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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) adopted by a vote of four to three greenhouse gas reduction regulations—called the most stringent in the US—that will reduce global warming pollutants through a regional cap on greenhouse gas emissions. New Mexico Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Regulation.

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

Blue Marble Energy’s proprietary AGATE (Acid, Gas and Ammonia Targeted Extraction) system uses different bacterial consortia (“cassettes”) in an anaerobic fermentation process to produce a variety of biochemicals, including short-chain esters, amides and green anhydrous ammonia. It also generates renewable natural gas as a product.

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JUNE 21, 2010

LS9, a synthetic biology company developing fermentation-derived drop-in renewable fuels and chemicals ( earlier post ), has won a 2010 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award for its “Renewable Petroleum” technology that converts sustainable, plant-based materials into low-carbon fuels and chemicals.

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MAY 27, 2010

Process flow diagram for the production of synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) for Green Jet fuel. The flight would use Honeywell Green Jet Fuel ( earlier post ) made from sustainable, non-food feedstocks using UOP processing technology. UOP Green Jet Process. Source: UOP. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 26, 2010

Natural gas will play a leading role in reducing greenhouse-gas emissions over the next several decades, largely by replacing older, inefficient coal plants with highly efficient combined-cycle gas generation, according to a major new interim report out from MIT.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

A view of Russian gas flaring based on satellite observations. Source: US NOAA and the World Bank-led Global Gas Flaring Reduction Partnership. natural gas that is emitted into the atmosphere every year via gas. natural gas that is emitted into the atmosphere every year via gas. by Jack Rosebro.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The rule requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from large sources and suppliers in the United States, and is intended to collect accurate and timely emissions data to inform future policy decisions. Tags: Brief. This new program will cover approximately 85% of US GHG emissions and apply to roughly 10,000 facilities.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2010

A study by a team at the University Putra Malaysia concluded that the gasification of empty fruit bunch (EFB), a waste of the palm oil industry, could, if scaled up, produce hydrogen at a supply cost of $2.11/kg vol.%), and higher LHV of gas product (15.26 Tags: Brief. The feedstock particle size of 0.3–0.5 Salmiaton, W.A.K.G.

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MAY 3, 2010

The Jakarta Post reported that Chinese oil and gas firm PetroChina will increase its investment in oil and gas exploration and development in Indonesia by 30% this year to boost oil lifting and counteract declining production. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 29, 2021

In a paper published in the journal Applied Energy , they report devising a methodology to estimate the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of meeting the seasonal nature of variable renewable energy (VRE) resources with either a hydrogen-fired gas turbine (HFGT) or lithium-ion battery system (LI). —Emre Gençer, co-author.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Singapore’s largest waste management company, Sembcorp, is starting a one-year field trial to assess market acceptance, cost-effectiveness and customer satisfaction of the Mercedes-Benz Econic waste collection truck with Natural Gas Technology. This marks the entry of the natural gas truck into the Asia market. Tags: Brief.

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AUGUST 23, 2010

Americans' opinions of the automobile industry have posted a 15-point positive increase after reaching an all-time low last year, and now tilt more positive than negative for the first time in three years, according to a new Gallup poll. Positive views of the banking industry remain depressed. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Hitachi has developed a new cathode material for industrial lithium-ion batteries using manganese-based cathode materials that roughly doubles the life of similar batteries using the cathode material which was developed by Hitachi in the past. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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MAY 29, 2012

Specifically, the study finds that with China’s help the global community may be—under the most optimistic scenario—able to limit warming to 2 °C, relative to pre-industrial levels. The researchers argue for a global economy-wide greenhouse gas tax that spreads the burden of responsibility.

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MAY 9, 2010

Solar Fuel Technology , the Austria-based partner company, is setting up the industrial implementation of the process. A chemical reaction of hydrogen with carbon dioxide generates methane—and that is nothing other than natural gas, produced synthetically. Tags: Brief. The result is hydrogen and oxygen.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Celanese Corporation, a global technology and specialty materials company, intends to construct manufacturing facilities in China and the US to utilize recently-developed advanced technology for the production of ethanol for chemical applications and other industrial uses. Tags: Brief. —Dave Weidman.

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JULY 21, 2009

John Sullivan (R-OK), would authorize $30 million a year from fiscal 2010 to 2014 for natural gas vehicle research and development. There are several other bills currently in Congress that would increase the efforts on natural gas vehicles or establish policies conducive to their adoption, including S.1408, Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 31, 2010

Estimated annual greenhouse gas emissions over the lifetime of the QCLNG project. BG Group has approved implementation of the first phase of a US$15-billion project to convert coal seam gas (CSG) to LNG—the first major commercial project to do so. Ltd (Tokyo Gas), announced in March 2010, under which Tokyo Gas will: Purchase 1.2

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OCTOBER 8, 2009

Shell plans to develop its Prelude and Concerto gas discoveries, located in the Browse Basin off the northwest coast of Western Australia, using its Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) technology. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.). Artistic impression of the Shell FLNG design. Source: Shell. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 26, 2010

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. MHI) has developed a generator-integrated hybrid turbocharger for marine propulsion diesel engines which utilizes engine exhaust gas not only to drive the turbocharger but also to generate electricity. Tags: Brief. Cutaway view of MET83MAG hybrid turbocharger. Click to enlarge.

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Exhaust Mariner Gas-Electric Gas 199

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OCTOBER 25, 2009

Artist’s rendering of a GE Frame-7 gas turbine, similar to the units that GE Oil & Gas is supplying for the Gorgon project. The Greater Gorgon Area—comprising the Jansz and Gorgon fields—has projected natural gas resources equivalent to 6.7 First gas is planned for 2014. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 22, 2010

CS CSG (Australia) Pty Ltd, a 50/50 joint venture company owned by Shell and a subsidiary of PetroChina, has entered into an agreement to buy Australia-based Arrow Energy Limited, a coal seam gas company, for A$4.70 Coal seam gas is a form of natural gas trapped in coal beds by water and ground pressure. Tags: Brief.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

US Secretary of Energy Steven Chu has requested that the National Petroleum Council (NPC) conduct studies on two topics: a study on future transportation fuels that will analyze US fuel prospects through 2030 for auto, truck, air, rail and waterborne transport; and an assessment of “ prudent ” development of US natural gas and oil resources.

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OCTOBER 3, 2009

billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for the capture carbon dioxide from industrial sources for storage or beneficial use. Steven Chu, Science Large-scale industrial carbon capture and storage selections (by amount of DOE award) include: ConocoPhillips. The first phase of these projects will include $21.6

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JANUARY 15, 2010

Vision Industries Class 8 zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric truck at the Port of Los Angeles. The Port of Los Angeles is entering into negotiations with Los Angeles-based Vision Industries for the purchase and evaluation of Vision’s Tyrano hydrogen fuel cell hybrid-electric trucks. Photo: Business Wire). Earlier post.)

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MAY 6, 2009

Battelle is granting an exclusive license to Genifuel Corporation for a process developed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to convert algae into renewable synthetic natural gas (SNG) for use in pipelines and power generation. It’s a completely green process. ”. Tags: Algae Algal Fuels Natural Gas.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

Omnitek Engineering Corporation has been granted a license from the government of Peru to perform diesel-to-natural-gas conversions in the country. There are an estimated 500,000 heavy-duty engines in Peru that could be potentially converted to operate on natural gas, he said. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 26, 2009

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. KHI) has developed a new gas turbine combustion technology for its proprietary dry low emission (DLE) combustion system used mainly in natural gas-fired turbines. This development in premix combustion technology has enabled Kawasaki to build a gas turbine with the lowest NO x emissions yet.

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JULY 3, 2009

1622, which will restart a natural gas vehicle (NGV) R&D program at the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory had earlier led the Next Generation Natural Gas Vehicles ( NGNGV ) program to develop advanced, commercially viable, medium- and heavy-duty NGVs. The bill was authored by Rep.

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JULY 17, 2009

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) has introduced another natural gas-powered truck, the Freightliner Business Class M2 112 NG. The cooled-exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) engine offers the lowest emissions available in the industry while maintaining performance and efficiency. Tags: Brief.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

GE Energy is joining the Model Fuels Consortium II (MFC-II) ( earlier post ), the first gas turbine producer to do so. Developing energy efficient and low emission combustors has become a key requirement for industrial turbines. Tags: Brief.

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MARCH 7, 2010

General Automotive Company, a North American provider of aftermarket parts and advanced technology for the automotive industry, announced a revised joint venture with SenCer Inc. The joint venture, now called Green Cell, Inc. Green Cell suggests that it can generate commercial (non-government) revenue from fuel cells within 4-6 years.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

million to support the development of natural gas engines and vehicles. Significant increases in the projected amount of natural gas available in the US have stimulated renewed interest in using it to fuel commercial vehicles. More than 20 companies submitted proposals, indicating significant industry interest in this program.

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AUGUST 24, 2009

Aerospace Mitsubishi) in the further development of the Detonation Cycle Gas Turbine Engine (DCGT). AMEC's sister corporation, China Aerospace Automotive Industry Group (Aerospace Automotive), has a 30% stake in the JV, and Aerospace Automotive will be the channel through which AMEC will access Aerospace Mitsubishi resources.

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OCTOBER 27, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger introduced Vision Industries’ fuel cell plug-in hybrid Class 8 short haul truck, Tyrano, at the State Capitol building in Sacramento on 20 October. Vision says that the Tyrano is 35% cheaper to operate than current diesel powered trucks and 50% cheaper than liquefied natural gas.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

gas-cooled reactor with commercial manufacturing, hydrogen production, and. to extend the application of nuclear energy into the broader industrial and. Next Generation Nuclear Plants will use new, high temperature, gas-cooled. a secondary industrial application—for example, generating electricity while. Source: INL.

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MAY 29, 2009

Anthropogenic global greenhouse gas emissions increased by 15% between 2000 and 2005, a sharp increase in the expected rate of growth, according to a new report from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). EDGAR is a detailed overview of 35 years (from 1970 to 2005) of greenhouse gas emissions by country and emission sector.

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