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ICCT life-cycle analysis finds no climate benefit in using LNG as marine fuel

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The results of a new analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) show that, when combined with a trend toward higher methane leakage and combustion slip, there is no climate benefit from using liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel—regardless of the engine technology. First, it contains very little sulfur.

Mariner 427
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Neste-led project verified 50% methane emission reduction at palm oil mills using belt filter press

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In 2015, Neste initiated a two-year study project to verify the methane emission reduction for a newly applied effluent treatment method. A belt filter dewaters by applying pressure to solids to squeeze out the water. In Indonesia and Malaysia, for example, approximately 70% of palm oil is produced without methane reduction methods.

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Are biofuels the answer for green cars? The Green Piece

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Global use of biofuels will more than double between 2009 and 2015 – that is the verdict of Hart Energy Publishing’s Global Biofuels Centre (see article ). Aren’t biofuels climate friendly? Further worries include the impact on water resources.