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Shell’s Cardamom development starts production; second major 2014 start-up in deep-water Gulf of Mexico

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Production is now underway from the Cardamom development, the second major deep-water facility Shell has brought online in the US Gulf of Mexico this year, following the start-up of Mars B in February. Auger was Shell’s first deep-water tension-leg platform. —Marvin Odum.

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Chevron announces “significant” oil discovery in deepwater Gulf of Mexico

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The well, which was spudded in August 2014, is located approximately 140 miles (225 km) off the coast of Louisiana in 5,183 feet (1,580 m) of water and was drilled to a depth of 33,749 feet (10,287 m). Appraisal drilling will begin in 2015. Anchor is located approximately 140 miles (225 km) off the coast of Louisiana.

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Dead Zone in Gulf of Mexico Is Smaller Than Expected, But Severe

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However the dead zone, which is usually limited to water just above the sea floor, was severe where it did occur, extending closer to the water surface than in most years. Deadzone on July 27, 2009. Credit: LUMCON. Click to enlarge. Earlier this summer, forecast models developed by Dr. R. Earlier post.) Nancy Rabalais.

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USDA provides $91M loan guarantee to Cool Planet for biogasoline blendstock plant; biomass pyrolysis and catalytic conversion

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USDA has reached an agreement with Silicon Valley Bank to provide a $91-million Biorefinery Assistance Program loan guarantee to Cool Planet to help the company finish construction on an advanced biofuel plant at the Port of Alexandria in Louisiana. Earlier post.). The main catalysts are proprietary modified ZSM-5 catalysts.

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G2X Energy and EMRE sign methanol to gasoline technology license and license option agreements; plans for $1.3B natural gas to gasoline plant

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The MTG process first dehydrates methanol to dimethylether (DME); an equilibrium mixture of methanol, DME and water is then converted to light olefins (C 2 -C 4 ). billion natural gas-to-gasoline facility at The Port of Lake Charles in Southwest Louisiana. gasoline range. Source: EMRE. Click to enlarge. G2X plans to build a $1.3-billion

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Perspective: The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation

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Some offset projects may provide further benefits, such as: (a) the promotion of sustainable development; (b) improvements in air or water quality; (c) the creation of new domestic and international economic opportunities; and (d) the incentivization of innovation as parties seek new methods of generating offsets. Environmental Benefits.

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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Above that, climate-induced changes “will be difficult for contemporary societies to cope with, and are likely to cause major societal and environmental disruptions”, with capacities for adaptation rapidly declining, and the likelihood of social disruption increasing via food insecurity, water shortages, and health impacts. [ Source: WGBU.