Driving Forces Analysis of Water Consumption in the Energy Production Process in China Based on the LMDI Method

Yajing Li, Delin Fang, Saige Wang, Bin Chen

Abstract


Energy shortage and water stress are two major environmental pressures during the rapid economic development and urbanization processes. In China, Coal-based energy excavation and treatment processes consume large amounts of water resource. Obtaining a clear understanding of water consumption in the energy production process plays a critical role in addressing the problems of energy shortage and water scarcity. The Logarithmic Mean Divisia Index(LMDI) method can reveal the driving forces behind water consumption changes in energy production. The results show that the growth of population and GDP per capita were dominant factors driving water consumption changes, while the improvement of consumption intensity and structure were main inhibiting factor on water consumption growth. The results may provide insights for synergetic management to alleviate the pressure caused by excessive water and energy consumption.

Keywords


Driving forcesï¼›energyï¼›waterï¼›Logarithmic Mean Divisia Indexï¼›China


DOI
10.12783/dteees/iceee2018/27906

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