X-ray technology plays a vital role in medicine and scientific research, providing non-invasive medical imaging and insight into materials. Recent advancements in X-ray technology enable brighter, more intense beams and imaging of increasingly intricate systems in real-world conditions, like the insides of operating batteries. To support these advancements, scientists are …
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The total number of active drilling rigs in the United States fell by 7 this week, after falling 11 last week to a low not seen since February 2022, according to new data from Baker Hughes published Friday. The total rig count fell to 623 this week. So far this …
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Saudi Aramco on Thursday announced its first global investment in liquefied natural gas, part of a broader bid by the energy giant to expand beyond oil. The company seen as the jewel of the Saudi economy said it would acquire a minority stake worth $500 million in MidOcean Energy, which …
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Cheaper Russian crude compared to Middle Eastern alternatives has prompted Indian refiners to import more crude from Russia in September compared to a seven-month low in August, according to preliminary tanker-tracking data. India’s crude oil imports from Russia rebounded amid tighter market and more expensive crude from the Middle East, …
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Analysts polled by Reuters raised their oil price forecasts for a second consecutive month, expecting the OPEC+ cuts to continue tightening the market, although few see $100 oil due to the still uncertain global economic outlook. The Reuters September Oil Poll showed on Friday that 42 economists and analysts now …
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The French government will significantly increase public spending on green energy projects while curbing the support to households to help them with the high energy prices, according to the 2024 budget. Budget 2024 will be “the greenest in our history,” France’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Wednesday, announcing …
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In an otherwise down market staring at a slow recovery in 2023, only India stands apart from the rest of the world in terms of aluminum production and consumption. Indeed, the government’s push for new infrastructure, especially for green energy, continues to drive domestic consumption and overall stability for aluminum …
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The EIA reports that delays at the Panama Canal because of low water levels are causing very large gas carrier (VLGC) rates to reach record highs, increasing the cost of shipping LPG. The Panama Canal is a major energy transit point, and water levels at its crucial Gatún Lake were …
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Equinor, an oil and gas company, has signed long-term gas supply deal with Austrian energy company OMV. Starting 1 October 2023, the five-year agreement will see Norway’s Equinor supply 12 terawatt-hour (TWh) of gas annually. Equinor said it will deliver the gas at the Trading Hub Europe in Germany. The …
Read More »Saudi Arabia has signed a deal with Greece for the establishment of a jointly-owned company to link up the two countries’ power grids with the goal of supplying Europe with clean energy, Reuters reports. The new company, Saudi Greek Interconnection, joins Greece’s IPTO and Saudi Arabia’s National Grid, each with …
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