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Energy and environmental costs of flying around closed airspaces

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Because of the war in Ukraine, many international flights of various airlines are currently affected by the closed airspaces. A recent article by Jacopo Prisco has documented the impact that closed airspace over Russia has on a one specific flight—a Finnair nonstop flight from Helsinki to Tokyo (Narita), using an Airbus A350-900.

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EIA: US ammonia prices rise in response to higher international natural gas prices; up by a factor of 6 in two years

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US ammonia prices closely follow international ammonia prices because approximately 14% of total US ammonia consumption is met by imports. Because the global ammonia market is highly interconnected, the US price of ammonia closely follows international ammonia prices rather than only US natural gas prices. MMBtu in March 2021.

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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While there are many effective solutions for daily energy storage, the most common being batteries, a cost-effective long-term solution is still lacking. The investment costs of UGES are about 1 to 10 US$/kWh and power capacity costs of 2.000 US$/kW. Dabek, P.B., Brandão, R., Patro, E.R., Leal Filho, W., van Ruijven, B.,

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Opinion: Oil Market ShowdownCan Russia Outlast The Saudis?

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In practice, the call for a change is a call for Saudi Arabia and Russia, the two dominant global crude exporters, which each daily export over seven-plus mmbbls (including condensates and NGLs) and which each see the other as the key to any "balancing" moves, to bear the brunt of any production cuts.

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ROSATOM, Metalloinvest and Air Liquide to evaluate joint project in low-carbon hydrogen production for DRI

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During phase one, until 2026, the plan is to bring the quality of iron ore to the level of international best standards, increase production of pellets, HBI/DRI, and expand the company’s presence in niche markets for steel products.

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BNEF, Snam, IGU report finds global gas industry set to resume growth post-pandemic; low-carbon technologies for long-term growth

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This trend was already underway before the pandemic, due to cost-competitive gas in key sectors including power, industry and transport, and major regions including Europe, North America and Asia. The development of an international hydrogen market could also accelerate adoption. MMbtu in Russia, $8.7/MMbtu MMbtu in Russia, $8.7/MMbtu

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Bosch plant obtained by means of Russian situation entity NAMI, institute says

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NAMI, Russia’s Central Car and Engine Analysis and Building Institute, has been snapping up property from world automakers that left Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. The cost of the transaction used to be now not disclosed, however NAMI has picked up alternative property for nominal charges. Bosch is ranked Deny.

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