The Energy Department has reached a deal to rescue a uranium-enrichment development whose owner did not have the money to complete the project.
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Malaysian palm-oil firm raises $3.13 billion
Malaysian palm-oil company Felda Global Ventures raised $3.13 billion in the world's second-largest initial public offering this year.
California grid hits first of what will be many record solar generation peaks this year
Last month Germany set a world record for the most solar energy production of any country. California is now setting its own records for solar production.
Saab to be purchased and remade into electric-car brand
Though yet to be officially announced, a consortium made up of investment companies from China and Japan have agreed to buy Saab and relaunch the brand as a manufacturer...
Argentina challenges Spain's biofuel rules at WTO
GENEVA, June 13 (Reuters) - Argentina is challenging Spain to explain a new biodiesel law that it says breaks World Trade Organization rules and will cost the South...
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