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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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Adamas Intelligence forecasts global passenger EV market to deploy 762.9 GWh onto roads in 2023; December rule of thumb

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GWh of battery capacity will be deployed onto roads in newly passenger EVs globally (+/- 12%). million passenger EVs (HEVs, PHEVs, BEVs) will be sold globally (+/- 10%) in 2023, translating to a sales-weighted average pack capacity of 38.7 GWh deployed onto roads globally. Additionally, Adamas projects that 19.7 kWh, up from 34.0

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Nissan to begin production of Pathfinder hybrid in Russia; importance of Russian market

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Nissan launched its Pathfinder range in the Russian market at the Moscow Motor Show. Nissan’s all-new fourth-generation Pathfinder—which will be built in Russia—will be available with a standard 3.5L Nissan now offers a full range of new products across every market segment. Hybrids Russia' Earlier post.)

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When Will Russia Run Out Of Oil?

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On a global level, 2015 and 2016 marked the lowest level of new conventional oil discoveries since 1952. billion barrels of conventional oil were discovered, roughly 45 days of global crude consumption or 0.2 percent of global proved reserves. When will Russia run out of oil? by Viktor Katona for Oilprice.com.

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IIASA-led study proposes Underground Gravity Energy Storage as long-term energy storage solution for renewables

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The new technique—called Underground Gravity Energy Storage (UGES)—proposes an effective long-term energy storage solution while also making use of now-defunct mining sites, which likely number in the millions globally. An open-access paper on the work is published in the journal Energies. Dabek, P.B., BrandĂŁo, R., Patro, E.R.,

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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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Datsun to launch in South Africa by end of 2014; also India, Indonesia and Russia

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This follows a global decision in 2010 to re-introduce the Datsun brand as part of the company’s Nissan Power 88 mid-term plan to achieve 8% of the global market share and 8% operating profit by fiscal year 2016. The brand is also to be introduced in India, Indonesia and Russia in 2014.