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ADB approves $240M to help Kazakhstan modernize transport, improve connectivity

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million loan to help Kazakhstan modernize its transport system. Improved transport connectivity will help increase trade links between Kazakhstan and the markets in East Asia, the Caspian Sea region, and further to Europe. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $240.3-million

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Chevron approves next major Tengiz expansion project in Kazakhstan

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Chevron Corporation announced that its 50% owned affiliate, Tengizchevroil (TCO), will proceed with the development of its Future Growth and Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP), which will increase crude oil production at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan by about 260,000 barrels per day. billion, which includes $27.1

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Toyota Europe Q1 hybrid sales up 82.3% for 20% of total sales; Auris Hybrid the leader

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Despite the challenging sales environment, our results are in-line with the market evolution. First quarter Lexus sales reached a record high of 3,700 units in Eastern Europe consisting of the Russian Federation, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Caucasus. The European automotive industry is still experiencing an increasingly shrinking market.

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Toyota hybrid sales in Europe up 17% in 2015, representing 24% of total TME sales

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A decline in sales in Eastern Europe (Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and the Caucasus region) in line with the very strong market decline (-36%). Lexus sales increased in Western Europe by 31%, in Central Europe by 50% and by 1% in Eastern Europe, despite the challenging environment. Earlier post.).

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Crypto’s Slow Motion Gold Rush

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Given that time is of the essence, many Chinese miners have hopped across the border to Russia or Kazakhstan, says Hileman, but North America has also seen a large influx. Regulatory clarity is a huge factor now," he says.

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Opinion: Oil Megaprojects Won’t Stay On The Shelf For Long

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That is a feature that is hard to overemphasize in today’s oil pricing environment. The narrower focus on smaller projects, especially shale, could mean the end of the megaproject.

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