In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Strategic Importance of Energy Security in the Asia-Pacific 2. The Evolution of Strategic Energy Security 3. A Region at Risk: Asia-Pacific 4. The Economics of Energy Security 5. Regional Implication of Energy Demand 6. The Dangers of Soaring Oil Prices. Essay Contents: Essay on the Strategic Importance of Energy Security in the [...]
Energy Insecurities and Strategies of China and India! Asia’s overall regional energy dilemma reflects a set of consistent trends, but conditions vary substantially in each country depending on a variety of resource, energy policy, and historical factors. These individual circumstances and policy frameworks largely shape the evolution of national energy security strategies. China and India represent a large share of [...]
Both China and India are scouring the globe to secure better access to oil and gas supplies and are building broader diplomatic and trade ties that serve to strengthen these energy links. While they are ranging widely around the globe, their most important efforts have been focused largely on three key petroleum rich regions where growing energy ties are likely [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. China’s Growing Import of Oil and its Impact on Prices 2. Energy, Stability and Security 3. Sino-Japanese Energy Competition 4. Dispute in the East China Sea 5. Potential International Conflicts 6. Central Asia- The New Great Game 7. Middle East-China Expands Relations, US Pulls Back 8. Russia’s Revival of the Strategic Triangle [...]
Here is a case study on energy security in Nigeria. Introduction to the Energy Security in Nigeria: The scramble for oil is fast engendering a crisis that portends danger if drastic measures are not taken. With an increasing dependence on oil as the driver of industrialisation in the west, as well as in the rapidly industrialising economies of China and [...]
Huge finances are required in setting up of central power plants and for providing infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of generated electric power. Because of financial constraints, the central and state governments, the various state electricity boards, and the various public sector organizations (like NTPC, NHPC, Nuclear Power Corporations) do not find them in a position to undertake the [...]
In this article we will discuss about the growth of power systems in India. India is fairly rich in natural sources like coal and lignite and has immense water power resources of which only about 25% have been utilised so far. Some oil reserves have already been discovered and intense exploration is being undertaken in various states. Though India is [...]
The main sources of energy are the sun, wind, terrestrial heat, ocean tides and waves, water, fuels and radioactive substances. The last three sources i.e. water, fuels and radioactive substances are most dependable and are commonly used for generation of electrical energy. Source # 1. The Sun: The sun is the primary source of energy. The energy radiated by the [...]
The following points highlight the four devices used for conversion of wave energy. The devices are: 1. Hydraulic Accumulator Wave Machine 2. High Level Reservoir Wave Machine 3. The Dolphin Type Wave Power Machine 4. Dam-Atoll Wave Machine. 1. Hydraulic Accumulator Wave Machine: The machine consists of the following main components: i. Pressure Amplifier: The waves enter the cylinder of [...]
The following points highlight the two types of collectors of solar energy. The types are: 1. Flat Plate Collectors 2. Focusing or Concentrating Collectors. Since solar energy is widely spread, there is a need to make it available in concentrated form for which solar collectors are required. A solar collector absorbs the incident solar radiation and converts it into useful [...]