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South Africa
Scholarly Publications
The Global Coal Market: Supplying the Major Fuel for Emerging Economies
August 2015
Coal has been the world's fastest-growing energy source in absolute terms for over a decade.
The Future of South African Coal: Market, Investment, and Policy Challenges
January 2011
As the world's fifth largest coal exporter and a key swing supplier between the Atlantic and Pacific coal markets, South Africa is a crucial player in global markets. While the country has long...
Climate Accession Deals: New Strategies for Taming Growth of Greenhouse Gases in Developing Countries
December 2008
Effective strategies for managing the dangers of global climate change are proving very difficult to design and implement.
Other Publications
News
Study on South African free basic electricity allowance reveals shift in demand
December 2008
PESD affiliates Stephen Davis, Alison Hughes, and Kate Louw publish findings on the impacts of the free basic electricity program in two small rural towns in South Africa.
BP Foundation awards $7.5 million to Stanford for research on energy markets
June 2007
The BP Foundation has awarded a five-year, $7.5 million grant to Stanford University's Program on Energy and Sustainable Development to support research on modern energy markets.
Old Events
16th Annual Coaltrans Asia
May 31, 2010
Richard Morse led a presentation on China's long term coal import/export balance at the 16th Annual Coaltrans Asia 3-day conference in Indonesia. A few topics he addressed were: Is the world's...
PESD Annual Meeting
October 29, 2008
» Annual Meeting 2008 Materials (password protected) PESD's 2008 Annual Review Meeting, Reconciling Coal and Energy Security, will be held October 29-30, 2008 at Stanford University.
PESD Annual Review Meeting
November 13, 2007
The PESD's 2007 Annual Review Meeting, which will be held November 13-14, 2007 at Stanford University, provides the opportunity to take a look at major issues in the world's energy system, as well...