Keyword: U.S. Department of Energy

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Fracking With CO2 to Replace Water a Distant Goal, Says GE

08.04.2014 - Because of technical challenges and limited infrastructure, carbon dioxide, used for years to force crude oil out of old wells, likely will not replace water in hydraulic...

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New DOE Fracking Study Claims No Contamination of Drinking Water

25.07.2013 - The controversial findings of a new shale gas study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and conducted by the department's National Energy Technology Laboratory in...

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CO2 : From Foe To Friend

05.07.2013 - Opinion - Technology that would convert carbon dioxide from a scourge on the climate to beneficial products is inching towards commercial reality and is already cheaper than carbon...

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Myriant Starts up New Bio-succinic Acid Plant in Louisiana

25.06.2013 - Myriant has started up its flagship bio-succinic acid plant at Lake Providence, Louisiana, in the U.S. The company said the unit with nameplate capacity of 30 million lbs (13.6 t/y...

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Linde Carbon Capture Project Receives U.S. DOE Grant

18.08.2011 - The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $15 million to Linde for the advancement of carbon capture technologies. Linde is building a pilot plant in Wilsonville, Ala., which will...

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Focusing The Lens

28.07.2011 - Spotlight - It's a fitting analogy for a company whose roots lie in chemicals for photographic processes - focusing the lens. Eastman has sharpened the focus on its sustainability...

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Biofuel Maker Solazyme Shares Rise in Nasdaq Debut

30.05.2011 - Shares of biofuel maker Solazyme Inc rose 15% in their stock market debut on Friday after the company's IPO raised more than expected. South San Francisco-based Solazyme uses algae...