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Russia Considering Coal-to-Liquids Plant

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Russia is considering building a coal-to-liquids (CTL) plant, according to Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko, speaking at an energy forum in Moscow. Russia produced 321 million short tons in 2006 (roughly a quarter of US coal production), making it the fifth largest in the world. Tags: Brief. Businessmir.

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Cummins to Provide Euro VI Emission Technology to JV Partner in Russia

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to negotiate licensing its advanced Euro VI emissions technology to ZAO Cummins KAMA, the joint venture the Company operates with KAMAZ in Russia. Under terms of the agreement, Cummins will provide emissions technology that will allow the joint venture to produce cleaner engines for its market in Russia. Tags: Brief.

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RusNano, Chinas Thunder Sky to Manufacture Li-ion Batteries in Russia for EVs

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The supervisory board of the Russian Corporation of Nanotechnologies ( RusNano ) has approved the state corporation’s participation in a project with China-based Li-ion battery manufacturer Thunder Sky to manufacture Lithium-ion batteries, the first such project in Russia. Tags: Batteries China Russia.

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Ener1 Partners With Russias Federal Grid Company to Develop Grid Energy Storage Opportunities

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signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Russia’s Federal Grid Company (FGC) to help develop new opportunities to use high-performance battery systems to improve the reliability and performance of the Russian electricity system, which is facing record setting demand on an aging grid. Tags: Batteries Russia Smart Grid.

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Russia Moves To Rein In Gas Flaring, Mandating 95% Gas Capture by 2012; Signals About-Face On Climate Change

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Russia has floated a 95% gas flaring target. extracted in Russia, or about 20 billion cubic meters per year. comparison, Russia’s projected South Stream gas pipeline is estimated. Office of the President of Russia, Kremlin: Presidential Address to. Tags: Emissions Natural Gas Russia. recapture rate by 2012.

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JRC Report Concludes Extreme Weather Wont Affect Average Levels of European Crop Output for 2010; Yields Up, Although Acreage Down; Heat and Drought Have Huge Impact on Russia

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The report also says that even though the EU’s cereal harvest should reach average levels this year, extreme hot and dry conditions will have a huge impact on winter crop production in Russia. Russia ranks fourth on the global list of wheat exporters. Tags: Climate Change Europe. Crop yield forecasts for 2010.

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Hyundai Introduces New Sub-compact Sedan Concept at 2010 Moscow Motor Show

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When the production sub-compact sedan arrives in Russia, it will be powered by the modern Gamma engine, 1.6L Tags: Brief. Hyundai Motor Company introduced a new sub-compact family sedan concept RB at the 2010 Moscow International Motor Show (MIMS).

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