Sempra Generation opened the 48MW PV solar plant in NV near Boulder City - US' biggest so far. 20-yr PPA from Pacific G&E. FSLR panels. Began Jan '10. Plans to expand by >200MW. Also plans for 600MW farm in AZ next year, partnering up with BP in 250MW project under construction in CO and approval received for 200MW solar farm in Kern County, CA.
Japan announced 780kbpd refining capacity to restart this week.
$93B more social spending proposed by King of Saud.
KNOC (Korea National Oil Comp) joining Exxon and Shell in developing UAE oil/gas fields.
China signed $2B contract to build world's tallest dam in Iran. 1.5GW power station.
Columbia says oil output to climb to record this year with investments from China and Carlos Slim. 850-900kbpd. 1.4mbpd by '14.
Iraq oil exports flowing again to Turkey. But Iraq visa problems may slow production (workers not allowed in).
India seeking more oil from Nigeria. And LNG needs projected to increase 12M tons/yr.
3rd deepwater permit in Gulf of Mex went to ATP Oil & Gas. More permits coming.
Penn State came up with more enviro-friendly method to separate bitumen from oil sands unsing ionic liquids. Can also clean oil off beaches and separate oil from drill cuttings. Uses little energy or water and all solvents can be recycled.
DOE research adds hydrochloric acid to sulfuric acid electrolyte in xanadium redox flow batteries to increase storage cap 70% and expand temp range.
Another good day on the trails pards.
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