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GE, Rosneft to pursue opportunities in Russia’s oil and gas industry, including Arctic offshore

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GE and OJSC Rosneft signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays the foundation for the two companies jointly to evaluate and develop commercial opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production in the Russian Federation. In addition, the Company participates in several exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Algeria.

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Toyota Europe Q1 hybrid sales up 82.3% for 20% of total sales; Auris Hybrid the leader

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The European automotive industry is still experiencing an increasingly shrinking market. As we approach our global 5-million full hybrid sales milestone, the strong sales performance of our hybrid products in Europe is particularly encouraging. Both models performed strongly across markets in Europe.

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Groundbreaking in Turkmenistan for major synthetic gasoline plant; first full-scale Haldor Topsøe TIGAS facility

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The plant has been awarded by the national gas company Turkmengas, and Topsøe will be working alongside the Japanese contractor Kawasaki Heavy Industry Ltd. The plant will be become operational in approximately four years from now with a daily production capacity of 15,500 bbl of synthetic gasoline. —Bjerne S.

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Eni reports first oil from giant Kashagan field in North Caspian Sea

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The oilfield is located in the North Caspian Sea, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Atyrau, in Kazakhstan. Eni holds a 16.81% stake in the consortium for the development of Kashagan and through Agip KCO is responsible for developing and start of production of the field. Map of the field. Click to enlarge.

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Geological Society of London: future supply of rare earth elements could be disrupted by technical, environmental and financial factors

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REE are increasingly being used in the production of low-carbon technologies such as wind turbines, electric traction motors and hybrid vehicles, as well as countless other applications from LCD and plasma screens to jet engines. The briefing note explores the properties, occurrence, extraction, supply and uses of REE.

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GE and Shenhua open coal gasification joint venture in China

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The region’s coal industry comprises China, India, Australia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Thailand, Vietnam and New Zealand. China contributed 68% towards the region’s total coal production in 2011. Gasification converts coal into a synthesis gas (or syngas) that can then be used to produce chemicals or other products.

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Oil Drum Licenses On-Board Hydrogen Generator for Baltic States

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The deal will allow UAB Hydro2 to manufacture, sell and install the Save-Fuel On Demand Hydrogen Technology for the truck, bus and coach industries in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Central to the technology is the efficient production of hydrogen from the small electrical source. It is also developing an opportunity in Russia.

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