Title: New energy infrastructure development in the Asia-Pacific region

Authors: Oleg A. Sinyugin

Addresses: Team Leader, Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre, Shuwa Kamiyacho Bldg., 10F, 4-3-13, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001 Japan

Abstract: The paper analyses the current status and future development of energy infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region, which is considered as a precondition for regional economic growth. In particular, emphasis is given to natural gas, oil, coal and electricity. The paper includes a description of opportunities for regional energy trade and cooperation, which could provide solutions to energy security and environmental problems in the region.

Keywords: Asia-Pacific region; energy infrastructure; energy markets.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.2002.000955

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2002 Vol.18 No.1, pp.84-94

Published online: 18 Aug 2003 *

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