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𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀. Join us at #SPWPC from March 17-21, 2025, to explore critical topics including: -Technology developments in plastics recycling, CO2 and hydrogen compression, and biofuels -Green and blue hydrogen technologies, including green hydrogen by electrolysis -Small nuclear reactors for petrochemical decarbonization -Net-zero steam cracker to light olefins from various approaches, e.g., electrification, carbon capture, hydrogen as fuel -Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence -Ground-breaking digital solutions Only the World Petrochemical Conference brings together innovators from across the industry to help solve common challenges.  𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗣𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟮𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱. *Advance rate registration promotion ends December 31, 2024. Save your seat today > https://okt.to/6Bmocv #SPWPC #Petrochemicals

Several critical minerals are at the heart of the global clean #energy transition. Be it for renewable energy systems, be it for nuclear power or for batteries, electrolysers and fuel cells, a diverse range of metals, alloys and ceramics will be needed to develop the components and systems of the future energy systems. But the geographical concentration of the resources and technology to isolate them and fabricate them into components are crucial challenges in the face of this challenge. This report from the World Economic Forum highlights some possible paths to overcome these challenges and develop value chains that are secure and sustainable. This issue is really important from the energy security and autonomy point of view and needs to be the base of global cooperation and collaboration, because it is for the common good.

Emission-free technologies such as electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear reactors are critical to reducing energy-related emissions and fulfilling net zero goals by 2050. https://lnkd.in/g_7pejNC #climatechange #sustainableinvesting #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #carbonemissions #carbonreduction #carboncredits #carbonoffset #carbontrading #carbonfootprint #carbonneutral #carbonoffsets #plasticfree #plasticrecycling #plasticfreeoceans #plasticpollution #plasticwaste #eprcertification #epr #plasticcredits #sdgs2030 #sdgsimpact #sdg2030 #esginvesting #esgreporting #esg #esginvestment #esgconsulting #naturebasedsolutions #nbs #naturebasedsolution #greenenergy #greenhousegases #greenhousegasemissions #sustainabledevelopmentgoals #independentevalautionexpert #renewableenergy #renewableenergysources #renewablepower

Decarbonization and the energy transition pose challenges across several dimensions for decision-makers in government and industry. The private sector will be faced with making investment decisions in a complex and uncertain environment. Forecasts that illustrate the range and probability of energy market outcomes will be necessary inputs to industry decision making. The power sector and industry broadly will have to decide, for example, where and when to install carbon capture, switch to hydrogen or ammonia fuels, invest in nuclear, or take the plunge into new industrial manufacturing technologies such as low carbon integrated steel processes. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4biukhj #renewableenergy #decarbonization #carboncapture #nuclearpower

Decarbonization and the energy transition pose challenges across several dimensions for decision-makers in government and industry. Second, the private sector will be faced with making investment decisions in a complex and uncertain environment. Forecasts that illustrate the range and probability of energy market outcomes will be necessary inputs to industry decision making. The power sector and industry broadly will have to decide, for example, where and when to install carbon capture, switch to hydrogen or ammonia fuels, invest in nuclear, or take the plunge into new industrial manufacturing technologies such as low carbon integrated steel processes. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4biukhj

Hydrogen is pivotal to decarbonizing industries including refineries, ammonia production and steel manufacturing, but hydrogen developers can often face difficulty in securing offtake agreements and financing. Bloom Energy's VP of Global Hydrogen, Rick Beuttel, spoke yesterday to audiences attending #CERAWeek's 'Hydrogen Goes Nuclear' panel, sharing more insight into how these project developers can minimize risk and improve reliability. Rick was joined by Mason Lester, Senior Research Analyst at S&P Global, John Kotek, SVP, Policy Development and Public Affairs at Nuclear Energy Institute, and Jacob DeWitte, Co-Founder and CEO at Oklo Inc. At Bloom, we're invested in the capability of hydrogen as a source of renewable energy to decarbonize industries that cannot readily be electrified. This is especially relevant on today's #NationalRenewableEnergyDay!   #BloomEnergy #Decarbonization CERAWeek

A big thanks to WorldECR for publishing the second part of our series on the weaponisation of energy in which we explore how the shift from fossil fuels to nuclear and renewable energy is transforming global trade controls. Dependence on Rosatom for enriched uranium, China's dominance in solar panel production, and lithium processing highlight critical vulnerabilities reshaping global energy security. Export controls and trade restrictions on key materials such as uranium, polysilicon, and lithium have become essential considerations in driving the energy transition. As the world moves toward a cleaner energy future, one thing is clear: energy trade controls are here to stay—and navigating them is expected to become more complex than ever. #Agorax #WorldECR #EnergyTransition #TradeControls #Sanctions #exportControls #NuclearEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

Insightful article! As energy trade controls grow more complex, they also open the door to potential disputes and litigation over compliance, supply chain disruptions, and market access. Navigating this evolving landscape will require both strategic foresight and legal resilience.

I recently attended the E3 Conference, which covered key topics in petroleum engineering, nuclear energy, and renewable energy. Gained an insightful panel on carbon capture technologies, which play a crucial role in reducing our carbon footprint while meeting growing energy demand. Great to have gained valuable insights from the event. #E3Conference #Energy #PetroleumEngineering

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