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FEBRUARY 11, 2013

An Ohio State University team has demonstrated the successful operation of Coal-Direct Chemical Looping (CDCL)—which chemically harnesses coal’s energy and efficiently contains the carbon dioxide produced before it can be released into the atmosphere. Hot iron and coal ash are left behind. 2 millimeters across.

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Coal Carbon Ohio Columbus 305

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Oxford Resource Partners, LP, a low-cost producer of high-value steam coal in Northern Appalachia and the Illinois Basin, and Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. The goal of the project is to demonstrate the feasibility and economic viability of biomass production from dedicated energy crops in eastern Ohio. Mendel Biotechnology, Inc.

Ohio 210

Ohio Coal Columbus Illinois 210

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

Battelle will address the growing demand for subsurface brine disposal from oil and gas production in the Northern Appalachian Basin (in Ohio and neighboring states) during the next two years. Battelle will be supported by the state geological surveys, brine injection, and geomechanical companies in this research.

Carbon 231

Carbon Ohio Coal United Kingdom 231

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The second largest contributor was the Ohio Coal Development Office and the remainder of funding came from private contributions from some of the other 35-plus members of the MRCSP. Much of this work was achieved in collaboration with the companies hosting the research projects on their property.

Carbon 210

Carbon West Virginia Ohio Kentucky 210

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Smart grid regional demonstrations involving plug-in vehicles include (ranked by DOE funding): Columbus Southern Power Company (doing business as AEP Ohio). Pacific Gas & Electric Company (CA). 355,938,600 Southern California Edison Company. 355,938,600 Southern California Edison Company. 29,561,142.

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Energy Storage Grid Energy Wind 270