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BP and Davy select 3 leading EPC contractors for BP/Davy Fischer-Tropsch commercial deployment

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The BP/Davy fixed-bed FT process produces diesel, jet fuel (JP8) and naphtha from natural gas, biomass- or coal-derived syngas. The company has its headquarters in London and its Technology Centre in Stockton-on-Tees. David Tomlinson, President of Davy Process Technology. Davy Process Technology Ltd., Davy Process Technology Ltd.,

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Rio Tinto signs MoU with Jindal Steel and Power on advancing HIsmelt direct smelting technology

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The technology smelts iron ore fines directly using non-coking coals, and provides environmental benefits over traditional ironmaking as it removes the need for coke ovens and sinter plants—both of which produce the majority of non-CO 2 emissions in ironmaking (including dioxins, furans and other carcinogens).

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Study suggests China urban passenger transport emissions could peak in 2030

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in Greater London, 65% in Hong Kong, and 61% in Tokyo in terms of share of public transport among auto mobility. Energy demand is able to peak at around 2020, with the peak amount ranging between 86 Mtce and 107 Mtce (million tonnes of coal equivalent), and energy consumption is likely to drop to 70–84 Mtce in 2050.

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Geely invests in Carbon Recycling Intl.; vehicles fueled by methanol from CO2, water and renewable energy

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million in Carbon Recycling International (CRI). Geely Group comprises a number of automotive brands, including Volvo Car Corporation, the United Kingdom’s London Taxi Company, and the Geely Auto brand, which markets cars in 35 countries across the world. Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (Geely Group) will invest a total of US$45.5

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How Much Oil Have We Used?

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UK researchers have published a new estimate of total crude oil extracted in the International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology that suggests we may have used more than we think. Oil, Gas and Coal Technology , 2009, 2, 199-200 doi: 10.1504/IJOGCT.2009.024887. Even that figure does not add up, Jones explains. 2009.024887.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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At a July meeting of the International Maritime Organization , the U.N. based TerraPower and London- and Italy-based Newcleo should be safer and simpler to operate than conventional reactors. Commercial ships traversing international borders will face different regulations at different ports.

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Separate MIT, IEA reports both outline major expansion in role of natural gas; caution on climate benefits

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Separately, the International Energy Agency (IEA) released its own report exploring the potential for a “golden age” of gas. Speaking at the launch of the IEA report in London, IEA Executive Director Nobuo Tanaka said that “ An expansion of gas use alone is no panacea for climate change.

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