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bp investing $269M to improve efficiency, reduce emissions and grow renewable diesel production at Cherry Point Refinery

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bp plans to invest $269 million investment in three projects at its Cherry Point Refinery in Washington state, aimed at improving the refinery’s efficiency, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions and increasing its renewable diesel production capability. Renewable Diesel Optimization. The hydrocracker is the “heart” of the refinery.

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Cummins Westport receives 2018 emissions certifications for L9N and B6.7N low NOx natural gas engines

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has received certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Air Resources Board (ARB) in California for its 2018 L9N and B6.7N G natural gas engines, the 2018 L9N and B6.7N For 2018, the L9N and B6.7N Production of all three engines will begin in the first quarter of 2018. Cummins Westport Inc.

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Cummins Westport receives 2018 emissions certifications for ultra-low NOx ISX12N natural gas engine

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CWI) received certifications from both the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (ARB) for its 2018 ISX12N natural gas engine. All CWI engines offer customers the choice of using compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), or renewable natural gas (RNG) as a fuel. Earlier post.)

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US Coast Guard evaluating diesel outboards; final report due June 2018

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Testing covers performance assessments as well as long-term reliability, availability and maintenance data collection. Testing on the compression-ignited diesel engines will begin at Yorktown in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Among the other identified benefits was the potential for drop-in replacement with renewable fuel.

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Trump’s proposed FY 2018 budget cuts overall DOE budget 5.6%; eliminates ARPA-E, ITLGP, ATVMP

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The Trump Administration has released its “America First” budget blueprint for the FY 2018 budget. The core of the blueprint is a $54-billion increase in defense spending in 2018 that is offset by targeted reductions in other areas. Enables NNSA to begin to address its critical infrastructure maintenance backlog. Provides $6.5

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Cummins Westport announces MY 2018 natural gas engine line-up; near zero NOx

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Cummins Westport (CWI) announced its model year 2018 dedicated natural gas engines for regional haul truck / tractor, vocational and transit, school bus, and refuse applications at the Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California. The TWC is packaged as a muffler and is maintenance-free. Earlier post.)

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ENGIE launches fleet of 50 hydrogen fuel cell Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans, inaugurates first alternative multi-fuel station in France

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These vehicles will be used by ENGIE Cofely technicians to ensure multi-technical operations and maintenance work for commercial buildings in the Île-de-France. The installation will produce renewable hydrogen on site with an electrolyzer powered solely by renewable energy. It is the largest wholesale food market in the world.).

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