energy transition
U.S. DOE invests $8.8 MM to improve hydrogen turbine performance
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced $8.8 MM for 11 university-based research and development projects to improve the performance of hydrogen (H2)-fueled turbines.
Florida cranking fossil fuel use, natural gas provides 72% of state’s power
The United States' third most populous state has the country's dirtiest major power system, and looks set to become a stand-out by remaining highly dependent on fossil fuels even as the rest of the nation transitions power systems towards cleaner energy.
NextDecade withdraws carbon capture and storage application at FERC
NextDecade Corporation announced that its subsidiary Rio Grande LNG, LLC withdrew its application at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) project at the Rio Grande LNG facility and requested that the FERC terminate the CCS proceeding.
ADNOC, PETRONAS and Storegga to collaborate on offshore carbon capture and storage in Malaysia
PETRONAS, ADNOC and Storegga announced the signing of a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) to evaluate the carbon dioxide emissions storage capabilities of saline aquifers and the construction of carbon capture and storage (CCS) facilities in the Penyu basin, offshore Peninsular Malaysia.
Planet launches first Tanager-1 hyperspectral satellite to monitor methane emissions
Planet has announced that its first hyperspectral satellite, Tanager-1, along with 36 SuperDoves (Flock 4BE), were successfully launched into orbit during the Transporter-11 Rideshare mission with SpaceX, which lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base on Friday.
ANGEA enters MoU with Korean Private LNG Industry Association
The Asia Natural Gas and Energy Association (ANGEA) and the Korean Private LNG Industry Association have announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims to foster cooperation between the two organizations on natural gas development in Asia and the role of LNG in the energy transition.
Brazil's fossil push undermines Lula's green ambitions
Brazil is positioning itself as a leader in the global transition towards clean energy, with hydropower as its top source of electricity, wind and solar growing rapidly, and renewables fueling a quarter of its transport. But Brazil has also invested heavily in fossil fuels, and the government plans to turn the country from world's seventh biggest oil producer into its fourth by 2030.
Hexagon Agility receives order for RNG fuel systems from major NA refuse fleet
Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites, has received orders for renewable natural gas (RNG) fuel systems from a major refuse fleet in North America.
LS Power launches Lightning Power, a leading U.S. independent power producer
LS Power, a leading development, investment and operating company focused on the North American power and energy infrastructure sector, has formed Lightning Power, a leading independent power producer (IPP).
Storegga launches public consultation on pioneering Speyside Hydrogen project
Storegga has launched a four-week consultation on its proposal for Speyside Hydrogen, a pioneering project that will produce green hydrogen to fuel operations and support the decarbonization of distilleries and other businesses across Moray, Scotland.
TES, Saibu Gas collaborate to provide e-NG to Japan's energy sector
Tree Energy Solutions and Saibu Gas have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote e-natural gas as a key clean energy source, an initiative that supports Japan's goal to use e-NG for 90% of its city gas consumption by 2050.
Vietnam's LNG price cap puts gas-fired power target at risk
Electricity-hungry Vietnam wants liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fire 15% of power capacity by 2030 but is unlikely to meet that target as power producers and foreign investors balk at the country's strategy for making the super-chilled fuel affordable.
Column: Power sector drives growth in U.S. natural gas demand
The power sector is the only major consumer of natural gas that has shown consistent demand growth in recent years, and has become the driving force behind natural gas demand in the U.S. as consumption from other sectors declines.
Enagas gets first nod to develop Spanish section of H2MED hydrogen pipeline
The Spanish government gave a first go-ahead on Tuesday to gas grid operator Enagas to start developing the Spanish section of a planned trans-European hydrogen (H2) pipeline and related H2 infrastructure projects.
bp to construct 5-10 green hydrogen projects this decade
bp's CEO said that the company aims to construct 5-10 low-carbon hydrogen projects this decade to produce clean fuels and reduce greenhouse emissions
Natural gas shows its staying power as U.S. wind output slumps
Power producers in the U.S. are becoming increasingly reliant on natural gas for generation, even as the country builds out renewable energy capacity at a record pace.
Palentir Technologies, Tree Energy Solutions partner to utilize AI for energy transition
Palantir Technologies Inc. and Tree Energy Solutions announced a multi-year partnership to leverage Palantir’s cutting-edge AI software in TES’s mission to drive the green energy transition and accelerate global decarbonization.
German government signs off on hydrogen import strategy
Germany's government adopted a strategy for the import of hydrogen to help secure sustainable energy supply as it embarks on creating fossil fuel alternatives for large parts of its industry.
Allison Transmission partners with Cummins to conduct successful field testing of new natural gas engine
Allison Transmission has partnered with Cummins to test and validate the new Cummins X15N 15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmission.
U.S. wind power falls to 33-month low, generators burn more natgas
The amount of electricity produced by wind farms in the U.S. fell to a 33-month low on Monday, forcing power generators to crank up natural-gas fired plants to keep air conditioners humming during a hot summer day.
Viridi Energy signs 20-yr agreement with Énergir L.P. to supply pipeline-quality RNG at scale
Viridi Energy, a leading renewable natural gas (RNG) platform, has signed a 20-yr offtake agreement with Énergir L.P. Énergir, a Quebec, Canada-based diversified energy business, is the largest natural gas distribution company in Quebec as well as, through subsidiaries, the largest electricity distributor and the sole pipeline natural gas distributor in Vermont.
Spain's Enagas shares fall as it warns of loss after U.S. asset sale
Shares in Spanish gas grid operator Enagas fell on Tuesday after it warned of a loss for the year after booking a capital hit resulting from the sale of an asset in the United States.
U.S. DOE, ARCHES sign $12.6-B hydrogen hub project in California (U.S.)
The U.S. Department of Energy and ARCHES announced the official signing of a landmark $12.6-B agreement to build a clean, renewable hydrogen hub in California (U.S.).
Chesapeake Utilities receives approval for new infrastructure to support three Florida RNG projects
Chesapeake Utilities Corp.’s subsidiary, Peninsula Pipeline Company (PPC), has received approval from the Florida Public Service Commission for three projects that expand natural gas infrastructure to benefit customers of Florida City Gas (FCG), also a subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities.
Optimizing gas analysis in carbon capture, utilization and storage
As with many industrial processes, the ability to accurately measure the concentration of bulk gas—in this case CO2 (carbon capture, utilization and storage)—along with any impurities within it, provides significant benefits. This article details the latest technologies in gas analysis for these types of applications.
bp Energy Outlook: Two main scenarios see 2025 oil peak, rapid renewables growth
bp expects oil demand to peak next year and wind and solar capacity to grow rapidly in both of the two main scenarios in its annual Energy Outlook, a study of the evolution of the global energy system to 2050 the company published on Wednesday.
Japan builds gas markets in Asia to boost LNG trading, energy security
Japanese companies—foreseeing a growing surplus in stocks of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as their demand for the fuel wanes in coming years—are scrambling to invest in regional markets to provide potential outlets to sell the gas.
Shell, TotalEnergies, bp, Mitsui & Co. take 10% stakes in ADNOC's Ruwais LNG project
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with the heads of global energy companies to exchange views on the future of the energy sector and the UAE's commitment to ensuring a sustainable future through the adoption and implementation of latest innovations, as well as the pursuit of international collaboration.
Norway keen to explore hydropower, CCS projects in Indonesia
Norway is seeking to form a stronger partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy such as hydropower, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Australian regulator warns east coast to face gas shortage by 2027
Australia's east coast could face gas shortages from 2027, a year earlier than initially forecast, the country's competition regulator said on Friday, as it called for an urgent need to develop new sources of production and supply.
- Gasum selects Wärtsilä for another bio-LNG project in Sweden
- Tecnimont to build waste-to-biogas plant to fuel local kitchens in India
- Topsoe, Aramco sign JDA to advance low-carbon hydrogen solutions using eREACT™
- Indonesia regulator confirms disruption at bp's Tangguh LNG project
- Toyo awarded EPC contract for Dahej LNG terminal (India)
