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APRIL 22, 2022

The transaction is in conjunction with Hexagon Composites’ acquisition of a 40% stake in Cryoshelter’s liquid natural gas (LNG) business. The company has developed and secured patented technology for heavy-duty trucks and buses using liquid storage solutions for natural gas and hydrogen based on the same technology platform.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2011

Natural gas production in North Dakota has more than doubled since 2005, largely due to associated natural gas from the growing oil production in the Bakken shale formation. Gas production averaged more than 485 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) in September 2011, compared to the 2005 average of about 160 MMcfd. Source: EIA.

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MAY 11, 2022

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. That broad-based coordination lays the foundation for a whole of government approach to future implementation. Phase out oil and gas extraction operations by 2045.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Nippon Steel has conducted technological development to reduce CO 2 emissions by injecting hydrogen into blast furnaces since 2008.

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Coal Companies Hydrogen Carbon 273

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JUNE 8, 2021

Greenhouse gas emissions from the global maritime sector are increasing. The Fourth IMO Greenhouse Gas study, published in August 2020, predicts that emissions could increase by as much as 130% by 2050 compared with 2008 levels. —Jose Maria Larocca, Executive Director and Co-Head of Oil Trading for Trafigura.

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DECEMBER 15, 2009

overall from 2008 to 2035. CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector are projected to remain at 33% of the total in 2035, but increase from 1,925 million metric tons in 2008 to 2,115 in 2035. The reference case projections do not include the effects of potential future policies that have not yet become law—e.g., Source: EIA.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

With subsidies long in place for nuclear, coal and gas in the US along with the cheap cost of production for coal and natural gas, solar is essentially competing with that $0.10/kWh Solar’s competition is really fossil fuel, or in other words, the established way electricity is being generated. We need a better paradigm.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 and 2035 associated with passenger vehicle travel in the state’s 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations. Earlier post.). increasing the number of people who take public transit.

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Emissions Light California Gas 225

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NOVEMBER 16, 2009

has entered a Tier 1 Development Supplier Agreement with Volvo for its heavy duty natural gas engines and associated supply chain. The new natural gas engines are expected to meet future European emission requirements. Westport Innovations Inc. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 21, 2011

The partnership will see BP taking a 30% stake in 23 oil and gas production sharing contracts that Reliance operates in India, including the producing KG D6 block, and the formation of a 50:50 joint venture between the two companies for the sourcing and marketing of gas in India. Future performance payments of up to US$1.8

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) showcased the utility’s first extended-range electric truck with manufacturer VIA Motors at three Bay Area National Plug-In Day events—in San Francisco, San Rafael and Cupertino—on Sunday. PG&E joined with VIA Motors in 2008 to develop the extended-range electric vehicle, or eREV.

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Extended Range Plug-in San Francisco Motor 281

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

Pennsylvania’s Public-Private Partnership (P3) Board has approved a project seeking a private partner to develop compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling stations at public transit agencies around the state that would also provide public access to the facilities.

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Pennsylvania Fuel Fleet Financing 230

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MAY 13, 2010

The first workshop, on 2 March, focused on preliminary elements of the proposed criteria pollutant emission standards and involved a presentation of technical information from several studies that are under evaluation for potential greenhouse gas emission reduction. Future Steel Vehicle: Phase I. Volkswagen, 2008. EDAG, 2009.

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Pollution Emissions Gas California 186

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DECEMBER 5, 2014

has taken delivery of its first 11 Freightliner heavy-duty trucks that run on liquefied natural gas (LNG). They are expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 755 metric tons per year, which equates to removing approximately 159 passenger cars from the road annually. since 2008. Kroger has invested $6.5

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Diesel Oregon North Carolina Fleet 255

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Worldwide energy consumption will grow by 53% between 2008 and 2035 with much of the increase driven by strong economic growth in the developing nations, especially China and India, according to the reference case in the newly released International Energy Outlook 2011 (IEO2011) from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).

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Cars That Think

MARCH 29, 2024

In 2008, Woskov began intensively studying whether the approach could be an affordable improvement on mechanical drilling. The system would rely on injected gas to quench and carry out ash. Instead of pumping fluid and turning a drill, we’ll be burning and vaporizing rock and extracting gas, which is much easier to pump than mud.”

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Fusion Energy MIT Iceland 140

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The US Department of Energy; the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation; and ConocoPhillips will work together to test technologies for producing methane gas from hydrate deposits on the Alaska North Slope. The tests will provide information to inform potential future extended-duration tests.

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JULY 6, 2016

Chevron Corporation announced that its 50% owned affiliate, Tengizchevroil (TCO), will proceed with the development of its Future Growth and Wellhead Pressure Management Project (FGP-WPMP), which will increase crude oil production at the Tengiz oil field in Kazakhstan by about 260,000 barrels per day. billion, which includes $27.1

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MAY 13, 2010

The American Power Act, released as a discussion draft, targets reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 4.75% compared to 2005 levels by 2013; by at least 17% compared to 2005 levels by 2020; by at least 42% compared to 2005 levels by 2030; and by at least 83% compared to 2005 levels by 2050. Natural Gas.

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Creative Greenius

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So let’s take a look, straight from our friends at the California Air Resources Board* , at the Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases in California, for 2008. I’ve specially highlighted the three out of ten that are within just 10 miles of my home. Chevron Refinery, Richmond: 4,792,052 metric tons.

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JUNE 5, 2022

They now realize that EVs are less expensive to maintain than gas-engined vehicles. With everyone hurting because of gas prices, they’re looking for a solution.” So that meant I had a plug-in hybrid in 2008,” he said, explaining that it wasn’t long before folks from Toyota paid him a visit. Everyone loved these cars,” Beas said.

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Prius Personal DIY 2008 92

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

In 2008, Shell’s subsidiary paid $2.1 billion for leases during Chukchi Sea Oil and Gas Lease Sale 193. The 2008 sale was included in the previous Administration’s 2007-2012 Five-Year Oil and Gas Leasing Program to cover leasing for oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf for that five-year period.

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2007 Alaska 2008 Oil 186

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MARCH 27, 2017

Specific circumstances, such as the very warm fourth quarter of 2015 and relatively low natural gas prices, put downward pressure on emissions as natural gas was substituted for coal in electricity generation. These conditions do not necessarily reflect future trends. —“US Energy-Related Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 2015”.

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2015 Transportation CO2 Energy 150

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APRIL 5, 2012

In a first for the refining industry, Marathon has agreed to state-of-the-art controls on combustion devices known as flares and to a cap on the volume of waste gas it will send to its flares. The more waste gas a company sends to a flare, the more pollution occurs.

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Ohio Pollution Waste Detroit 218

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AUGUST 9, 2009

Actual and projected greenhouse gas emissions for passenger vehicles by region/country through 2022. Cischke cited the recent agreement on one national standard for fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions regulations as an example of how the government, the auto industry and the environmental community can work together toward common goals.

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Ford Fuel Economy Future Energy 150

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OCTOBER 20, 2015

The new kinetic direct injectors utilize a new method of atomization and are designed to increase engine power for the performance aftermarket; deliver cleaner tail pipe emissions in existing commercial fleets; and increase fuel efficiency both for in-field vehicles and future OEM Engines. Click to enlarge.

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Water Energy 2015 Cleaner 150

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

The well results confirm a significant resource extension for the Mad Dog Field complex, which includes the existing field, in production since 2005, and appraisal drilling of the Mad Dog South field in 2008 and 2009. The facility was designed to process 80,000 barrels of oil and 60 million cubic feet of gas per day.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Repsol and Alliance Oil Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a joint exploration and production (E&P) venture that will serve as a growth platform for both companies in the Russian Federation, the world’s largest oil and gas producer. Russia was the largest producer of crude oil in 2009, surpassing Saudi Arabia.).

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Russia Oil Saudi Arabia Kazakhstan 210

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Gasoline direct injection (GDI) engines have increased market share ten-fold from less than 3% in MY 2008 to more than 30% in MY 2013. Turbochargers, which are often used in conjunction with GDI, have increased market share by a factor of five since MY 2008. l/100 km) or more in MY 2013 than in MY 2008.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

Average monthly and model year fleet-wide achieved CAFE performance levels (light purple) versus NHTSA projected achieved CAFE levels (blue) for model years 2008 through 2016. Additionally, they found, achieved CAFE performance has consistently increased annually from model year 2008 through model year 2013. Schoettle and Sivak 2013.

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JULY 29, 2018

The researchers also project that, depending upon the pace at which the electric sector decarbonizes, this increase in electric demand could correspond to a decrease in LDV greenhouse gas emissions of up to 80%. The realm of potential transportation futures is still highly uncertain.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the “Curve Ahead: The Future of Fleet Electrification” report, industry leaders identify the main motivations and barriers to electrification, as well as strategies to move the commercial electric vehicle market from niche to mainstream.

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MAY 13, 2021

“Cryptocurrency is a good idea on many levels, and we believe it has a promising future, but this cannot come at great cost to the environment.” ” After producing all-electric powertrains since 2008 with the release of the original Tesla Roadster, the company has saved over 16.5 Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 13, 2021.

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MAY 12, 2020

Nitrogen dioxide is a highly reactive gas produced during combustion that has many harmful effects on the lungs. The gas typically enters the atmosphere through emissions from vehicles, power plants, and industrial activities. TROPOMI NO 2 columns over China (a) before and (b-e) after the lockdowns (shown by padlocks) due to COVID-19.

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Ozone Pollution Global Iran 291

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MAY 16, 2018

Using ultracapacitor energy storage to further reduce life cycle costs, this next-generation hybrid bus has achieved Ultra Low Emission Bus certification with 37% lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional diesel buses. Another 26 are on order for routes 77 and 87. miles) zero-emission range without a need for plug-in charging.

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London Emissions Hybrid Energy Storage 170

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JUNE 29, 2018

While German wind and solar capacity has tripled since 2008, balancing reserves have been reduced by 20%, and costs by 50%.). Since 2008, installed wind and solar capacity in Germany tripled. Natural gas-fired engine inside the combined heat and power station at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. The German Balancing Paradox.

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Grid BMW Power Powered 191

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MARCH 12, 2012

The Obama Administration released a progress report highlighting its achievements in meeting the “all-of-the-above” energy plan outlined in the Blueprint for a Secure Energy Future released last year. As the report highlights, we have made progress, with imports of foreign oil decreasing by a million barrels a day in the last year alone.

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