PARIS—Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) and TotalEnergies will join forces to build a new petrochemicals complex in Saudi Arabia, the French energy group said on Thursday. The project involves investment of about $11 billion, of which $4 billion will be funded through equity by Aramco (62.5 percent) and TotalEnergies (37.5 percent), the statement said. The…
Aramco and TotalEnergies to Build $11 Billion Saudi Petrochemicals Plant
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Daimler Takes 33 Percent Stake in European Battery Cell Venture Automotive Cells Company (ACC)
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