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Fuel costs could rise by up to US$60 billion a year under new maritime shipping emissions rules – Wood Mackenzie

April 16, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Higher refining runs required to meet MGO demand could weaken gasoline prices Global bunker fuel costs could rise by up to US$60 billion annually from 2020, in a full compliance scenario, when the International Maritime [Read more]

cement
Innovation

Cement technology could cut CO2 emissions 24% by 2050 – IEA

April 7, 2018 Energi Staff 2

As global population rises and urbanization grows, global cement production is set to increase 12% to 23% by 2050 A combination of technology and policy solutions could provide a pathway to reducing direct carbon dioxide [Read more]

fossil fuels
USA

About 7% of fossil fuels consumed for non-combustion use in the United States

April 6, 2018 Energi Staff 2

In 2017, about 13% of total petroleum products consumed were for non-combustion use While most fossil fuels in the United States are burned, or combusted, to produce heat and power, EIA estimates that the equivalent [Read more]

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Canada

Quebec creates first zero-emission vehicle policy in Canada, Ottawa won’t be far behind

April 4, 2018 Energi Staff 2

California passed zero emission vehicle regulations in 2005 In Oct. 2016 the Quebec government passed the ZEV Act, giving that province the power to require car manufacturers to sell or lease a minimum number of zero-emission [Read more]

industries
Alberta

New $35 million Alberta program helps energy-intensive industries emissions

March 28, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Funding for challenge is part of $1.4-billion investment, over seven years, for innovation projects Large industrial emitters with innovative ideas to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money are invited to apply for funding from [Read more]

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Air pollution in Canada declining, according to report

March 23, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Heavy metals, including mercury and lead, have all decreased by more than 85% since 1990 The recent publication of the 2018 Air Pollutant Emissions Inventory for Canada shows that air pollution is declining, according to [Read more]

carbon capture
Innovation

First ever micro-carbon capture unit installed by FortisBC at Vancouver cosmetics headquarters

March 20, 2018 Energi Staff 2

New carbon capture technology reduces emissions, saves energy, creates soda ash that is used to manufacture cosmetics, soap, etc. The first CleanO2 carbon capture unit was installed this week  at LUSH Cosmetics headquarters in Vancouver, [Read more]

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Canada

New federal regulations will phase out Canada’s coal power plants by 2030, set new standards for gas power plants

February 19, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Proposed regulations would accelerate phase-out of traditional coal-fired electricity across Canada to 2030 New draft regulations from the Ottawa are aimed at phasing out coal-fired power generation by 2030 while increasing the efficiency of gas-fired [Read more]

co2 emissions
USA

US energy-related CO2 emissions expected to rise slightly in 2018, remain flat in 2019

February 8, 2018 Energi Staff 2

US energy-related CO2 emissions declined by 861 million metric tons, 14% from 2005 to 2017 In the latest Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA projects that CO2 emissions will rise 1.8 per cent, from 5,143 million metric tons [Read more]

USA

California plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40% by 2030

February 2, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Companies in compliance program have option to either purchase allowances or directly reduce their emissions In July 2017, California’s state legislature passed assembly bill (AB) 398 to reauthorize and extend until 2030 the state’s economy-wide [Read more]

technology
Innovation

University of Calgary launches Centre for Smart Emissions Sensing Technologies

February 2, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Researchers will develop technology to detect methane emissions from oil and gas sector, first step to hitting reduction targets The University of Calgary is launching the Centre for Smart Emissions Sensing Technologies, which will assist [Read more]

Canada

Canada creates new SmartDriver Program to reduce GHG, costs in commercial trucking

January 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Heavy-duty vehicles account for 37% of GHG emissions in transportation sector The Federal government announced a Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)’s flagship training program for commercial truck drivers which offers improved tools to prepare drivers for [Read more]

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Notley ignores energy and loses election again. Time for a new NDP leader

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

Rachel Notley is not the person to craft or deliver a new energy vision for Alberta. She has proven that repeatedly over past 4 years How do you hope to be premier of Canada’s energy [Read more]

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