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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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The IEA June 2022 Oil Market Report (OMR) forecasts world oil demand to reach 101.6 While higher prices and a weaker economic outlook are moderating consumption increases, a resurgent China will drive gains next year, with growth accelerating from 1.8 mb/d this year, world oil demand is forecast to expand by 2.2

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Japan will begin test drilling for oil and gas off Niigata coast in 2013

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Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) will begin test drilling for oil and natural gas in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Niigata Prefecture in April 2013. METI hopes to discover Japan’s largest reserves of these resources—possibly the size of intermediate oil fields in the Middle East, according to METI.

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Worldwatch Institute report finds global energy intensity increased in 2010 for second year in a row

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Particularly during the surge of what was called the “knowledge-based economy” from 1991 to 2000, global economic productivity increased without parallel increases in energy use. Between 2004 and 2008, global energy intensity experienced its sharpest decline in 30 years, with an average annual growth rate of 1.87%.

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Annual Increase in Global CO2 Emissions Halved in 2008; Decrease in Fossil Oil Consumption, Increase in Renewables Share

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In addition to high oil prices and the financial crisis, the increased use of new renewable energy sources, such as biofuels for road transport and wind energy for electricity generation, had a noticeable and mitigating impact on CO 2 emissions. Fossil oil consumption decreased by one per cent, due to high prices and more biofuels.

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Ford Unveils Next-Generation Global Focus at NAIAS; Features New 2.0L DI Engine with Powershift Dual-Clutch Transmission for NA Market

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Duratec I-4 unit while contributing to projected fuel economy gains of more than 10%. US small car sales—combined B- and C-segments—grew from about 14% of the market in 2004 to more than 21% now. Customers are increasingly making decisions to downsize driven by lifestyle and fuel economy.

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Perspective: US Needs to Transition to Hydrous Ethanol as the Primary Renewable Transportation Fuel

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The oil price shocks of the 1970s led the Brazilian government to address the strain high prices were placing on its fragile economy. Brazil, the largest and most populous country in South America, was importing 80% of its oil and 40% of its foreign exchange was used to pay for that imported oil.

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Report from the REFF-Wall Street; Themes in Renewable Energy Finance

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ACORE is an organization of member companies and institutions that are dedicated to moving renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy. Dr. Paul addressed a positive change—the days of increasing US oil consumption may be over. “ M barrels/day of oil within the next 10 years ”. Earlier post.). Is tax equity dead?

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