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2013 U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum

The Thirteenth U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum was held September 24-26, 2013 in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China. High-level government officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Commerce and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) / (NEA) National Energy Administration, along with representatives from both U.S. and Chinese oil and gas industries attended the forum. The U.S.-China Oil & Gas Industry Forum is a public-private partnership involving government and industry representatives from the United States and China.
Outcomes: 
The Forum enables the two countries to meet common goals, including development of secure, reliable and economic sources of oil and natural gas while facilitating investment in the energy industry. The Forum continued to use a panel-discussion format, facilitating open dialogue. Please see the 13th Forum agenda for more details.
Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Partners: 
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Department of Commerce and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) / (NEA) National Energy Administration
Participants (Types): 
Government Officials, Representatives from Oil and Gas Industries
Exchange Date: 
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 to Thursday, September 26, 2013
Continuing: 
No
Location: 
Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
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