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WNA: global nuclear generation nears record high in 2019

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The average global capacity factor for reactors generating electricity in 2019 rose from 79.8% Construction started on five reactors in 2019, two in China and one each in Iran, Russia and the UK. Median construction time for reactors starting up in 2019 was 117 months. This is above the average achieved since 2001.

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Eni report: global oil reserves and oil production up in 2018 due to US

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In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. OPEC registered zero growth as production in the Arab Gulf countries were offset by losses in Iran and Venezuela due to geopolitical issues. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth. also rose in Brazil and Norway.

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Studies find global COVID-19 lockdowns have significantly reduced PM2.5 and NO2 pollution, but ozone up

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The two new papers are part of an ongoing special collection of research in AGU journals related to the current pandemic. However, the study found nitrogen dioxide pollution did not decrease over Iran, one of the earliest and hardest-hit countries. In addition to nitrogen dioxide, one of the new studies finds PM 2.5

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Pike Research forecasts global NGV sales to hit 3.2M units annually by 2016

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million unit global NGV market which we forecast will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% The growth in vehicles will lead to growth in usage of natural gas for transportation fuel, which Pike expects to reach 19,123 million cubic meters of gas globally (6.7% million vehicles per year in 2010 to more than 3.2

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NASA’s New Earth Space Mission maps methane ‘super-emitters’

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These results are exceptional, and they demonstrate the value of pairing global-scale perspective with the resolution required to identify methane point sources, down to the facility scale. One of the largest oilfields in the world, the Permian spans parts of southeastern New Mexico and western Texas.

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Forecast: Global Natural Gas Vehicle Fleet to Reach 17 Million by 2015

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A new report from Pike Research forecasts that the global natural gas vehicle (NGV) sector is poised for a new period of growth. Globally, Pike Research forecasts that the NGV market will grow at a CAGR of 5.5% Globally, Pike Research forecasts that the NGV market will grow at a CAGR of 5.5% million in 2008.

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Renault’s new 2017-2022 plan: 8 EVs, 12 electrified models, 15 autonomous models

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million units2 sold in 2016, as the company expands its product range, including in LCV and new electric vehicles and builds on success of its global access range. Growing market opportunities in Brazil, India, Iran. Groupe Renault key assets: Globalizing light commercial vehicle (LCV) range; becoming a top global player.

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