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Kinder Morgan to purchase El Paso for approximately $38B to form largest natural gas pipeline network and largest midstream energy enterprise in North America

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(KMI) and El Paso Corporation on Sunday announced a definitive agreement whereby KMI will acquire all of the outstanding shares of EP in a transaction that will create the largest midstream and the fourth-largest energy company in North America with an enterprise value of approximately $94 billion and 80,000 miles of pipelines.

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UPS makes largest purchase of renewable natural gas yet in the US: 170M gallon equivalents over 7 years

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to purchase 170 million gallon equivalents of renewable natural gas (RNG) through 2026. RNG is a key part of UPS’ strategy to increase alternative fuel consumption to be 40% of total ground fuel purchases by 2025, supporting the logistics leader’s efforts to reduce the absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of its ground fleet 12% by 2025.

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EV equity on the Rio Grande

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The Rio Grande Electric Auto Association (RGEAA), was formed in 2020 tasked with a difficult job: convincing the majority Hispanic populations of El Paso, Texas, and Las Cruces, New Mexico, to drive electric. EV adoption also increased when Tesla opened an El Paso showroom,” Angie added.

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Electric vehicles are inflation relief

Electric Auto Association

El Paso Electric , for example, offers a popular EV cost of ownership calculator. Let's build a scenario Let's say you want to purchase a 2023 Chevy Bolt in Texas. 246 to fill up monthly The cost of electricity @ $0.1374/kWh is $ 3,846 (courtesy of El Paso Electric). $64 gal would be $12,785.

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of UPS’ ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel sources and reduce its environmental impact. El Paso, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Kansas City, Kan.; The 12 new CNG stations will be built by TruStar Energy in Amarillo, Texas; Chattanooga, Tenn.;

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TravelCenters of America LLC planning to install 50 on-island DEF dispensers in 2011

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Installations will utilize new dispenser and POS systems that will make purchasing DEF quicker, more efficient and customer friendly. TA expects to install about 50 on-island DEF dispensers at locations across the country in 2011. DEF is a nontoxic solution of 67.5% purified water and 32.5%

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Sunoco Idles Eagle Point Refinery; Will Evaluate Feasibility of Using it to Produce Alternative Fuels in the Future

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Sunoco purchased the Eagle Point Refinery in January 2004 from El Paso Corporation. Sunoco owns and operates four refineries, including Eagle Point, with a combined crude oil processing capacity of 825,000 barrels per day. The acquisition increased Sunoco’s total refinery processing capacity by 20%.