The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on November 5, 2009 released a report that the Asia-Pacific region from 2005 to 2030 in order to enhance and expand the energy system, we must invest in 7 to 9.7 trillion dollars, an average of 8 trillion dollars, in order to meet rapidly growing demand for energy. Asia-Pacific region's energy projections indicate that between 2005 and 2030, energy demand in the region the average annual growth rate of 2.4%, higher than the world average of 1.5%.
Report that the Asia-Pacific region by 2030, nearly 80% of the energy demand will have to be from fossil fuels: coal, oil and natural gas to meet, which will promote the growth of carbon dioxide emissions. Net imports of oil is expected to significantly increase in 2030 net import levels in 2005, turned almost doubled. The report, issued jointly by the ADB and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.
Energy Statistics report found that the Asia-Pacific region in 2006 the world's total consumption of primary energy supply to 34%, but the per capita generation capacity of 1,800 kWh, still higher than the world average of 2,870 kWh less 37%.
Nov. 6, 2009
