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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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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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Caspian pipeline consortium marks the groundbreaking for $5.4B expansion

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The capacity of the 900-mile (1,500-km) pipeline, which carries crude oil from western Kazakhstan to a dedicated terminal in the Black Sea, will increase to 1.4 Republic of Kazakhstan (Kazmunaigas represents the shares of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Kazakhstan Pipeline Ventures): 19%. LUKARCO B.V.:

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Tesla opens longest Supercharger route from east to west along China’s historic Silk Road

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The Supercharger route spans a little over 3,100 miles (5,000 kms) with 27 stations. mile Supercharger route runs along China’s historic Silk Road from Zhoushan to Horgos. It forged trade networks in Central Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgzstan, along with modern-day India and Pakistan.

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Eni reports first oil from giant Kashagan field in North Caspian Sea

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The oilfield is located in the North Caspian Sea, approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) southeast of Atyrau, in Kazakhstan. Eni announced that first oil from the giant Kashagan oil field has been produced.

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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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The five-door SUV coupé can travel up to 500 km (311 miles) on purely electric power and meets the level 3 requirements for autonomous driving. ŠKODA will stage the world premiere of the VISION E electric concept vehicle at the upcoming Shanghai Motor Show 2017 (19 – 28 April).

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Mercedes-Benz launching round-the-world fuel cell car drive

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From China they will then pass through Kazakhstan, Russia and finally northern Europe, until the tour will return to Stuttgart at the beginning of June, where the 125-day round-the-world tour will come to an end. After crossing Australia the cars will reach the continent of Asia.

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