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Waste-to-biofuels company Enerkem raises C$280M, its largest financing round

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In addition to new investors BlackRock and Sinobioway, existing investors also participated in this financing. This new and significant financing will help accelerate our growth and further expand project development and implementation. Sinobioway is a leading Chinese company engaged in the bio-economy. Earlier post.).

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IEA: nuclear power can play a major role in transition to low emissions energy systems; Russia, China leading on new reactor starts

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But a range of both advanced and emerging economies have recently announced energy strategies that include substantial roles for nuclear power as well as considerable financial incentives to invest in it. Government financing will remain necessary to mobilise new investment, not just for plants but also to develop the latest technologies.

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Audi e-tron first ride, Nio financing, fuel-economy standards, and back to school: Today's Car News

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Chinese electric carmaker NIO plans to start its expansion in the U.S. We look at why fuel-economy standards don't need be loosened to keep cars safer, and we ask followers for their back-to-school thoughts in our latest Twitter poll. We get our first chance to ride in Audi's new electric e-tron SUV. by raising money.

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Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

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According to Hu Angang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, 33.3% Rather, the report says, it is now China who is preparing for carbon markets by 2013 and, as the world’s largest manufacturing economy, it is stepping up to join the carbon markets in Europe. in the prior 11 th Five Year Plan. Source: DBCCA. Click to enlarge.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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How Electrifying Transport and Chinese Investment are Playing Out in Indonesia —focuses on nickel as a critical mineral, but has implications for the broader minerals and materials supply chains needed for broad-scale energy transition. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance. The detailed report— Need Nickel?

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Polestar takes $1.6 billion loan to achieve growth targets

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Polestar announced today it received financing from two major shareholders, totaling $1.6 The global economy is in a tumultuous period, especially in Europe, where energy issues continue to run rampant. No financing deals have been reported with the bank yet. billion, to achieve its future growth targets.

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It’s too late to China-proof the lithium supply chain – ET Auto

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If developed democracies want to secure the lithium they need to decarbonize their economies, they’re going to have to get comfortable with Beijing as not just a rival, but a partner. billion) into a financing facility to support exports. Even in Canada, Chinese money has been crucial. Take Albemarle Corp., Pilbara Minerals Ltd.,

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