Major energy sources are sufficiently supplied, with multiple measures in place to ensure energy security.
Release date:
2020-05-15
Ensuring food and energy security is one of the "Six Guarantees" tasks. Recently, reporters learned from the National Energy Administration that, during the epidemic prevention and control period, the agency has successively formulated and implemented more than 20 specific measures to bolster national energy security. Currently, the energy sector has largely resumed full production and operations, with ample supplies of key energy commodities.
In terms of maintaining development and production efforts, the National Energy Administration has proactively addressed the external impact of falling international oil prices on the oil and gas industry. It is actively formulating diversified supply-security strategies, strengthening domestic oil and gas exploration and development while ensuring stable and increased production. Additionally, the agency is accelerating the construction of a comprehensive natural gas production, supply, storage, and sales system, and bolstering efforts to enhance oil and gas reserve capacities. At the same time, it is vigorously promoting new energy industries such as wind power and photovoltaics, rationally adjusting the organization and implementation of newly added grid-parity and competitive bidding photovoltaic projects, thereby reinforcing the industry's ability for healthy and sustainable growth.
In terms of identifying potential risks and improving emergency preparedness, we have carried out safety inspections of key facilities such as hydropower station dams, ensuring the safe and stable operation of the power system. Additionally, we’ve strengthened integrity management of oil and gas pipelines to maintain unobstructed flow. Overall, the national energy system is operating smoothly and safely; since the beginning of this year, no major or above-level safety incidents have occurred, and the number of accidents remains lower than the same period last year.
In terms of accelerating the construction of major projects, we will enhance the planning and development standards for key oil and gas pipelines, as well as critical storage and peak-shaving facilities. We will also elevate the development level of municipal infrastructure such as power and oil/gas systems, while vigorously fostering new technologies, emerging business models, and innovative growth patterns.
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