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Sustainable Energy Solutions - China is leading in many areas. What can we learn from them?

A first study of the sustainability impact (economic, environmental and social) of the Italian energy procurement switching strategy as a consequence of the conflict in Ukraine.

"Luis Ignacio PARADA, President of GLE, discusses the EU's energy situation post-Repower and the role of maritime transport and its infrastructure and logistics. EnergyEU MadridLNGForum" 🌐 Madrid LNG & Renewable Fuels Shipping Forum 2024 🗓️ June 13-14, 2024 📍 Hotel Riu Plaza de España, Madrid 🎙️ Featured Speaker: Luis Ignacio PARADA Presentation Topic: “Energy Situation of the EU after Repower and the Role of Maritime Transport and Its Infrastructure and Logistics” Luis Ignacio Parada, an expert in energy and maritime transport, is currently discussing the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships. This strategy aims to achieve the following goals: Carbon Intensity Reduction: By 2030, international shipping should reduce its carbon intensity by at least 40% compared to 2008 levels. Zero or Near-Zero GHG Emission Technologies: By 2030, strive for at least 5% adoption of zero or near-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission technologies, fuels, and energy sources. Peak Emissions ASAP: Urgently address international shipping GHG emissions to peak as soon as possible. Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2050: Work towards achieving net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050. Indicative checkpoints include: 2030: At least a 20% reduction, striving for 30%. 2040: At least a 70% reduction, striving for 80%. Join us in exploring how the maritime industry can contribute to a more sustainable future. Luis Ignacio Parada’s insights are invaluable for shaping the future of shipping. #MadridLNG #RenewableFuels #MaritimeInnovation #FutureOfEnergy #SustainableShipping #Shipping #LNG  Claudio Rodriguez, Mary Paz Adán Rodríguez, Guillermo López Álvarez de Cienfuegos, Henar Alonso Villaley, Raul Santamaria, Santiago Alvarez Fernández, Nerea Chacartegui Moya

"Germany's Carbon Capture and Storage Revolution: A Game-Changer for Hard-to-Abate Industries" 🌍💚 🌬️🔋 Germany is making waves in the fight against climate change with its new Carbon Management Strategy (CMS)! 🌟🌱 This strategy allows for carbon sequestration in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) maritime areas, prioritizing offshore storage for now. The Green Party's spokesperson, Habeck, highlights the need for CCS technology to tackle hard-to-abate industries like cement production, even as Germany expands its renewable energy efforts. 🏭💨 It's worth noting that the Green Party had previously opposed CCS in the 2000s. However, Habeck explains that CCS has evolved into a "mature and safe" technology, with real-world applications beyond the confines of the lab. 🧪💡 Denmark has already taken the lead with its Greensand Project, set to launch in 2023. This cross-border initiative aims to store CO2 from Denmark and other European countries beneath the North Sea. Time is running out, and political parties are turning to CCS as a solution. ⏳🌊 While CCS technology has faced controversy in Germany, with critics pointing out its cost and lack of tangible results, supporters argue that it offers a viable option to reduce carbon emissions from major emitters. The implementation of the CMS is a step towards addressing these concerns. 💪🌍 Join the discussion! Let's explore the growing importance of CCS in tackling hard-to-abate industries and moving closer to a sustainable future. 🤝💚 #CCSTechnology #ClimateAction #CarbonCapture #SustainableFuture #Germany #CarbonManagement #GreenTransition

If Oceania were a meal plan, it might suggest "healthy salad tonight, but how about some cheesy fries too?" 🌱 Although all 14 nations target net zero emissions by 2050, they still depend on fossil fuels for more than half of their energy production. That's a confusing approach! It's high time to enhance renewable energy and move away from that fossil fuel dependency. Curious for more insights? Explore here: https://okt.to/rN8HE4

Very insightful article about the energy transition and the suite of sustainable technologies that KBR is offering to the market.

The role of government in the energy transition process is crucial in practice. It requires a 'synergistic mix' of environmental and industrial policy. I noticed from a publication by Lema et al. (2020) that environmental policy effects are equivalent to industrial policy effects. For example, feed-in tariffs, aimed at rolling out renewables, provide de facto demand-side support to enterprises and public R&D science programs in the environmental field offer supply-side support, similar to what is normally provided by industrial policy. This is due to the strategic intervention nature of developing a new sector, which aligns with the mainstream definition of industrial policy. I tried to explain the rationale for the transition, as it has become imperative both from the ecological and economic side. Check my writing on the link below!

Congratulations to Remi Eriksen and DNV on the successful launch of their report; “Energy Transition Outlook 2024”. “If we want a faster transition, we must understand what is working and what is not. […] 2024 is the year that the global energy transition has begun; it is also the year that emissions are likely to peak” (From the foreword – Remi Eriksen, President and CEO, DNV). We are looking forward to contributing to accelerate the energy transition in line with the recommendations that this report outlines, when we meet in Oslo in February. As a trusted partner with DNV, we are proud to share the report here, the “Energy Transition Outlook 2024.” Download the report below. Jason Bordoff Columbia | SIPA BI Norwegian Business School Ulf Sverdrup OGCI (Oil and Gas Climate Initiative) Bjørn Otto Sverdrup UN Global Compact Norway Sanda Ojiambo Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) European Policy Centre WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Peter Bakker We Mean Business Coalition María Mendiluce The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) Jonas Gahr Støre ONS CICERO - Center for International Climate Research Kristin Halvorsen International Energy Agency (IEA) Fatih Birol Munich Security Conference NORSUS Ellen Marie Forsberg DNV Equinor Statkraft Norsk Hydro Yara International https://dnv.social/5NK

Securing the future of renewable energy in a vulnerable market is paramount for fostering environmental sustainability, enhancing energy security, and promoting economic growth.

LIVE | CEM Webinar#1 | Youths driving the Sustainable Energy Transition Youth will be the focus of the first in a series of webinars being held to observe CARICOM Energy Month. The theme of the month of activities is 'Invest in Sustainable Energy: Accelerate the Transition'