Energy
Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage
Alaska, rich in petroleum, faces an energy shortage Alaska, rich in petroleum and natural gas, faces an energy shortage due to declining oil production and a lack of infrastructure for transporting natural gas. The state’s North Slope has significant proven reserves of oil (2 million barrels per day at peak) and natural gas (35 trillion […]
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Power on the Dark Side: Stimulus-Responsive Adsorbents for Low-Energy Controlled Storage and Delivery of Low Boiling Fuels to Mobile Assets in Permanently Shaded Regions
Power on the Dark Side: Stimulus-Responsive Adsorbents for Low-Energy Controlled Storage and Delivery of Low Boiling Fuels to Mobile Assets in Permanently Shaded Regions Researchers are developing stimulus-responsive adsorbents to store low-boiling fuels for mobile assets in permanently shaded regions. The project focuses on Metal Oxide Frameworks (MOFs) that can store methane and oxygen, which […]
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Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost
Utilities choosing coal, solar, nuclear or other power sources have a lot to consider, beyond just cost Utilities choosing power sources must consider factors beyond just cost, including reliability, flexibility, and environmental impact. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) is a key metric for comparing different power sources, with solar and wind energy having the […]
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White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry
White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry The White House has reopened large swaths of government land in Alaska to oil and gas drilling, despite concerns from conservation groups and Indigenous communities. The Trump administration’s plans for Alaskan oil and gas development are […]
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