Kraken FPSO ‘almost impossible to electrify’ but EnQuest looks to creative solution
EnQuest has said its Kraken FPSO is “almost impossible to electrify” and is looking at creative alternatives to decarbonise the asset.
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Shell sees $4.5 billion of investment opportunities in France
Shell has identified 4 billion euros ($4.5 billion) of potential investments in France in a bid to support the country’s efforts to develop sustainable sources of energy, Le Figaro reported on Saturday, citing an interview with Chief Executive Officer Ben van Beurden.
Quest for the ‘H2 Grail’
Hydrogen is the most common element in the Universe. On Earth, nearly all chemical fuels are based on hydrogen, albeit in a bound form as hydrocarbons or other hydrogen compounds.
The folly of failing to properly compare technologies
The UK’s Hydrogen Task Force recently published a report that claimed investing in hydrogen could unlock £18bn in Gross Value Added by 2035.
New labels to ‘educate’ public on biofuels
Filling stations across the UK are to start using new labels to help educate drivers about the environmental benefits of biofuels.
Plans for north-east tattie storage, biomass burner rejected
Plans to build a potato storage and biomass burner unit have been refused by councillors.
Wood burners are barking up wrong tree
The “ash-for-cash” scandal in Northern Ireland has tended to be seen through the prism of politics which is not surprising since it has already brought Stormont to an 18-month halt and still threatens the position of leading political figures.
Virgin Atlantic operates first flight powered by new biofuel
The world's first commercial flight powered partly by a new form of biofuel produced from alcohol will land in London on Wednesday.
My next car will be electric, says Shell CEO van Beurden
When the boss of Europe’s biggest listed oil company says his next car will be electric, it says a lot about the future of fossil fuels.
BP to invest $30m in strategic venture with Fulcrum BioEnergy
BP has revealed the creation of a strategic partnership between its BP Ventures and Air BP businesses with Fulcrum BioEnergy in a $30million invest plan.