Will Asia disrupt energy financing?

Faced with a yawning energy deficit in years ahead and the need to protect against climate change, Asia is looking for fresh ways to finance its shift toward renewables.

Saudi Arabia Crude Exports Fall to Five-Month Low on China

Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports slumped to a five-month low in May as local refineries used more supplies and some plants in China closed for maintenance.

Commodities Stumble as Greece Sends Investors to ‘Safety First’

Oil, metals and grains tumbled as Greece’s vote against further austerity and China’s emergency measures to support domestic stocks shook confidence in global economic growth, sending investors to haven assets.

China Wary of Closer Russia Energy Ties, Ex-Cnooc Economist Says

China is wary of expanding energy investments in Russia because closer ties with the Kremlin could harm its relations with the U.S., according to a former researcher at China’s biggest offshore explorer.

Cash for Oil: China and Iran Strike New Oil Payment Plan

Oil and gas deals between China and Iran are set to change. Last week, several news agencies in the region, including the Iran Daily and Trend News Agency said that Iran and China have agreed that China would pay in cash for the oil and gas it buys from Iran.

Here’s What China Closing Coal-Power Plants Means for Emissions

China’s recent scrapping of small coal plants will avoid the release of as much as 11.4 million metric tons annually of climate-warming carbon dioxide, helping the country cut emissions for the first time in more than a decade.

China pollution levels hit 20 times safe limit

Days of heavy smog shrouding swathes of northern China pushed pollution to more than 20 times safe levels on Friday, despite government promises to tackle environmental blight.

Investors wary as energy sector grows in high-yield bonds

NEW YORK, Oct 7 (IFR) - Energy companies have become a larger presence in the US high-yield bond market this year, relying on debt to fund capex as they expand exploration and production activity, but months of heavy issuance and weaker oil prices are taking their toll.

China joins nations eyeing India's civil nuclear sector

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - China became the latest nation to line up for a stake in India's civil nuclear energy drive on Thursday, agreeing to open talks on cooperation in a sector that New Delhi sees as the solution to its chronic power problems.

Russia and China launch gas pipeline

Russia and China have begun the construction of a new gas pipeline linking the countries, with a ceremony in the Siberian city of Yakutsk.

Germany is most energy efficient major economy, study finds

Germany is the world's most energy efficient country with strong codes on buildings while China is quickly stepping up its own efforts, an environmental group said Thursday.

Fukushima Fires Up Atomic Industry’s Removal-of-Liability Drive

Japan will introduce legislation this year to ratify a controversial treaty backed by General Electric Co. and other atomic-plant manufacturers seeking protection from damage claims caused by nuclear accidents.

Putin’s Energy Trumps U.S. Sanctions as Rosneft Extends Reach

One by one, executives from some of the world’s largest energy companies climbed the dais to sign accords with OAO Rosneft (ROSN) chief Igor Sechin as Vladimir Putin stood behind his blacklisted ally, nodding approvingly.

Energy markets receive crude awakening

Crude oil prices gained sharply last week, hitting a one-month high after U.S. Energy Information Administration statistics showed a quick drawdown in supplies.

China, Russia on verge of gas deal

BEIJING — China plans to sign a multibillion-dollar deal to buy Russian gas during a visit by President Vladimir Putin next week despite U.S. pressure to avoid undermining sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.

More Chinese than Europeans identify themselves as environmentalists

China's massive pollution problems have given rise to a new force of environmental campaigners, with double the number of Chinese identifying themselves as environmentalists compared to Europe and the US, new research finds.

China refuses Vietnam's call to stop oil drilling

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam demanded China stop oil drilling operations in a disputed patch of the South China Sea, saying on Monday that Beijing's decision to deploy a deep sea rig over the weekend was illegal.

China's pollution levels spark boom in sale of air purifiers and face masks

Sales of air purifiers and face masks are booming in China as citizens attempt to protect themselves from the lung-choking smog that plagues many of the country's cities.

China Crude Imports Rise to Record High as New Refineries Start

China, which consumes more oil than any country except the U.S., boosted net crude imports to a record high last month as two new refineries prepared to begin operations.

Exclusive: China commits $6.5 billion for Pakistani nuclear project

(Reuters) - China has committed $6.5 billion to finance the construction of a major nuclear power project in Pakistan's port city of Karachi as it seeks to strengthen ties with its strategic partner, Pakistani officials said.