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Fuel economy measures could cut Commonwealth countries’ cumulative oil bill by US$3.2T through 2050

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Commonwealth countries can cut their cumulative oil bill by £2 trillion (US$3.2 It was reconstituted in 1949 when Commonwealth Prime Ministers met and adopted the ‘London Declaration’ where it was agreed all member countries would be “freely and equally associated.”.

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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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While Russia holds significant leverage in influencing oil and gas prices, it pales in comparison to China’s position in several strategic industries critical to the energy transition, says report author Michelle Michot Foss, fellow in energy and materials at the Baker Institute. —Baker Institute report Need Nickel?

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Study shows bamboo ethanol in China technically and economically feasible, cost-competitive with gasoline

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Now, researchers at Imperial College London have shown that bioethanol production from bamboo in China is both technically and economically feasible, as well as cost-competitive with gasoline. gallon US) with tax exemption and a $0.16/liter An open access paper on their study is published in Biotechnology for Biofuels.

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Study finds CO2 emissions trading more effective path to automotive CO2 reduction in Europe than tailpipe standards

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They analyzed the impact of the mandates on oil demand, CO 2 emissions, and economic welfare, and compare the results to an emission trading scenario that achieves identical emissions reductions. Emissions trading or a carbon tax is going to achieve their emissions goals at the lowest possible cost to society.

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U.K. Government Pushes Gasoline Car Ban to 2035

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It also reportedly bemoaned Sunak’s decision to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling. Sunak may be trying to address gaps in energy production that will need to be filled if EVs are to be normalized, catering to voters who are mad about the current status quo, or just throwing a bone to oil and gas companies. Meanwhile, U.K.

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Rosneft and BP form global strategic alliance; share swap and a focus on the Arctic shelf

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International oil and gas major BP and Russian state-owned Rosneft have a formed a strategic global alliance, creating the first major equity-linked partnership between an international and a national oil company. BP is working with national oil companies using its leading exploration skills and expertise to meet this demand.

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Hyundai Offering Free Chargers to EV Buyers, Swelling Industry Incentives

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That makes the $33,550 (before any federal tax credits or state incentives) Kona Electric the most affordable way to take advantage of the deal. It also reportedly bemoaned Sunak’s decision to approve new North Sea oil and gas drilling. or from a free-trade agreement partner. or from a free-trade agreement partner.

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