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Total to acquire Engie’s upstream LNG business, becoming 2nd largest global LNG player

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The proposed transaction is subject to the applicable legally required consultation and notification processes with employee representatives as well as approvals by the relevant regulatory authorities and partners on certain contracts. The transaction is expected to close by mid-2018 and will have an effective date of 1 January 2018.

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America’s lithium laws fail to keep pace with rapid development – ET Auto

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Across Texas, Louisiana and other mineral-rich states, it’s unclear who owns the millions of metric tons of lithium locked in salty brines underneath U.S. states, legal experts, politicians, landowners, investors, royalty firms, industry executives and consultants.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

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In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. percent per year over four years for a total reduction of ten percent by 2018. nationals and legal residents. Mr. Donovan drafted the “Advanced Biofuel Industry Development Initiative” for the State of Louisiana.

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