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UN Sustainable Transport Conference calls for accelerated action to achieve net-zero emissions

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The Second UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference concluded with a call to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable transport that would result in major reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and in improving the lives of millions of people. Progress is insufficient. However, challenges remain.

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SAE to hold symposium on impact of shale gas on new vehicle development

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A new SAE International symposium will explore the impact of the current shale gas boom on the development of new vehicles. The SAE 2012 Shale Gas Impact on Vehicle Development Symposium will focus on the impact of natural gas vehicle adoption, shale exploration and natural gas Infrastructure on bi-fuel vehicle production.

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Douglas-Westwood: oil & gas industry need to push High-Pressure - High Temperature envelope

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There are many technological challenges that must be overcome for downhole service and completion tools to operate successfully in the Ultra-HPHT environment. A good example is the Haynesville shale gas play where one E&P Company has completed more than 300 HPHT wells, he noted. Click to enlarge.

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MISC, Samsung Heavy, Lloyd’s Register and MAN partner to develop ammonia-fueled tanker

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The main challenge for ammonia is that it is highly toxic and even small accidents can create major risks to the crew and the environment. This builds on the technology development pathway that MAN ES presented at the NH3 Energy+ Topical Conference at Pittsburgh in October 2018.

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France launches new climate plan; Euro 7 lead; targeting ending the sale of vehicles emitting GHGs by 2040

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Nicolas Hulot, France’s new minister responsible for environment and energy, presented the country’s new climate plan at a press conference at the Ministry. Favoring the acquisition of heavy-duty trucks running on natural gas. Supporting the development of alternative fuels (electricity, biogas, hydrogen).

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DNV and KOGAS to cooperate on LNG R&D

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DNV has signed an MOU with Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), South Korea’s state-run gas corporation, to cooperate on research and development in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector. Upstream: gas reservoir exploration, natural gas production and liquefaction. LNG value chain. Middle stream: LNG transportation.

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Greenius Talks Climate Change Sense of Urgency with Bill Nye the Science Guy

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In August I covered the Plug-In 2009 Conference in Long Beach for Creative Greenius and provided exclusive photos and commentary. On the final night of the conference, August 13, a public night was held featuring a forum with Bill Nye the Science Guy, Chelsea Sexton and “Who Killed the Electric Car&# Director, Chris Paine.