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

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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.

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New heights for CCS

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For example, CO2 can be reacted with hydrogen in the Sabatier process to produce methane and water, at elevated temperature and pressure, in the presence of a nickel catalyst. It was fortunate therefore that the world’s first inline CO2, humidity and methane monitor was developed by Vaisala in Finland prior to the pilot plant construction.

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A Guide to Six Greenwashing Terms Big Ag Is Bringing to COP28

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Meat emits around a third of global emissions of methane, and action to cut this greenhouse gas has been identified by the UN and world leaders as the quickest route to slowing global heating. Nature-based solutions refer to anything that involves the use of the natural world to absorb carbon and remove harmful emissions from the atmosphere.

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Big Meat Unveils Battle Plans for COP28

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Animal agriculture is the largest emitter of methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide when measured over a 20 year period. Scientists say that unless swift action is taken, methane from agriculture alone will take us beyond a 1.5C

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Are you looking to improve your gas detector design?

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By monitoring the levels of gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and methane, NDIR gas detectors can help to ensure that air quality standards are met and public health is protected. The basic design of an NDIR gas detector consists of a gas chamber, a light emitter, and a detector.

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Industry Pivoted from ‘Blue Hydrogen’ to ‘Clean Hydrogen’ at Edmonton Expo

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According to numerous panelists representing Canada’s hydrogen industry, referring to blue, green, or gray hydrogen is now passé. Green hydrogen refers to hydrogen created by means of renewable energy used to power electrolyzers that break water into its constituent elements. It’s a really important point that Chief Arcand is making.

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Oil Lobby Claims More Production Won’t Raise Emissions, But Ignores Crucial Data

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Instead, the analysis note stated only that “Conventional production refers to all oil and natural gas production outside of Canada’s oil sands.” Another area where the analysis note may not have been completely accurate concerns methane emissions.

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