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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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In today’s context of the global energy crisis, skyrocketing fossil fuel prices, energy security challenges and ambitious climate commitments, I believe nuclear power has a unique opportunity to stage a comeback. The lower cost, smaller size and reduced project risks of SMRs may improve social acceptance and attract private investment.

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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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The US price of ammonia, the primary source of nitrogen fertilizer, has risen by a factor of six in the past two years, and most of these increases have occurred since March 2021, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Although US natural gas prices also rose, they ended the 2021–22 heating season at close to $5.00/MMBtu,

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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. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energies.

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Roland Berger: Russian embargo against the Western automotive industry would hit Russia harder

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A decision by Russia to retaliate against sanctions imposed by the European Union and the US over Ukraine by imposing strong Russian sanctions—i.e., As Russia struggles with an ailing economy, rising inflation and a volatile currency, there’s no sign of a recovery any time soon, the consultancy said. —Uwe Kumm.

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Opinion: Oil Market ShowdownCan Russia Outlast The Saudis?

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November 27, oil consuming countries will celebrate the first anniversary of the Saudi decision to let market forces determine prices. This decision set crude prices on a downward path. Subsequently, to defend market share, the Saudis increased production, which exacerbated market oversupply and further pressured prices.

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Tesla is experiencing order rate increases in the U.S. because of soaring gas prices: report

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Tesla is reportedly seeing increased order rates in the United States this week after soaring gas prices have helped some drivers transition to electric vehicles to avoid paying astronomical amounts at the pump. AAA data suggests the average cost of a gallon of gas is currently $4.318, up nearly 60 cents since last week and nearly $1.50

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Tesla’s years of battery tech investments are becoming a buffer against nickel’s rising costs

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This timeframe seems to have been accelerated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. . It should be noted that Russia controls 20% of the supply of the industry’s highest-grade nickel. Thus, when Russia was hit by sanctions due to its invasion of Ukraine, the markets reacted.