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DOE awards $1.95M for conceptual designs that extract critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal sources

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

million in federal funding to develop conceptual designs of commercially viable technologies that will extract rare earth elements (REEs) from US coal and coal by-product sources. The selected projects will accelerate the advancement of these commercially viable technologies. Energy Fuels Resources (Lakewood, CO).

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Coal Design West Virginia North Dakota

Sapphire Energy and Institute Of Systems Biology partner on commercial algae production

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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Through this partnership, the companies will focus on applying systems biology solutions to algae with the goal of significantly increasing oil yield and improving resistance to crop predators and environmental factors in order to further the advancement of commercialized algae biofuel production.

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Commercial Energy Production New Mexico

Oxford Resource Partners and Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. Launch Miscanthus Biomass Pilot Project on Reclaimed Mine Land in Ohio

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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. Oxford is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. Mendel Biotechnology, Inc.

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Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences to advance autonomous technology capabilities

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OCTOBER 6, 2017

During the last decade, Aurora has collaborated with Boeing on the rapid prototyping of innovative aircraft and structural assemblies for both military and commercial applications. It will retain an independent operating model while benefiting from Boeing’s resources and position as a leading provider of aerospace products and services.

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Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

will be manufactured at the Columbus Engine Plant, with production to start during the fourth quarter of 2014. At launch, it will also meet greenhouse gas (GHG) requirements through 2016, and 2015 California Air Resources Board (ARB) standards, including on-board diagnostics. Like the new 5.0L Cummins ISV5.0

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KiOR and Catchlight Energy sign feedstock supply agreement

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JUNE 8, 2011

developer of a catalytic pyrolysis process to produce renewable oil from biomass, and Catchlight Energy LLC (CLE), a 50-50 joint venture between subsidiaries of Chevron Corporation and Weyerhaeuser Company focused on providing liquid transportation fuels from sustainable forest-based resources, have signed a feedstock supply agreement.

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Supplies Columbus Mississippi Energy

KiOR signs second offtake agreement for renewable gasoline and diesel blendstocks

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MAY 3, 2011

This is the second offtake agreement KiOR has signed for its Columbus, MS, facility, having announced an agreement with Hunt Refining Company in March of 2011. KiOR expects to begin production at its Columbus facility in the second half of 2012. Earlier post.)

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Gasoline Renewable Columbus Diesel

Daimler, Blue Bird, IC Bus introduce electric school buses at NAPT

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Three major school bus manufacturers—Daimler subsidiary Thomas Built Buses, Blue Bird and Navistar subsidiary IC Bus—introduced battery-electric school buses at the recent National Association for Pupil Transportation Annual Conference and Trade Show in Columbus, Ohio (NAPT). Jouley will drive up to 81 children. Earlier post.).

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KiOR signs offtake agreement with Hunt Refining Company for renewable fuels

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MARCH 8, 2011

developer of a catalytic pyrolysis process to produce renewable oil from biomass ( earlier post ), has signed an offtake agreement with Hunt Refining Company, which has agreed to purchase renewable gasoline and diesel blendstocks and fuel oil produced at KiOR’s first commercial facility to be located in Columbus, MS.

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Renewable Companies Columbus Fuel

Battelle wins $6M in contracts to advance carbon management and shale development

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA), a program funded by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and managed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), has selected Battelle’s proposal for assessment of subsurface disposal of oilfield brine under its Unconventional Resources Program.

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Study finds HTL algal biofuels offer 50-70% lifecycle CO2 reduction compared to petroleum fuels; EROI and GHG comparable to or better than other biofuels

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The results are benchmarked against commercialized biodiesel or bioethanol as well as petroleum-derived versions of the drop-in fuels. Thermochemical conversion via hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is of particular commercial interest, the authors note, because it integrates with the existing petroleum refining infrastructure.

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Fuel CO2 Gasoline Columbus

President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

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FEBRUARY 25, 2014

There are significant challenges for new lightweight and modern metals to reach widespread commercial production. The integrated design, development, and production of highly complex systems, leveraging software, can speed ideas from the lab into commercial production, reduce costs, and shorten production lifecycles. Earlier post.).

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DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

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AUGUST 25, 2009

PEM is commercializing a carbon-14 field-ready analyzer with a sensitivity of approximately 1 part per million of fossil fuel-produced CO 2 in ambient air. Schlumberger Carbon Services , Columbus, Ohio. Advanced Resources International , Arlington, Va. Battelle Memorial Institute , Columbus, Ohio. PEM), Cambridge, Mass.

CO2

CO2 Coal Austin Store

Rentech Planning to Build Biomass to Synthetic Fuels and Electric Power Plant in California

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MAY 11, 2009

The power generated by the Rialto Project is expected to qualify under California’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) program, which requires utilities to increase the amount of electric power they sell from qualified renewable-energy resources. The plant will be capable of providing enough electricity for approximately 30,000 homes.

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DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Improved energy storage technologies will allow for expanded integration of renewable energy resources like wind and photovoltaic systems and will improve frequency regulation and peak energy management. Center for the Commercialization of Electric Technologies (TX). into a reliable, dispatchable distributed generation resource.

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Energy Storage Grid Energy Wind

Smart Grid projects pick up huge funding boost

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

It will link 1,000 residential smart meters, 75 commercial meters and plug-in electric vehicle charging sites. - NSTAR Electric & Gas Corporation – The project will demonstrate the use of advanced sensors and monitoring instrumentation networks in downtown Boston to boost reliability and safety.

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DOE awards $1.95M for conceptual designs that extract critical minerals and rare earth elements from coal sources

Sapphire Energy and Institute Of Systems Biology partner on commercial algae production

Oxford Resource Partners and Mendel Biotechnology, Inc. Launch Miscanthus Biomass Pilot Project on Reclaimed Mine Land in Ohio

Boeing to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences to advance autonomous technology capabilities

Cummins introduces 5L V8 diesel for North American light- and medium-duty commercial vehicles

KiOR and Catchlight Energy sign feedstock supply agreement

KiOR signs second offtake agreement for renewable gasoline and diesel blendstocks

Daimler, Blue Bird, IC Bus introduce electric school buses at NAPT

KiOR signs offtake agreement with Hunt Refining Company for renewable fuels

Battelle wins $6M in contracts to advance carbon management and shale development

Study finds HTL algal biofuels offer 50-70% lifecycle CO2 reduction compared to petroleum fuels; EROI and GHG comparable to or better than other biofuels

President Obama announces two new public-private manufacturing innovation institutes; new manufacturing innovation institute competition

DOE Selects 19 Projects to Monitor and Evaluate Geologic CO2 Storage

Rentech Planning to Build Biomass to Synthetic Fuels and Electric Power Plant in California

DOE Awarding $620M for Smart Grid Demonstration and Energy Storage Projects

Smart Grid projects pick up huge funding boost

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