Non-nuclear electric future in the Asia-Pacific region
The present structure of electric power supply sources in the Asia-Pacific region shows the importance of non-nuclear sources, although nuclear power is important in some countries. The present status and the future of non-nuclear electric power in Japan can be summarized as follows: 1.(1) Electric power companies have been facing a downward revision of electric power demand, and are pressed to defer new development of electric power sources.2.(2) The attitude of electric power companies toward existing oil-fired plants reflects a sense of bewilderment resulting from eased oil supply and demand and sharp increases in coal prices.3.(3) Though development of coal-fired plants has been promoted, changing situations (such as a slowdown in demand growth, higher coal prices, and increased perception of environmental problems) now urge deferral of construction of new coal-fired plants. It is essential to stabilize the supply of steam coal to prevent further sharp increases in coal prices.4.(4) Demand for LNG for power generation is expected to show little growth in the 1990s due to such disadvantages as inflexibility in supply and high price.5.(5) An increasing number of smaller-scale hydro plants will be added.6.(6) In order to promote the development of new types of energy for power generation, including geothermal and methanol, international cooperation should be increased.
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1984
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Authors: | Ikuta, Toyoaki |
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Energy. - Elsevier, ISSN 0360-5442. - Vol. 9.1984, 9, p. 727-732
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Elsevier |
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