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Shell starts production at Vito in US Gulf of Mexico; new, simplified design

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In addition to operations in Brazil and the US Gulf of Mexico, Shell’s deep-water portfolio includes the Argentina Shales organization and frontier exploration opportunities in Mexico, Suriname, Sao Tome & Principe, Argentina and Namibia. Shell is the leading operator in the US Gulf of Mexico for oil and gas production.

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Córdoba (Argentina) City Council and Renault-Nissan Alliance Sign EV LOI

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The Córdoba (Argentina) City Council and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed a letter of intent (LOI) on joint research into how electric vehicles can improve quality of life and environmental conditions for the citizens of this provincial capital. Córdoba is the site of the Alliance’s Santa Isabel plant.

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POSCO acquires silicon anode startup Tera Technos

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After organizing a working-level taskforce, the two companies plan to talk about: Mid-to-long-term strategies for overseas business expansion; Investments in raw materials such as lithium and nickel; A roadmap for the development of cathode materials; Expansion of anode material supply; and.

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GM Creates New South America Regional Organization

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General Motors is creating a new regional organization to meet rising customer demand in South America. GM South America includes GM’s existing sales and manufacturing operations in Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela as well as sales activities in those countries and Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay.

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International Lithium Association (ILiA) established to be the voice of the global lithium industry

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The new organization will have its HQ and secretariat in London, although its first Chairman—international lithium expert Anand Sheth of Titan International Pty Ltd—will continue to be based in Perth, WA, Australia. ppm Li (0.0018%).

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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Also known as biomethane, RNG can be derived from many abundant and renewable sources, including decomposing organic waste in landfills, wastewater treatment and agriculture. It is then distributed through the natural gas pipeline system, making it available for use as liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG).

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Global geothermal industry passes 12,000 MW operational

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In 2013, new geothermal geologic studies or exploration moved forward in places as diverse as American Samoa, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Taiwan, Thailand, Uganda, the United States, and Yemen.