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Kobe Steel and Mitsui to partner on DRI project in Oman

Green Car Congress

OPAZ is an Omani authority that oversees all the special economic zones and free zones in Oman, and PODC is an Omani entity that operates the Port of Duqm. Kobe Steel and Mitsui have also been in discussion with the Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals on detailed condition for natural gas supply. Kobe Steel, Ltd.

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Consortium developing green hydrogen megaproject in Oman

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An international consortium comprising OQ, which is the Sultanate of Oman’s global integrated energy company, InterContinental Energy, the leading dedicated green fuels developer, and EnerTech, a Kuwait government-backed clean energy investor and developer, is developing an integrated green fuels mega project in Oman.

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VinFast signs first dealer agreement in the Middle East

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VinFast signed its first dealer sales agreement with Bahwan Automobiles Trading LLC (BAT) in the Middle East. Under the agreement, VinFast electric vehicles (EVs) will be distributed in the Oman market through its official dealer, BAT. The first store is expected to open by mid-2024, and vehicle sales will start soon after.

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VinFast’s (VFS) global EV dealer network grows following new agreement in Middle East

Baua Electric

Since parent company VinGroup opened up its automotive arm in Vietnam, we’ve witnessed VinFast continue to expand to new markets, including Indonesia, the US, Canada, Europe, and most recently, India – all while unveiling more all-electric models like the VF 3 compact SUV and an electric pickup concept called the Wild.

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VinFast expands aftersales service in Europe

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The European repair and maintenance brand has started embracing electric vehicles (EVs) into its portfolio, with the VinFast agreement being a significant step into the market. In February 2024, VinFast signed its first dealer agreement in the Middle East , distributing its EVs in the Oman market.

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Saudi Arabia And Iran Reignite The Oil Price War

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The two countries are currently reigniting the market share and pricing war ahead of the returning U.S. The Saudis are also cutting their prices to the prized Asian market to lure more customers as they increase supply. a barrel above the Dubai/Oman average , used for pricing oil to Asia. sanctions on Iranian oil. to US$1.20

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Bad News: Record Oil Imports into China in 2023

CleanTechnica EVs

China is well known as the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) market. More than half of the world’s EV sales have occurred there in recent years. In 2023, 25% of auto sales in China were sales of full electric vehicles. It is a standard of the rapid, uplifting EV revolution.

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