January, 2024

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Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards

POWER Magazine

A bipartisan group of 12 U.S. senators is poised to introduce a bill that could freeze the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) implementation of updated energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers. […] The post Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Rein In DOE Distribution Transformer Efficiency Standards appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Stellantis Pro One Adds Mid-Size, Large Vans to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lineup

NGT News

The Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle lineup has expanded its production capabilities of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles with in-house production starting immediately on both mid-size and large van offers in Hordain (France) and Gliwice (Poland), respectively, boosting the company’s zero-emissions offerings. The extended lineup and increased in-house, industrial scale production of fuel cell vans helps […] The post Stellantis Pro One Adds Mid-Size, Large Vans to Hydrogen Fuel Cell Lineup a

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Shift in Dynamics: Manufacturers Now Battling for Dominance in Battery Cell Orders

EnergyTrend

Shift in Dynamics: Manufacturers Now Battling for Dominance in Battery Cell Orders Since2023,aglobaleconomicdownturnanddecreasinginflationhavedampenedtheenthusiasmofcertaincountries,renownedfortheirsubstantialinstalledcapacity,forpho.

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Will the new Polish government launch a renewable energy revolution?

Energy Transition

Even though ecology is a key economic and social theme, it was most definitely side-lined during the Polish parliamentary elections of 15 October 2023. The campaign was dominated by other issues: the surveillance of opposition politicians by special services, the role of state-run media, migration policy and the unprecedented enrichment of politicians from the governing Law and Justice (PiS) party.

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As A New Farm Bill Nears, Congress Should Consider Agrivoltaics

Energy Central

By Tyler Swanson and Andrea Gerlak Amid a tumultuous legislative session, Congress has extended the current Farm Bill through fall 2024. The extension will provide some certainty to farmers while also giving lawmakers an additional year to deliberate the merits of the five-year, $700 billion funding package. This extra time allows lawmakers to more thoroughly consider innovations and.

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Louisiana Appeals Court Finds Environmental Justice Is Part of the Louisiana Public Trust Duty

The Energy Law

On January 19, 2024, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal reinstated the Formosa Plastics (“FG LA”) facility air permits, which the lower court had previously vacated. Rise St. James v. Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality , 2023-CA-0578. In September 2022, the district court vacated the facility’s air permits finding, among other reasons, that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (“LDEQ”) had not done a proper analysis under the Louisiana Public Trust Doctrine.

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Report: Biden Administration Will Provide $1.5 Billion for Palisades Nuclear Restart

POWER Magazine

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan could be another step closer to restarting, with reports saying the Biden administration in February will announce $1.5 billion in funding for the […] The post Report: Biden Administration Will Provide $1.5 Billion for Palisades Nuclear Restart appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Anticipated Surge: Global Demand for Large-Scale Energy Storage Installations to Soar in 2024

EnergyTrend

Anticipated Surge: Global Demand for Large-Scale Energy Storage Installations to Soar in 2024 AccordingtoTrendForce'sestimates,thesurgeindemandforlarge-scalecommercialandindustrialenergystoragein2024issettofuelsubstantialgrowthintheglobalenergy.

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Europe formally embraces Carbon Capture as a climate tool: But is the public aware?

Energy Transition

During the European Commission’s Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) Forum in Aalborg, Denmark held in November, five member states signed an agreement essentially clinching the technology’s role in the energy transition and the European Union’s decarbonization strategy. The Aalborg Declaration, signed by Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden, France, and Germany, will enable the scaling up.

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World Hydrogen Leaders Expert Interview: Charley Rattan, Hydrogen & Green Molecules Expert

Energy Central

World Hydrogen Leaders Expert Interview: Charley Rattan, Hydrogen & Green Molecules Expert For yours truly it's a busy time with engagements in Davos, Morocco, Brazil and Middle East being finalised as the nascent hydrogen economy gains global traction. It's always insightful to chat with Nadim Chaudhry and this time it is in advance of the forthcoming Ammonia.

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EJ Evolution: Court Enjoins EPA from Imposing Disparate Impact Requirements via Title VI in Louisiana Permitting

The Energy Law

Less than two weeks after the hearing in Louisiana v. EPA , a federal district court granted Louisiana’s request to preliminarily enjoin the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) from imposing or enforcing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (“Title VI”) based on disparate impact regulations. Case No. 2:23-CV-00692 (W.D.

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Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth

POWER Magazine

Solar, wind, and nuclear power, as well as battery storage systems, are the obvious winners as the world aims to decarbonize energy systems. It shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone who has been following trends The post Carbon-Free Energy Is the Name of the Game: Renewables, Nuclear Poised for Growth appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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GreenPower Delivers 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis to Canadian Upfitter

NGT News

GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles, delivered 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis at the end of the 2023 fourth quarter. “GreenPower delivered 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis to the Canadian unit of a global retailer who will upfit the vehicles for fulfillment of […] The post GreenPower Delivers 10 EV Star Cab and Chassis to Canadian Upfitter appeared first on NGT News.

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Stability Across Industrial Chain Prices with a Slight Rebound in P-type Wafer and Cell Prices.

EnergyTrend

Stability Across Industrial Chain Prices with a Slight Rebound in P-type Wafer and Cell Prices. Polysilicon:Polysiliconprices have remainedstablethroughouttheweek.ThemainstreamconcludedpriceformonorechargepolysiliconisRMB57/KG,whilemonodensepolys.

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With renewables growing, nations at COP28 vow to triple rate of expansion

Energy Transition

The adoption of renewables, especially wind and solar, continues grow — though certainly not fast enough. In 2022, solar and wind power accounted for an impressive 12% of electricity generated worldwide. According to Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) and the International Energy Agency (IEA) in 2023 solar adoption surged above 50 percent. Going forward, the IEA’s Net Zero Scenario (NZS) calls.

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The US is Poised for Hydrogen’s Entry into Transportation Fuels

Energy Central

By Alexander M. Economides The US Government made expanding the hydrogen production industry a priority with the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Although the act focuses on low- or no-emission technologies, it will spur development across the entire spectrum of hydrogen production options. Since the new regulations cover the entire US, we compared the.

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Exploring the Various Applications of Drill Collars in Drilling Operations

DIC Oil Tools

DIC is one of the leading Suppliers of the highest-quality products for the Oil & Gas Industry. DIC Oil Tools is a Brand by a Dedicated Impex Company. We supply the complete range of OCTG and Accessories and other oil requirements with the highest quality standards in the industry. DIC all products pass the ISO and API Certification. What Does Drill Collar Mean?

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UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap

POWER Magazine

A roadmap released by the UK government on Jan. 11 aimed at quadrupling the country’s nuclear power capacity by 2050 sets out a series of goals and actions that could […] The post UK Lays Out Fourfold Nuclear Power Expansion in Comprehensive Roadmap appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Landi Renzo to Deliver Ford Super Duty RNG Trucks for Long Beach, California

NGT News

Landi Renzo, the provider of sustainable ecomobility systems, has a new two-year, multimillion-dollar contract with the city of Long Beach, Calif. to deliver new Ford Super Duty renewable natural gas (RNG) trucks. Landi Renzo USA’s Eco-Ready RNG system delivers a negative carbon intensity rating because it takes more carbon out of the environment than it […] The post Landi Renzo to Deliver Ford Super Duty RNG Trucks for Long Beach, California appeared first on NGT News.

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Empowering Tribes: India Unveils Ambitious Solar Program to Electrify 100,000 Homes Under PM JANMAN Initiative

EnergyTrend

Empowering Tribes: India Unveils Ambitious Solar Program to Electrify 100,000 Homes Under PM JANMAN Initiative MNREhasunveiledafreshsolarinitiativeaimedatbringingsolarpowertotribalregionsinIndia.WithabudgetofINR5.15billion,theschemeintendstobringoff-gridsolarso.

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Germany’s Springer media gets the climate crisis so wrong

Energy Transition

The new evidence that the German CEO of Europe’s largest media publisher, Axel Springer, (mis)uses his flagship tabloid, the arch-conservative Bild, to advance his personal views on the climate crisis and climate activism is hardly surprising, as the Springer Media group has been mixing right-wing politics and public information for decades. But 2023-leaked emails and text messages have exposed.

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World Economic Forum, Davos | Scaling the Green Hydrogen Global Economy

Energy Central

The future of energy transition: Scaling the Green Hydrogen Global Economy It's a stimulating topic for discussion in Davos right now [link] [link].

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Tulane Offshore Wind Conference Highlights Next Steps in GOM Offshore Wind Development

The Energy Law

The 2 nd Annual Tulane Offshore Wind Conference capped off Louisiana Offshore Wind Week on Friday, January 19th. The conference included panels of offshore wind energy professionals discussing topics including leasing, permitting, financing, and the supply chain for US offshore wind energy. Panelists were confident in Louisiana’s strong ability to participate, both as a supplier of goods and services to US offshore wind energy development and as a situs for offshore wind farm projects, however,

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Prodigy and Westinghouse Targeting Launch of eVinci Floating Nuclear Plant in Canada by 2030

POWER Magazine

Westinghouse has revealed it is designing a transportable nuclear power plant (TNPP) featuring an eVinci microreactor with Canadian firm Prodigy Clean Energy, aiming to deliver a first project in Canada […] The post Prodigy and Westinghouse Targeting Launch of eVinci Floating Nuclear Plant in Canada by 2030 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Revoy EV Quickly Converts Diesel Trucks into Hybrids

NGT News

Revoy, a simple solution to decarbonize trucking, has launched the Revoy EV, an add-on for fleets that enables an easy transition to full electric vehicle without alterations to trucks or trailers. Pioneering a new sector of commercial trucking EV solutions, Revoy’s technology improves fuel efficiency from 6–8 mpg to 20–35 or more mpg, representing a […] The post Revoy EV Quickly Converts Diesel Trucks into Hybrids appeared first on NGT News.

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Elevated Stakes: Intense Competition Unfolds Among Energy Storage System Integrators

EnergyTrend

Elevated Stakes: Intense Competition Unfolds Among Energy Storage System Integrators Lastyear,theenergystorageindustryfacedconcernsoverbatterysupplychaintensions.Fortunately,thisissuehasbeenresolved,leadingtoadeclineinthepricesofenergy.

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Powering Uganda: the quest for universal electricity access and sustainability

Energy Transition

Although access to electricity is gradually increasing in Uganda, in 2021 coverage reached only 42 % of the population. Remarkably, 98% of electricity is generated from renewable sources, and indicate significant potential for further growth. So why doesn’t everyone have access to electricity? Sarah Helen Rüdenauer explores this question and examines the main challenges of over-reliance on.

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LanzaJet opens world's first ethanol-to-SAF plant in US

Energy Central

LanzaJet announced that it has opened the world’s first ethanol to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility ‘LanzaJet Freedom Pines Fuels’ in Soperton, Georgia with the nameplate production capacity of 10m gallons per annum.

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Full charge ahead: DESNZ releases consultation on long duration energy storage

Global Energy

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published an industry consultation proposing a cap-and-floor mechanism for long […]

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How PG&E Almost Became the Nation’s Largest Cooperative

POWER Magazine

The history of electric cooperatives is one of individuals striving to improve their local communities. Perhaps the most inspiring electric cooperative formation was initiated by Peggi Timm. Timm, whose accomplishments […] The post How PG&E Almost Became the Nation’s Largest Cooperative appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Ballard Signs New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supply Agreement with NFI Group

NGT News

Ballard Power Systems has signed a new Long-Term Supply Agreement (LTSA) with NFI Group Inc., an independent bus and coach manufacturer and a provider of electric mass mobility solutions in North America and Europe. The agreement marks a new phase in the established partnership between Ballard and NFI, focused on deployment-level volumes of fuel cell-powered […] The post Ballard Signs New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Supply Agreement with NFI Group appeared first on NGT News.

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Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials Conference 2024

EnergyTrend

Fastmarkets Asian Battery Raw Materials Conference 2024 FastmarketsAsianBatteryRawMaterialsConference2024Country:SouthKoreaCity:SeoulDate:April22-23Website:[link] [more]

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Challenges to Chile becoming a green hydrogen superpower

Energy Transition

Chile has announced that it wants to become one of the top three biggest exporters of green hydrogen by 2040. Yet some major hurdles remain. Does the country have the ability to cross them? Rebecca Bertram takes a closer look. Chile is a country with immense potential to become a major player in the global green hydrogen market. Green hydrogen, produced through renewable energy sources.

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P 2 X | Green Fuel Roadmap

Energy Central

The roadmap is to be seen in conjunction with Innomission 1: Capture and storage or use of CO₂. A call for action. Key activities and workstreams build on identified goals, challenges and inflection points and provides guidance for stakeholders, that all are part of a green transition. One action remains the most immediate and prominent across the value chain – the need to act urgently.

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API 8C Standards Elevators | Oil & Gas | Keystone Energy Tools

Keystone Energy Tools

In the demanding oil and gas industry, Keystone Energy Tools sets the standard with elevators that exceed API 8C Specifications. This blog explores how their commitment to quality, advanced technology, and safety is embodied in every elevator they produce. Using robust materials and innovative 3D modeling, Keystone ensures their elevators perform reliably in the toughest conditions, symbolizing their dedication to excellence and innovation in every product.

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PJM Urges Delayed Retirement of 840-MW Fossil Fuel Power Plant, Citing Reliability Impacts

POWER Magazine

PJM has urged Talen Energy to delay its deactivation of two of four units at the 840-MW coal, oil, and gas–fired Herbert A. Wagner Generating Station in Maryland until transmission […] The post PJM Urges Delayed Retirement of 840-MW Fossil Fuel Power Plant, Citing Reliability Impacts appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Mullen Class 3 Electric Vehicle Achieves CARB Certification

NGT News

Mullen Automotive Inc., an emerging electric vehicle manufacturer, has achieved a key commercial EV milestone with its all-electric Class 3 low-cab-forward chassis truck, receiving certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers that meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations.