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Argonne study shows range of GHG reductions for electrofuel Fischer-Tropsch; up to 108% reduction

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with and without H 2 recycle); and two different system boundaries: a stand-alone plant (with CO 2 from any source) and an integrated plant with corn ethanol production (supplying CO 2 ). This study highlights the sensitivity of the carbon intensity of FT fuels to the system boundary selection (i.e., —Zang et al. 0c05893.

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UTRC and ANGP unveil first low-pressure conformable natural gas tank design

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Adsorbed Natural Gas Products, Inc. UTRC and ANGP held the unveiling at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) Energy Innovation Summit. UTRC developed its unique tank concept under ARPA-E’s Methane Opportunities for Vehicular Energy (MOVE) program. Earlier post.).

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Researchers propose CO2 recycling to improve Fischer-Tropsch GTL efficiency and reduce total CO2 emissions

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This results in a decrease in total CO 2 emissions to less than 5g CO 2 /MJ F-T product, compared to a range of 27.0 CO 2 /MJ F-T product for the conventional processes. The team developed two process models for CUGP mainly producing light olefins and Fischer–Tropsch (F–T) synthetic oils with Aspen Plus software.

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GM, Honda to collaborate on next-generation fuel cell technologies; targeting commercial feasibility in 2020 time frame

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GM’s hydrogen fuel cell product milestones. According to the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index, GM and Honda rank Nº 1 and Nº 2, respectively, in total fuel cell patents filed between 2002 and 2012, with more than 1,200 between them. GM will announce its fuel cell production plans at a later date. Click to enlarge.

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Two Genomic Research Projects in British Columbia Tackle Issues in Emerging Forestry Biofuels Industry

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Source: BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Beetle populations in many parts of interior BC have increased to epidemic levels as a result, according to the BC Ministry of Forests and Range. Cumulative percentage (in 2008) of lodgepole pine killed by the pine beetle infestation in British Columbia. Click to enlarge. million hectares.

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EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

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The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA). Earlier post.). EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days. “The

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