China's energy statistics in a global context: A methodology to develop regional energy balances for East, Central and West China

摘要: Reliable, timely and accurate economic energy data are critical to carry out analysis of system changes. An balance, characterizing fuels/commodities used in supply, transformation sectoral end uses is an essential tool calibrate models for research policy analysis. improved understanding the quality reliability Chinese becoming more important global markets future greenhouse gas emissions. China's national statistical track such changes however still developing and, some instances, remain unavailable public domain. This working paper discusses statistics view identifying suitable indicators develop a simplified regional systems China from variety publicly available data. As continuous be debated criticised terms quality, comparability reliability, overview milestones, status main issues given. In next step, balance format International Energy Agency as international benchmark analyze detail identify establish balances inside China. Although this methodology includes range uncertainties, it intended stimulate discussion about current developments broader context. More comparable transparent needed better understand assess China’s progress toward meeting supply security targets emission reduction goals, both at regional, level.