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

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This portfolio includes participating interests in liquefaction plants, notably the interest in the Cameron LNG project in the US, long-term LNG sales and purchase agreements, an LNG tanker fleet as well as access to regasification capacities in Europe. This transaction will bring to Total: 2.5

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GE posts $63M in orders for Durathon sodium-halide battery systems

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When the generator is off and the battery is fully charged, it feeds the stored power back to the cell tower. This hybrid, cyclic charge/discharge operation reduces fuel consumption by up to 40%. These batteries will ensure the continuous operation of telecom installations in Nigeria.

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Glencore to pay >$1.1B to resolve government’s investigation into bribery and commodity and price manipulation

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million in payments to be made to intermediary companies in order to secure improper advantages to obtain and retain business with state-owned and state-controlled entities in West Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Equatorial Guinea.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Electric vehicles typically have a smaller operating carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. There are thousands of public electric vehicle charging stations across New Zealand. Learn more about New Zealand’s public charging network here. THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles actually good for the environment?

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Electric vehicles typically have a smaller carbon footprint than gasoline cars, even when accounting for the electricity used for charging. While 80% of EV drivers globally charge their EV at home which can be done from inside your garage or carport with appropriate safety in place, there is still a need for public charging infrastructure.