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Peugeot returns to the pick-up market in Africa; 2.5L diesel

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There, diesel engines and 4x4 transmission occupy dominant places in the market with 92% and 77% respectively. liter common rail turbo diesel engine develops 115 bhp and 280 N·m, combined with a manual 5-speed gearbox. The new Peugeot Pick Up has a drivetrain adapted to the needs of the core market. Its longitudinal 2.5-liter

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EIA: New refineries will increase global refining capacity in 2022 and 2023; China leads

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that global refining capacity decreased by 730,000 barrels per day (b/d) in 2021—the first decline in global refining capacity in 30 years. In the United States, refining capacity has decreased by about 1.1

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Lifecycle study finds LNG can reduce shipping GHG emissions by up to 21%

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LNG does contribute to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) GHG reduction targets. The report analyzes several LNG pathways, including LNG from Algeria, Australia, Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Norway, Trinidad & Tobago and the USA. Moving from current Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) to LNG does reduce GHG emissions.

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Sasol embarking on feasibility study on a US gas-to-liquids facility in Louisiana

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GTL transportation fuel is cleaner burning than conventional diesel with a roughly comparable, and potentially lower, greenhouse gas profile, Sasol says. Emissions performance of GTL diesel. In partnership with Qatar Petroleum, it started up its first international GTL plant, Oryx GTL, in 2007. Source: Sasol. Click to enlarge.

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Chevron announces $32.7B capital and exploratory budget for 2012; LNG and deepwater investments propel a step change

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Another 11% is associated with the company’s downstream businesses that manufacture, transport and sell gasoline, diesel fuel and other refined products, fuel and lubricant additives, and petrochemicals. Major capital investments include developments in Australia, the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, Nigeria, Angola and China.

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GE study finds 5% of worlds natural gas production wasted per year by flaring

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It is becoming increasingly clear that the next phase of flare gas eradication will require a major, coordinated effort from central and regional governments, oil and gas producers, technology providers, and the international community. The role that each party plays differs by region. Advance local solutions.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. l/100 km) in 2040, compared to about 25 mpg (9.4

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