Oil Sands Pipeline Expansion Sparks Political Battle, Wisconsin Regulators Approve Emissions Upgrades
Plans to expand an oil sands pipeline in the Upper Midwest have sparked concerns of a political battle akin to the Keystone XL controversy. Meanwhile, Wisconsin regulators have made decisions on emissions upgrades and wind farm noise requirements, while environmental groups challenge EPA pollution calculations.
A new pipeline project, aiming to transport CO2 from Denbury Resources, has hit a snag due to the Indiana coal gasification plant's change of fortune. Wisconsin regulators have approved emissions upgrades for a Sheboygan coal plant, demonstrating a commitment to clean energy. In the wind energy sector, a manufacturer has developed a 'brilliant' turbine design featuring a built-in storage battery to minimise variability, although the company remains unidentified.
American Electric Power (AEP) maintains its long-term goal of moving away from coal, despite a recent increase in its use. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has imposed a $70,000 safety fine on the Kewaunee nuclear plant, scheduled to close next week. Environmental groups have sued the EPA to review its refinery pollution calculations, while the NRC investigates how two goldfish ended up inside the Perry nuclear plant in Ohio. ExxonMobil skipped a public meeting in Arkansas to discuss the recent oil spill, raising eyebrows among locals.
The proposed pipeline expansion and the ongoing legal challenges highlight the ongoing debate surrounding energy infrastructure and environmental concerns. Meanwhile, Wisconsin's regulatory decisions and the innovative wind turbine design showcase the state's commitment to clean energy and technological advancements.
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