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Exxon Mobil beginning development of ultra-deepwater Julia oil field in Gulf of Mexico

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Exxon Mobil Corporation is commencing development of the ultra-deepwater Julia oil field in the Gulf of Mexico. Capital cost for the project, which is expected to begin oil production in 2016, is estimated to be more than $4 billion. Malo production facility operated by Chevron USA Inc.

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Valvoline launches NextGen line of motor oil with 50% recycled oil

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The NextGen line of oils, with 50% recycled oil, will include conventional, synthetic blend and high mileage offerings. Valvoline, a leading independent marketer of motor oil, has introduced its NextGen line of motor oils, featuring the inclusion of 50% recycled base oil. Click to enlarge.

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Researchers identify two novel ways bubbles form in foam; potential benefit for enhanced oil recovery

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The findings may enable more effective enhanced oil recovery operations using foam. Neighboring bubbles pinch a third into two before it enters a constriction like those found in oil-bearing reservoirs. Normally, gas has very low viscosity and it tends to flow through rock and not displace oil and water.

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Hess plans to develop Tubular Bells field in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico for estimated $2.3B

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Hess Corporation will proceed with the development of Tubular Bells, a deepwater oil and gas project operated by Hess in the Gulf of Mexico. The field lies in water depths ranging from 4,300 to 4,600 feet (1,311 to 1,402 meters). The development is estimated to cost $2.3 The development is estimated to cost $2.3

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Study finds GHG emissions associated with palm oil production have been significantly underestimated; implications for carbon intensity of biofuels as well as biofuel policies in Europe

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A new study on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the conversion and degradation of peatland in palm oil plantations in Southeast Asia has determined that past studies have generally significantly underestimated emissions associated with palm oil grown on peatland.

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CleanFUEL USA partners with Freightliner on new 8.0L propane LPI medium-duty engine

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CleanFUEL USA, a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems, will build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors (GM) propane engine in partnership with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC), a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America.

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Cobalt and Total announce significant North Platte deepwater Gulf of Mexico discovery

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an independent oil exploration and production company focusing on the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico and offshore Angola and Gabon, announced a significant oil discovery at its North Platte prospect on Garden Banks Block 959 in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico. Total E&P USA is Cobalt’s partner in the discovery, with a 40% working interest.

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