DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This story is the sixth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor, the North Sea’s largest fossil fuel producer, is positioning itself to play a key role in plans to turn Britain into a world leader in capturing carbon.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 27, 2025

The UKs ambitious target to increase electric vehicle (EV) sales to 80% of all new car purchases by 2030 could result in them accounting for up to 5% of total power demand, according to energy analysts at Montel, though there are concerns whether capacity buildout will be adequate. The total increase in demand from EVs could add 17.12

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

As Britain increases its reliance on renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, batteries like Blackhillock will ensure that excess power can be stored and then used during times of increased demand. The delivery by Zenobe of this grid forming battery is a major accomplishment and brings us a step closer to this goal.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 26, 2022

The BUS offers a grant of up to £5,000 for heating installers and households to replace traditional fossil fuel-powered boilers with more efficient, low-carbon alternatives, including air and ground source heat pumps.

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DeSmogBlog

MARCH 5, 2025

Half of the worlds carbon dioxide emissions in 2023 came from just three dozen companies, according to a new report released today by the Carbon Majors project, with the list dominated by coal, cement, and oil producers. percent of the worlds carbon dioxide pollution alone in 2023, the report found.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Waste Heat Recovery Technology Poised to Redefine Energy Efficiency As global efforts to reduce carbon emissions intensify, waste heat recovery is emerging as a critical technology with profound implications for energy efficiency and climate action. Importantly, heat capture complements renewable energy systems.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 20, 2021

The push to quickly transition carbon-intensive activities away from fossil fuels while meeting the world’s growing energy needs has put electricity producers and consumers squarely in the forefront of the emerging clean economy. Manufacturing is going electric, too, as companies ratchet up their net-zero-carbon goals.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The introduction of spot pricing allows buyers to purchase green hydrogen on-demand without being tied to long-term contracts. Plug customers, including retailers, manufacturers, and power plant operators, now have the flexibility to manage their hydrogen needs based on fluctuating market demands.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 16, 2024

This collaboration focuses on advancing a cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology while simultaneously generating electricity and hydrogen. The centerpiece of this innovation is called the carbonate fuel cell. Heres how it works in practice. For industrial operators, this means lower net output and added costs.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 27, 2021

The key solutions today are biofuels, only displacing a mere fraction of fossil fuels-based jet fuel, and offsets. Infinium, spun out of another company called Greyrock Energy , says because the biofuel (dubbed an "electrofuel") is made with clean energy and CO2, it's a "net-zero carbon" fuel.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 7, 2024

This story is the third part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and published in partnership with the Guardian. No individual organisation from these sectors has attended more than three meetings with ministers on carbon capture since the start of 2020.

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Jim Conca

MARCH 16, 2021

PNNL scientists are developing unique properties of a solvent known as EEMPA to capture CO2 from flue gas emitted by fossil fuels, but that allow it to sidestep the energetically expensive demands incurred by traditional solvents. They also have found a way to sequester the CO2 when they capture it.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By developing and testing the new fuel, and using it as a substitute for fossil fuel, the site now displaces the equivalent of 1.1 Replacing this gas use with fuel derived directly from the solvent recovery operation means the site is now saving 2,500 tonnes of carbon per year from its own energy demand.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

The energy transition continues to gain steam, with oil demand projected to peak in this decade, perhaps as soon as 2025, according to new research by global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company. Nonetheless, the long-term transition to low-carbon energy systems continues to see strong momentum and, in several respects, acceleration.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 13, 2020

This carbon challenge is bigger than cars, aviation and shipping combined. The world’s kilns, reactors, chillers and furnaces are powered mostly by fossil fuels. . High-temperature industrial heat, over 932 degrees F, poses a particular challenge because that’s the point at which fuels beyond electricity become the mainstay.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

The UK government announced the disbursement of over £80 million funding on 28 June, intended to give a boost to a range of projects geared towards ditching fossil fuels in favour of cleaner energy sources. Projects include hydrogen-powered cornflake production and low-carbon Scottish whisky distillation. CCUS Innovation 2.0

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The Verge: Energy

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

. | Photo by Jan Woitas/picture alliance via Getty Images The European Union saw a record drop in pollution from fossil fuel power plants last year, according to a new report. Fossil fuels dropped to their lowest point since reliable record-keeping started in 1990, making up less than a third of EU’s electricity generation in 2023.

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The Guardian: Energy

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Scope of oil and gas influence underscores concerns technology will prolong demand for planet-heating natural gas The UK government’s move to award £22bn in subsidies to carbon capture projects followed a sharp increase in lobbying by the fossil fuel industry, it can be revealed.

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DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Food systems are responsible for at least 15 percent of all global fossil fuel consumption, according to a major report launched ahead of the COP28 climate summit. Its authors found that even if governments delivered on their 2030 climate pledges, by 2037 food-related fossil fuel use alone would blow the remaining portion of the 1.5C

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The city of Toronto has passed a motion aiming to restrict fossil fuel advertising on municipal property, one of several recent efforts to curtail fossil fuel advertising in major Canadian cities. The motion did not advocate for a full ban on all fossil fuel ads.

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GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 5, 2021

That is significant because cement, the critical glue that holds concrete together, is so carbon intensive that if it were a country, it would rank fourth as a climate polluter. million pounds of carbon dioxide that would have been embedded in the new building, much of it by cutting back on cement. which eliminated 4.8

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

ExxonMobil Baytown Low-Carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Project: A New Milestone in Clean Energy ExxonMobil, one of the worlds leading energy companies, is progressing with plans for a cutting-edge low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia facility in Baytown, Texas. This ambitious project, expected to produce up to 28.3 Gulf Coast.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 12, 2025

Why Hydrogen Fuel Matters Hydrogen fuel stands out as a green energy solution with enormous potential. It boasts a high energy output and emits only water when used, unlike fossil fuels that release carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 6, 2025

This pioneering integration enables the plant to balance electricity supply during fluctuations in demand, enhancing grid stability and operational efficiency. At the core of the plants design is the capability to burn hydrogena fuel source hailed for its low to zero carbon emissions. and reach up to 11.8 GW by 2030.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 31, 2024

How These Companies Are Tackling Climate Change Using Green Hydrogen Green hydrogen is paving the way for a sustainable future, offering a clean and carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels. Traditional supports, such as carbon-based materials, are prone to oxidation, hindering efficiency.

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GreenBiz

JULY 8, 2020

The companies said the jet fuel will be made from agricultural waste fats and oils (such as used cooking oil and inedible fats from beef processing). Amazon has pledged to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, and says it will make sure half of Amazon shipments are net-zero by 2030. A drop in the fuel tank.

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TechXplore

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cold climate countries are making significant efforts to transition from fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, to sustainable heating sources, such as heat pumps or district heating to cut greenhouse gas emissions. But fossil-fuel-based heat demand is expected to increase over the next few decades due to population growth.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 15, 2025

The engine is designed specifically to provide zero-emission solutions for demanding applications in the construction and agricultural sectors. Key advancements include: Hydrogen Fuel Integration : Incorporates high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, enabling engines to operate with minimal carbon output.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Major fossil fuel firms have committed tens of millions in finance to UK universities since 2022, DeSmog can reveal. Previous reporting from openDemocracy and the Guardian found that, between 2017 and December 2021, £89 million had been given to UK universities from some of the world’s biggest fossil fuel companies.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 9, 2025

Bailey, project manager from ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, highlights the breakthrough, stating, The hydrogen-powered nanogrid offers a carbon-free alternative that is both sustainable and effective for operations in demanding environments and sensitive locations.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Meeting AIs Energy Demands with Innovative Solutions Artificial intelligence has seen explosive growth over the past few years, with generative AI tools like ChatGPT igniting the demand for powerful computing infrastructure. While these operations are not yet completely carbon-free, the benefits are clear.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 12, 2024

This story is the fourth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and published in partnership with Le Monde. Another 15 envisage retrofitting existing hydrogen plants with carbon capture, while the status of four remained undetermined. Credit: Sabrina Bedford.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

billion) in fossil fuel firms. This includes companies that specialise in extracting, refining, transporting and distributing fossil fuels. million) shareholding in the oil and gas supermajor Chevron, as well as stakes in Shell, Equinor, and 109 other fossil fuel companies. billion (£1.8 million in April.

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Clean Energy Canada

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

OTTAWA — With the International Energy Agency’s latest milestone report pointing to a peak in fossil fuel demand by the end of this decade, Clean Energy Canada has released a new study illustrating what ditching oil and gas means for Canadian households and their energy bills.

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GreenBiz

JULY 27, 2020

bank to commit to measuring and disclosing the climate impact of its loans and investments, announcing last week that it has joined a multi-trillion dollar group of global financial institutions developing a standardized method for carbon accounting. Morgan Stanley has become the first major U.S. trillion in assets. Pull Quote.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 14, 2020

One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies is betting that the future of flying is carbon-neutral. That may seem an audacious notion from a company whose business model for well over a century has centered around bringing fossil fuels to market — and is banking on petroleum being a key, albeit declining, fuel for decades to come.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 15, 2025

By utilizing manure, a widely available agricultural byproduct, the production of hydrogen can be localized, reducing the need for centralized fossil fuel-based production systems. Their new pilot plant, operational since early 2023, upgrades the process by converting methane gas into hydrogen fuel.

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