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The Kra Isthmus Canal: A New Strategic Solution for China’s Energy Consumption Scenario?

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  • Cheng Yong Lau

    (Nilai University)

  • Jason Wai Chow Lee

    (Nilai University)

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This paper is a conceptual study that examines the viability of the construction of the Kra Isthmus within the context of the five dimensions of megaproject success of Sovacool and Cooper (The governance of energy megaprojects: politics, hubris, and energy security, 2013)—social (governance), technological (systems), democratic (politics), externalities (economics, ecology), and risks assessments (accountability), and its possible impact on China’s strategic energy supply chain. One of the objectives of this study is also to discuss the current impacts, perceived benefits, and risks of China’s dependence on its multinational and transnational pipelines. China could see the construction of Kra Canal as an alternative option for its strategic sourcing activities especially crude oil and gas at much lower costs. The megaproject would become a passageway that connects the Indian Ocean, Andaman Sea, and the Gulf of Siam at the choke point of Isthmus region in Thailand. However, this megaproject could also trigger the internal conflicts of Thailand, and affect the ASEAN countries’ political and economic relationships.

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  • Cheng Yong Lau & Jason Wai Chow Lee, 2016. "The Kra Isthmus Canal: A New Strategic Solution for China’s Energy Consumption Scenario?," Environmental Management, Springer, vol. 57(1), pages 1-20, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:envman:v:57:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1007_s00267-015-0591-0
    DOI: 10.1007/s00267-015-0591-0
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