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ProcessBarron retrofits help Severstal steel plant save 25 GWh/y in energy

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This program, along with the state of Mississippi, awarded Severstal more than $2.5 Since October, ProcessBarron’s air handling system retrofits have produced significant savings thanks to increased wear resistance, reduced maintenance costs, and more reliable operation. TVA estimates Severstal will save $1.6

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National Academies’ Gulf Research Program awards $10.8M to address systemic risk in offshore oil and gas operations

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Well leakage through cement is a problem that increases maintenance costs and poses threats to surrounding communities and the environment. University of Mississippi. Florida Maxima Corporation.

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USDA providing $9.6M to create 9,000 acres of BCAP project areas for non-food energy crop production

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The crop propagations, planting and mitigation and monitoring plan for Freedom Giant Miscanthus, a crop based on strains developed by Mississippi State University, will be coordinated by REPREVE Renewables LLC. REPREVE Renewables, based in Georgia, also is the sponsor of the project’s accompanying environmental assessment.

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