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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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bp Statistical Review shows 4.5% drop in primary energy consumption in 2020; mainly driven by oil

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The Review captures the significant impact the global pandemic had on energy markets and how it may shape future global energy trends. Wind, solar and hydroelectricity generation all grew despite the fall in overall energy demand. By country, the US, India and Russia saw the largest declines in energy consumption.

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Baker Institute report: China has positioned itself as a gatekeeper to the energy transition; nickel case study

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The global push to convert the world to electric vehicles will cause supply chain complexities that could undermine the alternative energy transition in the United States, according to a new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. Global Nickel Trade and Chinese Dominance.

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Eni report: global oil reserves and oil production up in 2018 due to US

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The second volume, the World Gas and Renewables Review , focused on natural gas and renewables sources (solar, wind and biofuels), will be published in autumn. In 2018, global oil reserves rose slightly (+0.4%), mainly due to growth in the US. WTI, the US light crude, covers 60% of global growth. recorded in 2013-2017.

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IIASA study proposes solid air hydrogen liquefaction as efficient addition to hydrogen liquefaction supply chain

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One of the challenges of constructing a global hydrogen economy is hydrogen transportation by sea. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have further increased the interest of Europe and Western countries to invest in the hydrogen economy as an alternative to fossil fuels.

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SGH2 building largest green hydrogen production facility in California; gasification of waste into H2

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The technology has been vetted and validated, technically and financially, by leading global institutions including the US Export-Import Bank, Barclays and Deutsche Bank, and Shell New Energies’ gasification experts. Waste is a global problem, clogging waterways, contaminating oceans, packing landfills and polluting skies.

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Rimac plans to introduce the European answer to the Tesla Megapack

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As the use of renewable energy systems like wind and solar has grown in popularity, the need for energy storage systems to back up these renewables has grown as well. Rimac has announced that it has started an energy storage division within its business, set to take on the likes of the Tesla Megapack. What do you think of the article?