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Pleased to share my contribution with Kruthika A. Bala to the Energy Transition Outlook Edition of The Assay, focused on the failure of COP 29 to advance progress on the global coal phaseout. Despite the good intentions of world leaders going back to COP 27 in Glasgow, coal demand remains stickier than expected for many reasons, particularly in the high growth Asian economies. Phasing out coal in a mature slow growth developed economy like the UK is one thing- displacing it in Vietnam or Pakistan requires a different, more ambitious set of financial and policy tools that go well beyond mere announcements. This challenging issue will continue to be a key topic of interest to our work here at the Center on Global Energy Policy.

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🌍 Geoscientists: The Unsung Heroes in Combating Delhi’s Pollution Crisis 🌆 Delhi's smog problem has reached critical levels, posing severe risks to public health, the economy, and the environment. While policies and technological advancements are essential, geoscientists have a pivotal role to play in tackling this challenge from its very roots. Here’s how geoscientists can contribute to making Delhi pollution-free: 1️⃣ Identifying Pollution Sources: By using advanced mapping and remote sensing techniques, geoscientists can pinpoint the exact locations of pollution hotspots, both within Delhi and from neighboring regions contributing to smog. 2️⃣ Understanding Air Flow Patterns: Leveraging meteorological data and atmospheric modeling, they can analyze wind patterns, thermal inversions, and seasonal trends that exacerbate pollution, enabling targeted interventions. 3️⃣ Developing Sustainable Solutions: Geoscientists can recommend and guide the implementation of nature-based solutions, such as reforestation of specific areas, restoration of natural buffers, and optimal land-use planning to combat air pollution. 4️⃣ Assessing the Impact of Industrial and Agricultural Practices: By studying emissions from industries and stubble burning, geoscientists can suggest alternative practices and technologies to reduce environmental harm. 5️⃣ Implementing Advanced Filtration Zones: Using geological insights, they can identify locations for air filtration systems or barriers to curb pollution flow into the city. 🎯 The Way Forward: Collaboration between the Delhi Government and the geoscience community could prove transformative. From designing data-driven policies to suggesting immediate interventions like artificial rain induction or mineral-based air scrubbers, the expertise of geoscientists can help remove smog and reduce pollution at its source. It’s time to recognize geoscientists as the heroes in the fight against pollution. Together, science, governance, and community action can pave the way for a cleaner, healthier Delhi. What other roles do you think geoscientists can play in addressing environmental challenges like these? Share your thoughts! 👇 #Geoscience #PollutionControl #DelhiSmog #Sustainability #CleanAir #DelhiGovernment #PMofIndia

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The Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), led by Japan, promises to guide Asia toward carbon neutrality. Yet, its reliance on fossil fuel-based technologies like LNG, ammonia co-firing, and carbon capture undermines its goals. These “false solutions” perpetuate fossil fuel dependency and fail to deliver meaningful decarbonisation. #NetZero #FalseSolutions #EnergyTransition https://bit.ly/41drwjL

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For a special episode of Oil Insights, Harry Tchilinguirian, Head of Research at Onyx Capital Group, is joined by Paul Horsnell, Managing Director and Head of Commodity Research at Standard Chartered. Paul is a veteran of oil market analysis, and his views are widely sought-after when it comes to gaining insights into the turbulent world of oil market dynamics. Paul previously occupied similar functions at Barclays, JP Morgan, and the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.   https://lnkd.in/eH5jmx4E This episode of Oil Insights focuses on the recent escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following Iranian strikes on Israel on 1 October and why this time, it is different. Harry and Paul explore how these developments have shifted market attention away from oil fundamentals, notably from oil demand growth views this year and next. The episode further explores what options are available to OPEC+ when plotting their next move regarding supply policy and returning barrels to market. Within non-OPEC+ countries, we discuss US oil supply and growth prospects for US shale as the sector has seen a considerable transformation since the days of ‘drill, baby drill’.   We would be remiss if we did not discuss where oil prices are headed in the current volatile environment, so we also peer into the crystal ball to see where Brent might be headed next. #oilmarkets #energytrading #commodities #research #Iran #Israel #OPEC #geopolitics #Iranstrikes #oil #oott #oildemand Onyx Capital GroupPaul Horsnell

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Thanks for this hopeful update, Saima Qadir, on carbon markets' potential flight to quality. I have many Mexican indigenous forest communities approaching me to place about one million credits, mostly already verified, from improved forestry management (IFM) activities under the Climate Action Reserve (CAR) Mexico standard. Currently, the market seems flooded with this carbon class. I am finding buyers have little to no interest in forest carbon other than driving down the price with a superficial expectation for social and environmental co-benefits, offering insignificant incentives to keep forest landscapes standing. Because of unfilled promises and expectations, some forest communities in Michoacan, Mexico are even considering chopping down their megadiverse FSC-certified forests out of sheer desperation, which would devastate remnant habitat for rare and endangered species, including the Monarch Butterfly. Your optimistic outlook is encouraging. Thanks for sharing! Ernesto Herrera Guerra Santiago Gowland 🌱 Santiago Espinosa de los Monteros Harispuru Michael P Totten Karla Gallardo Russell Byers Manuel Vega Marcela Flores Michael Jenkins Camilo Santa David Shoch Rick Weyerhaeuser Lori Darley Drew Tulchin Juan Daniel Martínez Beto Borges Rhett Ayers Butler

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On an industry wide least-cost basis Equinor’s international pre-FID portfolio is neither Paris-aligned, nor low-cost. Our review of Equinor’s international oil and gas investments to date found they have been capital intensive and are forecast to erode value. Read our report here: https://lnkd.in/g2q-BKQ2

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We are pleased to announce Matthew Loughrey, Principal Carbon Capture Technologies, Knowledge and Analysis at Global CCS Institute, as a strategic speaker at Carbon Capture APAC 2024. Matthew Loughrey is Global CCS Institute's Principal Carbon Capture Technologies, Knowledge and Analysis. Matthew has worked in contracting, design, and operations within the oil and gas industry in Australia and the UK for over a decade. Matthew is a process engineer, with key strengths in strategic planning, concept and feasibility studies, process design, industrial energy efficiency, project management and technical support and troubleshooting. Global CCS Institute is an international think tank whose mission is to accelerate the deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS). With a team of professionals working with and on behalf of GCCSI's Members, GCCSI drive the adoption of CCS as quickly and cost effectively as possible by sharing expertise, building capacity and providing advice and support so that this vital technology can play its part in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ✨ #CCUSAPAC24: Unlocking Asia-Pacific Carbon Capture Potential ✨ Date: 9-10 July, 2024 Venue: Pan Pacific Melbourne, Australia Carbon Capture APAC 2024 (#CCUSAPAC24) is the APAC's Leading Event for Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage. This conference brings together international governments and CCUS decision-makers to foster regional exchange and enhance industry dynamics. The discussions cover high-quality dialogues on topics such as policy, market model, supply chain, technology, international cooperation, and the carbon+ economy. Book your delegate pass: https://lnkd.in/g8rkxPM4 #CCUSAPAC24 #CCUS #CCS #CarbonCapture #APAC #Australia #CO2 #Technologies

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PREFERRED ROUTES 👉🪨♻️👷🏻‍♂️👷‍♀️: In a newly-launched report, the Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ)/Peak Cluster partnership has set out the opportunity to accelerate new routes to market for commercially mature carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. They add that their initiative will unlock private investment and ensure the UK can hit its net-zero targets. MNZ/Peak Cluster says its partnership will decarbonise 40% of the UK’s cement and lime industry and ensure that close to four million tonnes of CO₂ emissions from vital industry within Peak Cluster will be captured and then permanently stored in Spirit Energy’s MNZ carbon store each year, from 2030. The partners add that the project is set to generate the equivalent of £1.8bn GVA (gross added value) by 2050, creating and safeguarding more than 13,000 jobs across Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Cumbria, and attracting a further £5bn of investment in construction and operations. It will also see a combined annual increase of £154m in skills uplift and wage increases. #carboncapture #decarbonisation #cement #uk Neil McCulloch John Egan CUNNINGHAM Alex Mineral Products Association GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association

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It’s Tuesday and that means another episode of oil insights. In this episode with Mita Chaturvedi and Vincent Wu we revert our attention to the short term drivers of Brent market as the dust settles on the re-election of Donald J Trump as the 47th President of the United States. We also examine the pricing of gasoil/diesel as the winter season draws near in Europe and Asia and discuss whether or not the expected seasonal uplift in prices crack has further room to run.

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FREE TO READ: The Asia Pacific (#APAC) region is rapidly emerging as a key player in the #carbon #capture and storage (#CCS) sector, reports Rystad Energy. A#ustralia could be a major player in the emerging sector, but some hurdles need to be overcome before it can edge out the regional competition.  Asian countries are intensifying their #decarbonisation efforts, despite challenges for a number of countries in the region, such as unsuitable geological conditions for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (#CCUS). Rystad Energy's research highlights #Australia, #Malaysia and #Indonesia as emerging hubs in the #APAC region, driven by the carbon dioxide (#CO2) storage potential in their depleted #oil and #gas reservoirs and stricter environmental regulations, despite recent improvements and updates in policy. The increasing recognition of the potential of these reservoirs, combined with the urgency to reduce emissions spurring demand for CO2 storage, position the region to attract a substantial portion of the up to $15 billion in anticipated investment in CCUS across #APAC, which is expected over the next decade, said Rystad. Southeast Asia emerges as a promising contender in the region, offering some of the most cost-effective CO2 storage options across the APAC region, finds Rystad. This attractiveness has prompted countries like #Japan and #SouthKorea, eager for cross-border solutions, to forge alliances with counterparts such as East Asian companies, as well as Southeast Asian and Australian players. Notable among these are Malaysia's PETRONAS, Indonesia's PT Pertamina (Persero) and Australian companies like Santos Ltd and Woodside Energy.  https://lnkd.in/gcZg94gx

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If you're anything like me, you might be seeking a little escape from the #USelection & Canada #oilandgas emissions cap news headlines, then check out our podcast this week on COP29 and IEA World Energy outlook

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Very pleasing to see this positive and informative coverage from Nikkei Asia of the announcement of the outcomes from our Cross-Border CCS Study. As ANGEA CEO Paul Everingham says, there is great urgency for CCS operations in Asia Pacific to be operational by 2030 to meet emissions reduction targets. We believe the framework we have designed can have a highly positive impact on this. Taichi Tanaka, from our member company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, says the study can help accelerate implementation of cross-border CCS in the region. "CCS is a complicated mechanism and requires collaboration across stakeholders involved in each stage of the value chain." Many thanks to Sayumi Take and Ismi Damayanti for their interest in the study and its findings. You can read more about the study and read the full final report on our website: https://bit.ly/3ObT1me #ccs #carboncapture #energytransition #decarbonisation #decarbonization

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Dastur Energy Outlines India's Role in Global Climate Finance, The climate change battle requires massive financial commitments, with estimates suggesting that the worldwide transition to net zero needs about $275 Trillion over the next 27 years, or about $10 trillion a year. #renewableenergy #sectors #innovation #management #dasturenergy #digitalmarketing #technology SMEStreet Faiz Askari

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Back from Gastech with a slate of stories that could not have been done without the stellar collaboration of Anna Shiryaevskaya, whose keen and tireless efforts took these over the finish, as well as Stephen Stapczynski, Rakesh Sharma, Alberto Brambilla, Salma Elwardany in the other corners of the world. As the durability and appetite of LNG demand continues to be debated, the supply wave from sellers pressuring on the market continues. Having one of the world’s most well-attended LNG conferences in the US almost nine months since the Biden Administration paused on new exports permits meant even bigger showmanship from American producers and LNG project developers, as final investment decisions have stalled and major contract activity from the US has slowed. Despite the uncertainty around US permitting, picking the best LNG supply under the right circumstances will be under scrutiny for many buyers. Follow my coverage here: https://lnkd.in/eVSVGAEY

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Geological disparities mean that cross-border agreements will be essential to unlocking the full potential of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Asia Pacific. Our Cross-Borders CCS Study has produced a framework that nations around the region can call upon as they look to overcome the regulatory and policy complexities of realising transboundary CO₂ transactions. Learn more about the study: https://bit.ly/3ObT1me #ccs #carboncapture #energytransition #decarbonization #decarbonisation

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What result will the early-retirement of oil wells have on emissions? A new paper from Deborah Gordon of RMI (Climate TRACE coalition member) and her colleagues explores the answer to that question. Find the paper, “Estimating the emissions reductions from supply-side fossil fuel interventions” in the August volume of Energy Economics. https://lnkd.in/gedH4ryi

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