the russian far east and northeast asia 303 aspects of energy demand supply cooperation victor kalashnikov an overview for nea which in this report covers china japan south korea north is one s most dynamic sub regions with exceptions region has demonstrated spectacular economic growth at various times over four decades as a consequence was accompanied by explosive despite consumption low gdp elasticity development past 15 years been accom panied constant increase share global consump tion 1985 slightly exceeded 14 1997 it almost reached 20 asian supplies are heavily dependent on commercial non renewable fossil sources hard brown coal crude oil condensate natural liquefied gas fuel continues to periodic price shocks government efficiency policies debate
