energy transition
Japan, EU agree to work on creating hydrogen demand and supply
Japan and the European Union agreed to work together on policies related to creating demand and supply for clean hydrogen as well as to cooperate in advancing technologies to develop the new fuel
Goldman Sachs: Global LNG market to grow by 50% by 2029
Growth in oil investment shows signs of peaking in non-OPEC countries, while investment in liquified natural gas (LNG) is expected to increase more than 50% by 2029, according to Goldman Sachs Research.
German cabinet approves bill to accelerate hydrogen power expansion
Germany's cabinet approved a bill to fast-track the construction of hydrogen infrastructure, import and production facilities as Berlin bets on the fuel to help decarbonize Europe's biggest economy.
Air Products plans hydrogen refueling stations network in California (U.S.)
Air Products announced it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale, multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Northern California to Southern California (U.S.).
Southeast Asia's $220-B gas expansion plans to boost power/LNG capacity
Southeast Asia has more than $220 B in projects that could raise Southeast Asia's gas-fired power capacity by more than 100 GW, doubling the current level, and raise LNG imports into the region by 80%.
China plans CO2 emission cuts in key sectors by 1% of 2023 level
China aims to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions of key industries by an amount equivalent to about 1% of the 2023 national total through efficiency gains in everything from steel production to transportation.
Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
With the growing need to develop local, low-carbon energies, Veolia, a leader in bioenergies, Waga Energy, a global expert in the production of renewable natural gas (RNG) from landfills, and ENGIE, a world leader in low-carbon energy and services, have created an unprecedented partnership to take a significant step forward in the development of the RNG industry in France.
Ohmium selected to provide 10-MW PEM electrolyzers for green H2 project in Croatia
Ohmium International was selected to equip the first green H2 project in Croatia with a PEM electrolyzer.
China LNG imports could hit record levels in 2024, says PetroChina
According to PetroChina, domestic LNG imports could reach between 78 MMtpy-80 MMtpy this year, with the industrial and commercial sectors driving demand.
Deltamarin and ECOLOG collaborate on LCO2 carrier design
Deltamarin and ECOLOG have collaborated on LCO2 carrier design for the purpose of tendering at shipyards worldwide. The new design is intra-EU, short range, low pressure, and shallow draft.
Nextchem completes acquisition of GasConTec, adding new low-carbon hydrogen/methanol to portfolio
Nextchem completed the acquisition of GasConTec, which will add new low-carbon hydrogen/methanol technologies to the company's portfolio.
Bulgaria starts operations on country's first hydrogen charging station
Funded through the Operational Program "Science and Education for Smart Growth" and the European Fund for Regional Development, the station is a testament to Bulgaria's inception of hydrogen electric mobility in the country.
Asahi Kasei opens new hydrogen pilot plant in Japan
Asahi Kasei celebrated the official opening of a new hydrogen pilot plant in Kawasaki, Japan.
Fortescue’s dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel, The Green Pioneer, named a winner at World Hydrogen 2024 Awards in Rotterdam
The Green Pioneer, Fortescue’s world-leading, dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel has been awarded the Hydrogen Transport award at the World Hydrogen 2024 Awards.
Investments surge on strong demand outlook for LNG bunkering
Drewry projects more than 1,000 LNG-fueled vessels to be in service by 2027. However, development of the bunkering infrastructure appears to be lagging in comparison to the growth in fleet as well as the potential demand, which could take a leap of 30 MMtpy by 2028.
Air Products to build network of H2 refueling stations in Alberta, Canada
Air Products announced in late April that it intends to build a network of permanent, commercial-scale multi-modal hydrogen refueling stations stretching from Edmonton to Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Australian government declares gas to be essential until 2050 and beyond
Australia's Future Gas Strategy highlighted a commitment for Australia to remain a reliable trading partner for liquefied natural gas (LNG), while underscoring the role of gas in Australia's energy mix until 2050 and beyond.
AG&P LNG and Hai Linh begin commissioning of Cai Mep LNG terminal in Vietnam
Leading LNG terminals and downstream infrastructure company, AG&P LNG, a subsidiary of Nebula Energy, along with its partner, Hai Linh Co. Ltd., a prominent petroleum product import terminal and trader, have announced the start of the commissioning of the Cai Mep LNG terminal.
Japan aims for zero-carbon electricity generation
Over the last several years, the Japanese government has announced energy policies aimed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by lowering emissions in the electric power, industrial, and transportation sectors.
Shell exits China power market businesses, renews focus on natural gas
Shell has exited China's power markets as part of CEO Wael Sawan's drive to focus on more profitable operations, including its natural gas and oil businesses.
Mitigating methane emissions: Digital strategies for the energy industry
As the world continues to prioritize solutions to curb climate change, more digital tools will help scale innovation and assist hard-to-abate industries with accelerating their GHG mitigation efforts. This article dives into how digital technologies are helping to mitigate emissions.
Optimized high-pressure injection system design
This article details an optimization opportunity that was taken in a high-pressure injection system after a thorough evaluation during the Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project in Saudi Arabia.
IEEFA: Three reasons the U.S. LNG pause does not threaten South Korea’s energy security and transition
Since the U.S. Biden Administration announced the temporary pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals early this year, many Asian countries have expressed concerns about the potential disruption in energy security and decarbonization goals.
Spain's gas demand falls for second year, down 11% as renewables hit record
Spain's consumption of natural gas dropped for the second year in a row in 2023, falling almost 11% as the country used more renewable sources to produce electricity.
US unveils clean hydrogen plan, nuclear power role uncertain
The U.S. proposed rules for how energy companies can access billions of dollars in tax credits for producing low-carbon hydrogen using new clean energy sources but left thorny issues, such as how nuclear power could benefit, uncertain.
Woodside Energy to supply LNG to Pilbara Minerals unit
Woodside Energy said it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with a unit of Pilbara Minerals for the supply of domestic LNG from its Pluto Truck Loading Facility in Western Australia.
The race for clean energy: LNG and LH2 as the next frontier in fuel technology
This article presents a comparison of LNG and LH2 as fuels, and discusses the properties and characteristics of both, including energy density, transportation, storage, safety, environmental impact, availability and cost.
India announces phased introduction of biogas blending for domestic use
India will start blending compressed biogas with natural gas to boost domestic demand and cut reliance on natural gas imports, the government said in a statement on Saturday.
EU poised to propose extending energy crisis measures - official
The European Commission wants to extend emergency energy measures passed last year to cope with Europe's gas crisis to guard against future price shocks and quickly build-out renewable energy.
Optimizing waste heat recovery systems for more efficient, sustainable operations
In the natural gas sector, recovering available waste heat from processing operations and converting it into carbon-free electricity can represent a significant opportunity to reduce emissions and increase energy savings.
- Woodfibre LNG receives BCEAO order to move floatel to site to house non-local workforce
- QatarEnergy, Exxon seek to remove contractor from Texas gas project
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Congo Brazzaville becomes an LNG exporting country
- Fulcrum LNG to pair with McDermott, Baker Hughes for Guyana gas project
- EU approves law to hit gas imports with methane emissions limit
- Veolia, Waga Energy and ENGIE collaborate to develop renewable natural gas industry in France
- Hawai'i Gas selects Eurus Energy America, Bana Pacific for hydrogen and renewable natural gas projects
- TotalEnergies increases LNG deliveries to Asia with two new contracts
- Desert Mountain Energy Corp. initiates helium production
