Sustainability

ETW Energietechnik commissions the first biomethane plant for processing landfill gas in Italy

ETW Energietechnik has built a biomethane plant in southern Italy. The plant in Taranto, Apulia region, has a capacity of 4,400 standard cubic meters of landfill gas per hour and consists of the proven, user-friendly ETW SmartCycle® PSA biogas upgrading system and a downstream nitrogen reduction unit.

Asia Pacific’s first LNG bunkering for cruise passenger ships successfully completed at Singapore Cruise Center

As part of this pioneering operation, TotalEnergies Marine Fuels delivered the LNG via the bunker vessel Brassavola to Silversea’s Silver Nova. Brassavola is managed by V.Ships and owned by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

Shell expects 60% rise in global LNG demand by 2040 as Asia leads growth

Global demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) is estimated to rise by around 60% by 2040, driven largely by economic growth in Asia, artificial intelligence (AI) impact and efforts to cut emissions in heavy industries and transportation.

Asahi Kasei holds grand opening for a new biogas purification system in Japan

Asahi Kasei celebrated the grand opening of a biogas purification system in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. The system uses Asahi Kasei’s CO2 separation/recovery technology utilizing zeolites.

APA announces East Coast Gas Grid expansion plan for Australia

APA Group announced a five-year East Coast Gas Grid (ECGG) Expansion Plan in Australia to deliver a ~24% increase in north-to-south gas transport capacity and new southern markets storage to help ensure lower cost and lower emissions domestic gas is available to meet East Coast gas demand and to support the delivery of new gas-powered generation.

Air Liquide sees two of six U.S. hydrogen hubs most likely to advance first after Trump halts funding

"After meeting with the American teams a few days ago, two of the hubs around hydrogen from natural gas with carbon capture are probably on top of the list to be pursued," CEO François Jackow said

Eni to use Nextchem's gasification technology to produce circular methanol and hydrogen

MET Development (MAIRE), Eni and Iren Ambiente have started the permitting process for an innovative circular methanol and hydrogen production plant at Eni’s refinery in Sannazzaro de' Burgondi (Pavia), Italy. The plant will have capacity of up to 110,000 tpy of methanol and up to 1,500 tpy of hydrogen

Repsol cuts green hydrogen target by as much as 63%

Spanish energy company Repsol cut its 2030 target for green hydrogen production by up to 63%, Chief Executive Josu Jon Imaz said, highlighting the challenges of a high-cost industry heavily reliant on subsidies.

LoCI Controls System demonstrates early methane capture enhancement at Loess Hills Regional Sanitary Landfill in Iowa

LoCI Controls announced results from its methane capture project at Loess Hills Regional Sanitary Landfill, which is owned and operated by Iowa Waste Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Waste Connections, Inc.

GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients celebrate first pipeline delivery from Dublin RNG facility

GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA.

Power up: Considerations to help understand the potential of cogeneration

2/17/2025

Combined heat and power, also known as cogeneration, converts one form of energy to two usable forms, typically heat and power. By simultaneously producing onsite electricity and heat, cogeneration systems can provide reliable energy at reduced overall costs.

Configure safety communication to unleash your safety culture’s true potential

2/17/2025

Safety communication is a critical aspect of a site’s safety culture. While most management systems have communication tasks embedded within, it is important to have a dedicated management system overseeing the correct information flow with the right team at the right place at a manageable frequency.

Monetizing carbon capture, transport and storage

2/17/2025

Companies should be exploring the practicality of reducing their emissions by using CCS strategies, along with calculating the possible value of selling their excess reduction as a new income stream. Partnering with a single provider able to support all aspects of such a program can shorten the development time and ensure successful project execution.

Ammonia decomposition—Hydrogen carrier value chain

2/17/2025

Ammonia is emerging as one of the most promising H2 carriers, offering solutions to several critical challenges associated with H2 storage and transportation. As H2 is increasingly recognized as a pivotal component in the transition to a carbon-free energy future, efficient storage and transportation systems have become crucial for its widespread adoption.

A novel process and machinery unit for the highly efficient liquefaction of renewable natural gases

2/17/2025

This article describes a gas expansion-based liquefaction process using a proprietary machine called a compander.. Highlights of the process include ease of operation and permitting, as well as high quality thanks to in-house design, manufacturing, assembly and testing of key components.

Bloom Energy and Chart Industries form carbon capture partnership

Bloom Energy, a global leader in fuel cell electricity generation, and Chart Industries Inc., a global leader in energy and industrial gas solutions, have formed a carbon capture partnership that will use natural gas and fuel cells to generate near zero-carbon, always-on power.

Malaysia to launch natural gas plan, building on $11.7 billion contribution to GDP

Malaysia will launch a plan for its natural gas industry that builds on the sector's current 52 billion ringgit ($11.7 billion) contribution to gross domestic product

OLI Systems awarded U.S. DOE SBIR grant for CO2 Transport Asset Integrity Model technology

OLI Systems has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant by the U.S. Department of Energy. This award will enable the development of OLI's CO₂ Transport Asset Integrity Model, an innovative solution addressing the critical challenge of ensuring pipeline safety in carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects.

Shell sees significant LNG growth in near term under its scenarios

Global demand for LNG will see a robust rise in the next few years, while gas will likely see a more gradual dynamic and oil may peak at the beginning of the next decade, scenarios published by Shell showed.

Tecnimont, Paradeep Municipality and NITK hold groundbreaking for biogas plant in India

Tecnimont Private Limited, the Indian subsidiary of TECNIMONT, Paradeep Municipality and the National Institute of Technology of Karmataka Surathkal held a groundbreaking ceremony for the 1-tpd biogas plant at Paradeep Municipality, District Jagatsinghpur, Odisha.

Accelera to power bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany

Accelera™ by Cummins will supply a 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane electrolyzer system for bp's Lingen green hydrogen project in Germany.

Immingham Green Energy Terminal (UK) development consent decision announced

Imported ammonia will be stored and processed at the site to create green hydrogen, for onward transport to filling stations throughout the UK.

Xcel Energy’s Harrington generating station transitions to natural gas

At the end of 2024, Xcel Energy converted Harrington Station to utilize locally produced, clean natural gas. The conversion to a natural gas fuel system was made in partnership with the State of Texas (U.S.) in 2020 and will be fully complete in May 2025.

Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA partner to launch ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA in 2026

Gulf Energy Information and DECHEMA—organizers of the world’s leading trade show for the Process Industries ACHEMA—are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership to launch the new annual must-attend event for experts, decision-makers and solution providers along the chemical and bio-based production value chain: ChemE Show—Powered by ACHEMA.

Alfa Laval to acquire NRG Marine, offering ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire NRG Marine, a leading provider of ultrasonic anti-fouling solutions for marine, oil and gas, and industrial applications, headquartered in the UK.

Nigeria launches construction on five mini-LNG facilities, totaling 97 MMft3d in capacity

In its efforts to deepen domestic gas utilization, NNPC and its partners have launched five mini-LNG plants in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, Nigeria, totaling 97 MMft3d in processing capacity.

Hanwha, Baker Hughes sign joint development agreement for ammonia gas turbines

With the goal of completely carbon-free operation of ships, Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean have signed a joint development and collaboration agreement with Baker Hughes, a global energy technology company, to design and produce low-carbon ammonia gas turbines.

EemsEnergyTerminal launches open season to gauge operational future

EemsEnergyTerminal has entered an important new phase in determining whether the floating LNG terminal at the port of Eemshaven will be kept in operation for a longer period. An Open Season has launched to gauge the interest of market parties in the import of LNG in the near future. Such collaboration is essential for keeping the terminal operational after 2027.

PyroGenesis signs $2.5-MM contract with global environmental services company

PyroGenesis announced that its subsidiary, Pyro Green-Gas Inc., has signed a contract totaling $1.74 MM with one of the world’s largest integrated environmental services companies as part of a large urban waste-to-energy project.

Lhyfe secures €11-MM grant for a second 10-MW production site in Sweden

Lhyfe, one of the world's pioneers in green and renewable hydrogen (H2), has announced funding of up to €11 MM from Klimatklivet, an investment program supported by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and co-financed by the European Union, to build a renewable H2 production facility in Vaggeryd, Jönköping County, in southern Sweden.