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LNG delivery broadens diversity in Singapore’s energy supplies.

Coal to produce 80% of power.

Solar power producers to be the first to benefit from new Feed-in Tariffs.

Project at Xinjiang Uygur is one of four.China has also given its approval to huge coal gasification project. The National Development and Reform Commission has ratified four coal gasification projects with a total output capacity of 15 billion cubic meters and an investment of US$16 billion.China’s growing economy has been fuelled largely by coal power that has led to high pollution levels. Coal gasification, however, will become a key sector in China’s clean energy initiative.In 2011, global emissions increased by 1 billion tonnes, with 720 million tonnes attributable to China.

Government sets a goal of slashing crude oil imports by half by 2020.

Government says it’s a solution to continuing blackouts.

Asia’s biggest refiner to look overseas to restore growth.

Brings profit to US$7.9 billion in 2012 from US$7.4 billion year-on-year.

Dialogue promoted cooperation in the use of coal for power generation.

Huge reserves of methane hydrate off its coast to last for a century.

Australia’s Boco Rock wind farm drawing other heavy hitters.

Will instead promote smaller solar projects in areas with power shortages.

Stress tests confirm independent review by international experts.

Onset of summer and new restrictions by electricity regulator to blame.

Will set-up committee to oversee this.

Action sends clear signal that nuclear power will remain in national energy mix.