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Neste Oil expands sale of Neste Pro diesel to Lithuania; minimum 15% blend of NExBTL renewable diesel

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Neste Oil’s premium-quality Neste Pro Diesel—which contains a minimum of 15% of NEXBTL renewable diesel—is now available in Lithuania. Using Neste Pro Diesel can reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%, depending on the vehicle, driving style, and conditions under which it is used, the company says.

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Oil Drum Licenses On-Board Hydrogen Generator for Baltic States

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University of Kent (UK) spin-off Oil Drum Ltd , has signed a licensing deal with UAB Hydro2 that will enable its on-board hydrogen generator technology to be manufactured, sold and installed in the Baltic States. Tags: Engines Fuel Efficiency Hydrogen Production Vehicle Systems. It is also developing an opportunity in Russia.

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Toyota’s diesel line-up in Western Europe to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel fuel

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Toyota’s toughest, body-on-frame models in Europe are to be made compatible with HVO100 diesel, a non-fossil fuel made from 100% renewable sources such as waste cooking oil. HVO100 (hydrated vegetable oil) meets the EN 15940 European quality standard for paraffinic diesel.

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Iranian researchers produce biodiesel from flixweed seed oil

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Under a project to deliver a new generation of green transport fuel, researchers the Islamic Azad University in Iran have produced biodiesel from flixweed seed oil. Moreover, the plant grows in various climates and is non-edible, making it an ideal choice given the fuel-versus-food debate weighing on the viability of biofuels.

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More than 500,000 Mercedes me Adapters activated

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With Estonia, Lithuania and Cyprus, three more markets will be added this year. This function shows gas stations in the surrounding area together with their fuel prices and opening hours, and indicates available parking spaces at nearby car parks, including parking costs. The 500,000 th adapter was activated in Malaysia.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. Source: International Energy Agency, Monthly Oil Statistics, February 2020, Paris, France., When processing petroleum, refineries can produce products in varying amounts to meet regional demands.

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11 Intriguing Engineering Milestones to Look for in 2023

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Separately, the Lianghekou hydropower station in Tibet is also set to come fully online in 2023, and is expected to generate a whopping 11 terawatt-hours of electricity annually (roughly the energy consumption of Lithuania). The plant could not come too soon to help decrease Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas. Several U.S.

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