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Biden Administration greenlights ConocoPhillips Willow project in Alaska

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US Department of the Interior has approved a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips’ Willow Master Development Plan in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). The company continues to review the ROD and will advance internal approval processes towards a Final Investment Decision. Earlier post.)

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BMW Group joins sustainable lithium mining project in Chile

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One of the ways in which it is supporting the project is by sharing scientific findings on the impact of lithium mining on water resources in Chile’s Salar de Atacama. The study provides a scientific basis for future decisions about lithium sourcing.

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Harvey Gulf orders Wärtsilä 746 kWh battery systems for another four LNG-powered supply vessels

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Founded in 1955, Louisiana-based Harvey Gulf International Marine is a marine transportation company that specializes in providing offshore supply and multi-purpose support vessels for deep water operations in the US Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Africa and Alaska.

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DOE awarding $35M to 11 projects for hydrokinetic turbine development; ARPA-E SHARKS

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HydroMINE is a disruptive and elegantly simple system with an internal propeller driven by pressure from a stationary hydrofoil structure to a separate, internal flow stream. The internal propeller drives an ordinary electric generator. SRI International. University of Alaska Fairbanks. University of Washington.

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5 phase SRM motors

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I don't think the ambient temperature matters much, because all modern EV motors run high enough power density that they need active (normally liquid, often oil) cooling; their internal operating temperature can get pretty high, even in a temperate climate. Both rotor designs experience heating.

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Obama Administration releases implementation plan for the National Strategy for the Arctic Region

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The main lines of effort of the Strategy and the Implementation Plan are: (1) to advance US security interests; (2) to pursue responsible Arctic region stewardship, including an increase in scientific research related to the region; and (3) to strengthen international cooperation. Provide for Future US Energy Security.

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Foss Maritime to build first three of new Arctic Class of deep-sea tugs for oil and gas industry

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International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS). Foss has worked Alaskan Arctic waters for decades with a well-known. The new tugs will meet: American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) A1 requirements, including. standards for hulls, machinery, towing, anchors and cable; American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Ice Class requirements.

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