partner
Dr. E. Kent Robinson
President and Managing Director
CH2M HILL International, Ltd.
The People's Republic of China will soon take its place as a
member of the World Trade Organization and will be extended Permanent
Normal Trade Relations status with the United States, which will
surely attract increased trade opportunities. However, China's
ability to reap expected trade and investment benefits will hinge
on how well it addresses daunting environmental issues, including
major, long-standing air and water pollution problems.
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A
Global Outlook for the Chinese Economy
Harry Roels
Group Managing Director
Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies
The Great Wall that divided China from other nations for over
2,000 years may still be physically intact, but the thinking
behind it has gone. As China nears accession to the World Trade
Organization, the author notes that the Chinese government is
making many positive changes that will improve opportunities
for foreign investment.
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Australia's
Role in China's Growing Energy Market
Donald Voelte
Managing Director and CEO
Woodside Energy Ltd.
With a goal of quadrupling its 1990 gross domestic product by
2020 and with a current growth rate that will make China the
world's third-largest economy by the end of this decade, China
is on track to achieve one of the most remarkable feats of wealth
creation the world has seen. Noting a long and mutually beneficial
relationship between Australia and China, the authors describe
how Australia, in supplying China with clean, secure and reliable
sources of energy, can further this relationship and help the
country prosper.
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Energy:
Key to Asia's Economic Recovery
Roger C. Beach
Chairman & CEO
UNOCAL Corporation
Although the nations of Asia are resilient and offer excellent
opportunities for long-term energy development on the part of
American companies, there are some bumps in the road. These include
Japan's recession, recent nuclear weapons tests in India and
Pakistan and how China reacts to recent economic and military
developments. But the worst problem is America's increasing use
of unilateral sanctions for political purposes. To maximize the
potential of U.S. business in Asia, we need flexibility and the
opportunity to invest. The author explains the potential benefits. |
