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Maverick Synfuels introduces affordable small-scale methane gas-to-liquid modular methanol plants

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The Maverick Oasis system uses proprietary technology to convert a variety of methane-containing feedstocks—biogas, natural gas (including stranded gas and flare gas), coal bed methane, and landfill gas—into AA grade methanol that meets ASTM D1152 specifications. —Jeff Harrison, Maverick’s Chief Engineering Officer.

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European aviation sector and NGOs agree on sustainability of future fuels

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This cornerstone is needed to build-up production capacity and organize feedstock value chains while avoiding investments that either fail to deliver emission reductions or cause unintended environmental impacts. One of the key elements is a regulatory framework that guarantees future-proof sustainability requirements.

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Huge Tesla Megapack project breaks ground in Queensland

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Construction has begun on a 250MW/500MWh Tesla Megapack project in Swanbank, Queensland, as part of a partnership on the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub between the company Yurika and public utility organization CleanCo, as detailed in a press release on Monday.

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Rivian to turn coal mine to solar energy center in Kentucky

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Rivian plans to convert the Starfire Mine in Kentucky to a solar energy center. It will be one of Kentucky’s largest renewable power projects once converted. The conversion is estimated to be a $1 billion solar project. The Starfire Mine, Kentucky, was once one of the largest coal mines in the United States.

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US researchers demo separation-free, IL-based process for conversion of biomass to advanced biofuel

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Researchers from three US national labs (Berkeley, Pacific Northwest and Sandia) has demonstrated a separation-free, ionic-liquid (IL)-based process to convert biomass to an advanced biofuel (the sesquiterpene bisabolene).

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New Flyer to start development of first 60' fuel cell hybrid bus in North America; introduces 40' battery-electric bus

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The Siemens Electric Drive System converts three-phase alternating current (AC) power to drive the traction motor by using direct current (DC) power from the batteries. DC power is converted to AC power and is supplied to each of these major systems separately.

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Lawrence Livermore publishes state-by-state energy/water Sankey diagrams

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These new diagrams provide federal, state and local planners, governmental agencies, educators and nongovernmental organizations with detailed information to support decision-making about public investment in innovation and energy-water policy. General location of energy and water categories.

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