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ENGIE North America Inc. shares that one of the 6 key trends is the forecast of Rising Prices and Volatility — 40% of respondents expect power and natural gas prices and volatility to increase Hydrothermal gasification remains a strong contender to #incineration to convert industrial waste into renewable gas... with many more added benefits towards a fast environmental transition: extracting water and minerals. ENGIE North America Inc. TreaTech #innovation #naturalgas

Shoulder season is upon us- are you ready?🍂 Read our latest blog to see an analysis of last spring. 🔎What you'll learn: - Analysis of spring curtailment trends - Key insights for renewable generators - Mitigating risks with accurate forecasts 🔗https://hubs.li/Q02RyclK0

Increasingly seeing holdouts and stalwarts of fossil fuels lean more into solar and other renewable energy sources. It's definitely a sign of the times: the energy transition is upon us! https://lnkd.in/gMX3EnfU

Remote islands and villages dependent on oil/diesel for electricity generation can eliminate CO2 emissions and save money with a net-zero electricity system built on wind and solar with storage. New work by Dominic Covelli and colleagues (Edgar Virgüez, Ph.D., Nate Lewis) shows that where electricity costs are high, there is a market for electricity systems that rely on wind and solar generation with long-and-short duration storage to reliably provide electricity during times of high demand or bad weather. Not in the paper, but adding diesel generation with direct-air-capture at today's costs would also be a cost-saving path to net zero.

U.S. natural gas is crucial for transitioning to cleaner energy and reducing global emissions, supported by McKinsey & Company and Ember reports. It bridges gaps in renewable energy supply, vital for phasing out coal worldwide. Prioritizing policies that expand U.S. LNG exports can accelerate global decarbonization efforts and ensure reliable energy security. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eWAxQu-g

In my newsletter last week, I analyzed Greenpeace Canada's report on Shell's Quest CCS Facility to determine how sustainable this facility is and what the future holds for carbon capture and renewable energy technology in the oil and gas industry. Below are a few of the key points I touched on: - Greenpeace Canada reported recently that Shell has an agreement with the Alberta government for its Quest CCS (carbon capture and storage) facility where it receives carbon credits in turn for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions -The only thing is that these greenhouse gas emissions apparently never happened, and the company generated $406 million in revenue (50% of which came from these carbon credits) - In order to meaningfully reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas industry, I believe the carbon pricing system needs to be economically viable and provide certainty for oil and gas producers that are undertaking these capital-intensive projects -Despite Greenpeace Canada’s report on Shell and how the Canadian oil and gas industry needs to do more to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, I believe current and future CCS, CCUS, and renewable energy projects, including the Quest CCS facility, can help with the progress made so far, without needing oil and gas producers to significantly decrease oil and gas production Click the link below to read my full analysis! https://lnkd.in/gwbQS7RS

Do renewable energy markets seem perplexing today? You’re not imagining it. Still, it’s not time to drop out of the game – it’s time to refresh your understanding of the basics so you can be nimble and poised to make the most of opportunities that arise. Relearn the underlying concepts and expectations of a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement or VPPA – a key tool for many companies looking to make strides towards businesses climate goals. It's all here in this post by Coho Senior Engagement Manager Svena Bhasin. https://hubs.li/Q02r2QxB0

SM1 moves to Pre-Feed and Green Methanol powered by Concentrated Solar Power is one step closer. Vast

Good news! The biggest coal plant in Minnesota is going through a major makeover. The Sherburne County Generating Station, known as Sherco, is transitioning from a coal-fired legacy to a renewable energy hub. Sherco Solar, owned by Xcel Energy and currently in the process of becoming operational, will soon rank among the biggest solar farms in the US and represent a change toward a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. https://lnkd.in/ge48Sj46

Coal giant Wyoming could soon host one of the largest solar farms in the U.S. The 771-megawatt project, slated to start construction in 2025, is part of a trend of big solar-plus-storage plants in unexpected places. https://lnkd.in/d5Mx3gts