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Velocys receives FONSI from USDA for planned Mississippi biorefinery; wood waste to drop-in fuels

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Velocys plc announced that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on the environmental assessment report for Velocys’ planned Bayou Fuels biorefinery in Natchez, Mississippi. No opposing or negative comments were filed as part of the USDA’s public consultation process.

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DOE awards $97M to 33 bioenergy research and development projects

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Mississippi State University. Integrated biochemical and electrochemical technologies (IBET) to convert organic waste to biopower via North American research and educational partnerships. Topic 4: Bio-Restore: Biomass to Restore Natural Resources. University of Nebraska - Lincoln. University of Florida. University of Michigan.

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Cellulosic fuels company KiOR reveals “substantial doubts” about its viability; funding needed by 1 April

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The BFCC process operates at moderate temperatures and pressures to convert biomass in a matter of seconds into a cellulosic crude oil that can be refined using standard refining equipment into cellulosic gasoline and diesel. million under its loan with the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). —KiOR 10-K.

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Velocys sells its second commercial license for FT renewable diesel and jet technology to Red Rock Biofuels

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The biorefinery in Lakeview will convert 136,000 tons of forestry residue into 15 million gallons per year of renewable transportation fuels including diesel and jet fuel. The licensing of our technology to RRB is complementary to our strategy to develop our own biorefineries, the first of which will be located in Natchez, Mississippi.

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BorgWarner delivers advanced technologies for new GM 8-speed transmission; stop-start

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Utilizing advanced processing capabilities and intricate groove designs, BorgWarner’s latest friction plate technology is proving successful under a widening range of operating conditions and offers the same benefits in torque converter applications.

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BP Plans to Deploy Subsea Oil Recovery System in 6-8 Days, Weather Permitting

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This will mark the first time such a system will be used at this water depth (5,000 feet / 1,524 m). The FPSO will process the captured hydrocarbons and separate oil from water and gas. to convert these structures for use in deep waters. BP engineers have worked closely with the firm Wild Well Controls, Inc.

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Alabama Project Testing Potential for Combining CO2 Storage with Enhanced Methane Recovery

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Earlier, an existing coalbed methane well operated by El Paso Exploration & Production had been converted for CO 2 injection, and four wells drilled to monitor reservoir pressure, gas composition, water quality, and the CO 2 plume. The SECARB members began injecting CO 2 at the Alabama test site on 15 June 2010. gigatons to 2.3

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