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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

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Xcel Energy has launched a new pilot for customers of five major automakers to make it easier for consumers to make the switch to electric vehicles in Colorado and to charge their EVs at times when renewable energy production is high and demand on the energy grid is low. From 2022 through 2024, Xcel Energy will invest more than $3.1

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EIA: Permian region expected to drive US crude oil production growth through 2019

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) August Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO) forecasts that US crude oil production will average 10.7 In particular, the Permian region in western Texas and eastern New Mexico is expected to account for more than half of the growth in crude oil production through 2019.

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Port of Corpus Christi, Howard announce to convert Javelina refinery services facility to blue hydrogen production

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The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (Port of Corpus Christi) and Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC (Howard/HEP) have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) stating their intention to convert Howard’s Javelina refinery services facility into the region’s first blue hydrogen production facility.

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Ford reportedly eliminates lease-to-buy option on electric vehicles

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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning.

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EIA forecasts US crude oil production rate to break record high in 2018 and again in 2019; 10.3 and 10.8 million b/d

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In its latest edition of the Short-Term Energy Outlook , the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that US crude oil production will average 10.3 million b/d in 2018—the highest annual average production in US history, surpassing the previous record of 9.6 US crude oil production averaged an estimated 9.3

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EIA: 5 states and the Gulf of Mexico produce more than 80% of US crude oil; shales drive the growth

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Annual US crude production by state or region, 2008-2013. Total US crude oil production grew 15% in 2013 to 7.4 Production gains in both states came largely from shales, especially the Eagle Ford in Texas and the Bakken in North Dakota. Click to enlarge. million barrels per day.

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US Refiner Converting Fleet to Hybrids and Diesels

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has launched a new initiative to convert its 170-vehicle fleet to hybrid and clean diesel vehicles. Vehicles at the event were provided by Boardwalk Volkswagen, Sam Pack’s Five Star Ford and Sewell GMC. Alon markets gasoline and diesel products under the FINA brand name and is a leading producer of asphalt. Alon USA Energy, Inc.,

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