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TransGas and SK EC team on West Virginia coal-to-gasoline project

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Ltd (SKE&C) leading to engineering, procurement and construction of its first US coal-to-gasoline plant—Adams Fork Energy—to be located in Mingo County, West Virginia. The Adams Fork Energy project will convert regional coal into premium-grade gasoline, producing 18,000 barrels per day (756,000 gallons US, 2.86

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Cellulosic biogasoline company Cool Planet completes second close of D Round, raises another $19.4M; $60M total

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The company expects the facility to be in operation before the end of 2014, producing high-octane cellulosic gasoline and biochar from wood biomass. The funding will also provide capital to construct Cool Planet’s first commercial plant, which will be located at the Port of Alexandria, Louisiana.

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Baker Institute: End of the ‘Big Oil giveaway’ is underway in the Persian Gulf

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In recent years, all six Gulf monarchies—Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Bahrain—have begun to challenge the notion that citizens are entitled to cheap energy. The authors said energy subsidies have long outlived their usefulness.

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Top 4 Tips on How to Choose a Car for a Trip

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For example, you might rent an SUV in the UAE for activities in the desert sands, rent a minibus for trips with a large company between countries and cities, find a sports car for fast trips around megacities. With this type of vehicle, the gasoline consumption will be much less, while there will be enough space for the two of you.

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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. With Sport mode engaged, the gasoline engine drives the generator to provide enough electricity for 403 total system horsepower, allowing the Karma to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 5.9

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BP Statistical Review finds global oil share down for 12th year in a row, coal share up to highest level since 1969; renewables at 2%

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The loss of oil supplies in Libya and elsewhere was eventually more than offset by large production increases among Middle Eastern OPEC members, leading to record oil production in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar. Growth in the US slowed as the share of ethanol in gasoline approaches the blendwall.

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How do Chinese language EV makers roll out unutilized merchandise so temporarily?

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They are saying the exception is just for artificial gasoline, however the factor is that vehicles that may run on artificial gasoline too can run on usual gasoline. To not point out Center East markets that undertake EVs lovely rapid, Jordan, UAE, and Israel having the BYD Atto 3 as their gross sales champion.

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