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IBM, Statoil, Kongsberg Group and DNV developing integrated environmental monitoring system for offshore oil and gas operations

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FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Combined with IBM’s advanced modeling techniques, the system is intended to be able to move beyond simply monitoring, to predicting and preventing issues before they occur, helping companies minimize the environmental risk associated with subsea oil and gas operations.

Oil

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Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

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APRIL 10, 2012

Technology warming potential (TWP) for three sets of natural gas fuel-switching scenarios. (A) A) CNG light-duty cars vs. gasoline cars; (B) CNG heavy-duty vehicles vs. diesel vehicles; and (C) combined-cycle natural gas plants vs. supercritical coal plants using low-CH 4 coal. Source: Alvarez et al. Click to enlarge.

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Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

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APRIL 18, 2023

Chevron (as well as fellow oil major ExxonMobil) has been developing co-processing—adding biomass-derived feedstocks to the fossil-based feedstocks of existing petroleum refinery process units—as a way to produce fuels with increased renewable content more cost-effectively.

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Chevron Gasoline Renewable Toyota

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

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NOVEMBER 13, 2010

The global natural gas vehicle fleet has grown rapidly in the last 10 years, but still represents less than 1% of global transport fuel consumption. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. gas sources, such as biogas or bio-synthetic gas. Click to enlarge.

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Neste Oil to launch the first diesel complying with Category 4 WWFC diesel specification; reduces fuel consumption by 5% and emissions

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MAY 22, 2012

Neste Oil will launch a completely new grade of diesel fuel in Finland this fall: Neste Pro Diesel. The fuel will be used for the first time by the organizers of the Neste Oil Rally in August. With its renewable fuel (NExBTL) component, Neste Pro Diesel reduces a vehicle’s greenhouse gas emissions by 10-20%.

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Diesel Oil Fuel Emissions

US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Greenhouse gas and fuel economy levels under the EPA NHTSA joint proposed rulemaking. The proposal builds upon the core principles President Obama announced in May for a harmonized national policy intended to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for all new cars and trucks sold in the US.( Click to enlarge.

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WRI paper outlines technological pathways for decarbonizing petroleum refining

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OCTOBER 24, 2021

Petroleum refining produces approximately 13% of US industrial greenhouse gas emissions and approximately 3% of all US emissions. Stationary combustion emissions come from burning fossil fuels in combustion units to generate heat for on-site processes such as distilling crude oil, creating steam, and cracking hydrocarbons.

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Dresser-Rand licenses Expansion Energy VX Cycle technology for small-scale production of LNG

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OCTOBER 26, 2012

Dresser-Rand believes that the patented VX Cycle is the first technology to provide a cost-effective small-scale LNG production process with capacities as low as 1,500 gallons per day—smaller than any other LNG production system commercially available today. The regeneration gas is sent to the. prime mover for use as fuel.

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Life cycle analysis finds Camelina-based renewable jet fuel reduces GHG emissions by 75%; renewable diesel reduces emissions by 80%

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

An updated life cycle analysis of the carbon footprint of camelina-based biojet fuel found that the renewable fuel reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 75% compared to traditional petroleum-based jet fuel, according to a study by researchers from Michigan Tech University (MTU), Targeted Growth and UOP LLC, a Honeywell company.

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Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO or renewable diesel), which is already commercially available today, reduces CO 2 emissions by up to 90%. HVO allows our customers to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions with existing vehicles and engines and to make an important contribution to climate protection today.

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ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

gas into a liquid transportation fuel by combining fuel cell. utility of geographically isolated gas reserves. Natural Gas Reactor for Remote Chemical Conversion. convert natural gas into transportable liquids in one step. remote oil wells burn natural gas as a by-product because it is not. Gas Technology.

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Fraunhofer researchers develop process for compact microchips that operate at up to 300 ?C

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MAY 6, 2014

The chips could have down-hole applications in drilling for oil and gas or geothermal resources. µm, they are considerably smaller than the high-temperature chips available today. Production of geothermal energy, natural gas, or oil is not the sole area of potential application.

Oil

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DOE-Sponsored Project Pushes the Limits of Seismic-While-Drilling Technology

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AUGUST 12, 2009

By pushing the limits of seismic-while-drilling (SWD) technology, the SeismicPULSER system provides more accurate geo-steering for the discovery of new oil and natural gas reserves, facilitating new field development and improving well economics. In a project sponsored by the US Department of Energy (DOE), Technology International Inc.

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Researchers develop four-step catalytic process to produce petroleum refinery feedstocks from biomass sugars

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JANUARY 3, 2013

The renewable petroleum feedstock comprises normal, branched and cyclic alkanes up to 31 carbons in length and is similar in composition to the feedstocks produced in a petroleum refinery from crude oil. These waste hemicellulose sugars are among the most inexpensive biomass feedstocks that are available today, they noted.

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GM Ventures invests in nano-structured steel alloys company NanoSteel; potential for light-weighting

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AUGUST 6, 2012

NanoSteel’s nano-structured alloys offer unique material characteristics that are not available today, making them a potential game-changer. —Jon Lauckner, GM’s chief technology officer, vice president of Global R&D and president of GM Ventures LLC.

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Dynamotive Produces Renewable Gasoline and Diesel from Biomass in Three-Stage Process: Pyrolysis, Hydroreforming, Hydrotreating

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APRIL 25, 2009

Dynamotive Energy Systems Corporation has successfully produced renewable gasoline and diesel from biomass at its research facility in Waterloo Ontario through a novel two-stage upgrading process of its pyrolysis oil, BioOil. Designated UBA, the reformed bio-oil product has a HHV of 39.5 The overall yield of UBB from bio-oil is 38%.

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Gasoline Renewable Diesel Oil

LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

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DECEMBER 22, 2019

The rapid oxidation process enables LeMond to produce carbon fiber with the lowest embodied energy of any standard PAN-based carbon fiber available today. This is a significant milestone for our company. Having our technology independently verified by BV validates the revolutionary nature of our technology.

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Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

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MARCH 6, 2021

This means we have a responsibility to implement emission-lowering solutions available today while simultaneously developing solutions for tomorrow. EPS said that the partnership is an example of different industry players with aligned values coming together to lower greenhouse gas emissions. —Cyril Ducau, EPS CEO.

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Mariner Fuel Engine Carbon

IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

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MAY 19, 2021

Most of the global reductions in CO 2 emissions between now and 2030 in the net zero pathway come from technologies readily available today. New energy security challenges will emerge on the way to net zero by 2050 while longstanding ones will remain, even as the role of oil and gas diminishes.

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Life Cycle Analysis of Camelina-based Renewable Jet and Diesel Fuels Shows 84-89% GHG Savings Compared to Petroleum Fuels

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APRIL 28, 2009

Greenhouse gas emissions for all fuels in this study, using one of the cultivation scenarios (Forward cultivation). The study was based on camelina grown in Montana by Sustainable Oils and processed into renewable jet and diesel fuels using UOP hydroprocessing technology. Source: Shonnard and Koers (2009). Click to enlarge.

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Renewable Diesel Fuel Montana

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

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JULY 10, 2010

Additionally, few of current harvesting and dewatering technologies available today are amenable to scaling for larger production scenarios of 1,000 acre or larger algal farms. Algae cultures tend to be relatively dilute, and the energy requirement to remove water from the cultures can be a significant portion of the energy balance.

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Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

Today, the term “alternative” is used for all fuels that are not a part of the fossil fuel group—diesel, gasoline, heavy oil and kerosene. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) are considered alternative fuels. —“Sustainable Fuels for Logistics”.

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RYOBI 54-in. zero turn mows 3.5 acres per charge at $4,999 ($500 off), more in New Green Deals

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APRIL 28, 2022

Now that we’re solidly in spring and summer is on the horizon, it’s time to look at kicking gas and oil to the curb for your yard care routine. Today, Home Depot is offering up to $500 off RYOBI lawn care tools including the 54-inch 48V zero turn riding lawn mower at $4,999.

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NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

On 15 Sep, NHTSA and the US EPA proposed a joint rulemaking on fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions for light duty vehicles: an average new car 34.1 Low-friction lubricants: low viscosity and advanced low friction lubricants oils are now available with improved performance and better lubrication. Click to enlarge.

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2016 MPG Fuel Economy EPA

Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

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JULY 3, 2015

An 80% reduction in US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 has been generally established as the de facto required domestic contribution to stabilizing global concentrations at low to medium levels, that is, 450 and 550 ppm carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 -equiv). Renewable and nuclear electricity supply technologies are available today.

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Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

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JULY 17, 2015

The combination of harvesting whole forests and burning long-sequestered carbon sources such as coal or oil has impaired the Earth’s carbon cycle at an increasing pace. Gasoline/diesel fueling stations to replenish the liquid fuel for these engines are readily available. These concepts can all be integrated by broader design concepts.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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MAY 27, 2022

The 6-GHz band, the lowest-frequency microwave band available today, is the only one capable of 100-kilometer hops, making it indispensable. Equipment of this kind has operated reliably since the 1950s.

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IBM, Statoil, Kongsberg Group and DNV developing integrated environmental monitoring system for offshore oil and gas operations

Study suggests current levels of methane leakage would result in numerous decades of more rapid climate change from a shift to natural gas vehicles

Chevron / Toyota road trip demonstrates renewable gasoline blend

IEA working paper highlights potential role of natural gas in reducing global road transport CO2

Neste Oil to launch the first diesel complying with Category 4 WWFC diesel specification; reduces fuel consumption by 5% and emissions

US EPA and NHTSA Jointly Propose New Fuel Economy and Greenhouse Gas Regulations for Vehicles

WRI paper outlines technological pathways for decarbonizing petroleum refining

Dresser-Rand licenses Expansion Energy VX Cycle technology for small-scale production of LNG

Life cycle analysis finds Camelina-based renewable jet fuel reduces GHG emissions by 75%; renewable diesel reduces emissions by 80%

Rolls-Royce releasing mtu rail engines for sustainable fuels

ARPA-E awards $130M to 66 “OPEN 2012” transformational energy technology projects

Fraunhofer researchers develop process for compact microchips that operate at up to 300 ?C

DOE-Sponsored Project Pushes the Limits of Seismic-While-Drilling Technology

Researchers develop four-step catalytic process to produce petroleum refinery feedstocks from biomass sugars

GM Ventures invests in nano-structured steel alloys company NanoSteel; potential for light-weighting

Dynamotive Produces Renewable Gasoline and Diesel from Biomass in Three-Stage Process: Pyrolysis, Hydroreforming, Hydrotreating

LeMond Carbon obtains independent verification of its carbon fiber rapid oxidation technology

Eastern Pacific Shipping, OCI & MAN partner to develop methanol & ammonia as marine fuels; retrofits and newbuilds

IEA report calls for no investment in new fossil fuel supply and end to sales of ICE cars by 2035

Life Cycle Analysis of Camelina-based Renewable Jet and Diesel Fuels Shows 84-89% GHG Savings Compared to Petroleum Fuels

DOE to Award Up to $27M in Phase III Small Business Awards; Algae Processing, Fuel Cells, Improved Materials for Motors, Synthetic Fuels Among Areas of Interest

Deutsche Post DHL Group sees mass market potential for synthetic fuels in 5-10 years

RYOBI 54-in. zero turn mows 3.5 acres per charge at $4,999 ($500 off), more in New Green Deals

NHTSA Modeling and Technology Projections Underlying the Proposed CAFE Target of 34.1 mpg by MY 2016

Study: even with high LDV electrification, low-carbon biofuels will be necessary to meet 80% GHG reduction target; “daunting” policy implications

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

How the FCC Settles Radio-Spectrum Turf Wars

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