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Hydro-Québec will support the clean hydrogen sector in Québec

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The company’s energy reserves are stored in its 28 large reservoirs, which can accumulate 176 TWh. In 2015, the electricity produced in Québec accounted for 32% of Canada’s total power generated from all sources, but was responsible for only 1% of GHG emissions linked to electric utilities. This offers immense hydroelectric potential.

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

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BG Group has approved implementation of the first phase of a US$15-billion project to convert coal seam gas (CSG) to LNG—the first major commercial project to do so. Total gross discovered coal seam gas reserves and resources presently amount to an estimated 17.3 Coal seam gas and LNG. Source: QCLNG EIS. Click to enlarge.

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Chalmers team develops method to reduce levels of mercury in sulfuric acid

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It is stored in the soil, water and living organisms, impacting the entire food chain. According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), emissions of mercury to the atmosphere increased by an estimated 20% from 2010 to 2015. This toxic heavy metal is then washed into streams and lakes when it rains.

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Texas Clean Energy Project signs long-term CO2 offtake agreement with Whiting Petroleum for enhanced oil recovery; 90% CO2 capture from IGCC coal polygen plant

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The TCEP would integrate coal gasification, combined-cycle power generation, CO 2 capture, and. TCEP will begin delivering CO 2 to Whiting when the plant commences operations in late 2014 or early 2015; construction is scheduled to begin at the end of this year. Ultimately, some 99% of the injected CO 2 can be permanently stored (i.e.

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Researchers use melamine to create effective, low-cost carbon capture; potential tailpipe application

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UC Berkeley chemists created the first such carbon-capture MOF in 2015, and subsequent versions have proved even more efficient at removing carbon dioxide from flue gases, such as those from a coal-fired power plant. The best carbon capture technique today involves piping flue gases through liquid amines, which bind CO 2.

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Toshiba to participate in 4-year power-to-gas hydrogen fuel project in Scotland

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The project will run from 2015 to 2020 in a redevelopment area of the Methil Docks in Methil, Fife, Scotland’s third largest council area. The hydrogen will be stored and used as a fuel source for hybrid commercial vehicles (HCV) powered by fuel cells and diesel engines.

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National Research Council Report on Americas Energy Future Highlights Vehicle Efficiency Technologies, Conversion of Biomass and Coal-to-Liquids Fuels, and Electrifying the Light Duty Fleet with PHEVs, BEVs and FCVs

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Developing technologies for the conversion of biomass and coal-to-liquid fuels. By 2035, cellulosic ethanol and/or coal-and-biomass-to-liquid (CBTL) fuels with carbon capture and storage could replace about 15% of current fuel consumption in the transportation sector (1.7–2.5 emissions, according to the report.

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