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U.S. oil and gas rig count unchanged stays at 585

November 1, 2024 U.S. energy firms kept the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating unchanged for a second week in a row, Baker Hughes said.

Governor Moore commends launch of double-stack rail operations at Port of Baltimore

November 1, 2024 Maryland Governor Wes Moore commended the launch of double-stacked rail operations to and from the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.

Iran lifts ban on brand-new Apple phones import

November 1, 2024 The Iranian government has decided to lift a three-year ban on imports and registration of brand-new Apple phones.

Istanbul provides free public transport for unemployed residents

November 1, 2024 The city of Istanbul is offering free public transport to unemployed residents registered with local employment centers, benefiting nearly 237,893 individuals in the initial phase.

EIB backs Gran Canaria with €300 million loan for Salto de Chira hydroelectric project

November 1, 2024 The European Investment Bank (EIB) recently approved a significant €300 million loan to support the construction of the Salto de Chira pumped-storage hydroelectric plant on Gran Canaria, a project led by Red Eléctrica, a subsidiary of Redeia.

New Zealand concludes high quality trade deal with Gulf Cooperation Council

November 1, 2024 New Zealand and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have concluded negotiations on a trade agreement that will open up significant opportunities for New Zealand exporters in the Gulf region, Minister for Trade and Agriculture Todd McClay announced from Doha yesterday.

African Development Bank approves $54 million loan for Mozambique’s first wind energy project

November 1, 2024 The African Development Bank has approved a loan of $54 million for a 120 MW onshore wind farm that will help position Mozambique as a regional energy hub.

U.S. oil and gas rig count steady

October 25, 2024 U.S. energy firms kept the number of oil and natural gas rigs unchanged this week, Baker Hughes said.

Germany approves massive hydrogen pipeline network

October 25, 2024 Germany\'s Federal Network Agency has approved a groundbreaking hydrogen pipeline network spanning over 9,040 kilometers.

WEXIT: Wealthy Brits exit UK for EU ahead of budget

October 25, 2024 Most of the approximately 9,500 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) forecast to leave the UK this year are expected to head to the EU, which looks set to enjoy an influx of +6,500 millionaires from Britain by the end of December.

U.S. oil rig number down by 1

October 18, 2024 U.S. oil rig count in the week to October fell by 1 to 585 rigs.

New York State achieved major solar milestone one year early

October 18, 2024 Governor Kathy Hochul announced that 6 gigawatts (GW) of distributed solar have been installed across New York, marking the early achievement of the State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act statutory goal a year ahead of schedule.