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GE, Devon sign new technology collaboration agreement to drive unconventional resources innovations

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GE Oil & Gas and energy exploration and production company Devon Energy signed a new technology collaboration agreement (TCA) to drive innovations that will enhance the performance and economics of unconventional oil and natural gas projects as the demand for energy grows worldwide.

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CleanFUEL USA Secures $12.9 Million from US DOE for 100+ Propane Refueling Stations

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $12.9 million in two stimulus grants to CleanFUEL USA to establish more than 100 liquid propane (autogas) refueling stations in major US cities in coordination with CleanFUEL USA partners, including ConocoPhillips.

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DOE Awards Up to $6.9M to Nine Projects for Shale Gas and Coalbed Methane Production

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The Office of Fossil Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has selected nine new projects targeting environmental tools and technology for shale gas and coalbed methane (CBM) production. Ground Water Protection Research Foundation, Oklahoma City, Okla.

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Chesapeake selling Permian and midstream assets for $6.9B; Chevron, Shell and EnerVest acquiring Permian assets for combined $3.3B

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Chesapeake Energy Corporation entered into multiple agreements to sell the vast majority of its Permian properties, substantially all of its midstream assets and certain noncore leasehold for total net cash proceeds of approximately $6.9 The company will use a portion of the proceeds from these asset sales to fully repay its $4.0

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Summer Update

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Fleet Orders · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – 1,800 · City of Chicago - 850 vehicles · Shohomish County, WA - 300 · City of Seattle - 410 · Kansas City, MO - 120 · Capital Metro (Transit agency in Austin) - 165 · ABC Lawn and Pest Control (Austin) - 150 Cities Cities continue to join the Plug-In Partners coalition.

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President Obama Outlines Vision and Plan for US High-Speed Passenger Rail System; $13B to Start

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Energy efficiency of passenger transportation modes. The plan notes that rail is already among the cleanest and most energy-efficient of the passenger transportation modes. South Central Corridor (Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Little Rock). Source: DOT. Click to enlarge.

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