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DOE selects 2 projects to demonstrate feasibility of enhanced water recovery; producing usable water from CO2 storage sites

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected two projects that will test emerging enhanced water recovery (EWR) technologies for their potential to produce useable water from CO 2 storage sites. Once treated, the clean water could be re-used for beneficial purposes, including supplemental cooling water at a power station.

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China’s economic stimulus to spark robust copper consumption in 2024 – ET Auto

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Demand from China’s green energy sector, notably for electric vehicles and power infrastructure, is expected to underpin copper prices. Demand from China’s green energy sector, notably for electric vehicles and power infrastructure, is expected to underpin copper prices.

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ARB fines 12 ocean-going shippers $476,750 for violating low-sulfur fuel regulation

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The California Air Resources Board has fined 12 shipping companies a combined $476,750 for failure to switch from high-sulfur diesel “bunker” fuel to cleaner, low-sulfur marine distillate fuel upon entering Regulated California Waters, as required by state law. Panama) - $30,250 Vessel name: Dumun. Cosco Maritime Ltd. (UK)

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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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However, the use of scrubbers has recently come under intense scrutiny and is undergoing regulatory review due to concerns about both the reliability of these systems to deliver consistent air pollution compliance and because of the water pollution produced by open-loop operations.

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The Maya Train Will Get You to All of Yucatán’s Best Spots. But Not Yet.

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The blue-green seats were comfortable and there was ample space between the rows. The Maya Train, scientists warn , will push those problems south, threatening the area’s water supply, its unique system of underground limestone caves and its vast nature reserves. The car’s wide windows looked out at a wall of low jungle.

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BP Riser Insertion Tube Reported Working, Some Oil and Gas from Deepwater Horizon Well Being Captured

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The oil was stored on board the Discoverer Enterprise drill ship 5,000 feet above on the water’s surface, and natural gas was burned through a flare system on board the ship. The Enterprise has the capability to separate the oil, gas and water mixture and eventually store or offload the recovered oil onto another vessel.

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MHI completes development of new-generation LNG carrier; reductions in size and weight, with more capacity and 20% lower fuel consumption than conventional ships

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At the same time the continuous cover minimizes exposure of support structures and equipments, and it also facilitates reinforcement of overall strength to be effective in resisting ice impact load, thus making the system also suitable for LNG transportation in frigid or icy-water regions. in width, 26.0m in depth and 11.5m in LOA, 32.2m