This international pipeline network would be a powerful addition to the regional infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region. The joint construction and use of this pipeline network will effectively contribute to the economic development and improvement of living conditions. In addition, it will contribute to the preservation of the global environment. Furthermore,the pipeline network will promote international discussions and cooperations among countries participating in the development and use of these resources, and can be expected to emerge as a symbol of international cooperation and peace in this region. Promotion of environmental protection through transfer of lower-pollution coal utilization technology, and Promotion of transfer of emerging technologies in the field of power generation and distribution.
China has an abundant amount of coal.
It also has the world's largest undeveloped hydro-electric potential and a tremendous potential for solar power from its vast western deserts. By transferring Japanese newly developed technologies, the development of these energy sources could be accelerated. Although the concept should integrate the construction of an ultra high voltage electric transmission network, including the hydropower development in Russian Far East, in order to supply electricity to the densely inhabited and highly industrialized regions along the China's east coast, the first priority for the infrastructure in this region should be the natural gas pipeline network. Because the necessity to supply natural gas is much more urgent considering the region's environmental protection. Global environmental problems have shown it insufficient to discuss energy issues only in the context of a single country.