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Novel microbial biosensor platforms for early detection and treatment of oil leakage and produced waters

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Researchers at Mississippi State University are developing technology that would alert pipeline managers about leaks as soon as failure begins, avoiding the environmental disasters and fuel distribution disruptions resulting from pipeline leaks. The electrons then travel across a resistor to a cathode.

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Cellulosic drop-in biofuels company KiOR says that to continue on, it needs capital

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KiORs cellulosic gasoline and diesel are drop-in hydrocarbon fuels; its biomass-to-cellulosic fuel technology platform combines a proprietary catalyst systems with catalytic cracking processes that are used in crude oil refineries to produce gasoline. In April 2012, it mechanically completed its Columbus, Mississippi facility.

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NRC report concludes hydraulic fracturing poses low risk for causing earthquakes, but risks are higher for wastewater injection wells; CCS impact undetermined

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Δσ refers only to the radial stress in the exterior region. Because oil and gas development, carbon capture and storage, and geothermal energy production each involve net fluid injection or withdrawal, all have at least the potential to induce earthquakes that could be felt by people. ΔV * and Δσ ?

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