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BASF boosts support for sustainable road construction with global distribution rights for RheoFalt rejuvenator

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Excluded from the agreement are Belgium, Luxembourg and The Netherlands, where Ventraco will continue to supply the products. The product improves the properties of weathered and hardened bitumen, rejuvenating old bitumen or reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). It opens up the opportunity to recycle up to 100% of raw materials.

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Chinas CNOOC to acquire Canadian oil sands producer OPTI for $2.1B

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CNOOC Luxembourg S.a an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of CNOOC, will acquire oil sands producer OPTI Canada Inc for approximately US$2.1 The principal asset of OPTI consists of a 35% working interest in the Long Lake and three other oil sands project areas located in the Athabasca region of northeastern Alberta.

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Goodyear's New Tire Could Revolutionize the EV Driving Experience

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David Reese, Vice President of Product Development at Goodyear Americas, underscored the company’s initiative to cater to the growing EV market, focusing on performance and sustainability. Eco-Friendly Composition : Utilizes over 50% sustainable materials like soybean oil, rice husk ash silica, and eco-sourced natural rubber.

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GE unveils LNG In A Box system

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GE Oil & Gas introduced the LNG In A Box system, a small-scale, plug-and-play, re-deployable liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution based on proven technology that can help accelerate the use of natural gas as a cost-effective, cleaner transportation fuel.

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Refineries in the Americas produce a greater share of gasoline per barrel of crude oil than refineries in other world regions

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When processing petroleum, refineries can produce products in varying amounts to meet regional demands. The International Energy Agency’s Monthly Oil Statistics shows that there are differences in refinery output throughout the world. Source: International Energy Agency, Monthly Oil Statistics, February 2020, Paris, France.,

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Bluejay Mining in JV with Gates-backed KoBold Metals for EV-critical minerals in Greenland; developing Disko

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Disko is circa the size of Luxembourg, with the largest anomaly being more than 6 km long. Based on estimates of combined reserves, resources, and historic production, the total value of the ores in the Norilsk district in 2020 metal prices is US$1.4 Diagram showing well known nickel-sulfide deposits/mining districts.

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