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Early results from Univ. of Texas hydraulic fracturing study show no direct link to groundwater contamination; contamination problems appear related to other aspects of drilling ops

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Groat provided initial observations from the study, which the Energy Institute is funding, at a briefing in Fort Worth attended by local government officials, regulators, energy company executives, representatives of community groups and others. A peer group also will review the team’s findings.

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Denbury Undertakes Midwest CO2 Pipeline Feasibility Study

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This program, instituted in the Energy Policy Act of 2005, is designed to spur technological innovation in fossil fuel development. Denbury Resources Inc.

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GE unveils prototype for first Tier 4 heavy-haul locomotive

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This new engine technology is the result of an initial six-year, $400-million investment, followed by a two-year, $200-million investment to hone the research, design and engineering to meet Tier 4 standards. These sessions generated invaluable feedback around accessibility of parts, the layout and design, and safety.