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NYK Line, JMU and ClassNK partner to commercialize ammonia-fueled ammonia gas carrier

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In particular, a significant reduction in CO 2 emissions is expected to be achieved by replacing coal and natural gas as the main fuels for power generation. These technologies are aimed at generating electricity by co-firing ammonia at coal-fired power stations. Ammonia is expected to be used as an alternative fuel for vessels.

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Why Is There So Much Tribalism In Alternative Fuels? There Are 39 Trillion Reasons (Part 1 Of 2)

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That's the reason why there's all this tribalism in alternative fuels. There’s $39 trillion in annual profits in the industry up for grabs.

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DOE and Air Force issue RFI on Mil-Spec jet fuel production using coal-to-liquid technologies

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with the US Air Force has issued a request for information (RFI)— DE-FOA-0000981 —on research & development aimed at greenhouse gas emissions reductions and cost competitiveness of Mil-Spec jet fuel production using coal-to-liquid (CTL) fuel technologies.

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FAA approves Alcohol-to-Jet biofuel

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Both fuels use various sources of renewable biomass such as municipal solid waste, agricultural wastes and forest wastes, wood and energy crops. These fuels can also be made from fossil resources such as coal and natural gas. These new fuels will help the aviation industry meet its climate change goal of carbon neutral growth.

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Why Is There So Much Tribalism In Alternative Fuels? There Are 39 Trillion Reasons (Part 2 Of 2)

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The $39 trillion in annual profits is up for grabs, and the fossil fuel industry is fighting hard to keep as much of it as possible, or at least delay its loss as long as possible. In the end, the laws of thermodynamics will win. Hype doesn’t stand a chance against reality in the long term.

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MIT Energy Initiative Publishes Report on Reducing CO2 Emissions from Existing Coal Plants

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The MIT Energy Initiative has released a new report on reducing carbon dioxide emissions from existing coal plants. There is no credible pathway toward prudent greenhouse gas stabilization targets without CO 2 emissions reduction from existing coal power plants. We may not see a strong CO 2 price signal for many years.

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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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In coming months, the plan notes, the Department of Transportation will work with other agencies to further explore strategies for integrating alternative fuel vessels into the US flag fleet. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change.

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