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Germany Sparks Opportunity for US Exporters of Renewable Energy

With a GDP accounting for more than one-fifth of the European Union, and the fourth-largest economy in the world, Germany offers solid opportunities for U.S. exporters. As U.S. companies look to Germany as a base from which to build their European and worldwide strategies, this article highlights one of its most dynamic sectors, the growth of renewable energy.

UPDATE 1-South African nuclear regulator receives site applications from Eskom

CAPE TOWN, March 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's nuclear regulator said it has received two nuclear installation site license applications from power utility Eskom to build new reactors along the east coast and the west coast.

Russia's Evraz 2015 core earnings down 39 pct

MOSCOW, March 15 (Reuters) - Evraz, one of Russia's largest steel producers, said on Tuesday its core earnings fell 39 percent in 2015 due to lower prices for its products, partially offset by a weaker rouble.

South African nuclear regulator receives site applications from Eskom

CAPE TOWN, March 15 (Reuters) - South Africa's nuclear regulator said it has received two nuclear installation site license applications from power utility Eskom to build new installations along the east coast and the west coast.

Antofagasta to keep 35 pct dividend payout despite copper weakness

LONDON, March 15 (Reuters) - Chilean copper miner Antofagasta will continue cash payouts to investors of at least 35 percent of earnings this year despite an expected weak copper price, its chief executive said on Tuesday.

UPDATE 1-CEZ expects net profit to drop 35 percent this year

PRAGUE, March 15 (Reuters) - Czech electricity producer CEZ expects its net profit to drop by 35 percent this year to 18 billion crowns ($739 million), mainly due to lower market prices and rising write-offs, the company said on Tuesday.

Cairn Energy raises resource estimate at Senegal oilfield

March 15 (Reuters) - Cairn Energy Plc said on Tuesday it had added 20 percent to its resource estimate for its oilfield off the coast of Senegal.

In Babylon, sugar refinery gives hope at the darkest of times

Claudiu Covrig reflects upon his visit to the new Etihad sugar refinery in Iraq and what it means for the country's future.

Hydraulic fracturing accounts for about half of current U.S. crude oil production

(Tue, 15 Mar 2016) Even though hydraulic fracturing has been in use for more than six decades, it has only recently been used to produce a significant portion of crude oil in the United States. This technique, often used in combination with horizontal drilling, has allowed the United States to increase its oil production faster than at any time in its history.

Australia shares weighed by oil, iron ore, NZ stocks shine again

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON, March 15 (Reuters) - Australian shares dropped 1.3 percent on Tuesday, as recent weakness in oil and iron ore prices took a heavy toll on the resources sector, in contrast to New Zealand where stocks scaled a record peak.

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