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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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IEA finds CO2 emissions flat for third straight year even as global economy grew in 2016

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Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions were flat for a third straight year in 2016 even as the global economy grew, according to the International Energy Agency. Global emissions from the energy sector stood at 32.1 The data signal a continuing decoupling of emissions and economic activity.

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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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After growing by more than 2% in 2019, global gas use is set to fall by around 4% in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic reduces energy consumption across the global economies. The report shows that medium-term growth will come from increasing cost-competitiveness and increased global access to gas. MMbtu in Russia, $8.7/MMbtu

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IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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One of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have further increased the interest of Europe and Western countries to invest in the hydrogen economy as an alternative to fossil fuels. —Julian Hunt Resources Hunt, J.,

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IEA forecasts global oil demand to reach 101.6 mb/d in 2023; non-OECD countries lead expansion

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In contrast to 2022 when the OECD led the expansion, non-OECD economies are set to account for nearly 80% of growth next year. Global refining capacity is set to expand by 1 mb/d in 2022 and 1.6 Following nearly two years of declines, observed global oil inventories increased by 77 mb in April. mb/d in 2022 to 2.2 mb/d and 1.9

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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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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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Hexa Research forecasts $10.96B global rare earth elements market by 2020

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will drive global market growth, resulting in a global rare earth elements market reaching $10.96 Rising demand for permanent magnets in electronic, wind turbine and automotive sectors will translate into high demand for neodymium. China, with more than 93% of the global production, was the largest producer of neodymium in 2012.

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