The Biden administration’s decision to approve the controversial Willow project on Alaska’s North Slope is a sign of the times: governments are struggling to balance the dueling priorities of energy security and the journey to a cleaner future. That’s what Rystad Energy Vice President Radhika Bansal said in a new market note sent to Rigzone this week, adding that a seamless transition requires policies that use a mix of all energy sources, “with continued efforts to decarbonize existing operations while accelerating investments for a cleaner product and a greener future.” “ConocoPhillips’ approval of the three-pad development is seen by some…
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The next-generation Volkswagen Passat is expected to debut in the very near future, and ahead of that imminent unveiling, our spy photographers were able to see the car in silver for the first time, as well as a lower trim and less sporty This all-new Passat will ditch the sedan body style and go car-only from here on out. But before you fret about this being another wagon the US won’t get, it’s worth mentioning that the Passat won’t be coming to America after its discontinuation last July. Regardless, VW’s approach with this new Passat was to create a more…
The TB395W excavator weighs 23,425 lbs. when equipped with outriggers and a blade. It is powered by an EU-Stage V compliant diesel engine that delivers 85 kW (113.9 hp) at 2,200 rpm and up to 460 Nm (339 ft-lbs.) of torque. Takeuchi has added a wheeled model, the TB395W, to its growing line of excavator products. The TB395W offers owner/operators a highly versatile option that combines powerful digging performance with on-road capabilities, making it ideal for shorter-term, faster-paced projects. “Wheel excavators have become more and more common in Europe over the years, and are gaining popularity in other regions as…
The state-owned freight and logistics company Transnet has celebrated the conviction of a perpetrator arrested for tampering with the gas pipeline and stealing 40,000 ℓ of diesel. The conviction at the Vrede Regional Court on March 14 brings the total number of convictions to 16 since 2019. Transnet said sentencing the perpetrator to five years in prison sent a strong message to other perpetrators that tampering with essential infrastructure is a serious crime and that offenders will be dealt with accordingly. Since 2019, Transnet Pipelines infrastructure has been targeted for fuel theft. Transnet has collaborated with the Priority Crime Investigation…
Mini B48 Common problems The BMW-made B48 engine has become a mainstay of the Mini brand. Since its debut in 2014 as a replacement for the N20, the B48 has proven itself worthy of the designation as Mini’s 4-cylinder engine. The B48 is a versatile engine, with power ranging from 154 to 302 horses. It features the best Mini cars of the decade, including the John Cooper Works GP and Clubman JCW. The B48 replaced the powerful but troubled N20, which served BMW applications in the early 2010s. Although the N20 never made it to a Mini vehicle, the new…
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Greeneville investigators say a grand jury has ruled the death of a woman in a car fire late last year was accidental. Evidence collected in the death of 56-year-old Sandra Kay Peterson was presented to a Greene County grand jury on Monday, according to a statement from the Greeneville Police Department (GPD). The jury reportedly found Peterson’s death an accident. Details released by the GPD reveal that Peterson’s vehicle was lodged in a pile of dry hay on December 20, 2022. Affidavit: Murder suspect told police he strangled mother before setting Kingsport house on fire Church…
Euronav NV has announced that it has signed an agreement with the United Nations (UN) to sell a Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) as part of a wider salvage operation for the FSO Safer located in Yemen. The company said in a statement posted on its website that it will provide a “suitable vessel” that will go into dry dock for “necessary modifications” and regular maintenance before sailing to FSO Safer for an operation to remove and store the FSO oil. The vessel will replace the FSO Safer and remain there, according to Euronav, which said it will help operate…
Aston Martin and Girard-Perregaux have just unveiled their latest watch, called the Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition. The exclusive watch will be offered in 38mm and 42mm cases and will be limited to just 188 and 388 pieces respectively. The watch that immediately stands out is the green ceramic case and bracelet, and while pricing details aren’t known, it certainly won’t be cheap once sales begin at select Girard-Perregaux retailers in June. In addition to the green ceramic components, the Laureato Green Ceramic Aston Martin Edition has Girard-Perregaux skeletonized “baton” type hour and minute hands. The watch face also…
We are pleased to publish our 2022 ESG Report highlighting the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, activities, progress, metrics and performance for 2021, which is available on our website under the “ESG” tab . The report responds to the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board’s (SASB) multi-line and specialist dealer industry standard and includes additional disclosures that respond to the framework established by the Working Group on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures. We are committed to regular and transparent communication of our progress and look forward to accompanying our stakeholders on this journey. We encourage you to review our ESG report, which…
Dacia Spring and Tesla Model Y were the two most popular all-electric models. March 16, 2023 at 8:20 am ET New car registrations in France rose in February by more than 9 percent year-on-year to 126,237, although sales are still well below previous years (like 172,438 in February 2019). Meanwhile, sales of plug-in electric cars far outpaced the overall market and are gaining market share. In accordance with Avere-Francesome 31,820 new plug-in vehicles were registered in France last month (up 31.5 percent year-on-year), including 30,088 plug-in passenger cars (up 30 percent), representing 23.8 percent of the market (vs. of 20.1…