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Sasol and partners sign investment agreement to develop and implement GTL project with the Government of Uzbekistan

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South African energy and chemicals group, Sasol, together with partners Uzbekneftegaz and PETRONAS, signed an investment agreement with the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations, Investment and Trade for the Uzbekistan government, for the development and implementation of a gas-to-liquids (GTL) project in Uzbekistan.

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ADB: Projected cost of Uzbek Oltin Yo’l GTL plant increases by 37% to $5.6B

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The projected cost of the Olin Yo’l GTL project in Uzbekistan ( earlier post ) will hit $5.6 The project will produce 37,610 barrels per day (bbl/d) of GTL diesel, GTL kerosene, GTL naphtha and LPG using natural gas supplied by Uzbekneftegaz from the Shurtan fields. The majority of production will be GTL diesel and GTL kerosene.

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Mercedes CEO Says Brand Sticking With China for the Long Haul

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Volkswagen is one of the most popular brands sold within the region by far and Mercedes-Benz moves substantially more product in Asia than the United States. The security bloc incorporates China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. influence.& We are not naive.

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Report Finds Water Stress Rapidly Becoming Key Strategic Risk to Commerce; Impending Water/Energy Collision

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With increasing frequency ,” write the Pacific Institute researchers, “ we value energy production over water production. ”. Industries which face the greatest risks include the agriculture, beverage, electronics, energy, apparel, pharmaceutical, forest products, and mining sectors. Food Production. Sectoral Water Risks.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

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Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised. Increased product choice, strong customer demand along with expanding charging infrastructure across India helped accelerate sales of electric cars, SUVs and MPVs. China exported over 1.2 Around 2% of all cars sold were electric.

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Alberta to Host Underground Coal Gasification Demo; Update on Linc Chinchilla UCG In Australia

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Underground coal gasification has been used commercially outside of North America for close to 40 years with minimal surface impact when compared to traditional coal mining and production. The pilot project consists of a single well pair (injection and production). Earlier post.). Start-up is planned for 2012. Earlier post.)

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