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WNA: global nuclear generation nears record high in 2019

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Other key findings from the report: Six reactors started up in 2019, four large PWRs commenced operation, one in South Korea, one in Russia and two in China. Nuclear generation fell fractionally in North America and in West & Central Europe, but rose in Africa, Asia, South America and East Europe & Russia.

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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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As the world contends with a global energy crisis, nuclear power has the potential to play a significant role in helping countries to securely transition to energy systems dominated by renewables, according to a new special report by the IEA. —IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

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Nornickel, Rosatom and FESRC to design and build LNG-icebreaker to escort Nornickel ships along Northern Sea Route

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Nornickel, the largest industrial company in the Russian Arctic, has unique expertise in operating the Northern Sea Route, a strategic transport artery of the global logistics system. By mid-2022, the working group is expected to prepare a draft contract for the vessel design and construction. Source: Dorofeeva et al.

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Quote on Impact of ongoing Ukraine Russia conflict on Electric Vehicles

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Now, both Ukraine and Russia play a pivotal role in the global semiconductor supply chain. Russia is the leading producer of Palladium, which is essential for memory and sensor chips. It is a purified gas that is used for the most important process – etching circuit designs into silicon wafers to create chips.

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Datsun to launch in South Africa by end of 2014; also India, Indonesia and Russia

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brand designing vehicles for high-growth markets, will return to South Africa. This follows a global decision in 2010 to re-introduce the Datsun brand as part of the company’s Nissan Power 88 mid-term plan to achieve 8% of the global market share and 8% operating profit by fiscal year 2016. Datsun, a Nissan Motor Co.

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Cummins developing new EcoFit urea dosing system targeting China, India, Russia

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This new aftertreatment product is designed to meet upcoming emission regulations in China, India, and Russia. The system is also designed to minimize the risk of urea deposits, increasing the durability and reliability of the aftertreatment system. urea and 67.5%

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Estonian PPP GoSwift wins global Transport Award for smart border crossing point service; traffic queue management

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The service was developed as a response to kilometer-long queues of vehicles waiting to cross the EU border from Estonia into Russia. Designated waiting areas provide secure parking, as well as restaurants, toilets, showers and free Wi-Fi. With the queue management service, they are now down to around 30 minutes.

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