China became world’s largest energy consumer in 2010; Global use in biggest annual jump since 1973
Jun 9th, 2011 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
China became the world’s largest energy consumer in 2010 overtaking the USA during a year which saw the rebound in the global economy drive consumption higher and at a rate not seen since the aftermath of the 1973 oil price shocks.