Tag: Biofuels
Could Electrified Biomethane DRI Make Steel Production Carbon-Negative?
This week, I had the opportunity to participate in TenneT’s scenario planning for its ambitious 2050 Target Grid project. The session was notable for including Professor Heleen de Coninck, one of the Netherlands’ experts on industrial decarbonization and climate change. Her involvement emphasized the critical importance of identifying scalable pathways … [continued]
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Tesla Robotaxi Pilot, Big Tesla Sales Drop in Europe, BYD Growth & Profits — 15 Top Cleantech Stories of the Week
It’s officially summertime now, and there’s always less news in the summer, but the cleantech news never truly pauses globally, so we still have a number of big stories to share from the past week. 1. Tesla’s tiny robotaxi pilot started in Austin, Texas. Tesla fans/shareholders are super enthusiastic about … [continued]
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Flash Ironmaking Hits Combustion Wall Amid Steel’s Decarbonization Shift
My recent update of my global steel projection through 2100, driven by China’s declining demand for cement and infrastructure construction, has refocused my attention on pathways for steel decarbonization. The dynamics of steel consumption and emissions are closely linked to building and infrastructure development, sectors traditionally responsible for about half … [continued]
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Which Fuels Should the EU Back for Shipping?
Strategic analysis of maritime fuels for the EU Homegrown renewable hydrogen-based fuels can decarbonise the shipping sector, reinforce Europe’s energy sovereignty and provide thousands of new jobs. When deciding which fuels to back, the EU should focus on three criteria: Sustainable — ensure real emissions reductions across the entire lifecycle, … [continued]
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Open Letter: E-SAF Tender Funded By National Governments To Unlock The First Projects In Europe
Companies from across the aviation and energy value chains are calling on European national governments to commit funding for an e-SAF pilot auction via a double-sided auction mechanism to kickstart the e-SAF industry in Europe. With a potential to cut CO₂ emissions by more than 90 per cent compared to … [continued]
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