Review of International Energy News

◆The first lithium-ion energy storage system in Chicago area, connected with a solar-powered recharging station for electrical vehicles, has been completed recently.

◆It is reported that the demand of EU for coal will probably slide down from last year’s crest, lasting for several decades, which results from the overwhelming growth rate of new energy power generation compared with that of coal-fired power generation.

◆A new thermal power plant in German has been put into operation, following the state’s decision of retreating from nuclear power, which predicts a booming demand of German for coal.

Review of Domestic Energy News

◆On Sept.13, NDRC gives a notice that the prices of gasoline and diesel will respectively increase 90 yuan and 85 yuan per ton since Sept.14.

◆Wan Gang, the minister of MOST, declares on an international forum of China’s automobile industry development that a new round of demonstration and extension of new energy automobile will start soon.

◆Action Plan on Atmospheric Pollution Prevention issued by the State Council has introduced ten measures to improve the nationwide air quality in five years.

◆The Ministry of Land and Resources recently has released the guideposts of total exploiting volumes of rare earth ore, tungsten ore and antimonyore in 2013.