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Russia’s Rosatom buys stake in South Korean battery and ESS manufacturer Enertech International

March 9, 2021 Stu Turley

A subsidiary of Russian state-owned nuclear technology and electric utility company Rosatom, will establish domestic lithium-ion battery cell and manufacturing facilities, following a deal to acquire 49% of South Korean company Enertech International. Enertech International […]

Louisiana Supertanker Port Sets Shipment Record - Energy News Beat

U.S. oil exports to Asia hit new record in January from Louisiana’s offshore supertanker port

February 3, 2021 Stu Turley

American oil exports from Louisiana’s offshore supertanker port jumped to a record in January as Asian buyers are stocking up U.S. crude for a post-pandemic rebound in fuel consumption. Eight vessels set sail from the […]

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Iran, South Korea deadlocked on tanker issue

January 11, 2021 Stu Turley

Iran said it remains some way off resolving a diplomatic dispute with South Korea, which moved up a notch after the seizure of a South Korean-flagged chemical tanker by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) navy […]