(Tue, 20 Oct 2015) As the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is participating in World Statistics Day. Sponsored by the United Nations Statistical Commission, World Statistics Day promotes better understanding of statistics among the general public and policymakers worldwide.
(Tue, 20 Oct 2015) Qatar is the largest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the world. The country?s exports of LNG, crude oil, and petroleum products provide a significant portion of government revenues.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 19 (Reuters) - As California's pension funds discuss divesting from investments in coal companies, a consultant warned on Monday that past efforts to divert CalPERS' money away from investments deemed unethical have cost the largest U.S. public pension fund between $4 billion and $8 billion.
WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - A half dozen heads of state joined forces with leaders of states, cities and corporations on Monday to call for wider adoption of carbon pricing policies ahead of a United Nations climate change summit in Paris in December.
La Paz, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Bolivia's vice president on Monday said the Andean country will receive a $7 billion credit line from China to finance investment in hydroelectric energy and road and rail infrastructure.
Ormat Technologies Inc. said on Oct. 14 that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Toshiba Corporation to explore opportunties in the area of geothermal power generation systems and related equipment.
NEW DELHI, Oct 19 (Reuters) - India is talking to South Africa to buy coal mines there to feed its expanding steel industry, Coal Secretary Anil Swarup said, adding that New Delhi also hopes to stop imports of coal used to generate power in three years as domestic output jumps.
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