Industry: Energy Transition

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2024 June SAF Tracker highlights – #39

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) deployment advanced in June 2024, led by new supply initiatives, technology collaborations, and successful flight demonstrations across Asia and Europe. Marubeni began supplying SAF in Japan, while Neste supported Emirates flights from Singapore and OMV advanced renewable fuel production plans in Romania. Innovation and corporate engagement continued to expand globally. SkyNRG […]

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2024 May SAF Tracker highlights – #38

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) initiatives expanded in May 2024, supported by early airline adoption, regional logistics, and growing cross-sector collaboration. Vietnam completed its first SAF-powered flight from Singapore, while Vestas in Denmark integrated SAF use in operations for offshore wind development in the Baltic Sea. Partnerships and supply growth advanced across Europe, Asia, and the […]

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2024 May SAF Tracker highlights – #37

Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) activity in May 2024 advanced through new airline purchases, corporate partnerships, and technology progress. Singapore Airlines, Boston Consulting Group, and Alaska Airlines expanded SAF use, while London Oxford Airport introduced SAF blends to enhance accessibility. Innovation and project development continued across North America and Europe, with Tidewater Renewables, Cemtiva, and Kent […]

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Clean energy bonanza: The struggle to connect to the grid

The clean energy revolution is upon us, and the U.S. grid is feeling the growing pains. A staggering 2,600 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects, primarily solar and wind, are lined up waiting to connect to the grid . This clean energy tsunami is more than double the existing generating capacity in the U.S., signifying […]

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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 […]

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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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Energy transition in transportation will drive chemicals – Part 2

I recently spoke at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2024 Annual Convention and EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, where much attention was placed on the value proposition of adhesives and sealants in the realm of energy transition. Discussions revolved around bio-based and low-carbon products, as well as the applications of adhesives and sealants in emerging sectors […]

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One way or another – Part 2: EVs will drive chemicals

I recently spoke at the Adhesive and Sealant Council’s 2024 Annual Convention and EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky, where much attention was placed on the value proposition of adhesives and sealants in the realm of energy transition. Discussions revolved around bio-based and low-carbon products, as well as the applications of adhesives and sealants in emerging sectors […]

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One way or another – Part 1: EVs will drive chemicals

Although electric vehicle (EV) sales are slowing, they have surpassed expectations in the past few years. While an average EV still remains more expensive than an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle today, prices have fallen significantly in recent years. As shown in exhibit 1, the decline in lithium-ion battery pack prices since 2015 is particularly […]

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Growth drivers for smart grids

Electricity demand is rapidly growing across the globe. We see that global investment in electric utilities is increasing with almost 7% annual growth to ~$1,500 billion in 2030. These investments in electricity sector worldwide, particularly the push for greener energy, stands out as a crucial driver behind the demand for smart grid infrastructure. Green power […]

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2024 April SAF Tracker highlights – #36

Global Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) developments in April 2024 were marked by increased airline adoption, new technology collaborations, and government policy support. Boeing and Croatia Airlines advanced SAF use through large-scale purchases and inaugural flights, while Japan Airlines launched a pilot program to convert used cooking oil into SAF. Refinery development and policy support expanded […]