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China’s CNOOC to acquire Canada-based Nexen for $15.1B; offshore oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas

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CNOOC Limited—China’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas and one of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies in the world—is acquiring all of the Common Shares of Canada-based energy company Nexen Inc. It is the second-largest oil producer in the UK North Sea.

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A Practical Car Care Guide for Your College Car

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To illustrate, having knowledge of how to check your oil level can prevent possible harm to your engine. Regular Maintenance/Oil Changes Oil is critical for all cars with engines Regular maintenance is essential for prolonging the life of your car and preserving its optimal performance. Replacing Windshield Wipers.

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The Case for Nuclear Cargo Ships

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It was in service from 1962 to 1972, but its pressurized light-water reactor (LWR) proved too complex and expensive for the ship to operate profitably. Another plus for nuclear-propelled ships is easy access to an endless supply of cooling water. The first was the American NS Savannah , built in the late 1950s at a cost of $46.9

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DOE Awards $338M to Accelerate Domestic Geothermal Energy

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In addition, the grants will support the deployment and creative financing approaches for ground source heat pump demonstration projects across the country. This includes geothermal heat found in the hundreds of thousands of oil and gas wells around the United States, where up to ten barrels of hot water are produced for every barrel of oil.

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US DOT Awards $100M in Recovery Act Funds to 43 Transit Projects to Reduce Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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Laredo Bus Facility Solar Canopies: Provide shade structures with integrated, grid tied photovoltaic cells to be erected on the bus storage lot at the Laredo Bus Maintenance Facility. It would also fund stationary fuel cells to provide primary and emergency back-up power for the bus maintenance and storage facilities.

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DOE releases five-year strategic plan, 2014-2018; supporting “all of the above” energy strategy

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It intends to do so by reducing technology costs and risks, as well as by reducing costs in siting and permitting, installation, inspection, maintenance, and customer acquisition for distributed and utility-scale generation projects, as well as improving performance and manufacturing processes.

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A Project-Based Perspective: Algae Biofuels Economic Viability

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Generally these assessments have taken a first-order look at capital and operations and maintenance (O&M) costs. O&M costs generally include expenses for nutrients (generally N-P-K), CO 2 distribution, water replenishment due to evaporative losses, utilities, components replacement, and labor costs.