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U.S. Crude Oil Export Surged to New Record in 2023

R-Squared Energy

as the world’s top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporter, this week the Energy Information Administration reported that the U.S. trillion spending bill that contained several energy provisions. ENERGY INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION The Netherlands was the top destination for U.S. crude oil exports have been Europe, Asia, and Oceania.

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Australia’s Endeavour Energy opts for sustainability-linked loan

Smart Energy International

The loan’s pricing conditions are tied to Endeavour Energy achieving a set of agreed sustainability performance targets. The sustainability linked loan, the first to an Australian electricity distribution network provider, is worth Au$920 million (US$684 million) over five years. Endeavour Energy supplies power to over 2.6

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World adds record new renewable energy capacity in 2020

Renewable Energy World

The world added more than 260 GW of renewable energy capacity last year, exceeding expansion in 2019 by close to 50%, despite the economic slowdown that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). These numbers tell a remarkable story of resilience and hope.

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Hitachi Energy to supply converter stations for Australia’s Marinus Link

Smart Energy International

Hitachi Energy has been selected by Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) to supply a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) project in Australia, which will augment the connection between the mainland and Tasmania’s grid. Clean hydropower can then feed the mainland grid when it is needed most, acting as a large battery for the nation.

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Future energy grid laboratory launched in Australia

Smart Energy International

Siemens and Swinburne University of Technology have launched a future energy grid laboratory in Melbourne, Australia, enabling users to leverage digital twins of energy grids and to run simulations of new solutions, particularly the intermix and influx of various sources of energy into the grid. million ($3.3

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Mercedes-Benz launches electric bus chassis for Brazilian market

Charged

The eO500U chassis will be launched in 2022 for Brazil and Latin America, and will also be commercialized in Europe and Oceania. The eO500U features an electric motor integrated to the rear axle, and will come equipped with the EBS electronic brake and energy regeneration system. Source: Mercedes-Benz via Sustainable Bus.

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Metaverse energy research to launch in Australia

Smart Energy International

University of Wollongong Professor Willy Susilo has been awarded more than Au$400,000 (US$266,000) for research into green and sustainable energy-efficient metaverse technologies. DEWA launches Metaverse platform Technology changes in the energy sector during the pandemic and beyond. “The Have you read?