With the rapid expansion of the Asia-Pacific economy after the crisis at the end of the 20th century, severe demands will be placed on energy services and the environment. Coping with the volatile oil prices that persist in the market introduces an additional factor into the energy supply and demand equation, not just for countries in this region but also worldwide. Inevitably there will be implications for environmental issues too. The future will see a continuing challenge to balance growth with sustainability in the economic, social and environmental sectors. This conference, a sequel to...
With the rapid expansion of the Asia-Pacific economy after the crisis at the end of the 20th century, severe demands will be placed on energy services...