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Baker Institute: End of the ‘Big Oil giveaway’ is underway in the Persian Gulf

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They have raised prices on transportation fuel; three have increased prices on electricity and water in citizens’ homes; and electricity and water subsidies for businesses have been reduced in five of the six monarchies, the brief noted. Across the Gulf, Iran has taken similar steps.

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MIT and IEA reports take different views of the future of natural gas in transportation

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Because of the lower carbon/hydrogen ratio of methane (CH 4 ) relative to gasoline, CO 2 emissions from the combustion of natural gas are approximately 75% of those of gasoline for a given amount of energy production. emissions are reduced by around 25% relative to the use of gasoline for the same engine efficiency.

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IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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A new working paper published by the International Energy Agency (IEA) concludes that natural gas can play a significant role in cutting on-road vehicle carbon dioxide emissions, but that over the long term there will need to be a commitment to transition to very low CO 2. Click to enlarge. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas.

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ExxonMobil: global GDP up ~140% by 2040, but energy demand ~35% due to efficiency; LDV energy demand to rise only slightly despite doubling parc

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This geographically diverse group comprises Brazil and Mexico in the Americas; South Africa and Nigeria in Africa; Egypt and Turkey in North Africa/Mediterranean; Saudi Arabia and Iran in the Middle East; as well as Thailand and Indonesia in Asia. The OECD represents the developed economies. l/100 km) in 2040, compared to about 25 mpg (9.4

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Baker Institute: energy-subsidy reform can be achieved with proper preparation, outside pressure

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Reform of energy subsidies in oil-exporting countries can reduce carbon emissions and add years to oil exports, according to a new paper from Rice University''s Baker Institute for Public Policy. No government in the world wants to antagonize motorists or raise electricity prices. —Jim Krane.

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