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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

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A breach in ExxonMobil’s Pegasus crude oil pipeline occurred late Friday afternoon near Mayflower, AR (about 20 miles north northwest of Little Rock and at the southeastern end of the Lake Conway reservoir). Efforts are being made to keep oil away from Lake Conway. Route of the Pegasus pipeline. Source: ExxonMobil. Click to enlarge.

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The unique role some Tribal nations are taking in the EV transition

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It is here where members of the Sioux Nation began what was to rapidly grow into a historic demonstration against the Dakota Access (oil) Pipeline—challenging the notion that the fossil fuel industry could have its way on and near Tribal lands. Standing Rock.

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Grocery giant Loblaw doubles electric semi fleet, has 25 Tesla Semis on order

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The addition of these electric trucks is a testament to our dedication to clean energy and responsible corporate citizenship,” Scott adds. “We We firmly believe that this investment will not only benefit our company but also contribute positively to the environment and the communities we serve.”

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DOE to award up to $12.4M to 11 projects focused on shale gas and enhanced oil recovery

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The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) has selected 11 research projects that will help find ways to extract more energy from unconventional oil and gas resources while reducing environmental risks for awards totalling $12.4 The selections include $10.3 The selections include $10.3 million in federal funds.

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EPA and DOT direct ExxonMobil on corrective actions on Silvertip pipeline after rupture

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The break spilled up to 1,000 barrels of oil into the Yellowstone River, which is in flood stage, before the pipeline was cut off, according to the company. EPA will continue in its role in directing and overseeing the cleanup and restoration of the river and ensuring the protection of human health and the environment. Earlier post.).

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DOE awards $34M to 19 projects to advance clean hydrogen

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded nearly $34 million to 19 industry- and university-led research projects that will advance technology solutions to make clean hydrogen a more available and affordable fuel for electricity generation, industrial decarbonization, and transportation. Earlier post.)

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DOE awarding $72M to 27 projects to develop and advance carbon capture technologies, including direct air capture

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The plant will operate under realistic conditions at a California oil field for at least two months of continuous steady-state testing. ION Clean Energy Inc. Harvard University plans to perform an experimental demonstration of a novel process for capture of CO 2 from the air and release into a concentrated CO 2 environment.

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