Traditional power plants produce a mix of toxic gases as they burn fuels such as coal and natural gas for power. These emissions include greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and acid rain-forming oxides of sulfur (SOx) and nitrogen (NOx). NOx can cause severe respiratory problems, stimulate algae growth in waterways decreasing water […]
Building a sustainable future: Decarbonizing construction
The global human population reached 8.0 billion in November 2022. According to the U.N., it is expected to further expand 0.7% annually to 9.7 billion in 2050. Keeping pace with the population growth is the global GDP growth expected to grow 2.2% annually through 2050. These key drivers will result in significant growth in construction […]
LNG market opportunities in the Philippines
A key growth driver behind liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand has been environmental policy and regulatory pressure driven by decarbonization and air quality improvement goals. The Paris Agreement signed in 2016 aims to restrict greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and slow the global temperature rise to 2 °C above pre-industrial levels. The Philippines is one of […]
High natural gas prices: Potential opportunity for coal-fired power
The Eastern US is battling high coal prices which has suppressed gas to coal switching in recent months, even with the current natural gas market dealing with a decrease of supply and high trading prices. The constraints within the coal market have created an ever-increasing natural gas demand in the power sector. But how and […]
United States EV charging infrastructure: Rising role of utilities?
President-elect Joe Biden has committed to build 500,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2030. However, United States is expected to have nearly 15 million electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030. EV adoption is expected to be fueled by decarbonization goals, decreasing battery costs, growing efficiency, and EV model growth. Another important driver that will drive EV […]
Top 10 ESG Trends in Energy
Investors and consumers are pressuring companies to seriously incorporate Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices into their culture and operations. ESG has gone from a nice-to-have feature to a must-have pre-requisite as it is influencing investments and will ultimately decide winners and losers in the energy market going forward. The pressure of ESG is being […]
Energy Transition and Coal-Fired Power
The energy transition is the journey from a fossil-based to a carbon-free energy system. In order to achieve the energy transition, utilities must strive towards 100% electrification. Advocacy groups such as the Sierra Club have been pushing for decarbonization and are collaborating with cities and utilities to enact regulations and implement best practices in sustainability […]
Coal, carbon capture, and EOR: A triple crown of synergies
NRG has recently started a demonstration plant for carbon capture and storage at its coal-fired power plant southwest of Houston, Texas. The project is a 50/50 joint venture between JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration and NRG and aims to capture all CO2 emissions from the 240 MW plant and use it in a nearby […]
2017 ADI Forum Highlights: Power and Industrial Demand for Natural Gas
ADI Analytics hosted its first North America Natural Gas and NGL forum in Houston late February. The forum was well-attended with representatives from a wide range of companies including integrated oil and gas majors, refiners, E&P independents, industrial gas suppliers, equipment providers, technology licensors, investors, and media outlets. The forum featured several presentations by ADI […]
Energy Policy Proposals of the U.S. Presidential Candidates
With the 2016 presidential election right around the corner, ADI Analytics has summarized the proposed energy policies of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Our summary is based on the candidates’ energy policies from their websites and comments on energy issues from interviews and speeches. To the extent possible, policy proposals have been summarized in the […]
