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On the (Virtual) Park Bench with Vishwas Ganesan

Carbon Credit Cart recently chatted with Vishwas Ganesan, Founder and Owner of YellowTin. CCC: What is YellowTin? Vishwas: YellowTin helps companies be proactive...

New York’s Bitcoin mining ban bill one step closer to passing

New York officials who proposed the ban said Bitcoin mining will cause the state to break its legally binding promise to reduce emissions.

The post New York’s Bitcoin mining ban bill one step closer to passing appeared first on Protos.

Research infrastructures found to have an astronomical impact on astronomy’s carbon footprint

Study finds that research facilities emit at least 1.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent every year

The post Research infrastructures found to have an astronomical impact on astronomy’s carbon footprint appeared first on Physics World.

Air Canada Announces the Acquisition of 26 Airbus A321neo Extra-Long Range Aircraft

State–of–the–art, single-aisle aircraft offers greater comfort and range Projected fuel efficiency gain of up to 23%, yielding environmental benefits Order drives corporate priorities to elevate customer experience, expand network and lower costs MONTREAL, March 22, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada today announced it is acquiring 26 extra-long range (XLR) versions of the Airbus A321neo aircraft.…

New York legislators weigh moratorium on crypto mining, while some look to an executive order from the governor

New York lawmakers will discuss a bill proposing a moratorium on crypto mining during a committee meeting on Tuesday.

The post New York legislators weigh moratorium on crypto mining, while some look to an executive order from the governor appeared first on The Block.

Pertamina Prioritizes Comprehensive Energy Transition to Reduce Emissions

JAKARTA, Mar 22, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - State-run oil and gas corporation PT Pertamina (Persero) has set a more comprehensive energy transition as the company's priority program by increasing the energy mix to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "Pertamina is committed to becoming an environmentally friendly and socially responsible company, which upholds good corporate governance," President Director Nicke Widyawati noted in a statement on Monday.

President Director & CEO Nicke Widyawati delivers her remarks at the Pertamina-Dubai Expo Media Briefing on March 18, 2022. (ANTARA/HO-Pertamina/uyu)

According to the statement, the company has played an important role in leading the green transition in Indonesia's energy industry and targets a 30-percent reduction in emissions by 2030. It will prioritize the development of new and renewable energy to overcome environmental problems and support the realization of Indonesia's energy mix in 2030.

Pertamina supports the Indonesian 2022 G20 Presidency which has chosen energy transition as one of the agendas of the inter-governmental forum. As a member of the G20's Business 20 (B20) Task Force on Energy, Sustainability, and Climate, Pertamina will strive to become a catalyst for green policy in accordance with the principles of energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability.

Nicke remarked that Pertamina implemented 8 strategic initiatives to develop environmentally friendly and sustainable energy. The initiatives include establishing green refineries, developing bioenergy, commercializing hydrogen, increasing gasification, initiating battery and integrated energy storage ecosystems, as well as increasing the capacity of installed geothermal power plant.

"We believe that Indonesia's abundant geothermal resources can become a strong backbone in expediting the energy transition program in line with the government's goal of achieving net zero emissions in 2060," Widyawati added.

Contact: Fajriyah Usman, VP Corporate Communications, PT Pertamina (Persero)
Email: fajriyah.usman@pertamina.com, URL: https://www.pertamina.com
Written by: Sugiharto Purnama, Uyu Liman; Editor: Fardah Assegaf (c) ANTARA 2022


Copyright 2022 ACN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.comState-run oil and gas corporation PT Pertamina (Persero) has set a more comprehensive energy transition as the enterprise's priority program by increasing the energy mix to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Three Takeaways from the SEC’s New Proposed Rules on Climate Disclosures

Today, the Securities & Exchange Commission voted 3 to 1 in favor of adopting a long-awaited set of proposed revisions to SEC regulations concerning the disclosure of climate risks and related financial impacts, as well as data on greenhouse gas emissions in certain SEC filings. The recommendation to adopt the new set of rules was not unanimous, with Commissioner Hester Peirce voting against the measure, arguing that the new set of rules is at best unnecessary,… More

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MHIENG and MHIEC to Commence Demonstration Testing of Separation, Capture and Effective Use of CO2 from Waste-to-Energy Plant

TOKYO, Mar 17, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC) - two group companies of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), both based in Yokohama - are poised to commence demonstration testing of equipment for separation, capture and effective utilization of CO2 emissions from a local waste-to-energy (WtE) plant. The test program will be conducted together with the city of Yokohama and Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. The four parties recently signed a memorandum of collaboration, their collective goal set on realizing a carbon neutral society.


The demonstration testing, a joint undertaking by the private and public sectors, will integrate MHIEC and Yokohama's knowhow in the operation of WtE plants, MHIENG's high-performance carbon capture technology, and Tokyo Gas' expertise in hydrogen and carbon usage. The aim is to separate, capture and effectively recycle the mainly biomass-derived CO2 in the flue gas generated during the incineration of household waste.

Under this project, MHI Group's carbon capture technology will be applied at Yokohama's Tsurumi Waste-to-Energy Plant, which was originally built by MHIEC. MHIENG will design and manufacture the compact CO2 capture system based on its proprietary process technologies, and MHIEC will take charge of the equipment?s installation. The high-purity CO2 separated and captured from the flue gas will be transported to Tokyo Gas?s Yokohama Techno Station, located in Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, where it will be used for a demonstration test of methanation that synthesizes methane gas through chemical reaction with hydrogen, as well as for research on direct use to industrial gas.

The project will be MHIENG's first application of its CO2 capture technology in a WtE plant. The equipment to be designed and manufactured is a compact CO2 capture system with a capture capacity of 0.3 tonnes per day (tpd), and it is applicable to various industrial facilities. It will further strengthen MHIENG?s product lineup as the company pursues increased applications of its carbon capture technologies to diverse emission sources and scales. For MHI Group, the project is significant in terms of providing a carbon negative solution responding to Japan?s decarbonization needs going forward: implementation of integrated carbon separation and capture from social infrastructure.

MHI Group today is undertaking strategic strengthening of its energy transition business, and the development of a CO2 ecosystem is central to those initiatives. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is garnering attention as an effective means for realizing a carbon neutral society. With the demonstration testing to be performed in Yokohama, MHIENG and MHIEC, key players in MHI?s energy transition program, will contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global scale, part of MHI's ongoing commitment to help protect the global environment.

About MHIENG's CO2 capture technologies

MHIENG (originally MHI) has been developing the KM CDR Process and the Advanced KM CDR Process in collaboration with Kansai Electric Power since 1990. Today the Company stands as a global leader in this field. As of February 2022, the KM CDR Process has been adopted at 13 plants worldwide, and three more are currently under construction. For further details, visit the following website. https://www.mhi.com/products/engineering/co2plants.html

About MHI Group

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world?s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, logistics & infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com.


Copyright 2022 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.comMitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC) are poised to commence demonstration testing of equipment for separation, capture and effective utilization of CO2 emissions from a local waste-to-energy (WtE) plant.

Honda Investing $1B in Canadian Plants as Part of Electrification Plan

Honda Motor Co. will invest a little more than $1 billion into its facilities in Ontario, Canada as part of its electrification plans and push for zero emissions by 2040. Get details about the move at TheDetroitBureau.com.

Fintech sparking the global Net-Zero revolution

Despite feel-good assurances of a Net-Zero bid by those joining the Paris Agreement in 2015, the outlook seven years later is bleak.

The post Fintech sparking the global Net-Zero revolution appeared first on LendIt Fintech News.

FLYHT and Swoop Partner to Reduce Emissions

Receives Support from Alberta Innovates for Environmental Leading Initiative Calgary, Alberta – March 16, 2022 – FLYHT Aerospace Solutions Ltd. (TSX-V: FLY) (OTCQX: FLYLF) (the “Company” or “FLYHT”) announced that FLYHT is partnering with Swoop Airlines to reduce emissions by…

The huge carbon footprint of large-scale computing

Physicists working on large-scale experiments may have to consider the significant environmental impact of the computer power they require. Michael Allen investigates

The post The huge carbon footprint of large-scale computing appeared first on Physics World.

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