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Close to one third of the Amazonian rainforest could be leased for Chinese exploration

CNPC and Development Bank bosses move into new roles

A new plant will produce the latest low-pollution eco-engine.

State legislators examining possible pricing regs to smooth impact of global oil price fluctuations

Failure to stimulate sales leads to governmental rethink on electric and hybrid policies

Five-year plan to try and curb emissions through taxation.

Bohai Bay field ready to operate again after major spill in 2011.

The oil sands deal has overcome its final major hurdle on the way to completion

Anti-pollution legislation is set a four year schedule

Beijing pollution major concern as it reaches record levels

Latest regulatory decision means China continues imports from Middle East nation.

Chinese authorities extend 'cash-for-clunkers' scheme to help in battle against polution

China major takes another bite out of Canada's oil patch.

Canada's largest shale oil deal still has a long way to go before completion, despite government approval.

Pressure for new regulation to open crude markets to overseas investors

One joint venture ends but another begins for Sino-US carmakers

China's new tax regulations could threaten the domestic LPG market.

Major Sino-European automotive venture is given government approval

People power halts Sinopec plans for new chemical facility

Nation's car manufacturers face internal and overseas challenges.

Chinese manufacturer's cut the frills to deliver 'good-enough' products

New regulations to curb sale of defective vehicles

West East pipeline adds to China's Asian gas imports

CNOOC's bid for Canada's Nexen has cleared a major legal hurdle on the way to completion.

China is planning to reduce emissions with a massive spend on conservation projects.

Shale oil and gas producer reveals ambitious plans for the future.

President Obama takes a hardline stance on alleged Chinese car part subsidies.

China oil major looks to $1bn clean energy investment

China's 13th storm causes ship spill.

Aircraft maker innovates with China's used cooking oil.

China's Wanxiang's planned investment in a US battery maker is good news for A123 Systems, but causes unease over IP.

US sanctions do not apply after significant reduction in oil purchases

Ambitious plans for EVs set by national government.

Further pollution regulations as South China city clamps down on vehicles

Beijing puts and end to 'blue sky' measure of air quality

Private car demand and emissions regs clash in auction for new licence plates.

China may - or may not - re-introduces scrappage scheme to help overcome sales slump.

A shipping jam is underway Chinese ports as imports arrive to replace the Iranian oil gap.

Stricter emissions regs in China's auto industry is driving up the cost of Palladium.

Chinese Government gives go-ahead for acquisition of Galp's Brazilian unit.

Argentina surprised the oil and finance world by 'nationalising' YPF, scuppering a potential Sinopec deal and is now looking to Brazil's Petrobras for production investment

Foreign auto insurers are rushing to capitalise on China's relaxation of regulations.

Celanese gains approval for Najing ethanol plant

ConocoPhilips and CNOOC have reached agreement with fishermen for spill compensation as CNOOC announces a new Bohai oil find

China's coal capital turns to alternative, green industries in an effort reduce dependency on single income source.

Rise in crude costs forces government action to hike prices for gasoline and diesel.

New EU emissions regulations could put major purchase deal on ice.

China bans airlines from entering EU's green levy on long-haul flights

Electric vehicles set to overtake hybrids by 2:1 ratio

New regulations make make recalls and suspension more common for vehicles in China

CNOC has agreed significant compensation payments for last year's Bohai oil spill

Pollution on China's roads is increasing the death rates.

Additives specialist offers Asian support through new China lab.

Zhejiang Province is set to benefit from massive domestic investment from China's major oil producers.

Shell Lubricants has joined Tsinghua University for new friction and surface research

A subsea pipeline leak ends CNOOC's year on a down beat.

China's capital aims for highest vehicle emissions standards in 2012

Oil guarantees will repay billion dollar loans to two Latin American countries.

Individual managers face charges over China's worst oil spill

National oil producers given freedom to set refined prices themselves.

Sinochem is turning to the Shanghai market to raise massive fund injection.

Scientists work on high performance fighter jet lubes and commercial biofuel testing.

Latest report claims South China Sea leak was due to inadequate operating procedures.

The Chinese government toughens auto subsidies to further reduce emissions.

CNOOC reports a new oil spill in the waters of Bohai Bay.

China reduces fuel prices for the first time this year to help reduce the country's inflation.

A Shanghai battery plant has been closed because of accusations of lead pollution leakage

China now second largest car market as vehicle ownership soars

A new report reinforces the link between high-grade lubes and vehicle engine wear

Questions remain over the Bohai oil spill as new leaks appear and private and state lawsuits are threatened.

Levies on China's energy industries could be significant under new reforms

CNPC refinery catches fire in Liaoning Province and a furnace explodes at Gazprom's Omsk plant.

Guiyang is set to follow Beijing in restricting car sales in the city.

North China sea oil spill continues to seep and spread according to the SOA

Two major oil spills in China's Bohai Sea is followed by a CNOOC refinery explosion.

Overloading of trucks is causing havoc on China's roads, but tougher penalties are looming.

July 1 has been announced as the mandatory date for all gasoline vehicles to meet China IV emissions standards

BP World Energy Review shows energy consumption rebounding with China overtaking the US as the world's largest consumer.

Zhengzhou is planning to boost the use of biodiesel over the next five years using local oil waste.

Beijing is set to introduce a vehicle scrappage scheme in an effort to reduce pollution as JD Power predicts boom in China car sales

Gas negotiations are set for a positive outcome while oil pipeline prices are agreed.

A Vietnamese scientist has found a local mineral solution for recycling motorcycle lubes

Marine lubes need innovative performance lubes as costs and regulations change shipping use.

The European Commission has published its White Paper on Tranport, setting goals for the EU to 2050.

A new report shows growth potential for S.Asia in environment-friendly lubricants

A new commercial lubricants guide is set to raise standards of lubes use across the sector.

China, Beijing and the automotive manufacturers lay out their plans for combating and controlling emissions.