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IEA: Estonia is pioneering technologies for more efficient and cleaner use of oil shale

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An article in the latest issue of IEA Energy: The Journal of the International Energy Agency reports that Estonia, which has the most developed oil shale industry in the world, is collaborating in pursuing wider use of oil shale in a cleaner, more sustainable manner. In 2012, Estonia mined 15.86 million tonnes.

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Neo Performance Materials and Energy Fuels launching US-European rare earth production initiative

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Neo Performance Materials and Energy Fuels Inc. Energy Fuels will process the monazite sands into a mixed rare earth carbonate (RE Carbonate) in Utah for use as feed material for Neo’s value-added separated rare earth production plant in Europe.

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EEA: small increase in EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2017, with transport emissions up for the fourth consecutive year

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EU greenhouse gas emissions have decreased since 1990 as a combined result of policies, economic and structural factors and, on average, milder winters (requiring less energy for heating). Lower transformation losses and better energy efficiency.

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More than 50 percent of MoUs signed in Vibrant Gujarat are green | Autocar Professional

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Semiconductors, green hydrogen, renewable energy, electronics, MSMEs, and electric mobility are some of the focus areas for the summit. Gujarat will get more than half of its energy from green energy sources with the facility that will be ready by late 2024. NTPC is planning an additional USD 8.40

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EEA: Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter

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Nonetheless, emissions growth was somewhat contained by continued strong growth in renewable energy sources. However, the increase could have been even higher without the fast expansion of renewable energy generation in the EU. Higher final energy demand (+3.7 % in 2010) also contributed to the emissions growth.

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Rolls-Royce consortium secures funding for mini nuclear reactors

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The power station’s compact size makes it suitable for a variety of applications, helping decarbonise entire energy systems. Tom Samson, CEO of the UK SMR consortium, said: “Nuclear power is central to tackling climate change, securing economic recovery and strengthening energy security. billion per unit dropping to £1.8

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EU NELLI project delivers new generation solid-oxide fuel cell; efficient and lower cost

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In an SOFC electrolysis system, fuel cells convert excess power from renewable generation to turn water into hydrogen, addressing intermittency and storage issues for wind and solar. The project found its stacks were “ready for integration in any clean power-generating system and implementation in the energy market.” million (US$1.9

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