Decarbonisation Technology - February 2022 Issue

W elcome to the third edition of The range of subjects covered in this edition demonstrate how broad and all-encompassing the energy transition is. While the focus of Decarbonisation Technology will continue to be on the technologies for, and progress with, the transformation of the oil and gas industry, it is important to understand how the transition is reshaping energy demand in the different transport sectors and in energy intensive industries. Although a viable low carbon alternative in some advanced economies, the availability of renewable Decarbonisation Technology and thanks to our readers, authors and advertisers, who together make this magazine a success. electricity is just one of the constraints that will limit the penetration of electric vehicles in many countries over the next 2-3 decades. The availability of biofuels and developing capacity for synthetic or e-fuels, including hydrogen, are important considerations for road transport as well as marine and aviation. Hydrogen demand will be driven by the decarbonisation of high temperature furnaces for steel and aluminium production. Hydrogen is essential in the manufacture of ammonia, a feedstock for fertilisers. Cement manufacturers are likely to be one of the main stakeholders for carbon capture and storage networks, even as they develop low carbon alternatives for cement. We are excited to announce that DecarbonisationTechnology.com is now live. Our enhanced website provides quick and simple access to the solutions you need to navigate the transition to sustainable fuels and energy, including a constantly growing database of technical articles, company literature, product brochures, webinars, videos and news. Click here to access this essential new resource and find information on tackling decarbonisation. The launch event of the Decarbonisation Technology Summits will take place in London on 18-19 May 2022. The series will explore the cutting edge of global decarbonisation technologies, solutions and supporting infrastructure. This brand-new summit series aims to provide actionable insights and ready-to-implement solutions for the next steps in the energy transition. More details and registration options can be found at decarbonisationtechnologysummit.com

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