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CompactGTL announces 3,000 bpd commercial small-scale GTL project in Kazakhstan

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CompactGTL will build a commercially deployed small-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Kazakhstan. The proposed plant is expected to bring with it significant future commercial and environmental benefits, according to the company. CompactGTL expects to have a fully functioning small-scale GTL plant in operation in 2017.

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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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EIA: US uranium concentrate production in 2021 remained near all-time lows; 95% imported

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As domestic production has declined, an increasing amount of the uranium purchased for use in US commercial nuclear power reactors has been from other countries. In 2021, owners and operators of commercial nuclear power reactors bought 46.7 Total US commercial inventories were 141.7 lb U 3 O 8 e. lb U 3 O 8 e.

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EIA ups total shale oil resource estimate by 13% to 419B barrels, shale gas by 4% to 7576 Tcf

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The addition of four countries—Chad, Kazakhstan, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—to a previous assessment covering 42 countries has resulted in a 13% increase in the global assessed total resource estimate for shale oil and a 4% increase for shale gas. Kazakhstan’s oil production increased by 24% to 1.7

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Russia’s KAMAZ to create artificial city as autonomous driving testing ground

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Russian commercial vehicle manufacturer KAMAZ is proposing to create an artificial city as a testing ground for unmanned vehicles. In order to launch an unmanned KAMAZ into commercial operation, it is necessary to change the law. KAMAZ is the largest Russian manufacturer of commercial vehicles.

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NASA says “nothing has changed” as US astronaut prepares to ride Russian spacecraft

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So far, Russia has terminated commercial Soyuz launch operations at the European Space Agency’s launch site in Kourou, French Guiana, effectively stolen several rockets already purchased by satellite internet company OneWeb, and cut-off sales and support for Russian rocket engines used in two US rockets.

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GE, Rosneft to pursue opportunities in Russia’s oil and gas industry, including Arctic offshore

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GE and OJSC Rosneft signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that lays the foundation for the two companies jointly to evaluate and develop commercial opportunities in oil and gas exploration and production in the Russian Federation. In addition, the Company participates in several exploration projects in Kazakhstan and Algeria.

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