Staff Reporter

What newcomers need to know about nuclear power programmes

Nuclear newcomers’ desire for nuclear power has not decreased even after the accident at Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station in Japan. Many countries are either considering nuclear power or actively preparing their infrastructure for a possible nuclear power programme.

Does shale gas have a future in China? - Part 2

In March 2012, the NDRC, Ministry of Finance, MLR and NEA jointly issued a development plan designated for China's shale gas development. The Plan applies to shale gas development activities and initiatives in China from 2011 to 2015.

Indonesia tightens law on Sumatran forest fires

After haze occurred in January and February.

Does shale gas have a future in China? - Part 1

According to the US Energy Information Agency, China has the largest known shale gas reserves in the world. China's Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR) predicts that the country's shale gas output could reach 6.5 billion cubic metres per annum by 2015 and increase more than tenfold to 100 billion cubic metres per annum by 2020.

Back to the Future: How is Asia's energy sector 3 years after the Tohoku earthquake?

The global nuclear ‘enterprise’ is now three years (March 11, 2011) past the historic Tohoku earthquake (M9.0), subsequent tsunami (~14-15m waves), and unfortunately, the continuing consequences of the ‘Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP) accident. We now live in the post-Fukushima nuclear era.