Scrambling for Oil Security in China

Open to the Public

China has accounted for roughly one-third of the incremental global oil demand growth over the past five years.

Date: Fri, Nov 4, 2005 Time: 03:30pm - 04:30pm Location: Littauer Building - Belfer Center Library, Room 369

China has accounted for roughly one-third of the incremental global oil demand growth over the past five years. Although this growth has slowed dramatically so far in 2005, most forecasts envision China importing as much oil in 2030 as the United States does currently. How is Chinese policy addressing the growing sense of energy insecurity and what are the global implications?

This event is part of the Energy Technology Innovation Project Occasional Speakers Series.