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Petroleum analysis laboratory
From crude oil to fuels, petrochemicals, lubricants, and other hydrocarbon products, Intertek analyzes petroleum related products to help clients meet…
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Solar Thermal Power Plants
Solar thermal power systems use concentrated solar energy Solar thermal power (electricity) generation systems collect and concentrate sunlight to produce…
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Geothermal
What is geothermal energy? The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). Geothermal energy is…
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Petroleum Equipment
Equipment manufacturing is one of CNPC’s major business sectors. CNPC owns over 100 equipment manufacturers and has established a complete…
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Hydropower
Hydropower is energy in moving water Source: Adapted from National Energy Education Development Project Source: Tennessee Valley Authority (public domain)…
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Gas Content and Type
Most coals contain “gas” to some extent. The term “gas” is used rather loosely and in many cases is used…
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Liquefied Natural Gas
What is LNG? An ocean-going LNG carrier Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been cooled to a…
