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US federal government energy costs at lowest point since fiscal year 2004

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Energy costs for petroleum fuels such as jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel decreased 40% According to the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), the total real energy cost for the U.S. federal government to operate its facilities, vehicles, and equipment in fiscal year (FY) 2016 fell to $16.1 billion, the lowest level since FY 2004, according to the U.S. Energy […]

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Lower fuel costs for US airlines reduces expenses, increases profits

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 Aircraft fuel efficiency varies based on aircraft range, size, and operation economics Lower crude oil prices in recent years have translated to lower fuel costs and overall lower operating expenses for US passenger airlines, according to the US Energy Information Administration. According to the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), US passenger

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Battelle scientists successfully convert coal to jet fuel

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The bio-solvent production and coal liquefaction have been scaled-up successfully to one ton per day COLUMBUS, OH– Battelle scientists and engineers have demonstrated a process that turns coal into jet fuel. The next step is to commercialize the process. In a cost-shared program supported by the U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and

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