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U Calgary study finds oil shale most energy intensive upgraded fuel followed by in-situ-produced bitumen from oil sands

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A team at the University of Calgary (Canada) has compared the energy intensities and lifecycle GHG emissions of unconventional oils (oil sands and oil shale) alongside shale gas, coal, lignite, wood and conventional oil and gas. This is not the same as crude oil occurring naturally in shales, as in the Bakken.

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State Department releases final environmental impact statement on Keystone XL Pipeline Project; analysis of GHG emissions

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Comparison of the percent differential for WTW (well-to-wheel) GHGs from gasoline produced from WCSB oil sands using different production processes relative to gasoline produced from reference crudes. The proposed Project is not likely to impact the amount of crude oil produced from the oil sands. Click to enlarge.

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BP Egypt announces significant gas discovery in deepwater Nile Delta

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The well was drilled using the sixth-generation semi-submersible rig Maersk Discoverer in water depth of 649 meters (2,129 feet) and reaching a total depth of around 7,000 meters (22,966 feet). The wireline logs, fluid samples and pressure data confirmed the presence of gas and condensate in 38m (125 feet) net of Oligocene sands in Salamat.

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Stanford, UC Santa Cruz study explores ramifications of demand-driven peak to conventional oil

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In contrast to arguments that peak conventional oil production is imminent due to physical resource scarcity, a team from Stanford University and UC Santa Cruz has examined the alternative possibility of reduced oil use due to improved efficiency and oil substitution. 2010, to above 140 $/bbl in constant 2010 dollars).

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GM introducing new generation of modular 3- and 4-cylinder Ecotec engines; 11 variants from 1.0L to 1.5L

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The architecture is also designed to support hybrid propulsion systems and alternative fuels. The high-pressure casting method produces a more dimensionally accurate block that requires fewer machining operations than conventional sand-cast blocks. A die-cast aluminum oil pan contributes additional structural strength.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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MIT Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Electric Cars : Gas 2.0

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It allow for that on-demand water heater you were probably considering too, the more extravagant systems use close to 150 amps but only part-time and you won’t need that capacity when you’re asleep. And if you’re going electric a dedicated circuit panel in your garage wouldn’t be inconceivable.

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