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China softens tone on climate ambition amid power shortages
The number of producing U.S. coal mines fell in 2020
| July 30, 2021 | Energy | Conventional | By The Numbers
By the end of 2020, the number of producing coal mines in the United States fell to 551 mines, the lowest number since U.S. coal production peaked in 2008. In 2020, 40 coal mines were opened or reactivated, and 151 mines were idled or closed.
Call to action for hydrogen: UK is uniquely positioned to lead in critical hydrogen cleantech
| July 29, 2021 | Energy | Alternative
Pioneering cleantech engineers, Viritech, publish a call to action for hydrogen highlighting the urgency for the UK to take a strong leadership position in next-gen fuel technology
Mammoet wind projects support South Africa’s renewable energy goals
| July 29, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Project / Heavy Lift | Maritime Project
Mammoet South Africa, a branch of the global heavy lifting and transport specialists, has supported construction of three wind farm projects in South Africa: Roggeveld, Garob and Copperton wind farms.
US renewable diesel capacity could increase due to announced and developing projects
| July 29, 2021 | Energy
U.S. production capacity for renewable diesel could increase significantly through 2024, based on several announcements for projects that either are currently under construction or could be in development soon. This growth is driven by higher state and federal targets for renewable fuel, favorable tax credits, and the conversion of existing petroleum refineries into renewable diesel refineries.
Pakistan forced to buy priciest LNG shipments to avoid blackouts
| July 29, 2021 | Energy
US jet fuel glut is too big for surging air travel to drain
| July 28, 2021 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy
Republicans threaten to oppose Treasury picks over Nord Stream 2
| July 28, 2021 | Energy | International Trade | Commodity
Indonesia’s leading LNG provider appoints GAC as agent in Taiwan
| July 28, 2021 | Energy
Renewables became the second-most prevalent US electricity source in 2020
| July 28, 2021 | Energy
In 2020, renewable energy sources (including wind, hydroelectric, solar, biomass, and geothermal energy) generated a record 834 billion kilowatthours (kWh) of electricity, or about 21% of all the electricity generated in the United States.
ExxonMobil announces oil discovery at Whiptail, offshore Guyana
| July 28, 2021 | Energy
ExxonMobil today said it made a discovery at Whiptail in the Stabroek Block offshore Guyana. The Whiptail-1 well encountered 246 feet (75 meters) of net pay in high quality oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling is also ongoing at the Whiptail-2 well, which has encountered 167 feet (51 meters) of net pay in high quality oil bearing sandstone reservoirs. Drilling continues at both wells to test deeper targets, and results will be evaluated for future development.
Celadyne Technologies receives inaugural Nicor Gas Multicultural Innovator Award
| July 28, 2021 | Energy | Alternative
Isuzu to collaborate with Drive Electro on EV
| July 28, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Intermodal | Trucking
Engineering company Drive Electro is planning to present Russia’s first medium-duty electric truck in the autumn of this year. The truck is based on the chassis of the Japanese vehicle Isuzu ELF. Serial production is planned at Drive Electro’s plant, which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022.
Reno Airport sees fuel shortage as wildfires draw away truckers
| July 28, 2021 | Energy
US liquefied natural gas exports grew to record highs in the first half of 2021
| July 27, 2021 | Energy
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) continued to grow in the first six months of 2021, averaging 9.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d). This average marks an increase of 42%, or 2.8 Bcf/d, compared with the same period in 2020 (according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s LNG Monthly reports and our estimates for June 2021, based on shipping data from Bloomberg Finance L.P.).
Methanol gains traction as ships’ fuel
| July 27, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Maritime | Technology
Methanol as a commercially and technically viable marine fuel is gaining greater traction over other alternative bunkers, including LNG, as more shipowners adopt the clean burning fuel as price spreads narrow and production ramps up.
In 2020, the United States produced the least CO2 emissions from energy in nearly 40 years
| July 26, 2021 | Energy
In 2020, as the country responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, CO2 emissions from energy consumption in the United States fell to the lowest level since 1983. The 4.6 billion metric tons (Bmt) of CO2 emitted in 2020 was an 11% decrease from 2019, the largest annual decrease on record, according to our Monthly Energy Review. Our new U.S. CO2 emissions from energy consumption by source and sector chart illustrates CO2 emissions by energy source and sector.
Shell invests in the Whale development in the Gulf of Mexico
| July 26, 2021 | Energy
KPI OceanConnect launches future fuels division
| July 26, 2021 | Energy | Alternative | Maritime | Technology
KPI OceanConnect today announced the launch of its Alternative Fuels and Special Projects division to enhance its counterparts’ ability to achieve their sustainability ambitions. Bill Wakeling, an expert in marine fuels, will lead the new offering.
Volga-Dnepr’s time-saving logistics solution enables Pentagon Freight Services to accomplish major oil and gas project shipment to Oman
| July 26, 2021 | Air Cargo | Project | Energy | Project / Heavy Lift | Air Project
Volga-Dnepr Airlines, the acknowledged leader in providing outsized and super heavy transportation by air, recently played an essential part in the implementation of the large-scale Omani Oil and Gas project with a smooth and seamless delivery of two gigantic oil well rigs to the capital of Oman.
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