November 2021 | ISSUE No. 348 | USRCC Business Newsletter
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USRCC’s Standardization Conference is a specialized technical conference that addresses common issues and challenges of standardization, certification and conformity assessment.
USRCC in partnership with the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and its Committee for Industrial Policy and Technical Regulation, invites you to attend the 4th Standardization Conference to discuss the requirements for the production and certification of hydrogen pipes.
The following questions to be discussed during the Conference:
- Requirements for hydrogen pipes production;
- Requirements on special pipes and pipelines for the hydrogen transportation;
- Hydrogen pipes certification;
- Existing standards and standards development for hydrogen pipes; and other related questions.
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EVENT REGISTRATION:
Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
9:00 am– 10:30 am CST (Houston) | 18:00 – 19:30 (Moscow)
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Cost: complimentary
Simultaneous translation into Russian language is included.
Registration deadline: COB Monday, December 13th, 2021.
Webinar details will be provided upon registration.
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DAVID MILLER,
PE, F.ASCE
Senior Director,
Standards Development,
American Petroleum Institute
To read the full bio
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CHRISTOPHER
MAHLER
Director,
Derivative Programs,
Conformity Assessment,
ASME
To read the full bio
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JAMES THOMAS
Managing Director,
Engineering Programs,
ASCE
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US-RUSSIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SPECIAL OFFER FOR MEMBERS
Back in the U.S. for the first time in over 30 years, the 23rd World Petroleum Congress makes its return to the energy capital with participation from renowned global industry leaders, ministers, and expert speakers. Make your mark at the Congress and be part of the beginning of what’s next.
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Are you taking advantage
of your USRCC Member Benefits?
The U.S.-Russia Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of Membership options to fit your business needs and goals. Renew your membership or join for the first time today!
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Becoming Energy Neutral by Producing Biogas from Sludge
Sulzer.com, November 4, 2021: Sulzer’s wastewater treatment specialists developed a customized solution to mix the sludge, a key part of the process, helping the plant, to increase biogas production by 20-30%. One of the first of its kind, the utility that serves around 90’000 people is now on track to achieve energy neutrality by 2030. Read more...
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Shell Restores Production at Mars and Ursa in the Gulf of Mexico
Shell.com, November 5, 2021: On October 1, Shell safely and successfully re-started production at our Olympus platform in the Gulf of Mexico and began exporting oil and gas through the West Delta-143 (WD-143) “C” facility. When Mars and Ursa are fully ramped up, we will have 100% of Shell-operated production in the Gulf of Mexico back online, ahead of schedule from our initial estimates. Read more...
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ExxonMobil and Pertamina to Evaluate Carbon Capture and Storage in Indonesia
Corporate.exxonmobil.com, November 2, 2021: ExxonMobil and Pertamina, the state-owned energy company for Indonesia, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate the potential for large-scale deployment of low-carbon technologies in Indonesia. The MoU was signed near Glasgow, Scotland, where world leaders have gathered to discuss climate policies during COP 26. Read more...
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Gazprom and RusGazDobycha Create Joint Venture to Develop Tambeyskoye Field in Yamal
Gazprom.com, November 2, 2021: Gazprom Dobycha Tambey Limited Liability Company, a joint venture established on a parity basis by Gazprom Nedra (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gazprom) and RusGazDobycha, was registered today. The joint venture will develop and provide for the pre-development of the Tambeyskoye field in the Yamal Peninsula, with gas production scheduled to start in 2026. The subsurface use licenses for the areas where the field is located will be handed over by Gazprom Nedra to Gazprom Dobycha Tambey in 2022. Read more...
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GET INVOLVED
The USRCC is looking for new team members!
Volunteers play a key role and the contributions they make impact the day-to-day functions of the chamber and shape the future of the relationship between Russia and the U.S.
There are many ways you can get involved with the USRCC. Whether you are an experienced leader or a student, there is a place for you. By volunteering, you can be at the very center of our high-profile events held in Houston, Chicago and New York City and interact with influential leaders in the U.S.-Russia trade and investment.
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To learn more about the position
call 713.429.4680
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Gazprom Neft Hydrocarbon Output Rises 3% to 74 mln tns in Jan–Sep
1prime.biz, November 1, 2021: The hydrocarbon production of Russian oil company Gazprom Neft rose by 2.7% on the year to 74.06 million tonnes in January–September, as seen by PRIME in materials of the company on Monday. The output of oil, condensate, and liquid hydrocarbons grew by 0.7% to 45.93 million tonnes, while production of natural gas gained 6.3% to 34.09 billion cubic meters. Read more...
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McDermott and Shell in Decarbonization Deal
Rigzone.com, November 4, 2021: McDermott has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shell Eastern Petroleum Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, to collaborate on decarbonizing construction. The agreement enables McDermott and Shell to explore opportunities for reducing, and eliminating, emissions from construction through pathways such as low carbon fuels, renewable power, digital solutions and decarbonizing marine construction vessels, McDermott noted in a statement posted on its website. Read more...
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Russian Oil Output Rose in October on OPEC Quota Hike
Worldoil.com, November 2, 2021: Russia’s oil output increased in October for a second straight month as companies open the taps under the OPEC+ agreement to raise output.
The nation produced 45.86 million tons of crude oil and condensate last month, according to data from the Energy Ministry’s CDU-TEK unit. That equals 10.843 million barrels a day, based on a 7.33 barrel-per-ton conversion ratio, and is 1.1% higher than September. Read more...
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Russian Government Approves Carbon Neutrality by 2060
Intellinews.com, November 3, 2021: Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the signing of the 2050 Low Carbon Strategy, previously drafted by the Ministry of Economic Development and taking an "intensive" trajectory that implies carbon neutrality by 2060. As followed by bne IntelliNews, in October the ministry adopted a revised greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction strategy, setting the carbon neutrality deadline at 2060 and choosing an "intensive" scenario as the main proposed policy guideline. Read more...
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Russia’s Green Energy Transition Will Cost $1.2T – Kremlin Economic Aide
Themoscowtimes.com, October 31, 2021: Russia’s transition to renewable energy could cost its economy roughly $1.2 trillion by 2050, a top Kremlin economic aide told the Kommersant business daily ahead of the landmark COP26 climate summit. The 90-trillion-ruble price tag comes from a draft energy transition plan recently presented by the Economic Development Ministry. Read more...
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Kerry Says US, Russian Delegations Talked in Glasgow About Methane Emissions
Tass.com, November 5, 2021: The US and Russian delegations have touched upon the efforts to reduce methane emissions among other issues at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry said at a press conference at COP26 on Friday. "We were talking about how we might deal with methane, possibly work together," Kerry said without elaborating on the level of talks. Read more...
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◾ Houston-Tyumen Sister Cities
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UTMN Among The Best Universities According To THE
Indiaeducationdiary.in, November 3, 2021: Authoritative source Times Higher Education has published the results of its annual research, the rating of the best universities in the world in the field of Social Science. It highlights universities that are leading in sociology, archaeology, political science, linguistics, geography, anthropology and others. Read more...
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Russian Energy Ministry Instructed to Hold Negotiations with Belarus on Gas Supplies in 2022
Eng.belta.by, November 4, 2021: The Russian government has instructed the Ministry of Energy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to hold negotiations with Belarus on gas supplies and prices in 2022. The corresponding executive order was signed by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and was published on the Russian official internet portal of legal information on 3 November, BelTA has learned. Read more...
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U.S Aviation Experts Commend Kazakhstan’s Aviation Security, Agree to Cooperate to Launch Direct Flights
Astanatimes.com, November 5, 2021: Experts from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commended the level of aviation security in Kazakhstan and gave a positive evaluation of ongoing measures to protect civil aviation from unlawful interference, reports the country’s Aviation Administration. Read more...
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Belarus Proposes to Prepare Roadmap for Further Co-op with Azerbaijan
Azernews.az, November 3, 2021: Belarus proposes to prepare a roadmap for further cooperation with Azerbaijan, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Vladimir Andreichenko said at a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Azerbaijan Ulvi Bakhshaliyev, Trend reports. Read more...
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◾ US-Russia Related News in Russian
◾ Новости недели
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США Подтвердили Рыночный Статус Экономики РФ. Обобщение
Interfax.ru, Октябрь 29, 2021: Министерство торговли США по итогам проведенного расследования подтвердило рыночный статус экономики РФ, говорится в документе, опубликованном в пятницу в базе данных американского торгового ведомства. "Министерство торговли (США - ИФ) считает, что Российская Федерация продолжает оставаться страной с рыночной экономикой для целей расследования антидемпинговых пошлин", - говорится в решении Минторга США по итогам проведенного расследования. Читать далее...
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Новак Сообщил о Ряде Рисков на Рынке Нефти, не Позволяющих Сильнее Нарастить Добычу
Kommersant.ru, Ноябрь 4, 2021: Россия ожидает сниженного спроса на нефть в четвертом квартале 2021 года и первом квартале 2022 года, сообщил вице-премьер Александр Новак во время пресс-конференции по итогам министерской встречи ОПЕК+. По его словам, рынок нефти сейчас восстанавливается, однако Россия видит ряд факторов, которые не позволяют сильнее нарастить добычу в рамках сделки ОПЕК+. Вице-премьер отметил, что ОПЕК+ в случае более сильного, чем это ожидается, восстановления спроса на нефть может принять дополнительные меры по стабилизации рынка. Читать далее...
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Российская Positive Technologies Ответила на Попадание под Санкции США
Rbc.ru, Ноябрь 4, 2021: Включение Министерством торговли США российской компании Positive Technologies в список вредоносных компаний не несет угрозы для бизнеса компании. Об этом сообщили РБК в пресс-службе компании. Читать далее...
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Может ли Нефть в 2022 Году Достичь Уровня в $120 за Баррель?
Vedomosti.ru, Ноябрь 3, 2021: Нефть в 2022 г. может достичь уровня в $120 за баррель, считают аналитики Bank of America. Причиной этого в банке назвали энергокризис и рост на все энергоносители, в том числе на газ и уголь. Это один из наиболее радикальных «бычьих» прогнозов по котировкам нефти в последние месяцы. Заявление банка было сделано на фоне стабильно высоких цен на нефть в последние месяцы. Читать далее...
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Авиакомпании США Ожидают Дальнейших Действий от Госдепартамента по Пролетам над Россией
Tass.ru, Ноябрь 4, 2021: Вопрос о правах пролета американских авиакомпаний над территорией РФ пока полностью не решен, индустрия ждет дальнейших действий от Госдепартамента в ближайшее время. Об этом ТАСС сообщили в четверг в объединении Airlines for America, направившем ранее соответствующее письмо в американское внешнеполитическое ведомство. Читать далее...
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