Bio Fuel
Sweet promise for the environment
Sweet sorghum can be used to produce biogas, biofuels, and novel polymers. In addition, it can help replace phosphate fertilizers.
Oil and Gas
Quaise Inc. drilling technology could allow geothermal to power the world
Geothermal energy systems have the potential to power the world and become the leading technology for reducing greenhouse gas emissions if we can drill down…
Bio Fuel
Significantly lower climate impact of contrails when using sustainable fuels
The warming effect from contrails represents the largest contributor to the climate impact of air transport, having an even greater effect than carbon dioxide.
Energy Tech
Proliferation of electric vehicles based on high-performance, low-cost sodium-ion battery
Various automobile companies are preparing to shift from internal combustion (IC) engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). However, due to higher cost, EVs…
Oil and Gas
Unitized regenerative fuel cells for improved hydrogen production and power generation
Green hydrogen, a source of clean energy that can be generated without using fossil fuels, has recently gained immense attention as it can be potentially used to promote carbon neutrality.
Energy News
Bank of Japan announces first green investment fund
Japan's central bank on Friday announced its first investment fund for efforts to address climate change, as the government works towards its new target…
Energy News
Singapore exchange aims to boost tainted carbon markets
A financial exchange offering carbon credits and investments in conservation projects is set to launch in Singapore, but it may struggle to convince sceptics of the value of controversial carbon offsets.
Energy Tech
Electric heat pumps use much less energy than furnaces, and can cool houses too
To help curb climate change, President Biden has set a goal of lowering U.S. greenhouse gas emissions 50%-52% below 2005 levels by 2030. Meeting this target…
Energy News
UK not adapting fast enough to climate risks: experts
Britain is not adapting fast enough to the impact of climate change, the government's own advisory body said on Wednesday, calling for an urgent action plan to mitigate the effects of a warming planet.
Oil and Gas
NGOs take Norway to European Court over Arctic oil exploration
Two NGOs and six young climate activists have decided to take Norway to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to demand the cancellation of oil permits in the Arctic, Greenpeace announced on Tuesday.
Oil and Gas
Fossil fuels maintain grip on market: report
Fossil fuels have held their share of the energy mix over the past decade, a report published Tuesday found, despite a drop in the cost of electricity from renewable wind and solar.
Oil and Gas
Oil spill drifts away from Corsica coast
Fears two oil slicks would pollute eastern Corsica's holiday beaches eased Saturday after French officials prepared for the worst and naval boats armed with clean-up equipment arrived off the Mediterranean island.
Oil and Gas
U.S. gasoline prices stable but primed for some volatility
Gasoline prices in the U.S. economy have been relatively stable, though some volatility is expected given some competing trends, data show.
Oil and Gas
Turkmenistan says China gas pipeline debt paid off
Turkmenistan's autocrat leader said that his country's debts to China for a multi-billion-dollar gas pipeline and another gas project had been paid off "in full", state media reported Saturday.
Energy Tech
Highview Enlasa developing liquid air energy storage facility in Chile
Highview Enlasa, the 50/50 joint venture between Highview Power, a global leader in long duration energy storage solutions, and Energia Latina S.A.-Enlasa, the…
Bio Fuel
World-first discovery could fuel the new green ammonia economy
In a world-first, Monash University scientists have developed a new, environmentally friendly process that could drive the future production of green ammonia.