Remove Methane Remove Reference Remove Technology
article thumbnail

EU closer to enforcing rules on methane emissions in the energy sector

Envirotec Magazine

The EU looks ready to enforce new regulations aimed at curbing methane emissions in the energy sector, for the first time. On 15 November, the European Council and Parliament reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation aimed at tracking and reducing methane emissions in the energy sector. A coal power plant In Poland.

article thumbnail

New heights for CCS

Envirotec Magazine

By demonstrating the viability of the process, a key technology in the fight against climate change is surely awaiting deployment, they suggest. A pilot plant has been operational in Copenhagen for several months and a novel gas monitoring technology has been used to optimize the efficiency of the plant.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

In stopping climate change, time is as important as tech

GreenBiz

This idea is called the "remaining carbon budget" and refers to how much carbon dioxide (and other gases) we can still emit before warming the planet beyond a particular target. A lot of business and technology leaders are very enthusiastic about carbon removal right now. The more we burn, the warmer the planet gets.

article thumbnail

‘Massive’ Methane Leaks Found Coming From Oil and Gas Sites in Europe

DeSmogBlog

Leaking methane from oil and gas infrastructure is widespread across the European continent, reveals an investigation of more than 150 sites in seven countries. More than 60 percent of the sites analyzed by researchers using state-of-the-art technology were releasing large volumes of methane – a powerful greenhouse gas – into the atmosphere.

Methane 98
article thumbnail

From Nebraska to Africa – Mapping a Global Hydrogen Energy Strategy

Hydrogen Fuel News

The Promise of Natural Hydrogen as a Clean Energy Source Natural hydrogen, also referred to as white hydrogen , has emerged as a promising energy source in the global push for decarbonization. The challenge, however, lies in identifying economically viable reserves and technology to extract and store this energy resource effectively.

article thumbnail

Cleaning Up Methane Pollution From Permian Super Emitters is ‘Low Hanging Fruit’ for the Climate, Study Finds

DeSmogBlog

Only a handful of super emitters are responsible for an enormous amount of the methane pollution in the Permian basin, according to a new study. Methane is a highly potent greenhouse gas — more than 80 times more powerful than carbon dioxide over a 20-year time-frame. That’s equivalent to about 5% of the U.S.

Methane 98
article thumbnail

Extrusion press technology can help MSW processors unlock their green potential

Envirotec Magazine

Waste processing technology firm Anaergia OREX TM suggests its extrusion press technology has transformative potential in terms of how organic material is treated at municipal solid waste (MSW) processing sites, supporting renewable energy generation and helping the UK achieve its ambition of reaching net zero by 2050.