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CPKC orders 3.6MW of Ballard fuel cells for expansion of hydrogen locomotive program

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The success of these trials, combined with the need to achieve CPKC’s emissions goals, has resulted in the significant expansion of the original hydrogen locomotive program. As an initial step in the collaboration, CSX plans to convert one of its diesel locomotives using a hydrogen conversion kit developed by CPKC.

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SoCalGas, partners developing technology to make carbon fiber during hydrogen production from methane; reducing the cost of H2 and cutting GHG

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In addition, this technology will virtually eliminate CO 2 emissions from the methane-to-hydrogen process. The technology commercialization team includes SoCalGas, C4, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and West Virginia University (WVU). Southern California Gas Co.

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EQT launches pilot program to convert Marcellus drilling rigs to LNG

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This program marks the first LNG rig conversion in the Marcellus Shale and will provide a cleaner burning alternative fuel for the region’s drilling operations. Compared to diesel, natural gas emits between 20% and 30% less carbon dioxide and has a fraction of the emissions of nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and particulates.

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Battelle team developing new hybrid direct coal-to-liquids process to produce jet fuel; lower costs and GHGs

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The conversion of coal to syncrude is carried out at a relatively low pressure without requiring gaseous hydrogen or a catalyst. The Battelle process offers a significant reduction in capital and operating costs and a substantial reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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SUPERVALU unveils new natural gas powered truck fleet and fill station

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distribution center and currently serves approximately 500 grocery stores in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, West Virginia, Washington, D.C. The conversion to natural gas will reduce the fleet’s annual oil consumption by more than 1 million gallons and result in 1,300 fewer tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

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DOE NETL selects 12 fossil-fuel power systems projects for funding

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Success will lead to increased operational reliability of the chemical looping technology with impacts for CO2 capture from solid and gaseous fuel conversion. DOE: $750,000 Non-DOE: $187,500 Total: $937,500 (20% cost share). General Electric Company. DOE: $750,000 Non-DOE: $705,000 Total: $1,455,000 (49% cost share). Ohio University.

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DOE Selects Seven Projects for University Coal Research Program

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The projects aim to improve the basic understanding of the chemical and physical processes that govern coal conversion and utilization, by-product utilization, and technological development for advanced energy systems. West Virginia University, Morgantown, W.Va.

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