Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)

Industrial Heat Pumps: A Key Solution to Address Excess #Gas Demand in Australia 🇦🇺 A new IEEFA Australia report by Amandine Denis-Ryan and Cameron Butler, which explores the transformative potential of #industrial heat pumps (IHPs) in reducing gas demand across the nation. As the landscape for IHP technology evolves, we're witnessing promising advancements. Some models are currently delivering process heat up to 150°C, with emerging technologies capable of reaching up to 280°C. Key Insights ⤵ 🔵 Gas Replacement Potential: IHPs have the potential to replace over half of the gas used for industrial process heat, equating to approximately 17% of Australia's domestic gas consumption. 🔵 Sector Opportunities: The food and beverage sector alone could replace 29 petajoules (PJ) of gas, while mechanical vapour recompression (MVR) in alumina refining could reduce gas usage by 94PJ, although further demonstration is necessary. 🔵 Regional Focus: With significant excess gas demand anticipated in Victoria and Western Australia over the next decade, IHPs could reduce industrial gas use by 36% and 10% in these states, respectively. By electrifying industrial processes below 250°C, IHPs not only decrease gas consumption but also facilitate substantial energy savings and emissions reductions when powered by renewable sources. 🔗 Download the full report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gHBfGVXG #IndustrialHeatPumps #GasDemand #SustainableEnergy #EnergySavings #IEEFAAustralia

Industrial Heat Pumps: A Key Solution to Address Excess Gas Demand in Australia 🇦🇺 A new IEEFA Australia report by Amandine Denis-Ryan and Cameron Butler, which explores the transformative potential of industrial heat pumps (IHPs) in reducing gas demand across the nation. As the landscape for IHP technology evolves, we're witnessing promising advancements. Some models are currently delivering process heat up to 150°C, with emerging technologies capable of reaching up to 280°C. Key Insights 🔵 Gas Replacement Potential: IHPs have the potential to replace over half of the gas used for industrial process heat, equating to approximately 17% of Australia's domestic gas consumption. 🔵 Sector Opportunities: The food and beverage sector alone could replace 29 petajoules (PJ) of gas, while mechanical vapour recompression (MVR) in alumina refining could reduce gas usage by 94PJ, although further demonstration is necessary. 🔵 Regional Focus: With significant excess gas demand anticipated in Victoria and Western Australia over the next decade, IHPs could reduce industrial gas use by 36% and 10% in these states, respectively. By electrifying industrial processes below 250°C, IHPs not only decrease gas consumption but also facilitate substantial energy savings and emissions reductions when powered by renewable sources. 🔗 Download the full report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gHBfGVXG #IndustrialHeatPumps #GasReduction #SustainableEnergy #EnergySavings #IEEFAAustralia

🌍 Critical minerals are poised to shape the future energy landscape As countries look to accelerate their energy transition while balancing their energy security, sourcing critical minerals has become an important aspect of policymaking. Our latest report from South Asia, co-authored by Charith Konda and Kaira Rakheja, titled “India’s Hunt for Critical Minerals”, highlights the need for #India to diversify its critical minerals suppliers. The report finds that with significant import dependency for minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite, it is crucial for India to develop a more resilient procurement strategy. 🔑 Key Insights ▪ High Import Dependency: India relies heavily on imports for vital minerals, with 100% dependency for lithium, cobalt, and nickel. ▪ Rising Demand: Demand for these minerals is expected to more than double by 2030, while domestic production is still years away. ▪ Strategic Partnerships: Strengthening ties with resource-rich nations like #Australia, Chile, Ghana, and South Africa could help secure a stable supply of these essential minerals.    Read the full report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/g-4t-vvH IEEFA has ramped up our work on covering critical minerals. Don’t miss our recent report “Indonesia’s Nickel Companies: The Need for Renewable Energy Amid Increasing Production” ↙ https://lnkd.in/g6-HDH8h Keep following www.ieefa.org for regular updates. #CriticalMinerals #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy 

New #nuclear projects, especially small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs), are complicated to build and expensive to build, making them a poor choice for curbing emissions in the time and pace at which cuts are needed.   IEEFA's David Schlissel has taken a close look at the data available from the four #SMRs currently in operation or under construction, as well as new information about projected costs from some of the leading SMR developers in the U.S. The results of this analysis show that estimated construction costs for SMR projects in the U.S. are rising significantly, well ahead of any actual construction. For more about SMRs, check out David's latest factsheet ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gvzcj63y

Portugal has made significant progress in its #energytransition, by phasing out coal in 2021 and focusing on increasing #renewables capacity.     This growth is not sufficient to meet electricity generation needs, and the country is reliant on imported #electricity from Spain.     With ambitious targets to increase renewables by 2030 and reach #climateneutrality by 2045, #Portugal should ⤵   🌪️ Increase wind and solar capacity to reduce reliance on imported electricity  ⚡ Focus on #electrification and grid modernisation to enable a smooth transition  🤝 Increase collaboration between gas and electricity companies to accelerate progress  🌊 Develop its #offshorewind power potential    Read our latest commentary by Jonathan B. and Ana Maria Jaller-Makarewicz ➡ https://lnkd.in/g956CYYA    Em português ↙ https://lnkd.in/gJAsTQhS

IEEFA Australia at the All Energy Australia Conference in Melbourne 🇭🇲 This week, IEEFA Australia took centre stage at the All Energy Australia conference, showcasing the critical insights of our team members in the renewable energy sector. 🔹 Amandine Denis-Ryan, CEO IEEFA Australia: Amandine joined a compelling session on "Australia’s Role & Progress in the Race to Clean Energy", outlining key pathways to achieve Australia’s renewable energy targets by 2050. Her discussion highlighted the need for robust policies and collaboration between government, industry and communities. 🔹 Jay Gordon, Energy Analyst, IEEFA Australia: Jay presented on "Seizing Opportunities and Managing Risks in the Electrification Transition", emphasising the financial benefits of transitioning to all-electric homes. His insights sparked valuable discussions about maximising #electrification while ensuring an equitable transition. 🔹 Johanna Bowyer, Lead Energy Analyst, IEEFA Australia: Johanna participated in a panel on "Priorities for the Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap", focusing on the critical role of consumer energy resources in Australia’s energy transition. She outlined the actions and social changes necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving energy landscape. Thank you to All Energy Australia for hosting IEEFA Australia team members 🙏 #AllEnergyAustralia #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #IEEFAAustralia

As #nickel producers from #Indonesia emerge as key global players, their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are expected to rise along with increased nickel production. A new report from IEEFA examines the #investment plans, financial performance, and the three scopes of GHG emissions for four major nickel companies listed in the country, PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), Merdeka Battery Materials (MBMA), Trimegah Bangun Persada (TBP Harita), and PT Vale Indonesia (Vale). According to Ghee Peh, report author and IEEFA Asia Pacific’s Energy Finance Specialist, Asia Coal Markets, in 2023, these four Indonesian nickel companies represented 26% of Indonesia’s primary nickel production with an output of 353,000 tonnes, and generated GHG emissions of 15 million tonnes (mt). “As Indonesian nickel companies experience significant growth in profit and scale, with plans to more than double production in the next three to five years, now is the time to accelerate the transition from #coal to #renewables,” says Peh. Read the report https://lnkd.in/g6-HDH8h #sustainability #EnergyTransition

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (#CCUS) is a costly, complex and risky technology with a history of underperformance and delays.    🇬🇧 The #UK government’s recent  CCUS announcement is low on details and high on rhetoric, and it makes potentially misleading claims and omissions. Planned projects would make the UK more reliant on imported fossil fuels for decades to come.     Read the full comment by IEEFA's Europe Director, Arjun Flora ⤵ https://lnkd.in/gzs7Qu_G

The decline of coal-fired generation in the U.S. has been steady and consistent, averaging about 10,000 MW of capacity closures annually since peak capacity in 2011. We expect operating #coal capacity to continue its steady decline for the remainder of the decade, as our research shows that U.S. utilities have plans to retire or convert to gas 68,789 megawatts (MW) of existing coal-fired generating capacity from 2025-2030. In the new edition of our North America team’s By the Numbers newsletter, Dennis Wamsted and Seth Feaster share their latest analysis on the decline of U.S. coal capacity. Check it out here: https://hubs.li/Q02Vkhcs0

🌞 Rooftop Solar: A Key Driver for Achieving India's Climate Goals 🌞 As India pursues its ambitious climate targets, one significant challenge remains – land availability. With over 1.4 billion people, India must balance its increasing energy demands with conserving land for agriculture and infrastructure. In our latest video, our expert, Gaurav Upadhyay, discusses the transformative impact of rooftop solar on India's energy landscape and how it can help address energy security and climate change.    Key Highlights:  ◾With a potential of over 124 gigawatts (GW), rooftop solar is critical for meeting India’s energy demand while freeing up valuable land.  ◾The residential sector is poised for rapid growth, supported by initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY), which aims to install 30GW across 10 million households in three years.  ◾Over 25 financers are collaborating to offer streamlined, one-stop solutions, making rooftop solar more accessible and financially viable for households.  ◾The growth of rooftop solar is crucial for India's energy security, contributing to the ambitious goal of achieving 500GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.    Rooftop solar is a critical step towards a greener, more sustainable #India. ☀️🌱 🔗 Download our latest report – “Unleashing the Residential Rooftop Solar Potential” https://lnkd.in/gRXZY2br #RooftopSolar #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #PMSGY