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Rystad Energy expects strong growth in hydrogen pipelines through 2035

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To plan for the distribution of these within the bloc, the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) initiative—a group of 31 European gas transmission system operators (TSOs)—has published a vision paper for the future hydrogen pipeline infrastructure. For this reason, the option to transport power onshore using power cables is excluded.

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Here It Comes: Another Hot Summer in Europe

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The sweltering conditions upended vacations throughout the summer season as visitors collapsed from heat exhaustion at crowded tourist sites, and wildfires led to evacuations in Greece, Italy and Spain. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2024.

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EU investing >€3M in research into ultra-efficient aero engines; ULTIMATE project

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Core exhaust loss. The “Core exhaust” loss is primarily due to thermal energy lost to the surroundings, although some excess kinetic energy and fluid friction associated pressure losses contribute as well. Core exhaust loss. Bypass flow loss.

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Next-generation LNG carrier concept about 8% more energy efficient, with 5% more cargo

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The vessel concept has a significantly improved environmental footprint; a higher level of energy efficiency (up to 8% improvement); as well as an improved boil-off rate and cargo capacity (+5%), making it much better suited to future trading patterns than existing vessels. Click to enlarge. The primary fuel—i.e.

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Opinion: Global Oil Supply More Fragile Than You Think

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But the collapse of prices in July—owing to the Iran nuclear deal, an ongoing production surplus, and economic and financial concerns in Greece and China—have darkened the mood. It makes sense for companies to cut today, but collectively that could lead to much lower supplies in the future. Today OPEC has only 1.6

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DNV GL paper suggests near-term success for LNG in shipping; alternative fuel mix to diversify over time

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DNV GL has released a position paper on the future alternative fuel mix for global shipping. DNV GL is studying a number of alternative fuels or energy carriers that are already used or could be potentially used in shipping in the future. Well-to-Propeller GHG emissions results for marine alternative fuels. Source: DNV GL.