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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.

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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. also rose in Brazil and Norway. 2018 recorded an overall growth in oil production of 2.5 2018 recorded an overall growth in oil production of 2.5 Source: Eni World Oil Review 2019. Source: Eni World Oil Review 2019.

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Hydrogenics to provide fuel cell systems for four Scandia fuel-cell trucks in Norway

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The first Scania hydrogen-powered vehicles are expected to be operational by late 2018. Scania is replacing the internal combustion engine with the fuel cell system and hydrogen storage; The rest of the powertrain is composed of the same standard components used in the hybrid trucks and buses that Scania already delivers.

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Volkswagen AG Elli charging network now operating 400,000 charging points in Europe

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The aim of this work is to provide drivers of electric vehicles with a tightly knit international charging network which is easily accessible. Elli was founded in 2018 and has offices in Berlin, Wolfsburg and Munich.

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IEA report draws lessons from rapid uptake of EVs in Nordic countries

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In proportion to its population, the Nordic region—Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden—is strikingly ahead of the rest of the world in adopting electric cars. Norway, Iceland and Sweden have the highest ratios of EVs per person, globally.

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ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. —Hall and Lutsey (2018). Hall and Lutsey 2018. Click to enlarge.

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Equinor contracts for first green-ammonia-fueled supply vessel; 2MW SOFC

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Norway-based energy company Equinor has contracted with Eidesvik Offshore for the Viking Energy supply vessel, which is being retrofitted to make it capable of covering long distances fueled by carbon-free ammonia. The vessel will transport supplies to installations on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS). The Viking Energy. Earlier post.).

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