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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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European Parliament calls for international ban on heavy fuel oil in Arctic

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The European Parliament is calling for an international ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil on vessels operating in the Arctic, like that which is to apply to the Antarctic from August 2011.

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Northern Lights Energy signs LOI to purchase 1,000 AMP electric SUV conversions over 5 years

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a company engaged in the emission-free electrification of OEM vehicles, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Northern Lights Energy ( NLE ) to support the introduction of all-electric SUVs into Iceland as part of a national electric vehicle (EV) project. Iceland has no domestically-produced oil, according to the CIA World Factbook.

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Postcard From Iceland (1 of 2)

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Iceland is beautiful. I came as a guest for Driving Sustainability , Iceland’s conference for the future of cars. After the two day conference, we stayed on to film for “Revenge,&# because Iceland’s electricity is 100% renewable — the perfect place for EVs. The rumors are true.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge.

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Reva to bring new electric car to Iceland

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Reva, the Indian electric car company best known for the G-Whiz in England, has signed a deal to bring their new product to Iceland with sales beginning within a year. Electricity is a more renewable resource than ice in Iceland. Now Mitsubishi's iMiev and Reva are poised to begin the viable zero-emission transition in Iceland.

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China’s CNOOC to participate in application for offshore exploration in Iceland’s Arctic Continental Shelf

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China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, will participate in the application of Iceland-based Eykon Energy as an operator and potential licensee in the second licensing round of the Dreki Area. The northern part of the Dreki Area is about 42,700 km² in size.

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