Coal, Industry and Statistics

New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

Green Car Congress

JULY 8, 2012

The inventory also forecasts that BC emissions in China in 2050 will be 920–2,183 Gg/yr under various scenarios, with the industrial and transportation sectors standing to benefit the most from technological improvements. 1979); provincial data from the China Energy Statistics Yearbook (CESY) (1980?2007); 2007 were used in this study.

2007

2007 Carbon Emissions China

Argonne study finds shale gas GHG lifecycle emissions 6% lower than natural gas, 23% lower than gasoline and 33% lower than coal; upstream methane leakage a key contributor

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DECEMBER 18, 2011

The base results from a study by a team at the Center for Transportation Research, Argonne National Laboratory indicate that shale gas life-cycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are 6% lower than conventional natural gas, 23% lower than gasoline, and 33% lower than coal. However, the environmental impacts (e.g., —Burnham et al.

Gas

Gas Coal Emissions Gasoline

DOE Selects Seven Projects for University Coal Research Program

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MAY 14, 2010

The US Department of Energy has selected 7 projects to participate in the University Coal Research (UCR) program. The projects aim to improve the basic understanding of the chemical and physical processes that govern coal conversion and utilization, by-product utilization, and technological development for advanced energy systems.

Coal

Coal Universal West Virginia Kansas City

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Global emissions of CO 2 have increased by 45% between 1990 and 2010, and reached an all-time high of 33 billion tonnes in 2010 despite emission reductions in industrialized countries during the same period. Throughout the Kyoto Protocol period, industrialized countries have made efforts to change their energy sources mix.

Emissions

Emissions Global Transportation Industry

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Estimated consumption subsidies, industrial and developing countries, fossil fuels and renewables. In 2010, developing countries spent roughly $193 billion, or 47% of all fossil fuel consumption subsidies, on oil while industrial countries spent roughly $28 billion. Source: Worldwatch. Click to enlarge. in 2020 and 5.8%

Renewable

Renewable International Fuel Energy

Monash team proposes roadmap to renewable ammonia economy; 3 generations of technology

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MAY 11, 2020

Just over a century ago, the discoveries by Haber and Bosch made possible the industrial production of ammonia and ammonia-based fertilizers that today feed the world and are the source of most of our nitrogen-containing chemicals, materials, and pharmaceuticals. —MacFarlane et al. Generation 1. Note the logarithmic ordinate scale.

Renewable

Renewable Economy Hydrogen Water

Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

The China Energy Group of the US Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) recently released the eighth edition of the China Energy Databook —the most comprehensive publicly available resource known to exist covering China’s energy and environmental statistics. Click to enlarge.

Environment

Environment Energy Coal United States

Haldor Topsoe and Yanchang form joint venture and build methanol catalyst facility in China

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JULY 29, 2021

Shaanxi Yangchang Petroleum, an energy & chemical giant in China, is engaged in efficient development, comprehensive utilization and deep conversion of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and other resources, ranking 265 among the Fortune Global Top 500. Yanchang was established in 1905 with the approval of the government of Qing Dynasty.

China

China Building Coal 2019

PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

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DECEMBER 18, 2014

The report is based on recent results from the joint JRC/PBL Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research (EDGAR), the latest statistics on energy use and various other activities. According to national statistics, in 2013 total oil consumption in transport increased somewhat by 0.5%, relative to 2012 levels. billion tonnes (Gt).

2013

2013 Emissions Global CO2

NREL LCA Harmonization Project delivers meta-analyses of lifecycle GHG emissions for energy technologies

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MAY 5, 2012

Analysts at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed harmonized meta-analyses of lifecycle greenhouse-gas emissions from coal, wind, solar and other energy technologies. Also helping with the findings were subcontractors and researchers from the DOE’s Brookhaven National Laboratory.

Emissions

Emissions Energy Coal Gas-Electric

New study finds US anthropogenic methane emissions 1.5 times higher than previously estimated by EPA

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013

Overall, we conclude that methane emissions associated with both the animal husbandry and fossil fuel industries have larger greenhouse gas impacts than indicated by existing inventories. . … These results cast doubt on the US EPA’s recent decision to downscale its estimate of national natural gas emissions by 25–30%. —Miller et al.

EPA

EPA Emissions United States 2013

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The use of coal as a fuel has now surpassed oil and developing countries now emit more greenhouse gases than developed countries, with a quarter of their growth in emissions accounted for by increased trade with the West. Emissions from coal are now the dominant fossil fuel emission source, surpassing 40 years of oil emission prevalence.

2008

2008 Emissions Carbon Climate Change

China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions

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FEBRUARY 28, 2009

Using data from national statistical offices, they found that China’s export-related industrial production rose by an average of 26% per year from 2002 to 2007. Researchers from Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, estimated in the study that China’s 2005 carbon emissions were 80.59% or more higher than 2002 emissions. “

2002

2002 2005 Emissions Carbon

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 8, 2010

The findings, published in the 21 September issue of Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , are generally consistent with official Chinese government statistics and could bolster their credibility as international negotiations proceed on commitments of China and other nations to combat climate change.

CO2

CO2 Climate Change Universal China

BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2011

Natural gas is projected to be the fastest growing fossil fuel, and coal and oil are likely to lose market share as all fossil fuels experience lower growth rates. Toward the end of the period, coal demand in China will no longer be rising and China is projected to become the world’s largest oil consumer. Coal will increase by 1.2%

Energy

Energy Economy Global Oil-Sands

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

All fuel consumption testing must be conducted according to automotive industry norms. Only statistically valid fuel economy improvements (95% confidence level) will be considered for Phase II funding consideration.

Engine

Engine Fuel Hydrogen Batteries

California ARB: GHG emissions fell below 1990 levels for first time in 2016; down 13% from 2004 peak; transportation emissions up 2%

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JULY 12, 2018

Due to the carbon price signal created by the Cap-and-Trade Program that makes fossil fuel generation more expensive, cleaner out-of-state electricity is increasingly taking the place of fuels such as coal. CARB also relies on statistical data from various state and federal government agencies in developing the statewide inventory.

2004

2004 2016 Emissions California

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

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APRIL 13, 2014

The increase in anthropogenic emissions comes directly from energy supply (47%); industry (30%); transport (11%); and buildings (3%) sectors, the WG reported with medium confidence. Increased use of coal relative to other energy sources has reversed the long?standing GtCO 2 eq/yr in 2010. century through large?scale

Emissions

Emissions Climate Change 2000 Climate

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

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OCTOBER 21, 2017

Information on the other two greenhouse gases, methane (CH 4 ) and nitrous oxide (N 2 O), is only available until 2012, as international statistics on agricultural activities—the main source of these emissions—are not updated as frequently as on energy and industry-related activities.

Emissions

Emissions Global CO2 Russia

Fundamental Energy Transitions Can Take a Century

Cars That Think

MAY 26, 2022

One hundred and forty years ago, Thomas Edison began generating electricity at two small coal-fired stations, one in London ( Holborn Viaduct ), the other in New York City ( Pearl Street Station ). The early expansion of generation was destined for industry—above all for the conversion from steam engines to electric motors—and for commerce.

Energy

Energy New York City United States All-Electric

NREL: battery second use offsets EV expense, improves grid stability; recommendations

Green Car Congress

JUNE 24, 2015

Just as PEV batteries are expensive, the utility infrastructure has finite capacity to meet ever-growing electricity needs, and the majority of this system is powered by coal and natural gas generators. In addition, degradation and related statistics from automotive service should be quantified and shared.

Grid

Grid Batteries Battery Energy Storage

UK’s Progress Toward Zero Emissions: A Roadmap to a Sustainable Future

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Green Industrial Revolution : A 10-point plan focusing on clean energy, carbon capture, and zero-emission transportation to drive the countrys transition to sustainability. Carbon Pricing and Emissions Trading System (ETS) : Implementation of carbon taxes and trading systems to incentivize industries to reduce emissions. thetimes.co.uk

Emissions

Emissions Future Wind United Kingdom

Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Cars That Think

JANUARY 18, 2023

When we turn up the heat in our homes and workplaces, we must balance our personal need for warmth with the global impact of burning fossil fuels like oil, gas, coal, and biomass. Tampere, an inland Finnish industrial city of nearly 250,000 people, is an ideal testing ground for this new technology.

Store

Store Solar Building Oil-Sands

Humble One: World’s First Solar-Powered Production SUV

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APRIL 17, 2021

Nearly 61 % of electricity is generated by burning non-renewable energy sources such as coal or natural gas. She might be right because the electricity we use today though they are cleaner in that form, nearly 61 % of electricity is generated by burning non-renewable energy sources such as coal or natural gas which emits greenhouse gases.

Solar

Solar SUV Power Powered

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

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JUNE 5, 2023

Petroleum fuels are common in the automotive industry. Let’s see a quick statistic. These examples of alternative fuels for cars are tested and proven technology in the automotive industry. It is a liquid alcohol fuel produced from a variety of feedstocks, including natural gas, coal, biomass, or even carbon dioxide.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Gasoline Fuel Gasoline-Electric

Study finds half of the world’s population exposed to increasing air pollution

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JUNE 19, 2020

—Professor Shaddick, Chair of Data Science & Statistics at the University of Exeter. Major sources of fine particulate matter air pollution include the inefficient use of energy by households, industry, the agriculture and transport sectors, and coal-fired power plants.

Pollution

Pollution 2016 2010 Universal

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Andrew Frank is a significant industry dignitary credited as being the “Inventor” (or “Father”) of the modern day Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle. Appendix D: Vehicle Driving Statistics. This is especially true in air, sea, and some ground transportation as well as in industrial processes. About Dr. Frank. slow charge.

PHEV

PHEV Plug-in Renewable Energy

The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Cars That Think

JANUARY 17, 2023

One of the most vexing social challenges confronting the transition to EVs at scale is dealing with the effects that governmental EV transition policies will have on millions of jobs across a wide swath of industries. President Biden says his EV policies will result in “one million new jobs in the American automobile industry.

Market

Market Auto Industry Auto Michigan

Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America

Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

But it sows confusion among some who wonder how the former president stands on the future of the EV industry. In July, Trump reportedly asked oil and gas CEOs for a $1 billion campaign donation in exchange for scrapping EV policies, halting wind energy expansion, and derailing other clean-energy policies that the industry opposes.

Auto Industry

Auto Industry Industry Industrial Auto

EV Driven

New inventory of black carbon emissions from China finds 2007 levels higher than previously reported

Argonne study finds shale gas GHG lifecycle emissions 6% lower than natural gas, 23% lower than gasoline and 33% lower than coal; upstream methane leakage a key contributor

DOE Selects Seven Projects for University Coal Research Program

Steep increase in global CO2 emissions despite reductions by industrialized countries; driven by power generation and road transport

Worldwatch: Fossil fuel subsidies continue to outweigh those for renewable energy; international pledges on reform unfulfilled

Monash team proposes roadmap to renewable ammonia economy; 3 generations of technology

Berkeley Lab releases 8th edition of databook on China’s energy and environment; finding the “missing” energy consumption

Haldor Topsoe and Yanchang form joint venture and build methanol catalyst facility in China

PBL/JRC: Global CO2 emissions increase to new all-time record in 2013, but growth is slowing down

NREL LCA Harmonization Project delivers meta-analyses of lifecycle GHG emissions for energy technologies

New study finds US anthropogenic methane emissions 1.5 times higher than previously estimated by EPA

GCP Carbon Budget Finds Anthropogenic CO2 Emissions Rose 2% in 2008 Despite Global Financial Crisis; Natural Sinks Not Keeping Pace With Increasing Emissions

China’s 2005 Carbon Emissions Almost Twice As Much As 2002 Emissions

Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

BP Energy Outlook 2030 sees emerging economies leading energy growth to 2030; global CO2 emissions from energy well above IEA 450 scenario

DOE FY17 SBIR Phase I Release 2 topics include fuel cells, EV batteries, engines

California ARB: GHG emissions fell below 1990 levels for first time in 2016; down 13% from 2004 peak; transportation emissions up 2%

IPCC: GHG emissions accelerating despite mitigation efforts; major institutional and technological change required to keep the heat down

Global CO2 emissions stalled for the third year in a row

Fundamental Energy Transitions Can Take a Century

NREL: battery second use offsets EV expense, improves grid stability; recommendations

UK’s Progress Toward Zero Emissions: A Roadmap to a Sustainable Future

Heating Buildings With Solar Energy Stored in Sand

Humble One: World’s First Solar-Powered Production SUV

List of The Best 10 Alternative Fuels for Cars that Could Replace Gasoline

Study finds half of the world’s population exposed to increasing air pollution

Using the PHEV (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle) to Transition Society Seamlessly and Profitably From Fossil Fuel to 100% Renewable Energy

The EV Transition Explained: Reshaping Labor Markets

Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America

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