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China’s Coal Consolidation: Improving Safety & Profits

Next month, Chinese lawmakers will deliberate and pass the country’s 12th Fifth Year Plan (FYP) outlining a series of economic development initiatives shaped by the Chinese Government. From as far back as November of 2009, Chinese officials have been discussing how they plan to amend the FYP to encompass the increasing needs of Chinese energy-consuming citizens.

Wood Pellets Fuel Viridis Energy’s Business Growth

In Germany, consumption of wood pellets is about 1.6 million tons per year. Wood pellets are used in 150,000 homes and businesses as a central heating fuel. The European market is booming, and Canada is the second largest pellet exporter. This is good news for Canadian company Viridis Energy Inc. (TSX: VRD.V), which exports over 90% of its production overseas.

Sino’s Natural Gas Creating Better Quality of Life

The Energy Bureau of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) predicts that natural gas will make up 6% of energy consumption in 2010 in China and 10% by 2020, compared to 3% in 2007. This is an industry with plenty of growth potential, as the evolving world is becoming more environmentally aware and realizing the potential health benefits of using natural gas rather than other fossil fuels. With its proprietary technology and experienced management, Sino Gas International Holdings (OTC BB: SGAS) is well-positioned to capitalize on the growing popularity of natural gas in China.