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Construction begins on Neo Orbis; fuel cell vessel with sodium borohydride hydrogen carrier

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With the keel laying, construction has begun at Next Generation Shipyards in the Netherlands of Neo Orbis , a 20m fuel-cell hybrid port vessel using sodium borohydride as a solid-state hydrogen storage medium. All parts of the ship’s hull are ready as a cutting pattern. The welders will put the parts together. Earlier post.)

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LiNa Energy successfully demonstrates Na-ion technology for battery energy storage systems

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Solid-state sodium-ion battery company LiNa Energy ( earlier post ) successfully completed an independent demonstration of its lithium-free sodium batteries for energy storage systems with commercial partner ion Ventures.

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Study finds high sodium bicarbonate concentrations in water from coal-bed natural gas production harms aquatic life; water treatment can mitigate effects

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Produced water from coal-bed natural gas (CBNG) production may contain sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3 ) at concentrations that can harm aquatic life, according to a new study by the US Geological Survey; Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks; the Bureau of Land Management and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

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ARPA-E awarding $24M to two SCALEUP projects: battery technology and methane detection

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $24 million in funding for 2 projects as part of the first stage of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA-E) Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy technologies with Untapped Potential (SCALEUP) program. Bridger Photonics, Inc.: Bridger Photonics, Inc. Bridger Photonics, Inc.

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Imperial Oil and E3 Lithium partner on lithium pilot project, redeveloping historic oil field

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The pilot will support E3 Lithium’s Clearwater project, which will draw lithium from under the Leduc oil field, Imperial’s historic discovery that first launched major oil and gas development in Western Canada. This liquid is immediately returned underground as part of a closed-loop system.

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EPA opens door to consider Carbon Capture and Utilization as part of new Clean Power Plan; algae industry locks on

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EPA cited the Skyonics Skymine project as an example of captured CO 2 being used in the production of carbonate products—in this case, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.

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DOE awards $3.5M for advanced nuclear reactor projects

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Electromagnetic pumps have less moving parts than traditional mechanical pumps—improving reliability and safety, while reducing maintenance needs. Westinghouse’s project will conduct analysis on sodium thermal hydraulics to support advanced nuclear reactor design. Gen4 Energy.

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