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FECM Weekly News Brief
Week of June 26, 2023
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New FECM Resources
FECM developed several new resources to support the office’s outreach and education efforts. The resources include three new fact sheets focused on carbon management and methane mitigation, as well as a blog on stakeholder engagement. Read more
University Training and Research Program Funding Available
On Wednesday, June 21, FECM announced up to $17.7 million in funding available to support novel, early-stage research and development at eligible U.S. colleges and universities, including creating new academic curricula related to geosciences and supporting interdisciplinary training in humanities-driven science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. Read more
HPC4EI Selectees
On Thursday, June 22, DOE announced $3.9 million in funding for 13 public-private partnerships applying high performance computing (HPC) to manufacturing processes and advanced materials. Five projects totaling over $1.35 million were funded by FECM under the HPC4Materials program. Read more
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 Energy Justice to the People Roadshow
Join DOE’s Energy Justice to the People Roadshow to learn how new climate and clean energy programs and investments are helping working people and communities fight climate change while saving money and building better lives with clean energy. Read more
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 Check Out Energy Hub for the Latest Training Opportunities
Energy Hub is a great resource for event and training opportunities. Be sure to check out the latest offerings, including “Aspiring to the Senior Executive Service,” “DOE Career in Contracting,” and “ADRO Open Enrollment and Supervisor Forum.” Read more
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 Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Technology Accelerated at Step Pilot Plant
A 10-megawatt supercritical carbon dioxide test facility recently achieved supercritical CO2 conditions in its turbine compressor section – a milestone representing a significant step forward in the NETL-sponsored project, which offers a path to lower-cost power generation. Read more
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 Deadline Extended! Take the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
The deadline for the 2023 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) has been extended through July 7. The FEVS was released via email from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management during the week of May 8th. The FEVS remains one of the most powerful platforms for employees to provide valuable information on employee satisfaction, commitment, engagement, and retention. Read more
 Nominate Your Colleagues for Leadership Shoutouts
DOE leadership has launched weekly DOE-wide email shoutout for teams and individuals from around the Department to highlight their work and achievements. Submissions will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Read more
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 Weekly FECM Leadership Notes
In an effort to keep staff informed, FECM leadership would like to provide the notes from the weekly leadership meeting. You will be able to find them in the Weekly News Brief and on the Intranet under the section "Leadership Notes".
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Commodity Prices - Week Ending June 23
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Product
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Area
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Price
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As of
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Crude Oil
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WTI
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$68.91 / Bbl
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06/23/2023
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Crude Oil
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Brent
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$73.56 / Bbl
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06/23/2023
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Natural Gas Spot
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Henry
Hub
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$2.22 / MMbtu
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06/23/2023
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Heating Oil
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NY Harbor
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$2.29 / Gal
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06/23/2023
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Low-Sulfur Diesel
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NY Harbor
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$2.44 / Gal
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06/23/2023
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Source: EIA Daily Energy Report
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