Energy & Decarbonization

Thursday 31 October 2024 - Advanced Biofuels and E-Fuels: Insights Into Policy Drivers, Production Technologies, Key Innovations & Commercial Activities; Introduction to conventional biofuels, advanced biofuels & e-fuels; Sustainable fuel policy & market drivers; Key production technologies & pathways; Recent innovations in production technologies; Information on key market players, including technology OEMs, project developers & sustainable fuel end-users; Market outlook & summary

Due to the intermittent nature of renewable technologies, attention is moving to hydrogen fuel cells for stationary power generation.

As the world grapples with plastic waste, which is set to double by 2050, recycling alone cannot meet the growing demand for plastic feedstocks. This is where bioplastics come into play, offering a potential solution to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and minimize the environmental footprint.

This article will delve into some of the key market drivers and technological developments shaping the future of advanced biofuels and e-fuels.

Despite much investment and interest, some key questions surrounding sustainability and economic viability, as well as new regulatory pressures, are putting into question the future of this technology.

Thursday 10 October 2024 - An overview of bioplastics; How new Chinese regulations are transforming the industry; How other countries are approaching bioplastics regulations; The changing landscape of bioplastic applications; Why bio-composites using bioplastics are seeing increased interest and their challenges; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions

The chemicals industry depends heavily on finite fossil fuel feedstocks and is responsible for 2% of global anthropogenic CO2 emissions. IDTechEx explores how captured CO2 could be utilized as a feedstock for hundreds of different chemicals instead, providing an economic and environmental incentive to capture carbon dioxide and create a circular economy.

Thursday 3 October 2024 - Overview of H2ICE in relation to other drivetrains; Key drivers and motivators to adoption; Industry landscape including key players in the space; Regulatory landscape; Key sectors with H2ICE appeal; NOx emissions and mitigation strategies; Economic considerations (cost of hydrogen); Range and fuel consumption comparisons; Onboard storage requirements; TCO overview; Market outlook until 2045

With over 100 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to reach end-of-life over the next two decades, IDTechEx's latest report predicts that the value of critical materials recovered annually by 2045 will surpass US$100B.

IDTechEx are delighted to be offering the opportunity to connect with our energy and decarbonization experts in person at the free-to-attend 'IDTechEx Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology Briefing' in Hamburg, Germany on 22nd October 2024.