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ACWA Power to develop Uzbekistan’s first green hydrogen and green ammonia projects

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Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the most exciting growth countries for ACWA Power in recent years and is our biggest investment geography outside of KSA. Since this project will reduce Uzbekistan’s dependence on natural gas by 600 million cubic metres per year, it is expected to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 1.5

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GM opens engine plant in Uzbekistan; 1.2 and 1.5 liter engines

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The facility, which covers 40 hectares, is GM’s first engine plant in Uzbekistan. GM Uzbekistan, located in Asaka, was established in March 2008 by the two companies. GM has a 52% stake in GM Powertrain Uzbekistan and its partner has a 48% stake. It will produce more than 225,000 new Ecotec 1.2L engines.

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

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Water consumption or withdrawals per unit of energy produced, by energy type, in the United States. With increasing frequency ,” write the Pacific Institute researchers, “ we value energy production over water production. ”. by Jack Rosebro. Source: DHI Group. Click to enlarge. Climate change.

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Declining Aral Sea

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The Aral Sea in Central Asia was once the world’s fourth-largest inland body of water, but it has been steadily shrinking over the past 50 years since the rivers that fed it were diverted for irrigation projects. Since its completion in 2005, the water level has risen in the northern section by an average of 4 m. 1987 , Landsat.

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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 does not use fresh water in its operation and is significantly different than other in situ processes, such as those used in oil sands development. No steam or water is currently required to be injected into the process although this can be accommodated if required.

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