GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Can carbon-free hydrogen augment, or even replace, the fossil natural gas running through pipelines to fuel furnaces, boilers, stoves and other building applications today? Natural gas utilities around the world are seeking real-world answers to these kinds of questions.

Natural gas 130

Natural gas Hydrogen Fossil fuels Methane 130

DeSmogBlog

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

From the world’s biggest soccer championship to soccer training for kids , from major universities to music festivals and art galleries to — if you can name it, fossil fuel companies have probably sponsored it. Aramco has partnered with Spain’s Laguna de El Hito Nature Reserve to conserve bird species.

Fossil fuels 88

Fossil fuels Education Organic South America 88

Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The group says timely rollout of policy support is needed to deliver on investments. There was strong demand growth in all major consuming regions except Europe, which suffered a hit to industrial activity due to the sharp increase in natural gas prices. of total hydrogen demand.

Hydrogen 147

Hydrogen Policy Fossil fuels Demand 147

EDF + Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The annual conference, hosted by Energy Dialogues, brings together natural gas interests to discuss where the industry is headed, with perspectives from policymakers and civil society. Speakers talked about natural gas as the solution to a trinity of critical energy challenges: emissions mitigation, energy poverty, and energy security.

Natural gas 52

Natural gas Methane Energy Energy 52

DeSmogBlog

JULY 22, 2021

Former UK Energy Minister and original COP26 President Claire O’Neill has been cleared to take up a role at a business consultancy known for running “astroturf” campaigns for fossil fuel companies, despite warnings from the body that approves such appointments. Oil and Gas Industry Groups.

Fossil fuels 98

Fossil fuels Business Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring 98

Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 26, 2021

We are hurtling towards the coldest quadrant of the year, and with that in mind, many people are beginning to think about the cost of their fuel consumption over the winter period. At the center of the crisis is a perfect storm that has destabilized the price of gas. The ingredients of Europe’s winter of discontent.

Fossil fuels 95

Fossil fuels Europe Energy Energy 95

Business Green

MARCH 30, 2020

But roughly $150bn of subsidies, carbon pricing and more supportive policies may be needed for green hydrogen to reach full decarbonisation potential, finds analyst. kg in most parts of the world within the next three decades, a cost roughly equivalent to today's natural gas prices in Brazil, China, India, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Fossil fuels 101

Fossil fuels Hydrogen Natural gas Policy 101

Clean Energy Canada

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Feb 2, 2023 OTTAWA — In Alberta and Ontario, wind can now produce electricity at lower costs than natural-gas-fired power—with even more reductions on the horizon, according to a new report from Clean Energy Canada, which was informed by research commissioned from Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors.

Natural gas 61

Natural gas Electricity Batteries Fossil fuels 61

Clean Energy Canada

AUGUST 19, 2021

government’s recently released hydrogen strategy—a thoughtful plan to create and use clean hydrogen—contains an implicit acknowledgement: the world is moving away from fossil fuels and toward low-carbon alternatives. isn’t the only jurisdiction to see clean hydrogen as the new natural gas. s natural gas industry?

Natural gas 52

Natural gas Hydrogen Innovation Fossil fuels 52

GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 23, 2021

EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. On our current policy trajectory, there is no peak in sight, according to EIA By 2050, we will likely see a 50% increase in energy consumption. That means emissions could rise through 2050, absent massive changes to policy.

Energy 225

Energy Energy Europe Fossil fuels 225

DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 23, 2021

As global efforts to ramp up the hydrogen industry gain support with big government subsidies, new research casts increasing doubt on the climate credentials of the main recipient of that support, so-called “blue” hydrogen, which is extracted from natural gas and paired with carbon capture technology. But where does it come from?

Fossil fuels 98

Fossil fuels Hydrogen Natural gas Methane 98

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on February 2 proposed including nuclear energy and natural gas in its plans for building a climate-friendly future, dividing member countries and drawing outcry from environmentalists as “greenwashing.” Germany, Europe’s largest economy, demanded that gas be part of the plan.

Natural gas 100

Natural gas Investment Fossil fuels Nuclear Power 100

GreenTechMedia

OCTOBER 14, 2021

EIA and IEA are out with projections for emissions and fossil fuel consumption. On our current policy trajectory, there is no peak in sight, according to EIA By 2050, we will likely see a 50% increase in energy consumption. That means emissions could rise through 2050, absent massive changes to policy.

Energy 199

Energy Energy Power grid Europe 199

GreenBiz

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. The top 25 most sustainable fleets.

Sustainability 545

Sustainability Scooters Electric vehicle Natural gas 545

GreenBiz

MAY 27, 2020

Moreover, using waste carbon to make chemicals also can reduce manufacturers’ reliance on fossil fuels such as crude petroleum and natural gas, an important factor, particularly for the European Union and China, given the volatility in sourcing and pricing of fossil fuels. Factors driving adoption.

Waste 384

Waste Waste Carbon Fossil fuels 384

Hydrogen Fuel News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

This mechanism serves as a protective shield for the EU’s climate policies, preventing them from being undermined by production relocation to countries with less stringent environmental standards or by the substitution of EU products with more carbon-intensive imports.

Europe 76

Europe Building Energy Monitoring Home Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor 76

Charged

JULY 9, 2023

In a recent article for CleanTechnica , he discusses the latest edition of the US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap , a policy document that the DOE produces and updates periodically. As Barnard sees it, the wrong federal department is in charge of US hydrogen policy.

Fossil fuels 52

Fossil fuels Hydrogen Energy Energy 52

Business Green

JANUARY 17, 2022

It argued that investments in renewables, energy efficiency, and smart grid solutions should be at the heart of any response to the crisis, noting how these green investments will enable nations to drastically reduce their reliance on polluting and volatile fossil fuel markets.

Natural gas 78

Natural gas Energy Energy Fossil fuels 78

Business Green

MARCH 10, 2023

The text, which has been approved by ministers from all 27 EU nations , states that the bloc will "systematically promote and call for a global move towards energy systems free of unabated fossil fuels well ahead of 2050", alongside pushing for a peak in fossil fuel consumption in the near term.

Fossil fuels 36

Fossil fuels Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring 36

Business Green

MAY 18, 2022

The Netherlands becomes latest country to confirm plans to phase out fossil gas boilers, as UK MPs lament failure to beef up heat pump policies. It is also better for everyone's wallet if we use less natural gas. According to Euroactiv, few countries are as reliant on gas to heat homes as the Netherlands.

Fossil fuels 85

Fossil fuels Government Natural gas Carbon 85

Smart Energy International

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The IEA has released its annual review of Hungary’s energy policy, stating that energy efficiency needs to be central in the coming years for the European country to reach its net zero targets, The Hungary 2022 Energy Policy Review states how Hungary has significantly increased its climate ambitions since the last review.

Energy Monitor 52

Energy Monitor Building Energy Monitoring Business Energy Monitoring Policy 52

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

This series of policy pledges includes accelerating the deployment of offshore wind in order to boost the country’s energy security, reduce household bills, and maintain a world-leading position in achieving net zero. Furthermore, by 2030, the UK’s offshore wind sector is set to support more than 66,000 additional jobs [vi]. 2016-2021).

Wind power 195

Wind power Natural gas Fossil fuels Electricity 195

DeSmogBlog

MAY 21, 2024

The documents , published by Congressional investigators, included a presentation dated April 2, 2018, that laid out an ExxonMobil scenario for what the global energy mix could look like in 2050 if countries enacted aggressive climate policies after 2024. Released by the U.S.

Climate change 134

Climate change Carbon Fossil fuels Technology 134

Business Green

MAY 16, 2022

War has returned to Europe. We see clearly the dangers of energy systems powered by foreign fossil fuels," Sharma said. "We In short, we see that climate security is energy security and that we must break our dependency on fossil fuels.". The clouds have darkened over the international landscape," Sharma said.

Fossil fuels 73

Fossil fuels Energy Energy Government 73

Business Green

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

That is the headline prediction from a new special report from the International Energy Agency, which details how heat pumps have become a key technology in the response from governments and businesses to the global energy supply crunch that has sent fossil fuel costs soaring in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Natural gas 101

Natural gas Policy Europe Fossil fuels 101

Smart Energy International

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“[Policymakers and infrastructure planners] will be able to see on a map what fuels are being used and where, in unprecedented geographical detail. It will help them gauge the future impact of energy policies in every community across Europe.”

Building Energy Monitoring 64

Building Energy Monitoring Energy Monitor Solar Energy Monitor Business Energy Monitoring 64

DeSmogBlog

JANUARY 26, 2024

Now, the Dutch NGO that successfully sued Shell over its climate plans is taking those financial backers to court in a case that could help reverse the global banking sector’s support of fossil fuel firms and their activities. liquefied natural gas (LNG). We will of course respond in court if necessary.”

Fossil fuels 115

Fossil fuels Pollution Climate change Carbon-neutral 115

Smart Energy International

MARCH 22, 2022

Luckily, summer is coming and with it less need for fossil fuels. When it comes to gas, things are even trickier, because Russia has been historically Europe’s largest supplier of natural gas. Personally, I appreciate the metaphor, as Europe’s dependence on Russian fossil fuels does resemble an addiction.

Fossil fuels 114

Fossil fuels Natural gas Europe Energy 114

DeSmogBlog

JUNE 13, 2024

But behind the plant’s shiny facade is a worrying reality — experts say that CCS’s success in mitigating climate change is still unproven and could, in fact, harm regional decarbonization while continuing fossil fuel use. Despite a history of failure in North America and Europe, CCS projects are all the rage in Asia.

Fossil fuels 52

Fossil fuels Asia Energy Energy 52

DeSmogBlog

AUGUST 17, 2023

billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in her Pennsylvania hometown, she will be facing off against some of the most powerful fossil fuel interests in the United States. Texas and Louisiana produced record amounts of shale gas last year, which U.S. LNG companies shipped to Europe at soaring premiums.

Natural gas 98

Natural gas Fossil fuels Energy Energy 98

Business Green

MARCH 3, 2022

Sanctions against Russian goods, oligarchs, and services have multiplied in the week since the Kremlin launched its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, but questions have remained as to when and if the economic response to the invasion will be extended to cover the fossil fuel exports that bankroll much of Russia's economy.

Europe 69

Europe Fossil fuels Natural gas Government 69

GreenTechMedia

MAY 13, 2020

Heat makes up 35 percent of global energy consumption, and when it comes to space heating, direct combustion of fossil fuels in buildings plays a dominant role across the globe and is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Natural gas and fuel oil satisfy 60 percent of heating needs of households in Europe.

Fossil fuels 130

Fossil fuels Natural gas Demand Policy 130

GreenTechMedia

AUGUST 25, 2020

As it stands, blue and gray hydrogen derived from fossil fuels are cheaper than using renewable-energy-powered electrolyzers to produce green hydrogen from water. Even so, gray hydrogen, produced by reforming natural gas, will remain the cheapest source of hydrogen until 2040, WoodMac says.

Hydrogen 130

Hydrogen Fossil fuels Policy Transportation 130

GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 7, 2021

Wednesday’s announcement marks the second massive investment in the past three months for the Latham, New York-based maker of fuel cells for forklifts and other work vehicles, as it seeks to capitalize on a global boom in investment in hydrogen generated from clean power as a replacement for fossil fuels. and Europe.

Asia 130

Asia Hydrogen Fossil fuels Natural gas 130

GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The initial 50 MW phase will produce 9,000 tons of green hydrogen per year, enough to displace 20 percent of the refinery’s existing fossil-fuel derived hydrogen. That term incorporates hydrogen produced from natural gas with carbon capture technology in place, or so-called blue hydrogen.

Hydrogen 246

Hydrogen Carbon-neutral Natural gas Fossil fuels 246

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 25, 2020

The surge in spending on all-electric homes is expected even though many consumers are unfamiliar with the natural gas-displacing electric appliances on the market today. Around 70 million American homes burn natural gas, oil, or propane for home space and water heating, according to Navigant Research.

Electricity 100

Electricity Natural gas Fossil fuels Europe 100

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

“I think 55 percent is a very positive step for Europe and honestly, it would have been unbelievable just a year ago,” she told GTM in an interview. In terms of total energy demand, renewables will have to reach 38-40 percent compared to the 33 percent expected under current policies. billion of support.

Fossil fuels 130

Fossil fuels Natural gas Packaging Policy 130