Forecasts
$1 trillion petro-dollar windfall could help China rebalance
Money from oil price fluctuations amongst OECD nations could work in China's favour to boost the country's economy.
Chinese carmakers plan major increases
Chinese automakers are aiming for increased profitability in 2012 despite a poor 2011.
Foreign carmakers must invest in R&D, say execs
Overseas automakers must continue to innovate if they are going to stay ahead in the Chinese market
SAIC profits jump 67% and forecasts strong 2012
Chinese automaker SAIC sees 67% profit leap helped by VW joint venture and forecasts a good year to come.
China seeks short-term avgas, but biofuel is long term forecast
China's largest aero fuel company is looking for new short-term supplies after a recent diesel price hike, but forecasts are for a boom in biofuels by 2020.
PetroChina, Shell and Hess to explore for shale
Xinjiang region targeted for shale oil project
China installs emergency oil tanks to hedge price volatility forecasts
China is building a second phase of emergency oil storage as forecasts of oil price volatility and continued high demand persist.
Chinese car sales may fall short in 2012
Growth predictions may prove optimistic for foreign and domestic car makers this year.
Asia to drive oil growth in 2012, says IEA
French analysts see drive for oil demand coming from the East
Audi and Great Wall set sights high for 2012 sales
Two major suppliers to the Chinese vehicle market have set ambitious targets for the year.
CNOOC aims to triple output by 2030
China's largest oil producer looking for a massive acceleration in output.
Ten manufacturers to make 90% of China's vehicles
Only ten automakers are forecast to produce almost the entire output of China's vehicle production by 2015
Iran sanctions may not affect China oil demand
Tough EU oil sanctions on Iran may cause price squeeze and complications with China
China oil demand forecasts for 2012 lowered
IEA lowers short-term estimates but China still on target to lead world oil consumption.
CNPC aims at further records after declaring overseas milestone
China's largest energy firm announces record output levels, with more to come over the next four years.
Sinopec to double overseas output
China's Oil supplier to reach 1m barrels by 2015.
China demand to peak around 2030 says ExxonMobil
A new global report from ExxonMobil forecasts China's oil demand to peak in 2030, but Asia will still drive growth.
China growth to slow says economists
A new banking report puts forecasts China's growth below 8%.
China to match U.S. oil demand by 2040
China's thirst for oil is set to match the US according to a new report.
World Bank predicts severe oil crunch by 2015
World Bank consultant claims oil could exceed $150 within five years.
Canada could turn to China as US delays pipeline decision
Canadian officials in negotiation with China as US fails to confirm XL Pipeline route.
Jianghua to Double Brazil Sales by 2015
Automaker to push for Brazilian market as domestic sales drop.
China uses shale gas forecasts to promote corporate involvement
China is using forecasts of its massive shale gas reserves to attract domestic investment
CNPC forecasts overseas growth
CNPC is looking to foreign resources to secure China's oil futures.
China oil demand to rise further in 2012
China's oil consumption is set for further growth in 2012, but at a slightly reduced rate.
China auto exports threaten global automakers
World's major car makers fear China expansion could cause cheap dumping.
China oil consumption to rise dramatically by 2020
A new report forecasts a significant rise in China's oil consumption over the next 10 years.
Third Asia Pipeline Summit announced
Asia's major oil pipeline conference announces key speakers as the event is held in Beijing for the third consecutive year.
Chinese car rentals hit top gear
The car rental market is flourishing and set to rise further by 2015 according to latest forecasts
Chinese automotive growth cycle may restart in 2013
State researchers predict an upswing in China's car sales.
Chinese overseas oil investments unprofitable
New report suggests that China's oil SOEs are making poor overseas investments.
BP recovery continues
BP's profits continue to rise as the company recovers from last year's Gulf spill.
China Oil Demand Growth Slowest in Two Years
China's oil demand has slowed significantly and may stay below forecast levels.
China steps up global oil investment
China is increasing its global oil presence with new investments in the Middle East, Africa and South America
OEMs tending towards low viscosity fluids
Regulations will force OEMs to keep up with higher performing fluids
Indian lubes growth "not huge" predicts Castrol
Growth in the Indian lubes market will be driven by the automotive sector but won't be "huge" according to Castrol India's COO.
China lubes production continues to grow
Statistics for March 2011 show China's lubes output continuing to grow.
China lubes to continue annual rise
Forecasts from Sinolub predict a steady rise in the growth of the Chinese lubes market over the next three years.
Biofuels could supply 27% of transport market
The biofuels market could supply almost one third of the transport industry's needs by 2050 according to IEA forecasts.


