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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

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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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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023

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Note: Tax rates increased by $0.001/gal in Arkansas and by $0.0005/gal in Missouri. The surplus in Connecticut’s Special Transportation Fund funded an eight-month suspension of the state’s gasoline tax in 2022. These taxes have increased in 13 states since July 2022. These states are not shown because the values are so small.

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Shell Oil replacing Ryder diesel trucks with with Ryder LNG trucks for operations in Louisiana and Texas

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Shell Oil Company has signed an agreement with Ryder System for 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy-duty vehicles supporting oil and gas logistics operations in Lafayette, La. Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions has more than 200 customers in the oil and gas sector. and Houston, Texas. service locations.

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DOE awards $45M to 38 advanced transportation technology projects; $3M from the Army

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Arkansas Power Electronics International. This project will develop and test novel molecules in base oils that may substantially improve fuel efficiency without increasing wear. Batteries Lubricating Oils Manufacturing Materials Power Electronics Vehicle Systems' GE Global Research. Ashland Consumer Markets.

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DOE Awards Up to $6.9M to Nine Projects for Shale Gas and Coalbed Methane Production

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A primary goal of Fossil Energy’s Oil and Natural Gas Program is to enhance the responsible development of domestic natural gas and oil resources that supply the country’s energy. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. This system will be used in planning, managing, forecasting, permit tracking, and compliance monitoring.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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As an early adopter of EV technology, I enjoy sharing my family's journey to making the transition to all-electric transportation. Director e-mobility, Cummins, Jack Gillin, Senior Director Business Growth, Okai, and other Directors of Public Policy and City Transportation Authorities. What type of leadership makes you thrive?

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AEP Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of Pickens’ Energy Plan

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American Electric Power has signed on as a corporate sponsor of The Pickens Plan, proposed by oil and gas industry veteran T. Extra-high voltage transmission is necessary to transport renewable energy from where it is most viable to the nation’s population centers. Boone Pickens. Morris, AEP chairman, president and CEO.