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Fuel Supply

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environment1 year ago

"EPA Permits Summer Sales of Higher Ethanol Gasoline Amid Global Conflicts"

The EPA has allowed the nationwide sale of gasoline blended with 15% ethanol for the third consecutive summer, citing global conflicts impacting the fuel supply. The decision has been praised by the biofuels industry and politicians in Midwestern states, while environmentalists have raised concerns about increased carbon releases due to ethanol production. The waiver is temporary and aims to prevent fuel shortages and protect air quality amidst global conflicts.

energy-policy1 year ago

"Biden Administration to Greenlight Year-Round E15 Gasoline Sales by 2025, Despite Potential Price Spike Delay"

The Biden administration is set to approve a request from Midwest governors to allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline, containing 15% ethanol, starting in 2025, a year later than initially proposed. This decision, likely influenced by the upcoming U.S. election, aims to address concerns from both the biofuel and oil industries. The move is controversial, with ethanol groups preferring a nationwide legislative fix, while oil refiners warn of logistical complications and fuel supply risks.

conflictinternational-relations2 years ago

"Israel-Hamas Conflict: Fuel Supply Doubled to Gaza as Intelligence Exchange Revealed"

The Israeli Cabinet has approved doubling the fuel supply to Gaza amid pressure from the Biden administration to prevent a humanitarian crisis. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant suggested an initial supply of 120,000 liters, which would increase if Hamas allowed the Red Cross to visit refugees. In an effort to deceive Israel, Hamas reportedly provided intelligence on the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group. The United Nations Secretary-General has warned the Security Council of a global threat from the Gaza war, while Israeli forces continue to engage in intense combat, locate weapons, and destroy military infrastructure in Gaza. Turkish President Erdogan opposes the establishment of a "buffer zone" for Gaza and threatened Israel over Hamas members in Turkey. The IDF has located a large stockpile of weapons in Gaza and announced the deaths of two more soldiers, bringing the total to 14 since the ground operation began. Israeli security forces arrested wanted individuals and confiscated weapons in Jenin and Halhul. The US House of Representatives approved a resolution stating that anti-Zionism is antisemitism. The IDF expressed regret over an incident in which Lebanese army soldiers were injured, stating they were not the target. Israeli officials estimate that at least 5,000 Hamas terrorists have been killed in the conflict. Prime Minister Netanyahu referred to evidence of sexual violence and rape cases committed by Hamas terrorists. The Israeli government continues to work towards the release of hostages, the elimination of Hamas, and ensuring Gaza does not pose a threat to Israel.

energy2 years ago

"U.S. Nears Breakthrough in Challenging Russia's Fuel Monopoly"

The United States is working to break Russia's monopoly on the concentrated form of uranium fuel needed for advanced nuclear reactors. Currently, there is only one vendor in the world, an arm of the Russian government, that sells this fuel. However, the Ohio-based Centrus Energy has announced a deal to supply California-based reactor startup Oklo Inc. with high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). This fuel is necessary for the new generation of atomic startups seeking to commercialize advanced reactors. The U.S. is also investing in domestic fuel enrichment facilities to reduce dependence on imports and revive the declining nuclear sector. Congress has allocated billions of dollars for domestic fuel enrichment, and Centrus has plans to expand its capacity with the right amount of investment.

spaceflight2 years ago

NASA probes Mars orbiter for fuel disappearance.

NASA and Lockheed Martin Space engineers have investigated the fuel supply of the Mars Odyssey orbiter, which has been in space for 22 years, without the use of a fuel gauge. The probe was estimated to be close to running on empty, but the investigation revealed that the missing fuel was never missing at all. The engineers discovered that heaters along an Odyssey fuel line were warming connected propellant tanks, making them appear emptier than they actually are. The team now understands the craft better than they did previously and Odyssey has enough fuel left to last a few more years at least.

space2 years ago

Monitoring Fuel Levels on NASA's Oldest Mars Orbiter

Engineers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have been monitoring the fuel supply of the Mars Odyssey Orbiter, which has been orbiting Mars for over 22 years. The spacecraft has no fuel gauge, so engineers have had to rely on math to estimate the amount of hydrazine propellant remaining. Recent calculations indicated that the spacecraft was running low on fuel, but after months of investigation, the team discovered that the fuel measurement process was more complicated than they thought. The spacecraft should have enough fuel to last at least through the end of 2025.