2009: The Year China Passed America in Energy Consumption

Well, almost.

According to the BP Statistical Review, in 2009 China consumed 2177 Million Barrels of Oil Equivalent, while the USA burned 2182. Rounded to the third significant figure, those two numbers are equal.

China is growing. I’m sure the monthly data, if it existed, would have shown China passing USA.

Year Over Year Change In Energy Consumption

Year Over Year Change In Energy Consumption