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MARCH 17, 2013

PetroJunín, joint venture formed by PDVSA (60%) and Eni (40%), has started production from the Junín-5 giant heavy oil field, located in the Faja del Orinoco—the area with the largest untapped hydrocarbon reserves in the world, according to Eni. Junin 5 block in the Orinoco. Deepwater Angola. Eni is operator of Block 15/06 with 35%.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012

The team, which has been investigating HTL processing of algae to biocrude—along with techniques for dexoygenating the product for subsequent refining—for several years, presented its latest results at the 2012 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh. Phillip Savage. AIChE 2012. Valdez, P.J.,

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JUNE 23, 2011

Chevron’s focus on optimizing the thermal management of the Kern River field has resulted in a steady drop in the steam:oil ratio (barrels steam water per barrel oil), resulting in improved economics of the field even with slowly declining production. Data: California DOGGR. Click to enlarge. Source: Chevron. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 31, 2013

A breach in ExxonMobil’s Pegasus crude oil pipeline occurred late Friday afternoon near Mayflower, AR (about 20 miles north northwest of Little Rock and at the southeastern end of the Lake Conway reservoir). Efforts are being made to keep oil away from Lake Conway. Route of the Pegasus pipeline. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 14, 2011

Rather than relying as extensively on oil as the source of energy to power vehicles—most of it imported to the United States and Europe from other countries—we will use increasing amounts of ethanol and other potentially renewable fuels as well as electricity.

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Fuel Vehicles Emissions Oil-Sands 170

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2011

The study also highlights the potential for blending GTL diesel in refineries with heavy crudes that require severe hydrotreating, such as Venezuelan heavy crude oil or bitumen derived from Canadian oil sands and/or in jurisdictions with tight aromatic specifications for diesel, such as California. GTL Lubricant Base Oils.

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Diesel Emissions Oil-Sands Production 290

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

2 ] Rasmussen’s “one agreement, two steps” plan was quickly endorsed by US President Obama, as well as Australia’s Prime Minister Rudd and Russia’s President Medvedev, all of whom were present at the APEC summit. Canada’s 2009 GHG emissions are 48.7%

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Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

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AUGUST 29, 2013

In a presentation at Volkswagen of America’s 2014 line drive in St. Other features include a new, lighter turbocharger/cylinder head assembly; the use of lightweight polymers for the oil pan, and use of aluminum for various screws and fasteners. The horsepower is the same as the outgoing 5-cylinder 2.5-liter Intake and injection.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

In addition to a recent electric car deal with NISSAN Motors ( NSANY ), Portland General Electric, the Oregon state governor and GE have also announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Motors ( MMTOF.PK ) to develop and sell the Miev electric car with 85 mile range by 2011. By 2011 look for a larger THINK Ox. We have oil!

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OCTOBER 27, 2013

While natural gas is often cheaper than oil and gives off fewer emissions, developing the resource comes with risks, especially for smaller nations. In December 2011, Noble Energy announced the discovery of a major natural gas reservoir offshore Cyprus, in Block 12 of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Electric vehicles will be available for customers in 2011. Shai Agassi presented their new business model at Davos. Millions of EVs and PHEVs would expand the sale of electricity as an alternative to oil. No more Big OIL - think of the extra money stimulating the economy! Its better solar transfer/storage than a battery.

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