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  • 46Shale oil extraction — Shell s experimental in situ shale oil facility, Piceance Basin, Colorado, United States Process type Chemical Industrial sector(s) Chemical industry, oil indus …

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  • 47Return on Average Capital Employed - ROACE — A financial ratio that shows profitability compared to investments made in new capital. Return on average capital employed is calculated as: EBIT Average Total Assets Average Current Liabilities Total Assets Current Liabilities = Capital Employed …

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  • 48Cyprus — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Cyprus <p></p> Background: <p></p> A former British colony, Cyprus became independent in 1960 following years of resistance to British rule. Tensions between the Greek …

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