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Why blue hydrogen provides a de-risked decarbonisation lever
Nov-2022
A deep-dive into blue hydrogens important role in achieving net zero by 2050.
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Decarbonisation and sustainability value chains
May-2023
Deciding which decarbonisation pathway to adopt can be difficult, as there are multiple technologies to consider, each with its own risks and rewards.
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage in the energy transition
Nov-2022
CCUS has a vital, albeit limited, role to play in delivering a net-zero economy by mid-century alongside zero-carbon electricity and clean hydrogen.
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Monitoring technology for ethylene crackers and SMRs
Jan-2022
Digital solutions and infrared technologies help steam cracker and SMR operators improve temperature homogeneity and fuel efficiency.
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Decarbonising through advances in heat exchange technology
Aug-2022
How moving bed heat exchange technology is driving innovation in thermal energy storage.
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Advances in carbon capture and hydrogen technologies
Mar-2023
Carbon capture and hydrogen purification technologies can significantly reduce CO2 emissions and support the growing hydrogen economy.
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Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production: what’s next?
Jun-2023
New technology will make possible the conversion of ethanol into low-carbon jet fuel that is compatible with existing fueling infrastructure at airpor ...
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Nov-2022
A look at the roadmap towards decarbonisation by charting new pathways in the global energy sector.
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Producing synthetic fuels from renewable feeds
Feb-2024
A comprehensive review of renewable processes and feedstocks used in the production of renewable or synthetic fuels.
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Hydrogen derivatives key to the global renewable energy trade
Oct-2023
The role that hydrogen derivatives can play in decarbonising key applications and industries
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Techno-economic metrics of carbon utilisation: Part 2
Mar-2023
Explaining the technological and economical parameters of carbon utilisation and how these vary widely depending on external as well as technology-specific ...
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Power-to-X integration, the methanol case
Aug-2022
Renewable power to methanol projects can provide an economically attractive route to renewable methanol production.
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Decarbonisation of industrial process heating - electric heaters
Mar-2023
Electricity is a potential carbon-free solution to process heating, but since not all heat sources are created equal, electrical heating equipment must ...
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Cleaner alternatives to heavy fuel oil
May-2023
Industries are waking up to the reality of climate change, and oil-in-water emulsion fuels stand out as an immediate transition solution.
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Decarbonising fired process heaters with zero-emission electric heat
Nov-2022
Replacing conventional fossil fuel-based combustion systems with electric resistance heating systems can result in significant decarbonisation gains.
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Near and long-term options for decarbonising steel production
Nov-2022
Longer-term solutions to decarbonise the steel industry are not sustainable today, but steelmakers can take affordable short-term steps towards decarb ...
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Energy transition technology scenarios
Aug-2022
How the technology landscape may change in the short, medium and long term of the energy transition.
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All roads leading to sustainable aviation fuel
May-2023
A spotlight on the main technology options to transition from fossil-derived jet fuel to SAF on the journey towards sustainable mobility.
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Creating value from wastes to help achieve net zero
Nov-2022
Transport fuels and circular economy products from wastes are essential ingredients in the energy transition journey towards net zero.
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Metal-organic frameworks for carbon capture
Aug-2023
How the industrial-scale, cost-effective manufacture of MOFs and speciality nanomaterials could enable energy-efficient carbon capture and storage.
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Hydrogen: potential superfuel?
Jan-2022
High hydrogen fuels have the potential to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuels, depending on how the hydrogen is produced.
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CO2 capture and natural gas savings in SMR process
Aug-2021
Study of the efficiency optimisation of an H2 production plant through natural gas reforming and its contribution to preserving the environment.
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New low carbon methanol production approach
Nov-2021
An innovative steam methane reformer-based methanol production process achieves significant reductions in atmospheric CO2 emissions.
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Safe oxygen production for Giga-scale hydrogen generation
Feb-2022
ASU design and operation relies on engineering expertise to ensure that the Giga-scale production of oxygen to make low carbon hydrogen is done safely ...
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Decarbonising the aviation industry
Feb-2024
The future of sustainable aviation fuels is driven by a commitment to ambitious decarbonisation targets and continuous innovation.
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Decoding the complexities of decarbonisation
May-2024
Decarbonisation is a complex process influenced by various interrelated factors that underscore the multifaceted approach needed to achieve net zero g ...
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Hydrogen: potential superfuel?
Jan-2022
High hydrogen fuels have the potential to dramatically reduce CO2 emissions compared to conventional fuels, depending on how the hydrogen is produced.
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Carbon capture application to ethylene plants
May-2022
Operationally proven carbon capture applied to ethylene plants, with examples of deployment in new and existing plants
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Mar-2023
New chemical recycling technologies will supplement existing mechanical recycling.
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Decarbonisation of steam crackers
Nov-2021
A number of technologies are available to reduce the CO2 emissions from steam crackers — from electrification and CCUS to electric furnaces.
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RefuelEU regulation will drive demand for SAF in Europe
Nov-2022
RefuelEU is the first step on the long road to decarbonise aviation and will have a significant impact on the evolution of demand for SAF in Europe.
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Cleaner alternatives to heavy fuel oil
May-2023
Industries are waking up to the reality of climate change, and oil-in-water emulsion fuels stand out as an immediate transition solution.
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Circular economy strategies for petrochemical sustainability
Nov-2023
Sustainability is a journey for the industry, not a destination, and the circular economy is one of the tools to make that journey possible.
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Addressing the energy trilemma through advanced gasification
Feb-2024
Advanced gasification technology is revolutionising the waste-to-energy sector, playing a crucial role in the circular economy and decarbonisation.
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Strategies to maximise profitability in HVO complexes
Feb-2024
A review of some of the challenges involved in processing hydrotreated vegetable oil and the available solutions to optimise plant profitability.
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Techno-economic metrics of carbon utilisation: Part 1
Aug-2022
Technological and economical parameters of carbon utilisation and how these parameters vary widely depending on external and technology-specific varia ...
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Insights from Shell Rheinland’s transition to net zero
Mar-2023
Key insights and important lessons for refiners as they look to address their CO2 emissions and determine their decarbonisation plans.
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Choosing the ideal CO2 drying solution for CCS applications
Aug-2022
Aluminosilicate adsorbents provide a reliable, low-energy solution for CO2 dehydration prior to transport, storage or usage.
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Refining - what is the path of future growth?
Mar-2023
A look at the key risks and uncertainties for the oil and refining industry in 2023, and what it should invest in to become more resilient to the energy ...
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Andalusian green hydrogen valley
Nov-2023
The industry is focused on decarbonisation and the energy transition, with emission reduction targets to hit in 2030 and 2050.
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Minimise emissions with control and monitoring solutions
Feb-2024
Intelligent technologies like solenoid valves, wireless thief-hatch monitors, and advanced redundant control systems can help reduce methane emissions ...
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Improvements to water gas shift process
Dec-2019
With a growing population supplies of natural resources are under ever-increasing pressure, their sustainable use has never been higher on the agenda.
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Monitoring technology for ethylene crackers and SMRs
Jan-2022
Digital solutions and infrared technologies help steam cracker and SMR operators improve temperature homogeneity and fuel efficiency.
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Flue gas analysers for safe combustion of high hydrogen fuels
May-2022
Proper flue gas monitoring is critical to ensure safe combustion control, fuel efficiency, and reduced emissions, especially when firing high hydrogen ...
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Carbon capture, utilisation and storage in the energy transition
Nov-2022
CCUS has a vital, albeit limited, role to play in delivering a net-zero economy by mid-century alongside zero-carbon electricity and clean hydrogen.
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Raffinerie Heide: a refinery reinvents itself
Mar-2023
How Raffinerie Heide is driving innovation and pioneering the development of green hydrogen through its HySCALE100 and Westküste 100 initiatives.
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The path to asset decarbonisation: How to determine the efficiency of your investments
Aug-2023
The path to asset decarbonisation: The refining industry is critical to the world economy, providing essential energy and materials required for global ...
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Unlocking high-pressure ammonia cracking
Feb-2024
Accelerate catalyst screening and process optimisation with advanced high throughput techniques
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Primary data sharing for supply chain decarbonisation
Feb-2024
Study to highlight the environmental impact across a product supply chain so substainability improvements can be implemented.
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Towards net zero with synthetic fuel gasoline
May-2024
How the integration of a synthetic gasoline production plant into an existing refinery is crucial for reducing CO2 emissions while ensuring continuity ...
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Maximising low-carbon propylene yield to meet demand for biofeed FCC co-processing
Nov-2024
With the refining industry striving towards decarbonisation of operations and pivoting towards the production of lower carbon-intensity products, new challenges ...
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Insights and innovations for SAF production via the HEFA route
Nov-2024
Global mandates and incentives drive efforts to increase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production.
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Improving plastic circularity by upgrading pyrolysis oil
Nov-2024
Our current use of plastics is ahead of our ability to handle waste plastic volumes. Only around 15% of plastics produced each year are recycled, with ...
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Energy transition and circular economy facilitated by biomass and plastic waste gasification
Nov-2024
As the demand for lower-carbon and more circular products intensifies, more and more refiners and chemical manufacturers are evaluating the potential benefits ...
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Diversification of feedstocks essential for sustainable aviation fuel production
Nov-2024
Relying on a single feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production is not a realistic option.
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Creating a strong plastics recycling pathway to meet rising demand
Nov-2024
The rising demand for plastics presents two main challenges: the environmental impact of production and waste and the reliance on fossil resources.
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Carbon capture solutions to help meet net zero goal
Nov-2024
Action must be taken to address the climate crisis, and carbon capture is key to lowering emissions and driving business outcomes.
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Smart tank storage solutions for new biofuel feedstocks
Nov-2024
Mission-critical heat tracing systems and innovative tank insulation help tank farm owners with flexible, energy-efficient storage.
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Propelling the maritime industry to sustainability with methanol
Nov-2024
Sustainable methanol is emerging as a promising solution towards achieving ambitious emission reduction goals in the maritime industry.
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Navigating the transition to a sustainable future
Nov-2024
As the oil and gas industry grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions, electrification of process heating is emerging as a key strategy ...
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Quantify and reduce risk for acceleration of new projects
Nov-2024
Understanding and reducing the uncertainty associated with new sustainability projects will close the gap between actual and targeted levels of invest ...
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Power of carbon accounting in the low-carbon fuel industry
Nov-2024
Why life-cycle assessments are essential for renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel producers to meet ESG and net-zero goals.
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Key to scalable, sustainable hydrocarbon fuels
Nov-2024
A novel iron-based catalyst and process directly convert CO2 and green H2 from water into jet fuel range hydrocarbons in one step, reducing Capex and ...
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Integration of biomass feedstocks directly into refineries
Nov-2024
Integrating biomass feedstocks directly into refineries requires evaluation of feedstock availability/composition, infrastructure, and commercial viab ...
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Enhancing decarbonisation through tracer technology
Nov-2024
Tracer technology can be effectively employed across various types of CCUS projects, regardless of the chosen storage method.
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Explore some of the latest available sustainable technologies
Nov-2024
Empowering mission-critical applications in LNG, biofuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture facilities.
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Circular syngas with biomass and plastic waste gasification
Nov-2024
Solid and liquid gasification has the potential to unlock and convert advantaged feeds into high-value, bio-based and circular fuels, chemicals, and p ...
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Ammonia: a cracking opportunity for hydrogen
Nov-2024
The rapid expansion of ammonia as a storage medium and a method for transporting hydrogen positions it as a potential key player in the energy transit ...
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Advanced gasification for waste-to-energy products
Nov-2024
Supportive policy needs to address development challenges.
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Accelerate SAF R&D with high-throughput catalyst testing
Nov-2024
The required ramp-up in SAF production can be achieved more easily and efficiently with the support of high-throughput catalyst testing technology
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The energy transition: At the heart of the matter
Nov-2024
The outlook on energy transition is challenging to say the very least. It is important to explore what flow control technologies can bring to the table ...
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Enabling the energy transition with flow control solutions
Oct-2024
As the power generation industry embraces the energy transition, Valmet is leveraging its extensive expertise with industrial gases to provide innovative ...
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Taking the SAF route to aviation sustainability (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
Aviation accounts for 1.9% of overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it an important pain point for policymakers and consumers alike in the drive ...
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Sustainable biofuel production and the role of microalgae (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
Major fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and oil are depleting and emit high levels of CO₂ and nitrogen oxides when used for energy generation
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Investigating methanol dehydration over beta zeolite catalyst (RI 2024)
Sep-2024
Production of fuels and chemicals with a lower carbon footprint is emerging to reduce the environmental impact of petroleum-derived fuels and chemical ...