China and the
United States on Thursday extended their energy security and
environmental protection agreements for a further five years.
Chinese Vice Minister of Science and Technology Shang Yong and
the US Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy Jeffery Jarrett signed
the renewal of existing agreements on power systems, oil and gas
technology and energy and environmental pollution control
technologies.
"Both China and the United States agreed to extend on-going
agreements to support more joint projects on energy and the
environment," Shang said, adding that the two sides were satisfied
with cooperation over the past five years.
An existing agreement on clean fuels technology, which includes
coal-to-liquids and hydrogen, was discussed but did not need to be
extended, according to the Chinese Ministry of Science and
Technology.
"The United States and China are taking a clear leadership
position in a worldwide effort to develop practical and
constructive solutions for energy security and to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions," said Jarrett.
The agreements between China and the United States map out
specific areas of activity aimed at improving oil and gas supply,
deploying cleaner, more efficient energy technologies for the
nation's coal reserves, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
through advanced pollution controls.
(Xinhua News Agency September 15, 2006)