China's petroleum production and reserves: domestic and international significance

Journal Article · · J. Energy Dev.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5575235

Herschede, F; Kadhim, M

The rapid energence of the People's Republic of China as the ninth-ranking oil producer could have an important influence on the country's agricultural and industrial sectors as well as political and economic implications for world trade patterns. A chronology of crude oil production since 1949 traces China's development policies as they fluctuated between Maoist and technologist approaches and examines their effect on further oil development. China's estimated 31-million-ton export capability by 1985 is not seen as a serious challenge to the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in spite of the forecasts of a vast Chinese oil reserve and the price increases for Middle East oil. China's planned economy and political orientation do not provide adequate motivation for the economic modernization necessary to become a leading oil exporter. 37 references, 2 tables. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Indiana Univ., South Bend
• OSTI ID: 5575235
• Journal Information: J. Energy Dev.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Dev.; (United States) Vol. 5:1; ISSN JENDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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CENTRALLY PLANNED ECONOMIES
CHINA
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DATA FORMS
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ENERGY SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
ENERGY SOURCES
EXPORTS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
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INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS
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