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The World’s Energy Sustainability

Tax Incentives To Supercharge U.S. Clean Energy Transition. By Tsvetana Paraskova – Jun 18, 2023 The U.S. Administration this week issued a much-anticipated guidance on tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), giving access to tax credits to local governments and non-profits to join the clean energy transition.    The U.S. Department of the Treasury andContinue reading “The World’s Energy Sustainability”

The Divine Light shines on the Nine.

A Heavenly Father’s Day! Among the nine children, Charles and Fannie Thompson created; three departed. Three girls remain alive and well. Three boys remain alive and well. Both parents are gone. Yet, we are here to move the legacy forward, through our children, grandchildren, and many destined to arrive to bear the fruits and carryContinue reading “The Divine Light shines on the Nine.”

African Peace Delegation meets with Putin.

Ramaphosa said meeting with Zelensky was constructive discussion. Ramphosa: “This war must be settled and there should be peace through negotiations,” Ramphosa told reporters after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.” Vladimir Putin meets with the African Delegates and says to the South African leader Ramphosa, “Welcome your balanced stance.” South Africa and Russia areContinue reading “African Peace Delegation meets with Putin.”

South Africa Delegates in Ukraine.

Featured Photo: “Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine/Getty Images.” The African delegation, including leaders of Senegal, Egypt, Zambia, South Africa and the Comoros, met Zelenskiy after being greeted in Kyiv by a volley of Russian missiles. https://www.reuters.com/world/south-african-president-arrives-ukraine-peace-mission-2023-06-16/ https://www.cfr.org/timeline/oil-dependence-and-us-foreign-policy Most recently, Russia’s war with Ukraine has aggravated geopolitical tensions and revived the debate about U.S. energy independence.

U.S. Energy Independence Matters.

Featured image: Houston Chronicle photo. https://www.cfr.org/timeline/oil-dependence-and-us-foreign-policy In 1880, the United States is responsible for 85 percent of the world’s crude oil production and refining, and kerosene is the fourth largest U.S. export. However, U.S. dominance of European and Asian oil markets is challenged by new oil finds controlled by Great Britain, the Netherlands, and Russia.Continue reading “U.S. Energy Independence Matters.”

Iran Oil Exports.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/irans-oil-exports-output-hit-five-year-highs-us-holds-nuclear-talks-2023-06-16/ Tehran supply. LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) – Iran’s crude exports and oil output have hit new highs in 2023 despite U.S. sanctions, according to consultants, shipping data and a source familiar with the matter, adding to global supply when other producers are limiting output. Tehran’s oil exports have been limited since former U.S. PresidentContinue reading “Iran Oil Exports.”

Russia Sanctions. Russian Uranium.

https://www.businessinsider.com/us-1-billion-russia-nuclear-agency-sanctions-ukraine-zaporizhzhia-2023-6 “The US is sending $1 billion every year to Russia’s nuclear program, despite pledging to cripple its economy with sanctions.” US companies are sending $1 billion each year to Russia’s state-owned nuclear agency, despite President Joe Biden pledging to cripple Russia’s economy, according to a report in The New York Times. “The payments for enrichedContinue reading “Russia Sanctions. Russian Uranium.”

Russia’s Nuclear Plants in Hungary NATO Nation.

“US companies are sending $1 billion each year to Russia’s state-owned nuclear agency, despite President Joe Biden pledging to cripple Russia’s economy, according to a report in The New York Times.“ Russian President Putin signs a contract to install Nuclear Plants in NATO territory the heart of Europe. “The European Commission has given it’s approval toContinue reading “Russia’s Nuclear Plants in Hungary NATO Nation.”

China’s Floating Oil Factory.

https://www.upstreamonline.com/weekly/western-isles-fpso-set-for-european-journey/1-1-1214059 Long-delayed and over-budget unit to undergo testing off China and then sail en route to a final location off UK’s Shetland Islands https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/China-Steps-Up-Game-With-1st-Floating-Oil-Factory.html China Steps Up Game With 1st ‘Floating Oil Factory’  By Alex Kimani – Jun 16, 2023,  China has delivered its first smart floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) with a land-sea integrated operation system, markingContinue reading “China’s Floating Oil Factory.”