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Evogene Castor Oil Demonstrates Suitability as Biojet Feedstock

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Biojet produced from castor varieties under development by Israel-based Evogene, Ltd. Castor oil has proven to be a viable second-generation source, and we believe it has the potential to be an important contributor to the production of aviation biofuels. The analysis was conducted by Evogene, Inc., Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Hawaii opts for EVs and renewable energy

Revenge of the Electric Car

Once the capital costs of setting up the facility are recouped, about ten years in this case, all they have are maintenance and operational costs since the energy source is essentially free forever. This means it is a “base load&# energy. Hawaii is a relatively small market with high energy costs. URL: [link].

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The Game-Changing Water Revolution: Interview with Stanley Weiner

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Amid this doom and gloom, a water revolution is emerging, led by energy industry figures who realized the endless potential of tapping into new water sources and processing them with advanced desalination technology that, for the first time ever, is economically feasible. What it means for the oil and gas industry.

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Syrian oil ministry announces oil shale tender

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The General Establishment for Geology and Mineral Resources has carried out the primary exploration studies which included digging wells as well as chemical and metallic lab studies to test the thermal energy content and the oil content in the crude shale. In 2005, Syria reactivated the effort.

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Cleantech Blog: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. The Three Prongs of the “Green&# Energy Stimulus Pa. Intelligent Charging Infrastructure for New Electr. Here we go again.or

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