2013, Climate Change, Corporation and Oil

CO2 Solutions’ enzymatic carbon capture technology performance exceeds targets in oil sands project

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APRIL 13, 2014

an innovator in the field of enzyme-enabled carbon capture technology, announced that it has exceeded the second set of technical performance milestones for its oil sands project. Canada-based CO 2 Solutions Inc., CO 2 Solutions’ technology platform uses carbonic anhydrase to accelerate the capture of CO 2 with energy-efficient solvents.

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Oil-Sands Oil Carbon CO2

Consortium completes successful test of new oil sands recovery process using electromagnetic heating technology

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JUNE 12, 2012

A technology and energy production consortium has successfully completed initial proof-of-concept testing of a novel oil sands extraction method that has the potential to improve environmental performance and reduce development costs. The consortium of Laricina Energy, Nexen Inc., The consortium of Laricina Energy, Nexen Inc.,

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Oil-Sands Oil Water Climate Change

ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

However, oil will continue to play a leading role in the world’s energy mix, the report finds. Our in-depth analysis shows that even if every light-duty vehicle in the world was fully electric by 2040, the demand for liquids could still be similar to levels seen in 2013. Wojnar, vice president for Corporate Strategic Planning.

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Light Oil Fuel Vehicles

Government of Alberta awarding $10M to SBI Bioenergy for production of drop-in hydrocarbon fuels; funds from carbon levy

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MARCH 10, 2016

million in funding to SBI in 2013 to support technology development. SBI BioEnergy feedstocks include off-grade canola oil, waste cooking oil, animal fat from rendering plants and “tall oil,” a natural byproduct from wood pulp operations. With this investment, SBI will be able to produce 10 million liters (2.6

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CCEMC launches $35M international challenge to find useful applications for carbon

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MARCH 4, 2013

Alberta-based Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) ( earlier post ) has issued a $35-million open innovation international challenge to create new, carbon-based products and markets. The CCEMC is a not-for-profit corporation that operates independently of government. million cars off the road.

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Carbon International Climate Change Grant

Study finds urban waste heat affects temperatures across thousands of miles, warming some areas and cooling others

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JANUARY 28, 2013

Human energy consumption distributes energy that had lain dormant and sequestered for millions of years, mostly in the form of oil or coal. The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research manages the National Center for Atmospheric Research under sponsorship by the National Science Foundation. —Ming Cai.

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Waste Miles Climate Change San Diego

Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

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APRIL 4, 2011

The many new and expanded strong policy initiatives and green targets in China’s 12 th Five year Plan, released on 5 March 2011, provide “ clear evidence ” that China’s low-carbon policies remain global best-in-class, according to a new report from DB Climate Change Advisors (DBCCA). Source: DBCCA.

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Carbon Chinese Economy Climate Change

The Disgrace of the Morrison Government

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

It was in early 2013 that Air Vice Marshall John Blackburn (retired) put out the review commissioned by the NRMA called “ Australia’s Liquid Fuel Security – Part 1 ” (we put a dedicated page to Energy Security on the MEC website in February 2015). Of course the Air Vice Marshall’s warnings were totally ignored.

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Australia Coal Oil Climate Change

UT Austin team and partners report on extensive measurements of methane emissions during natural gas production

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Because of this equipment, methane emissions from well completions are 97% lower than calendar year 2011 national emission estimates, released by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in April 2013. Seinfeld (2013) Measurements of methane emissions at natural gas production sites in the United States. Kolb, Matthew P. 1304880110.

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Austin Gas Emissions Production

Cenovus increased oil sands production by 14% year-on-year in Q3; Wedge Wells for increased recovery and lower steam-to-oil ratio

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OCTOBER 27, 2011

a Canadian integrated oil company, reported an increase in third quarter crude oil production year-on-year of about 4% due to oil sands production that was 14% higher compared with the same period a year earlier. Conventional oil production slightly declined due to a combination of factors. Cenovus Energy Inc.,

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Oil-Sands Oil Production 2010

What Does Henry Waxman Know About Climate That Made Him Quit?

Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Congressman Henry Waxman receiving environmental award at 2013 Earth Day Celebration, Manhattan Beach (c) Joe Galliani. Waxman knows that the Canadian tar sands are game over for the climate. Waxman knows that the White House isn’t listening to Michael Mann or James Hanson – let alone Al Gore or Bill McKibben. Go in peace.

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Climate Climate Change Al Gore Oil-Sands

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Hybrid Sonata model year 2011, possible PHEV version in 2013. I believe strongly that this country has to get off oil," he says, sitting beside a massive V-16 engine on display in his office. 5/17/06 "Plugin hybrids have a lot of promise, especially to displace oil consumption. No announced plans. GM Press Release ). Reuters ).

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Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV

MIT study suggests carbon tax could help reduce US deficit, lower other taxes, reduce emissions

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AUGUST 27, 2012

trillion in revenue, which could then be used to reduce personal or corporate income taxes, extend the payroll tax cut that expires this year, maintain spending on social programs—or some combination of these options—while reducing the deficit. The third win—carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) pollution and oil imports would be reduced.

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Tax MIT Carbon Emissions

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CO2 Solutions’ enzymatic carbon capture technology performance exceeds targets in oil sands project

Consortium completes successful test of new oil sands recovery process using electromagnetic heating technology

ExxonMobil predicts peak in light-duty vehicle liquid fuels ~2030, but ongoing role for oil in the mix

Government of Alberta awarding $10M to SBI Bioenergy for production of drop-in hydrocarbon fuels; funds from carbon levy

CCEMC launches $35M international challenge to find useful applications for carbon

Study finds urban waste heat affects temperatures across thousands of miles, warming some areas and cooling others

Deutsche Bank CCA report highlights Chinese global leadership toward a low-carbon economy; 12th Five-Year Plan

The Disgrace of the Morrison Government

UT Austin team and partners report on extensive measurements of methane emissions during natural gas production

Cenovus increased oil sands production by 14% year-on-year in Q3; Wedge Wells for increased recovery and lower steam-to-oil ratio

What Does Henry Waxman Know About Climate That Made Him Quit?

How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

MIT study suggests carbon tax could help reduce US deficit, lower other taxes, reduce emissions

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