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ExxonMobil, Georgia Tech and Imperial College London publish joint research on potential breakthrough in membrane technology for oil refining

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Scientists from ExxonMobil, the Georgia Institute of Technology and Imperial College of London have published in the journal Science joint research on potential breakthroughs in a new membrane technology that could reduce emissions and energy intensity associated with refining crude oil. Imperial College London.

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ExxonMobil & Georgia Tech CMS membrane brings advantages of reverse osmosis separations to hydrocarbon mixtures; potential significant cuts in chemical manufacturing energy use & emissions

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Scientists from ExxonMobil and the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed new free-standing carbon molecular sieve (CMS) membrane technology that could significantly reduce the amount of energy and emissions associated with manufacturing plastics. Results of the research were published in Science.

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Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream test 100% SAF blend in G650 twin-jet; HEFA and SAK

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The test took place on the BR725-powered Gulfstream G650 twin-jet over Gulfstream’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. Virent has also done engine testing that shows a SAK blend has lower particulate matter (PM) emissions than conventional jet fuels because it has different aromatic compounds. Rolls-Royce and Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.

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Free To X & Hubject Emission-Free Traveling in Italy, Are Electric Vehicle Batteries Really ‘The New Oil?’

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The post Free To X & Hubject Emission-Free Traveling in Italy, Are Electric Vehicle Batteries Really ‘The New Oil?’ ’ appeared first on EV Obsession.

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Ford and Georgia Tech partner on hydraulic hybrid school bus conversion

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The Ford Motor Company Fund and the Georgia Institute of Technology are partnering on the US’ first conversion of a traditional school bus to a hydraulic hybrid vehicle that runs on recycled biofuel. Atlanta Public Schools (APS) donated the bus for the project. —Michael Leamy.

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UGA study: carinata-based SAF can deliver about 65% relative carbon savings compared to conventional jet fuel

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A team at yhe Universiy of Georgia has estimated the break-even price and life cycle carbon emissions of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) derived from oil obtained from Brassica carinata—a non-edible oilseed crop—in the Southeastern United States. The total carbon emission was 918.67 1 to $0.89 g CO 2 e L ?1

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Shell Oil replacing Ryder diesel trucks with with Ryder LNG trucks for operations in Louisiana and Texas

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Shell Oil Company has signed an agreement with Ryder System for 15 liquefied natural gas (LNG) heavy-duty vehicles supporting oil and gas logistics operations in Lafayette, La. Ryder Dedicated Transportation Solutions has more than 200 customers in the oil and gas sector. and Houston, Texas. service locations. service locations.

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