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"The message is that to create a competitive advantage, firms should invest in novel technologies, sustainable feedstocks and conversion technologies. And decisions need to be made now." I could not agree more! From the article I conclude that "Increasing energy efficiency and use of green energy" is a no-brainer with costs under €100 per ton of CO2 saved. At least for EU-based industries with an average EU ETS price of €86 (2023) and upwards price pressure. For recycling and CCU, I believe we need somewhat more of a systems approach. Mainly because it competes with direct use of green energy - this is an optimization issues with regards to timing (and objective of course). Furthermore, the issue of availability of green energy is multifaceted. Besides production capacity, you need to have it available at the demand site. This means transport / infrastructure to be taken into account - again an optimization issue. Thus in order to create competitive advantage, we need to understand which investments in technologies and (guarantees on) feedstock to make. And when. System models can help to create the insights needed for the winning investment decisions concerning technologies, feedstock ánd the timing of it. #ccs #ccu #netzero #sustainabledevelopment #chemicalindustry #biomass #greenenergy #energyefficiency #TekenkamervandeIndustrie Tom Brennan, Wen Chyan, Per Klevnäs, Maximilian Göbel, Tapio Melgin, Clara Pakari (Abegg), Markus Pley, Axel Spamann, Christof Witte

Switching to #woodpellet fuel offers unparalleled #efficiency and sustainability benefits, reducing #carbonemissions significantly. With innovations like ZeroFlame technology, the industry is poised for rapid growth, meeting energy demands responsibly. #AMR #WoodPellets #RenewableEnergy #SustainableFuel #Innovation  #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction https://lnkd.in/d-SATvWV 

Highly recommend giving this a read if you're accountable for the transportation strategy and/or procurement at any organization doing business in the U.S. Is sustainability important? How about lowering your operational costs? THIS IS THE FUTURE!! 🚀 And best to get in on the action now. Don't let the unknown scare you away. Here at PTI, we'll guide you every step of the way. #sustainability #foodshippers #cleanenergy #PTI #papertransport #alternativefuels #RNG #renewablenaturalgas #compressednaturalgas #CNG #dedicated #transportation

Can the USA eliminate over 85% GHG emissions from its hard-to-abate fuels and chemicals? The US Department of Energy has set this ambitious goal, and its plans for this transition were covered in a two-day virtual summit on its “Clean Fuel & Products Shot” program (links below). Though the event was held last month, the meeting content was posted this week, and it deserves at least a high-level overview due to its potential impact. GOALS What does the “Clean Fuels & Products Shot” aim to do? It targets advancing decarbonization and sustainability measures in the hard-to-abate sectors of fuels for aviation, maritime and rail, as well as carbon-based chemicals. These areas lack alternatives to fossil resources that can be used economically at scale. Specific goals include: 🔹 By 2035, reduce GHG emissions in these areas by at least 85%. 🔹 By 2050, create over 400 million tons of fuels and chemicals by using 1.05 billion tons of biomass/waste and 450 million tons of CO2. These would cover 100% of aviation fuel, 50% of maritime fuel, 50% of off-road fuels and 50% of carbon-based chemicals. IMPACT Why focus on these areas? 🔹 While light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles have low-emitting solutions (e.g. electrification), fuels for aviation, maritime and off-road uses do not. 🔹 The chemical industry is the leading US manufacturing sector, producing ~11% of GDP. However, it produces ~20% of industrial emissions and its emissions are difficult to abate. 🔹 The closely-related refining industry that produces our current fuels creates ~17% of US industrial emissions.  👉 The goals of this DOE initiative could eliminate ~650 tons/year of CO2 by 2050, which is roughly 10% of US emissions in 2022! PILLARS OF THE PROGRAM The April summit highlighted four pillars around which activities are organized: 1. Societal Impacts – Areas addressed include community and equity concerns as well as sustainability modeling. 2. Resource Mobilization – Feedstock and supply chains need to be created for low carbon sources, primarily biofuels and captured CO2. Other waste and plastic recycling is also planned. 3. Carbon-Efficient Processes – Fuel & chemical production is highly optimized and cost efficient. Processes for the low carbon products must meet this standard, but also be cleaner in terms of emissions and other sustainability metrics. 4. Technology Scaling – Pilot and demonstration projects are needed to enable rapid industry adoption. FURTHER INFO If you want to learn more about material covered at the summit, I suggest looking at the AGENDA link below to find your specific area of interest. Then you can go to the slides or video in the other links. For high-level information, the programs main page is a great resource. 🔹 AGENDA (labeled “Video Recording Time Stamps” on website) https://lnkd.in/gRUkCBKP 🔹 DAY 1 https://lnkd.in/gfvKFd3q 🔹 DAY 2 https://lnkd.in/gXv4YQPV 🔹 Program homepage:

The potato processing market faces potential profitability issues due to energy price volatility. Investing in energy-saving equipment and policies can improve product quality, reduce production costs, and enhance output. These investments also contribute to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, making them a wise environmental strategy.

Read about the crucial role of lubricants in the sustainable power transition. As industries evolve towards cleaner energy, efficient maintenance becomes paramount. Learn more about the impact of lubricants in this sponsored article: https://lnkd.in/ebdbdREC Texaco Lubricants Europe #SustainablePower #EnergyTransition #Innovation 💡

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟒𝟏,𝟑𝟒𝟑.𝟒𝟑 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐒$ 𝟖𝟖𝟒𝟑𝟑.𝟒𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐑 𝐨𝐟 𝟕.𝟎𝟗% 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟎𝟑𝟑 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 @  https://lnkd.in/gSp8gPQW The waste-to-energy market is gaining traction as a sustainable solution to manage waste while producing clean energy. It involves converting various types of waste, including municipal solid waste, biomass, and agricultural residues, into heat, electricity, or biofuels through thermal, biological, or chemical processes. Key drivers include increasing waste generation, environmental concerns, and energy security. Waste-to-energy technologies mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, reduce landfill reliance, and contribute to circular economy principles by recovering energy from waste streams. Market growth is propelled by government incentives, regulations promoting renewable energy, and advancements in waste conversion technologies. Challenges include technological complexity, environmental impacts, and public perception concerns. Overall, the waste-to-energy market presents significant opportunities for sustainable waste management and renewable energy generation. Market Segmentation Global Waste to Energy Market : By #Companies  Covanta SUEZ WIN Waste Innovations Veolia China Everbright Limited EEW Group Attero PAPREC AEB Amsterdam Viridor AVR Tianjin TEDA F.C. Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange SCHENECTADY CNTY GLENDL NURSING FAC Grandblue Environment Co., Ltd. Chongqing Sanfeng Environment Industry Co., Ltd. Global Waste to Energy Market: By #Type Thermal Technologies Biochemical Reactions Global Waste to Energy Market: By #Application Waste Disposal Energy Others 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 @ https://lnkd.in/dpVfrxWb #WasteToEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SustainableWasteManagement #Bioenergy #CircularEconomy #GreenTechnology #EnvironmentalSustainability #EnergyFromWaste #WasteManagement #CleanTech #ResourceRecovery #ClimateAction #WasteConversion #RenewablePower #GreenEconomy #WasteUtilization #EcoFriendly #EnergySecurity #WasteReduction

If industrial heat goes green, so does the planet! The transition to a sustainable future is linked to the #decarbonization of industrial processes. With industrial heat responsible for one-fifth of global energy demand, making it green is a game changer. Magaldi Green Energy's MGTES system offers a breakthrough solution to enable industries like food & beverage, pulp & paper, chemical and pharm to reduce their carbon footprint and improve #EnergySecurity: • Enable the #GreenHeat revolution: Stores energy from #renewables or from the grid (when prices are low) and converts it into high-temperature green steam for industrial processes. • It is ideal for various industries: Suitable for decarbonizing processes in Food & Beverage, Pulp & Paper, Chemical, Textile, Mining, and more. • Ultimate solution for grid balancing: Enable energy security, reduces CO2 emissions and optimizes energy costs through price arbitrage. As recently highlighted by McKinsey & Company and New Scientist, adopting these technologies is a significant step toward a cost-effective and environmentally friendly development model. Discover how our #MGTES system can transform your #energy use: https://lnkd.in/e3mb9jkA

Follow up from the earlier post: Some people may ask: “If we simply recycle all our plastic, won’t that be enough material for these fuels and materials.” The answer is a definite “no.” Compare the numbers for the USA: 🔹 ~40 million tons – plastic waste (a, b) 🔹 ~60 million tons – plastic produced or imported (b) 🔹  342 million tons – biomass used for energy (a) 🔹  ~1.1 billion tons – non-vehicle liquid fuels (off-road, aviation, maritime, rail) (c) 🔹  ~4.1 billion tons – all liquid transport fuels, including light- and heavy duty vehicles (c) The quantities of plastic materials we use for products are 1-2 orders of magnitude less than what we simply burn as fuel. FYI. According to Potential Energy, the leading perceived cause of climate change in the US is plastics (d) Sources: (a)  https://lnkd.in/dmT-9QEz (b)  https://lnkd.in/dmRi5zhd (c)   https://lnkd.in/dnbCF4WV Assumes 55gal/ton. (d) https://lnkd.in/d92YngCJ

- Sustainability Monitor Dutch Manufacturing – Q3 2024 - 'Sharp rise in fossil energy consumption in Dutch industry' - In Dutch industry, total gas consumption increased by 18% year-on-year in the first seven months of 2024; coal consumption also climbed sharply in the same period - Especially in the petroleum industry, chemical industry and paper industry, gas consumption rose significantly in the first seven months by 56%, 21% and 13% year-on-year, respectively - With the sharp expansion in industrial (fossil) energy consumption, industrial GHG emissions also increased - Our GHG tracker shows an uplift in industrial GHG emissions in the first seven months of 2024 of 5% year-on-year https://lnkd.in/ecbfRjxm