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Jay Faison: Clean-energy supporters should support nuclear power

Proponents point to nuclear energy's reliability and lack of carbon dioxide emissions; critics say nuclear power is dangerous and nuclear waste difficult to dispose of; Laura Ingle reports. No matter your view on climate change, corporations and …

Jeff Bezos, blackmail and the Saudi crown prince

In April 2018, Hollywood producer Brian Grazer invited a number of high-profile guests to his villa in Santa Monica. The occasion: A visit from Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS), as part of his global charm offensive promoting Saudi Arabia. Weeks …

US foreign oil dependence wanes but independence proves elusive

US foreign oil dependence wanes but independence proves elusive NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday touted America´s newfound “energy independence” which means the country is no longer at the mercy of geopolitical upheaval in the region. “We …

Long-term policy backing needed for bioethanol: Brazilian sugar baron

In the last two years, Brazilian sugar firms managed to divert sugarcane enough to produce 10 million tonnes of sugar into bioethanol production, helping keep both sugar and ethanol prices competitive, said Eduardo Leao de Sousa, Executive Director of …

View: With food and fuel consumer price index surges, it’s time to rethink the inflation target regime

By Ajay Chhibber India’s inflation targeting regime is once again in the spotlight as consumer price index (CPI) inflation has surged in December to 7.5%, on an annualised basis — well above the upper limit of the target range of 2-6%. If it persists for …

America’s foreign oil dependence wanes but independence proves elusive

A pump jack stands idle in Dewitt County, Texas January 13, 2016. — Reuters pic NEW YORK, Jan 9 — US President Donald Trump yesterday touted America’s newfound “energy independence” which means the country is no longer at the mercy of geopolitical upheaval …

Trump's energy policy frees US from Mideast oil dependence after Soleimani strike, Chaffetz says

Fox News contributor and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, argued that President Trump's energy policy puts the U.S. in a strong position after the killing of Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani. "That this administration made a concerted effort …

What will the end of oil dependence mean for geopolitics?

If you want to understand the revolution taking place in renewable energy, come to a power station called Gemasolar in southern Spain. Here, in the dusty plains of Andalusia, they have worked out how to generate solar power 24 hours a day. Yes, you can …

Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist US sanctions by curbing oil dependence

GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories: Israeli aircraft carried out attacks in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip early Sunday, Palestinian security officials said, hours after militants in the enclave launched three rockets at the Jewish state. The strikes …

Rouhani says Iran budget set to resist U.S. sanctions by curbing oil dependence

DUBAI (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani presented a draft state budget to parliament on Sunday, saying it was designed to resist U.S. sanctions by limiting dependence on oil exports, which Washington has targeted. "This is a budget to resist …

Revisiting OPEC's Democratic Roots in the Age of Climate Emergency

On 14 September 1960, representatives from Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Venezuela, gathered in Baghdad and signed their names to a treaty that created the Organization for Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). It stated that: "The principal …

Nigeria moving away from oil dependence – Osinbajo

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says Nigeria is in the process of moving its economy away from dependence on oil. Laolu Akande, Osinbajo’s spokesman, in a statement, said that the vice president stated this while receiving a delegation from Nicaragua on …

Banks pressured as nation grapples with oil dependence – Newtelegraph

Banks pressured as nation grapples with oil dependence

With Nigeria’s political class over the years failing to set the country on the right path by reducing its dependence on oil revenue, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has not only stepped up its developmental activities, it has also increased pressure on …

2020; A time to learn and deliver the economy  

It’s been argued for a very long time that some knowledge of history is useful to the scientist, the economist or the student of literature or philosophy on the grounds that no science or art is static. This argument by strategic thinkers has its …

We don't need Middle East oil anymore, Trump says - Premium Times

The United States is now the largest crude oil and natural gas producer in the world and no longer needs oil from the Middle East, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. Mr Trump said this at the White House in an official reaction to the retaliatory …

View: When Qassem Soleimani defused tension after India voted against Iran

By: BRIG LC Patnaik (Retd) The news of ‘termination’ of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the Quds Force, the external wing of the ‘Pasdaran’ in the Islamic Republic Guard Corps, by a US drone strike in Baghdad on January 2 brought back a personal memory. In …

Bahrain Looks to Put Natural Pearls on the Map

RAPAPORT... Cartier was not the first to sell natural pearls, but the brand may have the most memorable backstory in relation to them. In 1917, Maisie Plant, wife of businessman Morton F. Plant, fell for a double strand of white natural pearls at the …

Oil and debt

Jan 01, 2020 Features / Columnists, Peeping Tom 0 Carl Greenidge should know something about debt. After all, he did admit in his Christmas Day letter in the Stabroek News that both Guyana and Nicaragua were among the most chronically indebted …

Solar Storage Batteries Market Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2019-2026

WiseGuyReports.com adds “Global Solar Storage Batteries Market Research Report 2020” reports to its database. PUNE, MAHARASTRA, INDIA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Solar Storage Batteries Market: Executive Summary The research …

Global Wind Tower Market By Key Players,Growth Drivers,Challenges,Share,Trends & Forecasts 2025

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Global Wind Tower Market By Key Players,Growth Drivers,Challenges,Share,Trends & Forecasts 2025”. PUNE, INDIA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wind Tower Market 2020 …

New Mexico US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Offers a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in New Mexico Direct Access to ...

ALBUQUERQUE , NEW MEXICO, USA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New Mexico US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate is super passionate about making certain a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma anywhere in New Mexico receives the very best …

Global Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives Market Worth $12.3 billion in 2019 And Expected To Reach $17.03 billion

TheBusinessResearchCompany.com offers Hot-Melt-Based Adhesives Global Market Report 2020 from its research database. LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global hot-melt-based adhesives market is expected to …

Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center Has Endorsed to Attorney Erik Karst of the KVO Law Firm to Ensure a Navy Veteran ...

INDIANAPOLIS , INDIANA, USA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Indiana Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "A Navy Veteran with mesothelioma in Indiana needs rock solid advice from one of the nation's leading mesothelioma if they …

New York US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate Offers Direct Access to The Lawyers at Karst von Oiste for a Navy Veteran ...

BUFFALO , NEW YORK , USA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The New York US Navy Veterans Lung Cancer Advocate says, "If you are a Navy Veteran or person anywhere in New York State and you have lung cancer please call us anytime at 800- …

Delek Logistics Partners, LP Increases Quarterly Cash Distribution to $0.885 per Common Limited Partner Unit

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) (“Delek Logistics”) today declared its quarterly cash distribution for the fourth quarter 2019 of $0.885 per common limited partner unit, or $3.54 per common …

Synthetic Oil Market 2020 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation And Forecast To 2025

WiseGuyReports.Com Publish a New Market Research Report On –“ Synthetic Oil Market 2020 Global Share,Trend,Segmentation And Forecast To 2025”. PUNE, INDIA, January 24, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Synthetic Oil Market 2020 Description: - …

Department of Energy Announces Collaboration with the International Motor Sports Association

DAYTONA, FL - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) announced a collaboration to encourage the development of advanced fuels and efficient technologies in motorsports. This collaboration was …

Baytex to Present at CIBC’s Western Institutional Investor Conference

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX, NYSE: BTE) is pleased to announce that Edward LaFehr, President and CEO, will be presenting at CIBC’s 23rd Annual Western Institutional Investor Conference on Thursday, January …

Ferrellgas Collects and Donates a Record Number of Winter Clothing Items

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Thanks to the generous help of its customers and business partners during the holiday season, Ferrellgas collected and donated thousands of winter clothing items to non-profit organizations throughout …

Archrock Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

HOUSTON, Jan. 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Archrock, Inc. (NYSE: AROC) (“Archrock”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share of common stock, or $0.58 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend …

Global Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Market Worth To Reach $0.43 billion by 2023

TheBusinessResearchCompany.com offers Nickel Metal Hydride Batteries Global Market Report 2020 from its research reports LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UK, January 23, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global nickel metal hydride batteries market is …

Booster Teams to Breach the Rural Frontier of Digital Financial Services (DFS) in Uganda

Over 75 percent of Ugandans are employed in the agricultural sector – which only accounts for 26 percent of the nation’s GDP. This demonstrates that poverty in Uganda was, and is, mainly rural-based. In order to promote meaningful financial inclusion, …

DOE Announces $133 Million to Accelerate Advanced Vehicle Technologies Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $133 million in new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research.  This funding supports research that will lead to more affordable, efficient, and secure transportation …

Department of Energy Announces Nearly $300 Million for Sustainable Transportation Research

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today at the Washington Auto Show, Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) investment of nearly $300 million in funding for research and development of sustainable transportation resources …

Department of Energy Announces nearly $100 Million for Bioenergy Research and Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to over $96 million in funding for bioenergy research and development. This funding supports the U.S. bioeconomy, as well as DOE’s goal of providing consumers and businesses with a …

Energy Department Recognizes Better Buildings Partner MetLife Investment Management for Energy Efficiency Leadership

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Buildings Challenge partner MetLife Investment Management for energy efficiency advances made in its District Center. The 910,000-square-foot building in Washington, D.C. is a Better Buildings …

Energy Department Announces Up to $64M to Advance H2@Scale in New Markets

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $64 million in funding to advance innovations that will build new markets for the H2@Scale initiative. This investment will support transformational research and development (R&D), innovative …

Secretary Brouillette Statement on Bernie McNamee

I want to thank my friend Bernie McNamee for his dedicated service to the American people both at the Department of Energy (DOE) and as a Commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Bernie’s passion and deep knowledge of energy policy …