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Consortium completes successful test of new oil sands recovery process using electromagnetic heating technology

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A technology and energy production consortium has successfully completed initial proof-of-concept testing of a novel oil sands extraction method that has the potential to improve environmental performance and reduce development costs. The consortium of Laricina Energy, Nexen Inc., Approximately 1.6

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Statoil greenlights $7B Mariner heavy-oil project in UK North Sea

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Statoil has made the investment decision to develop the Mariner heavy oil field development in the UK North Sea. The field is estimated to produce for 30 years, with average production of around 55,000 barrels of oil per day over the plateau period from 2017 to 2020. who will cooperate with UK-based company SNC Lavalin Ltd.on

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Chevron leveraging information technology to optimize thermal production of heavy oil with increased recovery and reduced costs

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Chevron’s focus on optimizing the thermal management of the Kern River field has resulted in a steady drop in the steam:oil ratio (barrels steam water per barrel oil), resulting in improved economics of the field even with slowly declining production. Data: California DOGGR. Click to enlarge. Source: Chevron. Click to enlarge.

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General Synfuels to Test In-Situ Oil Shale Gasification Technology in Wyoming and Colorado

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has secured an exploration agreement for lands in Wyoming and rights to a separate oil shale resource opportunity in Colorado. Collectively, the agreements will allow the company to test and develop the company’s in situ superheated air gasification process to recover hydrocarbons from oil shale, oil sands and heavy oil.

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Citroën unveils electric concept car oli for sustainable and affordable mobility

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Citroën unveiled a new all-electric concept car called oli , an exercise in weight reduction and resource usage. With speed limited to 110 km/h (68 mph) and acceleration close to the classic 2CV model, the concept car gains a wider range and significantly improved battery lifespan.

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IAV says new version of modular electric drive can boost range 5-10% vs system with fixed transmission ratio

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IAV presented a new version of its modular electric drive concept at the Vienna Motor Symposium. To address this, IAV chose a modular concept based on an e-motor and a transmission with one to three speeds. Growing complexity puts more emphasis on low-pressure die casting and core-package sand casting process (CPS).

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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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Fresh air is used in addition to oil and water to cool the turbocharger. The concept is based on the principles and experience gained with the cooling for the internally mounted turbochargers of the current AMG 4.0-liter Complex interior geometries can be realized with the help of enclosed sand cores. NANOSLIDE cylinder coating.

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