World's largest sugar factory builds plant in Kazakhstan — $580 million investment
Emirati firm Al Khaleej Sugar, the world’s largest standalone sugar refinery controlling ~3% of the global market, starts building a plant in Kazakhstan’s Konayev.
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Google to buy all electricity from one of the largest solar plants in the US
Google has signed a deal to buy all electricity from the upcoming Steel River Energy Center solar farm in Arkansas.
Bacteria neutralize uranium in mine waters — scientists have revealed the mechanism for the first time
An international team from Germany and Spain proved that natural bacteria can convert dissolved uranium into a chemically stable compound that won’t leach back, even with oxygen exposure.
India launches $2.9 billion tender for construction of four new nuclear power units
India launches one of its biggest nuclear tenders in years: state-run NPCIL seeks bids for nuclear islands of four 700 MW heavy-water units at Mahi Banswara.
Kazakhstan banned wheat imports for six months
Kazakhstan’s Agriculture Minister signed a six-month ban on wheat imports from all countries, including third states and EAEU partners.
Green energy corridor Caspian — Europe moves from plans to implementation
The "Green Energy Corridor Caspian Sea – Black Sea – Europe" project completed its feasibility study and officially moved to the implementation phase.
Turkish green steel producer invests €187 million in solar energy
Turkish steel giant Tosyalı secured €187 million to build two solar plants with a combined capacity of 261 MW.