Issued in 2005
December 20, 2005
Novel Coal-Fired Heating System Proves Successful at Ohio Greenhouse
Using a DOE-funded coal-fired technology, a greenhouse in northeast Ohio is saving more than $1,000 a day in heating costs.
December 15, 2005
Coproduction Promises to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Costs
DOE announces the selection of four new projects that will research advanced coal-gasification technologies for the co-production of power and hydrogen.
December 08, 2005
U.S. and Indian Officials Meet to Advance Clean Coal Technologies
Officials from the India Ministry of Coal and DOE recently held meetings as part of the U.S.-India Energy Dialogue.
December 06, 2005
FutureGen Project Launched
Samuel Bodman today announced that DOE has signed an agreement with the FutureGen Industrial Alliance to build FutureGen, a prototype of the fossil-fueled power plant of the future.
November 30, 2005
DOE Selects 23 Universities in 18 States for Clean Coal Research
DOE announces the selection of 26 university research projects that will investigate technologies to improve the efficient and environmentally responsible use of fossil energy.
November 29, 2005
DOE Seeks Comments on Natural Gas Supply and Demand
DOE today announced that it is seeking public and stakeholder comments on the outlook for natural gas supply and demand, as requested by Congress and the recently enacted Energy Policy Act of 2005.
November 28, 2005
Six Minority Universities Selected for Energy Research Grants
DOE has selected six institutions to receive grants for energy research through its Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions program.
November 22, 2005
SPR Contractor Receives 2005 Malcolm Baldrige Quality Award
Samuel Bodman today announced that DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Company, operator of the SPR, has been honored with the prestigious 2005 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award.
November 22, 2005
DOE Reopens Public Comment Period to Expand the Nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve
An additional Federal Register notice has been published to reopen the public scoping period and hold a public scoping meeting to discuss expanding the nation's Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
November 21, 2005
DOE Selects Projects to Minimize Freshwater Use in Coal-Fired Power Plants
To address the critical link between energy and water, DOE has selected seven projects aimed at reducing the amount of freshwater needed by coal-fired power plants.
November 17, 2005
DOE Advances Oxycombustion for Carbon Management
DOE has selected two projects to demonstrate "oxycombustion" - a promising carbon capture technology - in existing coal-fired power plants.
November 15, 2005
Successful Sequestration Project Could Mean More Oil and Less Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Samuel Bodman today announced that the DOE-funded Weyburn Project successfully sequestered five million tons of CO2 into the Weyburn oilfield in Saskatchewan, Canada, while doubling the field's oil recovery rate.
November 15, 2005
Over Eight Million Barrels Delivered from Strategic Reserve Following Competitive Sale
DOE has completed delivery of 8.2 million barrels of crude oil sold as a result of the September 6-9, 2005, on-line competitive sale of the SPR stockpile.
November 07, 2005
DOE Announces $2 Million for Methane Hydrate Projects
DOE announces $2 million in funding to five research projects that will assess the energy potential, safety, and environmental aspects of methane hydrate exploration and development.
November 07, 2005
DOE-funded Seismic Tool Guides Deep Well through San Andreas Fault
A newly commercialized DOE-funded technology developed for the exploration and production of natural gas and oil has enabled researchers for the first time to drill through and observe an active portion of California's notorious San Andreas Fault.
November 01, 2005
Department of Energy Tracks Resurgence of Coal-Fired Power Plants
DOE's NETL updates its database of proposals for new coal-fired power plants.
October 24, 2005
Over Five Million Barrels of Crude Oil Delivered from Strategic Reserve Following Competitive Sale
Over Five Million Barrels Delivered from Strategic Reserve Following Competitive Sale
October 17, 2005
DOE Adds Projects to Boost Domestic Oil and Gas Production
Samuel Bodman today announced that DOE will provide $10.7 million to fund 13 R&D projects that focus on recovering large, unconventional gas and oil resources and improving the environmental aspects of drilling for gas and oil.
September 29, 2005
First Oil Delivery from Strategic Reserve Completed Following Competitive Sale
DOE completes first delivery of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve following the emergency sale of crude oil in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
September 29, 2005
New Director of National Energy Technology Laboratory Named
DOE names Carl Bauer as new director of National Energy Technology Laboratory.
September 19, 2005
DOE Announces Additional Loan of Oil From Strategic Petroleum Reserve
DOE has approved a 7th loan request for crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve in response to Hurricane Katrina disruptions.
September 14, 2005
DOE Approves Bids for 11 Million Barrels of Strategic Reserve Crude Oil
The Department of Energy has approved bids for the sale of 11 million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
September 09, 2005
Award-Winning Engine Powered Solely by Water
Field testing at the Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center proves Thermal Hydraulic Engine pumps oil without the need for fuel or electricity.
September 08, 2005
10 New Projects to Help Enable Future Turbines for Hydrogen Fuels
DOE's Office of Fossil Energy Turbine Technology R&D Program was recently expanded with the selection of 10 new projects valued at $130 million.
September 06, 2005
U.S. Opens Petroleum Reserve in Coordinated International Response to Offset Oil Disruptions in Gulf of Mexico Coastal Region
U.S. Opens Strategic Petroleum Reserve in Coordinated International Response to Oil Disruption
September 03, 2005
President Bush Directs Energy Secretary to Draw Down Strategic Petroleum Reserve to Counter "Severe Energy Supply Interruption"
President Bush directs Energy Secretary Bodman to draw down Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
September 01, 2005
DOE Announces 3rd Loan of Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman announced today that DOE has approved a third loan request of 1.5 million barrels of crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
September 01, 2005
DOE Announces 2nd Loan of Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman announced today that DOE has approved an additional loan request of one million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
September 01, 2005
Public Comment Sought on Proposed Expansion of Strategic Oil Reserve
The Department of Energy has published a Notice of Intent for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement and a series of public scoping meetings for the proposed expansion of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
September 01, 2005
DOE Announces Loan of Oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman announced today that DOE has approved a request for a loan of six million barrels of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
August 29, 2005
Statement of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman on Hurricane Katrina
Statement from the Department of Energy regarding Hurricane Katrina.
August 15, 2005
Revolutionary Technology Could Increase Heavy Oil Production
A revolutionary new DOE-funded oil production technology that promises lower costs, reduced environmental and safety risks, and increased production is being commercialized by research partner Completion Concepts Inc., Katy, TX.
August 11, 2005
Coal-Based Fuel Cells: A Giant Leap for Tomorrow's Fuel Cell Systems
The Department of Energy today announced the first two projects selected under the Department's new Fuel Cell Coal-Based Systems program.
August 09, 2005
Great River Energy Unveils Prototype Module Coal Dryer
Great River Energy unveiled its prototype module coal dryer at the Coal Creek Power Station in Underwood, North Dakota, that will boost the generating capacity and efficiency of power plants that burn high-moisture coal.
August 02, 2005
DOE, Jacksonville Utility Complete Major Clean Coal Technology Project
DOE and JEA, the public utility of Florida, have completed a clean coal project in which JEAs Northside Generating Station was converted into one of the cleanest burning coal-fired power plants in the world.
July 27, 2005
Putting the Squeeze on Natural Gas Pipelines
A joint effort between Timberline Tool and the Department of Energy has sped commercialization of the first "keyhole" squeeze-off tool for 4- to 6-inch polyethylene pipe.
July 19, 2005
R&D Seeks to Bolster Coalbed Gas, Water Resources in Western States
DOE-funded research has resulted in the commercialization of an innovative technology designed to bolster supplies of two of America's most critical natural resources: natural gas and water.
July 18, 2005
DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory Details Accomplishments
FE's National Energy Technology Laboratory released its annual Accomplishments Report highlighting advances in fossil-energy-related research to resolve the environmental, supply, and reliability constraints of producing and using fossil resources.
July 07, 2005
DOE Announces Winners of Annual University Coal Research Grants
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman today announced $3 million in funding under the University Coal Research Program, the department's longest-running student-teacher research grant initiative.
June 24, 2005
DOE Research Results in Crow Reservation Exploration Oil Well
The first exploratory oil well to be drilled on the Crow Reservation of Montana in decades is forthcoming, thanks to research funded by DOE's Office of Fossil Energy.
June 24, 2005
University of North Dakota to Study Coal to Hydrogen Technologies
DOE today announced the award of $2.7 million to the University of North Dakota to to help build on hydrogen-from-coal research with the University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center.
June 21, 2005
Eight Minority Universities Selected for Fossil Energy Research Grants
DOE has awarded grants to eight institutions for energy research through the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority Institutions program.
June 10, 2005
SPR Fill to be Complete in August
Secretary Bodman announced today that the planned fill of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) will be complete in August, when the SPR reaches 700 million barrels of oil.
June 09, 2005
DOE Advances Ways to Capture, Permanently Store Carbon Emissions
Secretary Bodman, in a speech before the National Coal Council, announced that DOE will provide $100 million to further develop carbon sequestration technologies used to capture and permanently store greenhouse gases.
June 06, 2005
Online Monitor Snaps Real-Time Photos for Real-Life Savings
An innovative new system that continuously monitors operating blades in gas turbines has surpassed 5,000 hours of operation, confirming that the technology is ready for commercialization.
June 03, 2005
Mark Maddox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, Announces Resignation
Mark Maddox, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy, today announced his resignation from the Department of Energy.
June 02, 2005
Innovative Technology Shows Promise for Low-Cost Mercury Control
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a license to private industry to commercially develop a promising low-cost, DOE-patented mercury control technology.
May 26, 2005
DOE Moves Forward on Alaska Gas Pipeline Loan Guarantee Program
DOE today took the first step toward enabling construction of an estimated $20 billion natural gas pipeline, or a liquefied natural gas project, that will give Americans access to Alaska's 35 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves.
May 12, 2005
Heavy Oil Potential Key to Alaskan North Slope Oil Future
Research funded by DOE may provide the key to unlocking the vast but, to date, largely intractable heavy oil resources in Alaska's North Slope.
May 02, 2005
DOE Reports on Success of Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships
A report released today by DOE details the success of the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships in laying the groundwork for field testing and verifying carbon sequestration technologies in the near term.
April 27, 2005
DOE-backed Consortium Delivers Six New "Stripper Well" Technologies
Six new deployment-ready oil and gas technologies will extend the useful life of more than 650,000 stripper wells that deliver almost 15 percent of America's domestic oil production and almost eight percent of natural gas production.
April 22, 2005
Strategic Petroleum Reserve Recognized for Environmental Excellence
The National Association of Environmental Professionals presented its annual Environmental Excellence Award for Best Environmental Technology to the Department of Energy's Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
April 20, 2005
DOE Project Turns Coal Waste Into Valuable Building Material
Working under a $7.2 million DOE cooperative agreement, a Western Pennsylvania-based company recently converted 430 tons of coal combustion by-products into valuable building material.
April 20, 2005
Recoverable Oil May Add 43 Billion Barrels to U.S. Supply
A series of reports released today indicate that there is a potential to meet the demand for an energy thirsty nation by recovering over 43 billion barrels of additional oil from currently "stranded" oil resources.
April 14, 2005
LNG Seen to Benefit Consumers, Natural Gas Markets, as Imports Rise
United States imports of liquefied natural gas jumped by 29 percent last year and added three percent to the Nation's supply of a critical energy.
March 16, 2005
DOE Announces $62.4 Million in Clean Coal R&D Awards
Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman announced the award of $62.4 million for 32 clean coal research projects to advance President Bush's goal to develop a coal-fired zero emissions power plant.
March 11, 2005
Florida Plant Tames High Sulfur Coal; Delivers Power with Few Emissions
Recent tests with one of the nation's mid- to high-sulfur coals have further verified that a new electric generation technology in its first large-scale utility demonstration is one of the world's cleanest coal-based power plants.
March 07, 2005
DOE-Funded Acoustic Monitor Passes Key Field Test
A new, lightweight device that uses natural gas itself to detect leaks in natural gas pipelines has been successfully tested on a transmission main owned and operated by Dominion Transmission Inc.
March 01, 2005
DOE Commissions Voyage of Discovery for Vast New Gas Resource
DOE commissions an expedition that will take the next major step in understanding a potentially huge energy resource trapped in methane hydrates.
February 24, 2005
New Coal Cleaning System to Recover Fine Coal from West Virginia Pond
The first commercial use of an advanced coal-cleaning system will take place this summer in southern West Virginia.
February 17, 2005
Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships Add Canadian Provinces
The Provinces of Alberta and British Columbia have joined Saskatchewan and Manitoba as Canadian partners in the Regional Carbon Sequestration Partnerships program.
February 15, 2005
New Contracts Awarded for Continued Fill of Strategic Oil Reserve
DOE has awarded two new contracts to deliver crude oil to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve this Spring under the Royalty-In-Kind exchange program.
February 09, 2005
New Electronic Technology Advances Fuel Cell Development
Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a converter that can boost low direct current voltage produced by solid oxide fuel cells to the higher voltage required for conversion to alternating current for household and commercial applications.
February 07, 2005
$760 Million Requested for Fossil Energy Programs in FY 2006
The Department of Energy's FY 2006 budget request of $23.4 billion allocates $759.9 million for fossil energy activities.
February 01, 2005
Dr. Samuel Bodman Sworn in as 11th Secretary of Energy
Earlier this morning, Dr. Samuel Bodman was sworn in as the 11th Secretary of the United States Department of Energy. Secretary Bodman was confirmed unanimously by the United States Senate on Monday, January 31, 2005.
January 31, 2005
DOE Announces R&D Funding for Microhole Technology Projects
DOE announces the award of funding for 10 projects that are designed to push microhole technology another step closer to commerciality and widespread adoption by the U.S. oil and gas industry.
January 19, 2005
Ultra-low Cost Well Monitoring Could Keep Marginal Oil Wells Active
A new, ultra-low cost method for monitoring marginal oil wells promises to help rescue thousands of U.S. wells from an early demise.
January 10, 2005
3-D Seismic Technology Locates Natural Gas in Fractured Reservoirs
Large volumes of natural gas are being tapped from the tight rocks of the San Juan Basin in New Mexico's Rio Arriba County using a new technology developed in a project sponsored by the Department of Energy.
January 03, 2005
Project Injects CO2 to Boost Oil Recovery; Also Captures Emissions
Technology advances, economic improvements, and environmental needs have aligned to create a "perfect storm" of growth opportunity for a proven method for enhancing oil recovery in the United States: CO2 flooding.
January 03, 2005
Delphi Corp. Achieves Major Milestone in Government-Industry Program to Develop Affordable Fuel Cell
Delphi Corp., a partner in the U.S. Department of Energy's advanced fuel cell development program, has reported that it has exceeded the power density level required to meet the government's $400 per kilowatt cost goal for fuel cells.
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