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2013-02-01 | Beijing, Shanghai

 

Energy Newsletter (BJ+SH)

 

Bi-weekly Newsletter on Energy policy and trends in China 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contents:

 

1.       Laws, Regulations and Notices

 

2.       Industry News

 

3.       Publications

 

4.       Upcoming Events

 

 

Useful Links

 

·         Energy Working Group(BJ)

 

·         Energy Working Group (SH)

 

·         European Chamber

 

Contact Us

 

If you have any questions, suggestions or remarks, please contact:

 

Beijing: Mr. Sam Passafiume

+86 (0) 10 6462 2066 ext. 61

spassafiume@europeanchamber.com.cn

 

Shanghai: Ms. Bettina Buck

+86 (0) 21 6385 2023 ext. 104

bbuck@europeanchamber.com.cn

 

 

 

February 1st

 

 

 

1.     Laws, Regulations and Notices

State Council: Issue the 12th Five Year Plan for Energy Development

国务院:关于印发能源发展“十二五”规划的通知

 

NEA: Call for Comments for the Coal Bed Methane Industry Policy (Draft for Comments)   Deadline the 5th Feb. 2013

能源局:《煤层气产业政策》(征求意见稿)公开征求意见

 

MEP: Notice on the 5th Pilots of National Ecological Civilization Construction

环保部:关于开展第五批全国生态文明建设试点工作的通知

Note: Targeted provinces include: Shang Dong Province; Liao Ning Province; Jiang Su Province; An Hui Province; Guang Dong Province; Si Chuan Province; Xin Jiang Province; Shaan Xi; He Nan Province.

 

MEP: Notice on the Guidelines on Developing Environmental Protection Service Business

环保部:关于发展环保服务业的指导意见

Note: Policy improvement regarding the industry of clean and renewable energy.

 

SIPO: Notice on the Pilots of Cluster Management of IPR and Cultivating Strategic IPR Zones

国家知识产权局:关于开展知识产权集群管理试点 培育战略性新兴产业知识产权优势集聚区有关工作的通知

Note: Regarding cooperation opportunities of private companies and academic institutions.

 

MOST: Notice on the Evaluation Result of Industry Technology Innovation Strategic Alliance of 2012

科技部:关于公布2012年度产业技术创新战略联盟评估结果的通知

Note: Policy improvement regarding the industry of clean and renewable energy, but no overseas funded companies involved.

 

MWR: Notice on the <List of Currently-in-Effect Technology Standard of Water Conservancy and Hydropower Investigation and Design> (The Second Version)

水利部:关于发布水利水电勘测设计现行技术标准名录(第二版)的通知

 

MIIT: Notice on Collecting Advanced Technologies for the Comprehensive Utilization of Recycling technologies

工信部:关于征集再生资源综合利用先进适用技术的通知

 

MIIT: Issue the Industry’s Move for Addressing Climate Change (2012-2020)

工信部:关于印发《工业领域应对气候变化行动方案(2012-2020年)》的通知

 

MOF: Issue the Temporary Measures for the Administration of the Fund for the Development of Strategic Emerging Industries

财政部:关于印发《战略性新兴产业发展专项资金管理暂行办法》的通知

 

2.     Industry News

Wall Street Jounral: China-Mongolia coal spat heats up

 

Wall Street Journal: Caterpillar Chief faults China Unit

 

Wall Street Journal: The Russian solution for China’s power market

 

Reuters: China’s first bond default averted again after local govt steps in

 

BBC news: China firms to invest $2bn exploring shale gas reserves

 

NBC news: Oil rises as US, China manufacturing improves

 

NBC news: Oil prices get boost from China manufacturing

 

NBC news: AMSC D-VAR® Solution selected to enhance grid liability in China

 

China Daily: US ready to levy duties on Chinese wind turbines

 

China Daily: NDRC approves CNOOC's acquisition of Nexen

 

Energychinaforum: Oil rises as investor mood improves amid signs of upswing in manufacturing in US, China 

 

Energychinaforum: Energy-saving upgrading

 

Energychinaforum:  China’s Dependency on Imported Natural Gas in 2012 Approaches 29 Percent 

 

Xinmin: China to build its first third-generation nuclear plant

 

Xinmin: China sets slower energy consumption targets

 

Stockstar: cut EPS estimates as production volume and coal prices lower than expected

 

Ifeng: Investment in clean energy decreases 11% globally in 2012

凤凰网:2012全球清洁能源投资减少11%

 

Chinapipe: Australia discovers huge amount of shale oil and may shake off dependence on imported oil

中国管道商务网: 澳大利亚发现大储量页岩油或将不再依赖进口石油

 

3. Publications

 

Position Paper 2012/13

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Business Confidence Survey 2012

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Dulling the Cutting Edge

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The Social and Economic Impact of Private Equity in China - 2012

Read full publication


Business Directory 2012
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4. Upcoming Events

 

Beijing 

 

Book Presentation: China’s Urban Billion: The Story Behind the Biggest Migration in Human History

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to the book presentation: China’s Urban Billion: The Story Behind the Biggest Migration in Human History from 09:00 to 10:30 on Wednesday, 20th February 2013 at the Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel.

Time: 2013-02-20 08:30 - 10:30
Venue: Renaissance Beijing Capital Hotel 北京富力万丽酒店 | Beijing

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Two-day Training: Effective Business Writing

Effective Business Writing

Time: 2013-03-21 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: C512, Lufthansa Center No. 50 Liangmaqiao Road, Chaoyang District Beijing | Beijing

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One Day Training: Empowering Secretarial Staff

An interactive class of self-analysis for secretarial staff. The course begins with trainees reviewing their own communication style and providing peer feedback. Trainees will be exposed to effective communication styles and how to prepare messages before delivering it, while also considering the receiver's position.

Time: 2013-03-26 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China | Beijing

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Ther 3rd China International Smart Grid Construction Technology and Equipment and the Distributed Energy and Energy Storage Expo & Summit

China International Smart Grid Construction Technology and Equipment and the Distributed Energy and Energy Storage Expo& Summit has been successfully held for two sessions, since 2011. The expo highlights both domestic and foreign industry advancements in the energy distribution and storage sectors.

Time: 2013-06-16 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: National Convention Center, Beijing | Beijing

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Clean Energy Expo China 2013

If there is one renewable event that you cannot miss in 2013 then we advise you to save your calendar date for July 3-5 2013. Clean Energy Expo China (CEEC) presents a unique platform showcasing all the different renewable energy industries.

Time: 2013-07-03 09:00 - 18:00
Venue: China National Convention Center (CNCC) | Beijing

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Shanghai

 

Has China Reached a Tipping Point? The Challenges of Authoritarian Capitalism, Book Reading with James McGregor

The European Union Chamber of Commerce and AmCham Shanghai jointly invite you to an Author Series event on Tuesday, February 5 at the Four Seasons Hotel from 11:30–13:30, as James McGregor, senior counselor for APCO Worldwide in China, discusses his book "No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges of Chinese Authoritarian Capitalism".

Time: 2013-02-05 11:30 - 13:30
Venue: Four Seasons Hotel | Shanghai

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Full-Day Training: Coaching for Rapid Change

Decisions in business are made quickly and the actions taken are expected to make a positive difference. These demands on leaders and managers leave little time to devote to effectively managing and coaching others, especially when it comes to making change happen. How do organizations ensure that managers have the tools they need to support and manage the change in their direct reports that will yield the best outcome for the company, team and individual? The European Chamber is happy to invite you to a full-day training on Coaching for rapid change.

Time: 2013-03-06 09:00 - 17:00
Venue: European Chamber of Commerce in China | Shanghai | Shanghai

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Fraud Risk and Compliance Seminar

The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to a half-day conference examining the whole range of issues surrounding international compliance with a highly practical spin. It will take place on Thursday, 21 March 2013, from 8:30am to 12pm.

Time: 2013-03-21 08:30 - 12:00
Venue: tbc | Shanghai

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Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only among European Chamber Working Group members and should not be construed as business or legal advice on any specific facts or circumstances. We will not be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information provided in the newsletter and the European Chamber accepts no legal liability for errors or omissions.