Biden Puts the Freeze on Arctic Drilling Deals

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• Biden Puts the Freeze on Arctic Drilling Deals

The U.S. Department of the Interior will revoke drilling leases in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge previously sold by the Trump administration and halt new oil development leases in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. These decisions come amidst longstanding debates over environmental and wildlife concerns in the region and follows other energy-related decisions made by the Biden administration.

• Permian Basin's Growing Pains: Land Sinks, Pipelines Wink

The Permian Basin, the U.S.'s busiest onshore oil field, is experiencing land subsidence due to increased oil and gas production, with some areas sinking by 3 to 4 centimeters annually, potentially impacting fault zones and risking earthquakes. As oil and gas extraction continues to grow in the region, concerns include surface disturbances, underground aquifer contamination, and a significant increase in methane releases contributing to climate change.

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What are the advancements in catalysts for the refining process to optimize output?

Catalysts are like magic ingredients in the refining process. They help turn crude oil into useful products like gasoline and diesel more efficiently. Over the years, scientists have been working hard to make these catalysts even better. One big advancement is the creation of catalysts that can handle "dirtier" or lower-quality crude oil. This means refineries can use a wider range of oil types and still get great results.

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