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Ocean Salinities Show an Intensified Water Cycle; Large Salinity Changes Will Eventually Influence Ocean Circulation

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A new study co-authored by CSIRO (Australia) scientists Paul Durack and Dr. Susan Wijffels finds evidence that the world’s water cycle has already intensified. The stronger water cycle means arid regions have become drier and high rainfall regions wetter as atmospheric temperature increases. Tags: Climate Change Water.

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Neste Oil and Finnish Environment Institute to begin joint algae research; focus on NExBTL renewable diesel

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At SYKE’s Marine Research Centre, the use of planktonic algae as a source of bioenergy has been studied since 2008 during several national and international projects. The company announced in the summer that it would take part in two new international algae research projects in Australia and the Netherlands.

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Shell moving forward with Floating LNG project

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The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc has made the final investment decision on the Prelude Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project in Australia (100% Shell); Shell will now start detailed design and construction of what will be the world’s first FLNG facility. Earlier post.) —Malcolm Brinded.

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BG Group sanctions US$15B coal seam gas to LNG project; first such

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The first phase of the Queensland Curtis Liquefied Natural Gas project (QCLNG) project encompasses the development of a two-train liquefaction plant on Curtis Island near Gladstone in Queensland (Australia) together with the associated upstream and pipeline facilities. In early 2008, we announced our first investment in Australia.

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Shell launches commercial operation of Quest carbon capture and storage in Alberta oil sands

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The BCS is well below hydrocarbon-bearing formations and potable water zones in the region. Shell initiated public consultation in 2008, two years before submitting a regulatory application. Shell is also a partner in the Chevron-led Gorgon project in Australia and has a share in the Technology Centre Mongstad (TCM) in Norway.

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Study Finds Unexpected Decadal Decline in Global Evapotranspiration, Links It to Moisture Limitation in Southern Hemisphere

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The soils in large areas of the Southern Hemisphere, including major portions of Australia, Africa and South America, have been drying up in the past decade, according to the first major study of evapotranspiration on a global basis. In these regions, microwave satellite observations indicate that soil moisture decreased from 1998 to 2008.

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Regal Resources Secures Funding for Underground Coal-to-Liquids Pilot Test

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Australia-based Regal Resources has secured commitments to raise A$5.2 The preferred coal type is lignite; the water and impurities aid the UCTL process. Underground Coal to Liquids Business Plan Overview (Magma, December 2008). Process flow sketch for UCTL demonstration unit. Click to enlarge. million (US$3.7 The UCTL process.

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