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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

New Set of Computational Tools and Models Expected to Help Enable Rapid Development and Deployment of Carbon Capture Technologies

Techlines provide updates of specific interest to the fossil fuel community. Some Techlines may be issued by the Department of Energy Office of Public Affairs as agency news announcements. Issued on: January 28, 2013 Washington, D.C. - An eagerly …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

DOE-Supported Project Advances Clean Coal, Carbon Capture Technology

Washington, D.C. Researchers at The Ohio State University (OSU) have successfully completed more than 200 hours of continuous operation of their patented Coal-Direct Chemical Looping (CDCL) technology - a one-step process to produce both electric power …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy to Depart Feb. 1

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Fossil Energy-Developed Fuel Cell Technology Being Adapted by Navy for Advanced Unmanned Undersea Vehicles

Techlines provide updates of specific interest to the fossil fuel community. Some Techlines may be issued by the Department of Energy Office of Public Affairs as agency news announcements. Issued on: January 31, 2013 Washington, D.C. Solid oxide fuel …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:01 GMT

Carbon Capture and Storage FutureGen 2.0 Project Moves Forward Into Second Phase

Issued on: February 4, 2013 Washington, D.C. Following the successful completion of the first phase, the Energy Department today announced the beginning of Phase II of project development with a new cooperative agreement between the FutureGen Industrial …

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Published on June 20, 2012 - 20:13 GMT

NETL-Developed Carbon Capture Technology Recognized with an R&D 100 Award

Washington, DC A novel carbon capture technology developed at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) has been recognized by R&D Magazine as among the 100 most technologically significant products introduced into …

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Published on June 20, 2012 - 20:10 GMT

Research Projects to Address Technical Challenges Facing Small Oil and Natural Gas Producers Selected by DOE for Further ...

Washington, DC Nine new research projects aimed at extending the life of mature oil and natural gas fields, while simultaneously reducing the environmental footprint of production operations and minimizing environmental risks, have been selected to …

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Published on June 20, 2012 - 07:10 GMT

Novel Tool Allows Quicker, More Versatile Analysis of Energy Production Technologies

Washington, DC A new energy production technology analysis tool that could lead to cost-effective improvements for energy generation and lower costs for consumers is now available on the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) website. …

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Published on June 8, 2012 - 21:12 GMT

NETL Publications Earn National Communications Awards

First Place Honors for Carbon Sequestration Atlas, netlognews Washington, DC Two National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) publications have received National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) first-place awards for superior …

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Published on June 8, 2012 - 16:13 GMT

New DOE "Best Practices" Manual Features Top Strategies for Carbon Storage Wells

Washington, DC Best practices for managing wells used to store carbon dioxide (CO2) in geologic formations are the focus of a publication just released by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL). …

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Published on June 7, 2012 - 03:10 GMT

Obama Administration Announces Clean Coal Research Awards for Universities Across the Country

Awards Latest Step by Administration to Leverage a Broad Range of Domestic Resources, Advancing Cheaper Technologies for Coal-fired Energy Plants and Training the Next Generation of Clean Coal Scientists and Engineers Washington, DC As part of …

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Published on May 31, 2012 - 10:10 GMT

NETL Patented CO2-Removal Sorbents Promise Power and Cost Savings

DOE Laboratory Signs License Agreement Incorporating Sorbents in HVAC Add-on Technology Washington, DC Carbon dioxide removal sorbents developed by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) could result …

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Published on May 24, 2012 - 03:10 GMT

DOE-Supported Education and Training Programs Help Crow Tribe Promote Energy Independence and Education

Washington, DC Two Department of Energy (DOE)-supported programs are helping the Crow Tribe in Montana produce energy with minimal environmental impact, educate future generations, and prepare its community for future jobs in energy fields. …

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Published on May 22, 2012 - 13:11 GMT

DOE Announces New Research to Advance Safe and Responsible Deepwater Drilling Technologies

Thirteen Projects Nationally to Support Safe, Environmentally Sustainable U.S. Offshore Oil and Gas Production Washington, DC Thirteen projects aimed at reducing the risks while enhancing the environmental performance of drilling for natural gas …

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Published on May 11, 2012 - 03:20 GMT

Natural Gas Compression Technology Improves Transport and Efficiencies, Lowers Operating Costs

Innovative Compressor Design Can Extend Productive Life of Stripper Wells, Enhancing U.S. Energy Security Washington, DC An award-winning compressor design that decreases the energy required to compress and transport natural gas, lowers …

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Published on May 11, 2012 - 03:15 GMT

DOE-Sponsored IGCC Project Could Lead to Lower-Cost Carbon Capture Technologies

Successful Catalyst Tests Also Increase Power Production Washington, DC Changes in operating conditions coupled with changes in commercially manufactured catalysts can produce both power generation increases and significant cost savings at …

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Published on May 11, 2012 - 03:10 GMT

Stent Technology Saves Lives, Creates Jobs

Government-Industry Partnership Produces Game-changing Technology Washington, DC When people think of benefits from energy research, they usually don’t envision saving lives. But thanks to an innovative alloy jointly developed by Boston …

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Published on May 5, 2012 - 06:12 GMT

DOE-Sponsored Drilling Projects Demonstrate Significant CO2 Storage at Three Sites

Characterization Wells Important in Moving CCUS Technologies Forward Washington, DC Evaluation-related test drilling at geologic sites in three states that could store a combined 64 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions an …

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Published on May 5, 2012 - 06:10 GMT

U.S. and Japan Complete Successful Field Trial of Methane Hydrate Production Technologies

Methane Hydrates May Exceed the Energy Content of All Other Fossil Fuels Combined; Could Ensure Decades of Affordable Natural Gas and Cut America's Foreign Oil Dependence Washington, DC U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today the …

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Published on May 2, 2012 - 07:11 GMT

Energy Department Announces New Mapping Initiative to Advance North American Carbon Storage Efforts

New Atlas Shows Potential for 500 Years of Carbon Dioxide Storage PITTSBURGH Today, the Energy Department joined with partners from Canada and Mexico to release the first-ever atlas mapping the potential carbon dioxide storage capacity in North …

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