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Argentine government pins hopes on mining and energy

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ARGENTINA

The rebound related to higher world prices, growing global and domestic demand, more efficient operations at the Vaca Muerta shale oil field and new natural gas subsidies. These…

Investment and policy key to meeting hydrogen goals

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INTERNATIONAL

Production offers flexibility: hydrogen can be made in multiple locations -- increasing geopolitical diversification -- using renewable electricity, nuclear power and fossil fuels…

Brazil renewables will gain priority amid challenges

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BRAZIL

Brazil has one of the cleanest energy matrixes in the world by international standards. However, the production of oil and oil derivatives continues to grow, and the country is…

Prospects for MENA green energy transition to 2030

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PROSPECTS 2030

High oil and gas prices have incentivised Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) hydrocarbon importers to accelerate their renewables build-outs, while exporters have deployed…

United Arab Emirates will increase oil and gas output

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

ADNOC believes there will be a solid market for hydrocarbons for decades to come; it aims to preserve its role as a leading global hydrocarbons supplier while cutting carbon…

Weak rare earth prices at odds with market prospects

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INTERNATIONAL

Investor sentiment has been dented by China’s large production quotas and the threat of substitution in magnet making. However, price-supporting production cuts are possible…

Anti-mining protests impede Philippine energy targets

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PHILIPPINES

Local discontent over energy projects in the Philippines.

New Saudi and Emirati gas finds boost export hopes

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UAE/SAUDI ARABIA

Further exploration and appraisal work will be needed to gauge how much gas can be recovered from the new discoveries and at what cost. The global demand slump following COVID-19…

Chip tensions to fuel high-purity quartz market growth

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INTERNATIONAL

The trade bans have not thus far affected production of commodities critical to the manufacturing process, such as high-purity quartz (HPQ). Development and mining of this mineral…

India will defy external pressure over climate policy

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INDIA

The G7 wants leading emitters of greenhouse gases (GHGs) to achieve net-zero emissions by around mid-century, preferably 2050. India’s targeted Nationally Determined Contribution…