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BP makes second significant gas discovery in Egypt’s East Mediterranean Sea; follows confirmation of $12B investment in West Nile Delta

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BP Egypt announced another important gas discovery in the North Damietta Offshore Concession in the East Nile Delta. Atoll-1 was drilled in 923m (3028 ft) water depth around 80 km (50 miles) north of Damietta city, 15 km (9 miles) north of Salamat and only 45 km (28 miles) to the north west of Temsah offshore facilities.

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Fisker reports more than $100M in revenue Jan-Apr 2012; more than $1B in funding since 2007

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Al-Futtaim and its network of experienced retailers will allow Fisker to reach customers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Egypt. hp (150 kW) liquid-cooled AC permanent magnet synchronous motors, for a total range of 300 miles (483 km).

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US EIA reminder: Strait of Hormuz world’s most important oil chokepoint; almost 20% of oil traded worldwide

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At its narrowest point, the Strait is 21 miles wide, but the width of the shipping lane in either direction is only two miles, separated by a two-mile buffer zone. Alternate routes to the Strait include: The 745-mile long Petroline, also known as the East-West Pipeline, across Saudi Arabia from Abqaiq to the Red Sea.

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IEEE Discusses 6 Simple Solutions to Climate Change at COP27

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That’s according to 2023 IEEE President Saifur Rahman , who was among the speakers from engineering organizations at the COP27 event held in Egypt in November. The fuel can be used to power cars, supply electricity, and heat homes, all with zero carbon emissions. Many countries already do so. The United States buys power from Canada.

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Tesla shutting down Berlin factory for 2 weeks due to Red Sea shipping attacks

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The Red Sea is home to important shipping lanes, particularly between Asia and the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal in Egypt. We’ve heard about Red Sea supply disruptions before, but these are different than those we’ve experienced in the past.

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GE’s Evolution Series Locomotive Delivers 6% Fuel Advantage Over Competitor

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A Class 1 Railroad supplied two GE and two EMD test locomotives of similar age and road use for the test. Trains move one ton of freight an average of 436 miles on each gallon of fuel. GE Transportation engaged a nationally recognized independent research laboratory to conduct the Tier 2 locomotive fuel consumption testing.

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Falling Domestic Fares and an A.I. Arms Race: What Travelers Can Expect in 2024

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More distant destinations, including Egypt and India, are also gaining traction as well as polar excursions and world cruises, she said. Hotel supply is primarily in larger urban centers or along interstates,” he added. The trains will reach 160 miles per hour, up from the current 150 m.p.h.

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