China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue reached 16.28 trillion yuan ($2.24 trillion) in 2022, a 2.1% increase year-on-year, driven by rising domestic demand, recovering global oil prices, government support, and a strategic shift toward high-value specialty chemicals.
China's Petrochemical Industry Poised for Growth in 2025
China's petrochemical industry revenue reached 16.28 trillion yuan ($2.24 trillion) in 2022, a 2.1% increase year-on-year, driven by rising domestic demand, recovering global oil prices, government support, and a strategic shift toward high-value specialty chemicals.
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48% Bias Score
WA Independent Targets Media's Gas Links
In Western Australia, independent candidate Kate Hulett is campaigning against Seven West Media's gas industry ties, proposing legislation to prevent gas companies from owning media and launching inquiries into government dealings with gas exporters, fueled by a $50,000 Climate 200 donation.
WA Independent Targets Media's Gas Links
In Western Australia, independent candidate Kate Hulett is campaigning against Seven West Media's gas industry ties, proposing legislation to prevent gas companies from owning media and launching inquiries into government dealings with gas exporters, fueled by a $50,000 Climate 200 donation.
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40% Bias Score
Putin Announces Positive US Talks, Reports Military Gains, and Blames West for Pipeline Attack
President Putin announced positive results from his talks with American officials in Riyadh, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties across multiple sectors, while simultaneously reporting advancements by Russian forces in the Kursk region and blaming Western intelligence for a drone attack on the Cas...
Putin Announces Positive US Talks, Reports Military Gains, and Blames West for Pipeline Attack
President Putin announced positive results from his talks with American officials in Riyadh, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties across multiple sectors, while simultaneously reporting advancements by Russian forces in the Kursk region and blaming Western intelligence for a drone attack on the Cas...
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48% Bias Score
Occidental Petroleum Aligns with Trump's "Gulf of America" Renaming Amidst Carbon Capture Project Uncertainty
Occidental Petroleum, along with other major oil companies, has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in its investor materials, reflecting President Trump's unilateral change, creating international disputes. Occidental is simultaneously pursuing a large-scale carbon capture project, ...
Occidental Petroleum Aligns with Trump's "Gulf of America" Renaming Amidst Carbon Capture Project Uncertainty
Occidental Petroleum, along with other major oil companies, has renamed the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" in its investor materials, reflecting President Trump's unilateral change, creating international disputes. Occidental is simultaneously pursuing a large-scale carbon capture project, ...
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60% Bias Score
Mountain Ranges: Potential Reservoirs for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
Geoscientists used computer simulations to identify the formation and location of underground hydrogen reservoirs in mountain ranges, formed by serpentinization during tectonic plate collisions; the Pyrenees could potentially supply energy for Toulouse.
Mountain Ranges: Potential Reservoirs for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy
Geoscientists used computer simulations to identify the formation and location of underground hydrogen reservoirs in mountain ranges, formed by serpentinization during tectonic plate collisions; the Pyrenees could potentially supply energy for Toulouse.
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Mountain Ranges Identified as Potential Hotspots for Large White Hydrogen Reserves
A new study published in Science Advances uses computer models to identify mountain ranges, such as the Pyrenees and Alps, as potential hotspots for large white hydrogen reserves, offering a promising clean energy alternative to fossil fuels.
Mountain Ranges Identified as Potential Hotspots for Large White Hydrogen Reserves
A new study published in Science Advances uses computer models to identify mountain ranges, such as the Pyrenees and Alps, as potential hotspots for large white hydrogen reserves, offering a promising clean energy alternative to fossil fuels.
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40% Bias Score
Japanese Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Sendai Nuclear Plant
A Japanese court rejected a lawsuit by approximately 3,000 residents to shut down two reactors at the Sendai nuclear plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, citing a lack of specific risk from natural disasters despite the plant's location near active volcanoes and a fault; the plaintiffs plan to appeal.
Japanese Court Rejects Lawsuit to Halt Sendai Nuclear Plant
A Japanese court rejected a lawsuit by approximately 3,000 residents to shut down two reactors at the Sendai nuclear plant in Kagoshima Prefecture, citing a lack of specific risk from natural disasters despite the plant's location near active volcanoes and a fault; the plaintiffs plan to appeal.
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48% Bias Score
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Infrastructure, Causing Damage
On February 20th, Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas infrastructure, causing damage to production facilities and prompting repair efforts; the attack involved 14 missiles and 161 Shahed drones, resulting in damage across multiple regions.
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Infrastructure, Causing Damage
On February 20th, Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukrainian gas infrastructure, causing damage to production facilities and prompting repair efforts; the attack involved 14 missiles and 161 Shahed drones, resulting in damage across multiple regions.
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48% Bias Score
Waste-to-Value: The Next Big Thing for Private Equity
Private equity and infrastructure investors are increasingly interested in "waste-to-value" projects due to the massive global waste problem, projected to cost USD 640.3 billion annually by 2050 if unaddressed, presenting a USD 300 billion+ annual opportunity by 2050; however, challenges remain due ...
Waste-to-Value: The Next Big Thing for Private Equity
Private equity and infrastructure investors are increasingly interested in "waste-to-value" projects due to the massive global waste problem, projected to cost USD 640.3 billion annually by 2050 if unaddressed, presenting a USD 300 billion+ annual opportunity by 2050; however, challenges remain due ...
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40% Bias Score
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Madrid's Energy Security and Economy
Over 7,000 Spaniards protested the planned closure of the Almaraz nuclear plant, prompting concerns in Madrid, which gets nearly 40% of its energy from Almaraz and faces potential €22.5 billion costs to replace it, jeopardizing investments in data centers and technology.
Almaraz Nuclear Plant Closure Threatens Madrid's Energy Security and Economy
Over 7,000 Spaniards protested the planned closure of the Almaraz nuclear plant, prompting concerns in Madrid, which gets nearly 40% of its energy from Almaraz and faces potential €22.5 billion costs to replace it, jeopardizing investments in data centers and technology.
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52% Bias Score
W2E's Innovative Approach to Renewable Natural Gas Production
Colorado-based startup W2E Renewable Solutions offers a new method of producing renewable natural gas from manure, addressing the inefficiencies of anaerobic digesters by creating syngas which can be converted to electricity, green hydrogen, or renewable natural gas, and producing valuable byproduct...
W2E's Innovative Approach to Renewable Natural Gas Production
Colorado-based startup W2E Renewable Solutions offers a new method of producing renewable natural gas from manure, addressing the inefficiencies of anaerobic digesters by creating syngas which can be converted to electricity, green hydrogen, or renewable natural gas, and producing valuable byproduct...
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44% Bias Score
AI and Machine Learning Reduce Power Plant Losses
Global electricity transmission and distribution losses average 8–9%, but some countries experience losses exceeding 20%, impacting sustainable energy development. AI and machine learning offer solutions by optimizing efficiency and reducing losses across the power supply chain, with the global AI-d...
AI and Machine Learning Reduce Power Plant Losses
Global electricity transmission and distribution losses average 8–9%, but some countries experience losses exceeding 20%, impacting sustainable energy development. AI and machine learning offer solutions by optimizing efficiency and reducing losses across the power supply chain, with the global AI-d...
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36% Bias Score