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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

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The Pegasus pipeline originally transported crude from the Gulf coast to Patoka. In 2006, its reversal was completed, and in 2009, ExxonMobil completed a project that increased its capacity by 50% (about 30,000 barrels per day). The expansion project included the reactivation and enhancement of several pump stations along the pipeline.

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Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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China energy end use by sector (Mtce), 1980-2011. Shares of energy end use by sector in China, 1980-2011. Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. Relatedly, transportation accounts for only 15% of China’s energy consumption, compared to 30% in the United States. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.