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Putin Pledges to Increase Oil Production in East Siberia

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According to the Oil and Gas Journal ’s 2008 survey, as cited by the US EIA, Russia has proven oil reserves of 60 billion barrels, most of which are located in Western Siberia. The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources estimated in 2005 that A+B+C1 reserves (roughly equivalent to Proven + Probable reserves) in E. billion barrels.

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New PSA 1.2-liter 3-cylinder turbo takes International Engine of Year category award

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liter TSI Twincharger (2014-2006) by 69 points, have already rolled off the production line at the Française de Mécanique plant in Douvrin, France. Fuel consumption and pollutant gas emissions were cut drastically by optimizing the internal aerodynamics of the combustion chamber and using a variable intake and exhaust timing system.