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Energy & Climate 1m ago

Philippine oil refiner Petron buys Russian crude, eyes alternatives

Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only refiner, has procured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia as the Southeast Asian nation scours the world for alternative suppliers to support domestic energy needs with the war in Iran raging. “If the current crisis persists and alternative crude sources remain unavailable or insufficient, Petron may again be compelled to consider purchases of Russian crude oil to augment...

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Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones

A hybrid propulsion system designed to make small battlefield drones stealthier and go further has passed its flight tests, according to Chinese state media. The system’s motor is driven by fuel-powered electricity, combining two systems to make the best of both, according to a report on Friday on CCTV-7, China’s military television channel. Drone propulsion has largely followed two distinct paths. Fuel-powered syste...

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Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes 'green hour' to cut carbon emissions

Al-Baha Municipality in Saudi Arabia participated in the "Al-Baha Green Hour" initiative, switching off non-essential lights for an hour to promote energy conservation and environmental protection. This local effort aligns with the broader Saudi Green Initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and encourage responsible energy use among residents and in public spaces.

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Philippine oil refiner Petron buys Russian crude, eyes alternatives

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Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones

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Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes 'green hour' to cut carbon emissions

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Australia’s Karratha LNG plant closed after cyclone amid fuel shortages

At least one of the world’s largest LNG plants remained closed on Sunday after a cyclone knocked out power to thousands of people in Western Australia. The outages were restricting already stretched fuel supplies caused...

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