The environment

Of the 45 energy technologies and sectors assessed in the IEA’s latest ‘Tracking Clean Energy Progress’, only seven are on track for reaching climate, energy access and air pollution targets.

SkyNRG has selected Haldor Topsoe technology for Europe’s first sustainable aviation fuel plant, located in the Netherlands.

The Quest carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility has captured and safely stored 4 million t of CO2, ahead of schedule and at a lower cost than anticipated.

A perfect storm is brewing for the refining sector, with the implementation of IMO 2020 in January next year. Preparations for the milestone are well under way.

Transatlantic aviation operators flying to EBACE will be using sustainable alternative jet fuel provided by Gevo and Avfuel.

Flogas Britain has announced plans to build a lower-carbon future for off-grid homes and businesses across the UK.

GlobalData looks at the difficulties posed to the global refining industry by the imminent IMO 2020 low sulfur regulation.

The IEA reports that global energy investment stabilised above US$1.8 trillion in 2018, but security and sustainability concerns are growing.

After a six month pilot, the commercial viability of Anellotech’s Bio-TCat technology has been proven.

Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has announced that orders for its RNG-fuelled truck have surpassed 250 and RNG uptake is rising across the US.

Ballast water advisory updated to assist 6 000 vessels anticipated to be retrofitting ballast water management systems each year until 2024.

ExxonMobil has announced it will invest up to US$100 million over 10 years to research and develop advanced lower-emissions technologies with the U.S. Department of Energy’s national renewable energy laboratory and national energy technology laboratory.

A new report by Arup outlines the steps needed for a successful hydrogen economy in the UK by 2035.

EIA reports that 2018 was a record year for US energy with production outpacing consumption but increases across the board.

SUEZ’s Methanis biogas membrane system will be used to generate RNG at the Oakland wastewater treatment plant in Topeka, Kansas.