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MSU moves forward with DOE-backed CO2 storage project in northern Montana

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Schematic illustration of carbon capture and storage at Kevin Dome in Montana. The team includes four other universities, three national laboratories and five private sector companies and has experience with carbon storage projects in Washington, Wyoming, Canada, Illinois, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and internationally.

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Rivian launches partnership with upscale camping company Under Canvas

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Rivian and Under Canvas, a company known for providing upscale outdoor accommodations, will launch a first-of-its-kind partnership to bring Rivian’s Waypoint electric vehicle charging stations to the Under Canvas camp locations. national parks and monuments. ” I’d love to hear from you!

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Study finds high sodium bicarbonate concentrations in water from coal-bed natural gas production harms aquatic life; water treatment can mitigate effects

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Produced water from coal-bed natural gas (CBNG) production may contain sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ) at concentrations that can harm aquatic life, according to a new study by the US Geological Survey; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; the Bureau of Land Management and the US Environmental Protection Agency. —USGS Director Marcia McNutt.

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Major spill from the ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline in Arkansas

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According to a company spokesperson, the pipeline was carrying Canadian Wabasca Heavy crude at the time of the spill. million to ExxonMobil Pipeline Company as a result of the operator’s July 2011 crude oil pipeline failure in the Yellowstone River near Laurel, Mont. wt% sulfur content (i.e., sour”), according to Crude Quality Inc.

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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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Sustainable Oils Produces Camelina-based HRJ Fuel for All-Engine 50-50 Blend USAF Trial

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Terry Yonkers, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment and Logistics. The camelina for the contract and test flight was primarily grown in 2009 and harvested in September 2009 by farmers in Montana. The company also has several field trials in Washington State.

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LA-based SMLC to lead new DOE Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute; ~$800M for 5 new hub competitions

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In addition, the newly announced manufacturing innovation institute topics now under competition include: Robotics in Manufacturing Environments Manufacturing Innovation Institute. of Science & Technology; Montana Gallatin College; Montana State U.; Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Louisiana State U.; Missouri U.