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IEA: record oil output from US, Brazil, Canada and Norway to keep global markets well supplied

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Oil production growth from the United States, Brazil, Canada and Norway can keep the world well supplied, more than meeting global oil demand growth through 2020, but more investment will be needed to boost output after that, according to the International Energy Agency’s latest annual report on oil markets. mb/d in 2017.

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SK On signs MOU with Global Lithium Resources to bolster key battery materials supply chain

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South Korea-based SK On (SKO), a global EV battery manufacturer, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Australia’s Global Lithium Resources to explore future business opportunities together in regard to stable supply of lithium. Incorporated in 2018, Global Lithium was listed on the Australian Stock Exchange last year.

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Toshiba, Sojitz and CBMM partner to commercialize next-generation Li-ion batteries with NTO anodes

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In June 2018, the three companies entered into a joint agreement to develop NTO’s potential as an anode material. Brazil-based CBMM is the world’s leading producer of niobium and is well-known for its strong technology and product development programs.

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Leclanché to provide battery technology for Canadian Pacific’s hydrogen-powered locomotive project

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The market for freight rail is large and growing across the world. In 2018, year-over-year, Canada's freight rail sector’s workload, measured by gross ton-miles, increased by 6.2%, and increased 10.1% million in 2018 versus 2017. compared with the five-year average. —Anil Srivastava, CEO, Leclanché.

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

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The first volume of the report, the World Oil Review, is devoted to oil reserves, supply, demand, trade and prices with a special focus on crude oil quality and on refining industry. In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. also rose in Brazil and Norway.

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BASF introduces blockchain pilot project to improve circular economy and traceability of recycled plastics

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With reciChain, our goal is to revitalize the value of plastics and significantly improve circularity in the supply chain. The result is a more competitive circular supply chain rather than a linear one, extending the lifecycle of plastics. —Marcelo Lu, President, BASF Canada.

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Global refinery catalyst market forecast to grow 34% to $4.3B by 2018

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Refinery catalyst markets will reach $4.3 2018, up from $3.2 Market growth comes in large part from demand for cleaner diesel fuel and the availability of newer technology and nanotechnology. Hydrotreating catalysts will continue to achieve the best growth in the petroleum refining market, aided by the increasingly sour (i.e.,

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