Energy & Decarbonization

Wednesday 20 November 2024 - Reflections on 2024: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR); Commercial, technological, and infrastructural factors set to grow CCUS deployment; Trends in both compliance and voluntary carbon markets; Discussion of upcoming CCUS projects expected to reach key milestones such as Northern Lights/Longship and Occidental's Stratos; Analysis of emerging technologies in carbon dioxide removal (including direct air capture and direct ocean capture) and carbon dioxide utilization (i.e. CO2-derived e-fuels)

Biofuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, are making their way onto the fuel scene, providing a more sustainable approach to acquiring highly demanded fuels. E-fuels are also emerging quickly, showing even more sustainable fuel manufacturing approaches with long-term benefits.

The electrification of vehicle fleets globally continues to create demand for rare earth magnets. With China being the largest electric vehicle market, rare earth permanent magnet motors are expected to retain the majority of the electric motor market share.

Tuesday 5 November 2024 - Evolving Stationary Fuel Cell Market Set for Significant Growth; Discuss the different types of fuel cell technologies, including proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC), phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC), alkaline fuel cells (AFC), molten carbonate fuel cells (MCFC) and direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) alongside benchmarking of their key specifications; Highlight the various power generation modes for fuel cells and identify the optimum operation for each fuel cell type; Outline the main stationary power generation application areas and the key considerations required for the technologies; Overview of the key stationary fuel cell market trends anticipated for the next decade

While most of the voluntary market saw a downturn in 2023, corners of the market selling durable, carbon removal credits are flourishing and playing a vital role in supporting emerging technologies such as direct air capture and CO2 utilization in concrete.

Could engines running on hydrogen keep the best of both worlds, familiar and mature ICE technology with zero emissions?

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.