Decarbonization efforts in the oil and gas sector continue to gain momentum but face significant challenges. In our previous blog, we discussed the challenges oil and gas companies face in reducing upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and highlighted several initiatives major operators such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Shell have made in GHG emissions reduction. However, […]
Direct lithium extraction technology: Breaking new ground in lithium production
The demand for lithium is on the rise due to its role as a crucial component in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and energy storage systems. Major oil and gas companies such as Equinor and ExxonMobil are seizing opportunities in this growing market. ExxonMobil is constructing a lithium production facility in Arkansas and has recently secured […]
How U.S. states are reshaping plastic waste management
California signed the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) into law in June 2022 to reduce plastic waste generation and increase recycling in the state. The law sets plastic source reduction goals, imposing strict compliance, reporting, and fee requirements on manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of single-use packaging and other covered materials. […]
Greener chemical operations – Part 2: Characteristics of renewable electricity options
Renewable electricity is becoming increasingly accessible for companies striving to meet their sustainability goals. They can either generate it themselves or procure it from third-party providers. There are seven options a chemical company can use to obtain renewable electricity such as owned on-site generation, owned off-site generation, on-site Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) / operating leases, […]
Greener chemical operations – Part 1: Renewable electricity options
The chemical industry, a hard-to-abate sector, is a major source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions due to its high energy consumption. This significant energy use is largely driven by the extensive operation of furnaces and boilers, particularly in producing products such as ethylene. To address this, the industry faces considerable pressure to decarbonize and one […]
Is PHA the future of sustainable packaging?
Increasing recognition of environmental issues, like carbon emissions, has catalyzed investment in sustainable packaging. Sustainable packaging is designed to reduce environmental impact while keeping both consumers and producers satisfied with functional products. Many conventional plastics do not reach this environmentally friendly threshold, but polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) offers a promising alternative to conventional plastics with its versatile […]
Alcohol-to-jet: Fueling the future of SAF
As the world moves towards a more sustainable energy future, ethanol and methanol could play a key role in powering not just vehicles but also airplanes. With mandates in place in the U.S. and EU for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and initiatives by organizations such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]
Creating a reliable and efficient grid with AI
Recent developments in AI are changing how the electric utilities sector approaches energy transition. The processing power of AI will be essential in managing the grid as renewables account for a larger share of energy supply and access to reliable power becomes even more important with growing demand from electrification. Specifically, AI is helping electric […]
Green cement technology advances
In a previous blog post, ADI discussed the highly carbon-intensive cement production process and highlighted that the clinker production process is where the majority of CO2 emissions occur. Clinker production emissions primarily result from the calcination process, followed by the use of fossil fuels to meet the energy demand for calcination. Consequently, these areas have […]
From exploration to refining: how AI is transforming oil and gas
As discussed in a previous blog, AI is expected to drive growth in the global economy and the oil and gas industry is no exception. AI is being implemented across the oil and gas value chain and finding uses in everything from exploration to refining. In exploration, AI and machine learning (ML) tools are being […]
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