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Rice researchers develop 2-D model of gas hydrate formation

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A decade of research by Rice University scientists has produced a two-dimensional model to show how gas hydrates—ice-like substances in which gas molecules are encased in cages of water molecules—are formed under the ocean floor. Chatterjee is a scientist at Shell Global Solutions in Houston. Earlier post.).

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Kinder Morgan to purchase shale gas assets for $920M and build $220M crude/condensate pipeline

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Additionally, KMP will invest approximately $220 million to build a new crude/condensate pipeline with a capacity of approximately 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) that will initially transport 50,000 bpd of condensate for Petrohawk from its production area in the Eagle Ford to the Houston Ship Channel. Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P.

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Weir and MTU to develop purpose-built power systems for fracking

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Weir Oil & Gas and the Rolls-Royce Power Systems company MTU have signed an agreement to develop power systems specifically engineered for hydraulic fracturing. The system will be used for hydraulic fracking operations during the well completion stage of shale oil and gas projects.

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Petrobras CEO says company will grow production to 5.7 mboe/day by 2020

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Speaking at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston , Petrobras CEO Maria das Graças Silva Foster said that the Brazilian oil and gas company’s reserves will double in size by 2020. million barrels of oil equivalent (oil and natural gas) per day in 2012, is expected to reach 5.7 Production, which was 2.2

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GE unveils LNG In A Box system

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GE Oil & Gas introduced the LNG In A Box system, a small-scale, plug-and-play, re-deployable liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling solution based on proven technology that can help accelerate the use of natural gas as a cost-effective, cleaner transportation fuel.

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Daimler Buses North America’s Orion VII Transit Bus Makes World Debut with SCR

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Daimler Buses North America (DBNA) unveiled the new-generation diesel Orion VII transit bus, now equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) emissions technology, at the Bus & Paratransit Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. The new generation Orion VII is available with diesel, hybrid and natural gas (CNG) drives.

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KPMG survey finds majority of energy execs see oil over $121/barrel this year; shale expected to have transformative impact, investment in alternatives increasing

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The executives also foresee shale oil and gas having a transformative effect on helping to meet the world’s energy needs, according to the results of the 9 th Annual Energy Survey conducted by the KPMG Global Energy Institute. Alternative energy sources. Even batteries and fuel cells have entered the conversation. —John Kunasek.

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