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Univ. of Calgary team developing nanocatalysts for underground upgrading of heavy oil and bitumen; possible “next generation” of oil sands production

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Researchers at the University of Calgary are developing ultra-dispersed (UD) nanocatalysts for the in situ upgrading of heavy oil and bitumen from deep reservoirs. One of the challenges of such an approach is the placement of the catalyst deep into the heavy oil plume by transporting a catalyst suspension through the sand medium.

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Report: Industry Backing for Oil Sands Pipelines to Canadian West Coast Growing

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The Northern Gateway is a proposed 1,170-kilometer twin pipeline capable of carrying 525,000 barrels per day of oil sands crude from Edmonton, Alberta to Kitimat on the British Columbia coast and more than 190,000 barrels per day of condensate back from Kitimat to Edmonton. ’s stalled Northern Gateway pipelines project.

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Increase in US rig count will not cap oil prices

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The impact of rising oil prices on North American light tight oil (LTO) production is said to be a “Catch 22”, the title of Joseph Heller’s popular 1961 novel set in WWII. Too many analysts continue to believe drilling and service has the same problem with rising oil prices. by David Yager for Oilprice.com.

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University of Calgary Study Finds Large-Scale Adoption of PHEVs in Alberta Could Support Wind Power; PHEV GHG Benefits Range from 40-90% in Emissions Reduction

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The study found the environmental impacts of PHEVs in Alberta would depend on factors such as vehicle battery size, charging time and wind production levels. More than 90% of electricity in Alberta is produced by methods that emit greenhouse gases: burning coal, oil or natural gas. The whole idea is to consume the wind power in the.

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World Earth Day & The Green Reset

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It can dramatically reduce the volume of discarded materials and waste being sent to landfill each year, it also reduces the need for production using new or raw materials which means a reduction in air pollution, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and often a conservation of global resources. Invest in sustainable products.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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s “ Rover Dome ,” its 45,000-square-foot (about 4,200-square-meter) production facility. After every beer, it sounded like a better idea.”. production center , set to open in August. production center , set to open in August. Bronco , revived in 2021: Its entire production sold out in advance for two years.

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Car Companies Standardize Plug for Electric Vehicles : Gas 2.0

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This is a major step froward in EV mass production. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production. is a Green Options Media Production. No time frame for the introduction of the plug was mentioned, saying that talks between the companies were ongoing. Sorry for any confusion. About Gas 2.0