Responses to the oil crisis: the U. S. S. R. and selected Asian countries

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

OSTI ID:7353434

Carlson, S

This paper covers Japan, an industrialized country, and some developing Asian countries. It contrasts the Soviet Union and People's Republic of China, both relatively developed nations, whose relative self-sufficiency in oil and other energy resources offers them insulation from the increasing political and economic pressures of dependence and also provides them with the option of exploiting the situation to advance their political and economic interests. In East- and Southeast Asia, only Indonesia is a major producer and exporter of oil. People's Republic of China is self-sufficient in oil and exports small amounts, but is neither a major producer nor exporter. Brunei and Malaysia are minor producers. Indonesia exports most, and Malaysia some of their production, and both import Middle East oil, as their oil is low in sulfur and in great demand especially in Japan. All other Asian countries import oil to meet most of their primary energy requirements. In 1973, oil accounted for 81 percent of Japanese primary energy consumption; 99.6 percent of Japan's oil was imported, over 80 percent of which came from the Middle East. However, Japan, as well as South Korea and Taiwan, are increasing coal production or importing more coal from Australia. (MCW)

• Research Organization: Georgetown Univ., Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7353434
• Journal Information: J. Energy Dev.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Energy Dev.; (United States) Vol. 1:1; ISSN JENDD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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