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TotalEnergies faces Chinese competition in Iraqi solar energy market

France's TotalEnergies, which is looking to strengthen its presence in Iraq as part of its drive to diversify its energy interests, is hoping to get a slice of the country's solar energy market. The market is set to develop but is also attracting other countries, including China. [...] (431 words)

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