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Why Fungi-Based Biofuels Could Eventually Replace Conventional Jet Fuel

The University of Washington is developing a fungi based aviation biofuel that might be competitive on the open market. Fungi naturally do many of the complicated chemical processes required by other fuels. This should mean that a fungi biofuel has lower production costs.

UPDATE 1-Former U.S. gov't employee attempted to steal nuclear weapons secrets -Justice Dept

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U.S.

Former U.S. gov't employee attempted to steal nuclear weapons secrets -Justice Dept

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has charged a former employee of the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for allegedly attempting an email attack on government employees to extract sensitive information on nuclear weapons.

Alberta's April job gains seen as anomaly; more weakness expected

OTTAWA, May 8 (Reuters) - Strong job gains in Alberta in April were likely an anomaly, possibly influenced by hiring related to the Western Canadian province's May 5 election, and economists predicted more weakness in coming months due to relatively low oil prices.

Ocean Renewable Energy Conference Joins HydroVision International

The Oregon Wave Energy Trust (OWET) announced that its 10th annual Ocean Renewable Energy Conference will be co-located this year with HydroVision International, the largest gathering of hydro professionals worldwide. PacifiCorp (a Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company) and Portland General Electric are the two official host utilities of the event and OWET is the official marine energy partner.

UPDATE 2-Permian basin sees first rig increase since oil rout -Baker Hughes

May 8 (Reuters) - After weeks of idling rigs on slumping crude prices, U.S. oil drillers added rigs to the Permian Basin for the first time this year, industry data showed on Friday.

AAA predicts strong start to U.S. summer driving season

NEW YORK, May 8 (Reuters) - More U.S. drivers will hit the roads this Memorial Day holiday than in the past decade, fueled by a growing economy and low gasoline prices, the nation's largest motorists' advocacy group said in a forecast released on Friday.

Nigeria subsidy fears threaten worse fuel shortage

LONDON/ABUJA, May 8 (Reuters) - Fuel shortages are set to worsen in Nigeria as international traders and local marketers back away from imports over fears that the cash-strapped new government will halt costly subsidy payments.

California has enough power for summer air conditioning demand -grid operator

May 8 (Reuters) - California will have enough power to meet air conditioning demand this summer despite continued low hydropower supplies due to an ongoing multi-year drought.

Geothermal Piping Systems Get into the Groove

How do you design outdoor piping to account for changing elevation, uneven terrain, seismic and thermal movement, and the reroutes required of a drilling fluid system? This was the challenge faced by engineers and contractors for Indonesia's largest geothermal power plant, Wayang Windu. The pipe-joining method would need to offer flexibility and superior maintainability, and project personnel sought a method that would not be susceptible to inclement weather or pose undue safety hazards.

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