Research and development center to scale up activities around renewable chemicals and biofuel technologies All financed projects to help PKN Orlen on its path to energy transformation and emissions reduction The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Polish oil refining, energy and petrochemical company PKN Orlen signed today in Warsaw a €180 million loan agreement […]
‘The role of green hydrogen in achieving a climate-compatible future – is there one? – EQ Mag Pro
The growing clamour around renewable H2 ignores some harsh realities that will limit its role in the energy transition — not least the laws of physics, writes Andreas Biermann Green hydrogen is being heavily promoted by some quarters of the energy world, with some saying it is the only way to achieve deep decarbonization in […]
Nearly 30% of Japan Firms to Boost Investment For Decarbonization
Tokyo :Nearly 30 percent of large companies across Japan plan to expand their capital investment in technologies to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, a recent survey showed, reflecting global efforts to achieve a carbon-free society. The survey conducted by the Development Bank of Japan showed 27 percent of some 1,000 large companies, defined as those with […]
IHS Markit: Ability of Natural Gas Infrastructure to be Converted to Carry Low-Carbon Fuels Will Enable Gas to Become a “Second Pillar” of Decarbonization Alongside Renewables
IHS Markit: Ability of Natural Gas Infrastructure to be Converted to Carry Low-Carbon Fuels Will Enable Gas to Become a “Second Pillar” of Decarbonization Alongside Renewables. Carbon reduction benefits of switching to natural gas in the near-term could support deeper decarbonization over the longer-term, acting as a “pre-build” of infrastructure needed to support emissions goals, […]
How Hydrogen Combustion Engines Can Contribute to Zero Emissions
Hydrogen combustion engines can leverage existing technologies and provide a zero-emissions option for specific use cases while supporting the growth of hydrogen infrastructure. Regulators are tightening emissions rules for on-highway trucks in many of the world’s largest markets (Exhibit 1). From 2030 onward, regulators in Europe will require manufacturers to cut CO2 emissions for new […]
Morocco Eyes Green Hydrogen Exports With IRENA Renewables Collaboration
Builds on IRENA hydrogen framework with EC. Morocco aims for 52% renewable power by 2030. 3.5 GW of installed renewables end 2020.Morocco and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) will collaborate to advance the country’s renewable hydrogen economy and accelerate the uptake of renewable energy as it seeks to become a major green hydrogen producer […]
GM and Wabtec Agree to Make Electric and Hydrogen-Powered Trains
General Motors Co. and Wabtec Corp. have signed a nonbinding agreement to build locomotive engines using the automaker’s Ultium electric battery and its Hydrotec hydrogen fuel-cell system, the companies said Tuesday. The two companies will jointly develop the clean-powered locomotives for heavy-haul trains, they said in a statement. They didn’t say when the technology would […]
Ford-Backed Battery Maker Solid Power to Go Public Via $1.2 Billion SPAC Deal
The company, which produces rechargeable batteries for automobiles as well as mobile power markets, will have $600 million in cash after completing the merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp III. Solid Power Inc, an electric-vehicle battery maker backed by Ford Motor Co and BMW, said on Tuesday it would go public by merging with a […]
Armstrong International Charts Roadmap To Decarbonization, Joins Renewable Thermal Collaborative
THREE RIVERS, Mich : Armstrong International, a global leader in efficient thermal energy solutions, announced it has joined the Renewable Thermal Collaborative (RTC) as a sponsor as it advances its global effort to support companies and industries charting a course towards net zero emissions. Armstrong joins a prestigious list of RTC members, including some of […]
Solar Canals Could Save Water, Create Renewable Energy, Fight Climate Change
Installing solar panels over California’s 4000 miles (6,350 km) of canals could generate less expensive, renewable energy, save water, fight climate change. New research shows that ‘solar canals’ could reduce evaporation and save upwards of 63 billion gallons of water annually while providing approximately 13 gigawatts of renewable power for the state. The water savings […]