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Denmark’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has organized a “ Driving the Future ” showcase during the COP 15 climateconference that begins today. UOP launched its Renewable Energy & Chemicals business in late 2006. In 2008, UOP formed the joint venture Envergent Technologies LLC with Ensyn Corp. Earlier post.).
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