Fossil Energy News

A team of engineers at the International CCS Knowledge Centre (Knowledge Centre) have uncovered a game-changer for large scale CCS - catapulting it to second generation.  Bringing together over 20 years of combined CCS experience from SaskPower's Boundary Dam 3 CCS Facility (BD3), the team is spearheading a feasibility study with impressive outcomes.  "We are excited about it because ...

Sep. 20, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Is biogas the ‘wild card’ that’s needed to help achieve the German government’s climate goals? It could well be, since the coalition government is forecast to miss its impressive climate target – a 40% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2020 compared to 1990 – by more than expected, with savings of just 32%. A failed opportunity, according to biogas all-rounder ...

Sep. 13, 2018

By EnviTec Biogas AG

Maxim Power Corp. ("MAXIM" or the "Corporation") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Milner Power Inc., has closed an agreement to purchase a General Electric Frame 7 F-Class combustion turbine generator ("CT") and certain related equipment for $20.3 million. This equipment was previously delivered new to the seller in 2012 and never installed. The purchase pr ice will be funded ...

Sep. 5, 2018

By Maxim Power Corp.

The Colorado Public Utilities Commission has cast its vote in favor of Xcel Energy’s ambitious “Colorado Energy Plan” that will cut the company’s CO2 emissions by 60 percent and increase the share of renewable sources in its energy mix to 55 percent by 2026. ...

Sep. 4, 2018

By CleanEnergyAuthority.com

NGVAmerica commends the results of a new study conducted by the University of California, Riverside College of Engineering Center for Environmental Research and Technology (CE-CERT) on the new Cummins Westport near-zero emissions ISX12N 400 natural gas engine. The study showed the natural gas engine met and exceeded California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) cleanest optional low-NOx standard ...

Sep. 4, 2018

By Natural Gas Vehicle for America (NGVAmerica)

Japan will soon be witnessing a significant plunge in its consumption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the reopening of its nuclear reactors. Reportedly, the output from the atomic power has been the highest since the aftermath of the Fukushima disaster. According to the sources familiar with the matter, the Kansai Electric Power, will bring back the 870 MW No. 4 reactor at its Takahama ...

Sep. 3, 2018

By CMFE Research

Moreover the tyre recycling pyrolysis system cost, numerous and other elements are influencing the pyrolysis system for waste tyre cost and you will think of them extensively. Most importantly of all, the high quality. The systems produced ...

Aug. 30, 2018

By Kingtiger (Shanghai) Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.

America’s largest oil company, Exxon Mobil has recently announced that it is actively seeking proposals to buy and expand its renewable energy operations in Texas. The company has sent out a request for proposals with a deadline of June 8, 2019, asking the Lone Star State wind and solar companies to pitch contracts. A report by ...

Aug. 28, 2018

By CMFE Research

Norwegian Hoegh LNG has reportedly obtained a tender to source a floating LNG import vessel to the AIE (Australian Industrial Energy) consortium that aims to import LNG to the nation’s east coast by 2020. Sources cite that the move is a part of the consortium’s effort to improve local supply. The Australian Industrial Energy reportedly comprises the Marubeni Corp and Japan’s ...

Aug. 21, 2018

By CMFE Research

To create biochar, you have got to invest in a device that can convert various kinds of material into biochar. This is called a biomass pyrolysis pilot plant, and they are available in a variety of sizes. If you have a large amount of plastic, rubber, as well as organic material, it is easy to convert this into this excellent form ...

Aug. 13, 2018

By Kingtiger (Shanghai) Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.

The environment is now being polluted with waste. Old tires wind up in the landfill and so they don't decompose rendering them a serious threat towards the environment. A good way to enhance the environment and make more cash at the same time is to apply waste tire pyrolysis plants to turn the waste tires in oil. The tires are going to be ...

Aug. 10, 2018

By Kingtiger (Shanghai) Environmental Technology Co., Ltd.

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. and Hydrogenics Corporation recently (7/16) announced that the first major energy storage facility using hydrogen in North America is now operational.  The facility features technology developed and manufactured in Mississauga, Ontario by Hydrogenics and represents one of several projects selected ...

Jul. 17, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

The Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has released the 2018 Annual Technology Baseline (ATB), updating a key source of reliable electricity generation technology cost and performance data used to support and inform electric sector analysis in the United States. Now in its fourth year, the ATB documents technology-specific information on a broad spectrum of ...

Jul. 17, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Lumex Instruments solution provides reliable control of FAME content starting from the lowest concentration level of 0.05 % (V/V). A simple and convenient module of quantitative analysis integrated into the software SpectraLUM allows ...

Jul. 6, 2018

By Lumex Instruments Group

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) recently (6/29) requested approval of four cost-effective energy storage projects totaling approximately 567 megawatts, in a filing at the California Public Utilities Commission.In January, the CPUC  ...

Jul. 2, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently (6/21) announced the release of the state's comprehensive Energy Storage Roadmap to guide New York toward its nation-leading energy storage target. With this Roadmap, New York is jumpstarting the development of this clean energy technology, while supporting the Governor's energy storage target of 1,500 megawatts by 2025 the equivalent electricity demand ...

Jun. 27, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

NEC Energy Solutions (NEC) announced recently (6/21) that they have completed and commissioned the largest energy storage system in Europe for Germany-based EnspireME, a joint venture between Eneco, a Netherlands-based renewable energy company and Mitsubishi Corporation. The 48 MW energy storage system located in Jardelund, Germany has over 50 MWh of storage capacity and will generate ...

Jun. 25, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

Jamaica's state-owned PCJ started a $1bn upgrade of the 35,000 b/d Petrojam refinery to allow it to continue operating amid delays in the sale of Venezuelan state-owned PdV´s 49pc stake. PCJ and a Chinese company are negotiating the installation of a vacuum distillation unit at Petrojam, energy minister Andrew Wheatley said, without naming the company. The unit will help Petrojam to adapt ...

Jun. 25, 2018

By Argus Media Ltd.

Wind and solar are set to surge to almost “50 by 50” – 50% of world generation by 2050 – on the back of precipitous reductions in cost, and the advent of cheaper and cheaper batteries that will enable electricity to be stored and discharged to meet shifts in demand and supply. Recently (6/19), Bloomberg NEF (BNEF) published its annual long-term analysis of the future of ...

Jun. 20, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer

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Jun. 5, 2018

By Smart Grid Observer