HONG KONG, China, Aug. 8 -- Advances in Geo-Energy Research, a peer-reviewed journal that says it aims to publish natural geo-energy, such as oil, gas, coal geothermal and gas hydrate, published research articles on the following topics in its August 2024 edition (Vol. 13, No. 2): * AGER launches one-journal-one-forum mode to achieve a leading geo-energy exchange platform * Experimental and numerical simulation technique for hydraulic fracturing of shale formations * The mechanism of porous r  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Park Service National Historical Park issued the following news release: WILLIAMSPORT, Md. -- Edward "Ed" Wenschhof has been named the new deputy superintendent of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal). Wenschhof previously served as the Chief of Visitor and Resource Protection for the C&O Canal. He has also held acting superintendent roles at Antietam National Battlefield, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Catoctin Mountain Par  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Energy and Fuels, a peer-reviewed scientific journal from the American Chemical Society that says it publishes research in the intersection of chemistry and chemical engineering and non-nuclear energy and fuels, published research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 1, 2024, edition (Vol. 38, Issue 15). Here are excerpts: * * * Reviews: * Comprehensive Review on the Recent Advancements in Nanoparticle-Based Drilling Fluids: Properties, Performance, and Perspect  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, a journal that reports industrial and academic research in the fields of applied chemistry and chemical engineering with special focus on fundamentals, processes and products from the American Chemical Society, published research articles on the following topics in its Aug. 7, 2024, edition (Vol. 63, Issue 31): Reviews: * Modeling of Liquid-Vapor Phase Equilibria of Pyrolysis Bio-oils: A Review * Insights into Ionic Liquids   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Proposals to build pumped hydro energy storage facilities in the voids left after mining pose risks to taxpayers and the environment. Government should be wary of providing finance for these projects, as this could set a precedent of taxpayers, at least partially, funding mite rehabilitation. The National Electricity Market (NEM) has little need for the speci  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held an Aging Committee field hearing in Pittsburgh about the challenges faced by Pennsylvania caregivers. At the hearing, entitled "From Infancy to Aging: The Effects of Caregiving Across the Lifespan," Chairman Casey heard from several Penn  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: Judges for the 2024 Sweetwater County Seed Fund Round were, from left: Ozzie Hay, vice president of RSNB Bank; Taylor Siemers, loan officer with State Bank; Rick Lee, CEO of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce; Ryan Brandt, branch manager of State Bank; and Jeff Killpack, branch manager of First Bank of Wyoming. (Monica Patten Photo) Local programming from the University of Wyoming's IMPACT 307 for Swee  more

VICTORIA, Australia, Aug. 8 (TNSres) -- Federation University Australia issued the following news release: A clear guide on the training pathways for coal workers interested in making the switch to the offshore wind sector was released today, with the support of the Victorian Government's Clean Economy Workforce Capacity Building Fund. EnergyAustralia, Southerly Ten, Federation University and TAFE Gippsland collaborated to outline the opportunities for coal workers and students to reskill for   more