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CompactGTL announces 3,000 bpd commercial small-scale GTL project in Kazakhstan

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CompactGTL will build a commercially deployed small-scale gas-to-liquids (GTL) plant in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan offers considerable potential for CompactGTL’s proven small-scale GTL technology, the company said. Kazakhstan offers considerable potential for CompactGTL’s proven small-scale GTL technology, the company said.

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Alstom, Transmashholding and Kazakh Railways (KTZ) to Create Joint Company to Manufacture Electric Locomotives in Kazakhstan

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Alstom, Transmashholding and Kazakh Railways (KTZ) have signed an agreement for the creation of a joint venture company to produce electric locomotives in Kazakhstan. It follows the signature on 3 June in Almaty (Kazakhstan) of a Memorandum on mutual cooperation. The production of components will gradually be delocalized to Kazakhstan.

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Foster Wheeler awarded contract for hydrogen production unit in Kazakhstan for major refinery modernization

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A subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG’s Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract for the basic engineering design of a new hydrogen production unit, based on Foster Wheeler Terrace Wall steam reforming technology, to be built at the Atyrau Refinery in Kazakhstan.

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Volkswagen Group’s Škoda to unveil 500 km Vision E electric concept at Shanghai show; leveraging MEB for electromobility

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Škoda, in association with the Group, independently manufactures and develops vehicles, as well as components, engines and gear transmissions. Škoda operates at three locations in the Czech Republic, produces in China, Russia, Slovakia and India mainly through Group partnerships, as well as in Ukraine and Kazakhstan through local partners.

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NASA says “nothing has changed” as US astronaut prepares to ride Russian spacecraft

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So far, Russia has terminated commercial Soyuz launch operations at the European Space Agency’s launch site in Kourou, French Guiana, effectively stolen several rockets already purchased by satellite internet company OneWeb, and cut-off sales and support for Russian rocket engines used in two US rockets.

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Tesla Model 3, Model X are Google’s Most Searched for EVs globally

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A new report from CompareTheMarket.com analyzed Google data from 155 listed countries to determine what electric cars are most commonly searched for in the world’s most powerful and popular search engine. The closest competitor was the Nissan Leaf, with only 8 total countries claiming it to be the most popular search.

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Geological Society of London: future supply of rare earth elements could be disrupted by technical, environmental and financial factors

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REE are increasingly being used in the production of low-carbon technologies such as wind turbines, electric traction motors and hybrid vehicles, as well as countless other applications from LCD and plasma screens to jet engines.

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