Singapore, the Energy Economy : From The First Refinery To The End Of Cheap Oil, 1960-2010

ISBN-13: 9780415686754 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 304 str.

The Strategist Pte Ltd;Singapore Management University

Opis

This volume poses questions for not just for Singapore planners, but also for anyone interested in modern economics and trade beyond the current era. The book also looks into the numerous sub-sectors within Singapore's broad energy sector as well as examines the energy sector's links with the other pillars of its economy.

Spis treści

1. Oil Refining: Launchpad of the Economic Miracle 2. The Regional Oil Trading and Pricing Centre 3. Petrochemical's Wild Ride 4.Upstream, Marine and Offshore 5.Electricity and Power 6. Natural Gas and LNG 7. Bunker and Marine Fuels 8. Sustainable Development: Clean Energy, Climate Change, Energy Efficiency, Smart Grid 9. Conclusion: The Understated Threat

O autorze

Ng Weng Hoong has been a writer and analyst of global resource issues since his undergraduate days in the National University of Singapore in 1978-1981. He started off as a general news reporter in 1982 before branching out to specialize in energy issues in 1986. He has reported on a wide spectrum of issues in the energy sector, including oil, gas, coal, power, marine, renewable energy, climate change and sustainable development. His area of coverage spans Asia, the Middle East and Africa.