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EDF Energy increased its carbon emissions by almost 40%
EDF Energy has recently released its latest sustainability report according to which last year it has emitted 21 million tons of carbon dioxide registering an increase of almost 40% in comparison to 2011 levels.
read more... 28/08/2013
World largest CO2 recovery plant to be built in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia intends to build the world's largest CO2 purification and liquefaction plant that would compress and purify about 1,500 tons per day of raw CO2. According to Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) the plant will be based in the Jubail Industrial City while an estimated 500,000 tons of CO2 emissions will be saved each year.
read more... 23/08/2013
China to have its first floating terminal for LNG imports
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has announced it has obtained the permit to build its first floating terminal for liquefied natural gas in the northern port city of Tianjin. China, being the world biggest energy consumer, intends to increase the share of natural gas in its energy mix to 8% in the next two years, from the current 5 % in a move which aims to cut emissions from coal-fired power stations and reduce the reliance on oil imports.
read more... 22/08/2013
IEA: CO2 emissions from energy consumption increased in 2012 worldwide
According to a recent report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA) global CO2 emission from energy consumption increased 1.4% last year to 31.6 billion tons. The energy sector accounts for more than two-thirds of greenhouse gas emissions.
read more... 08/08/2013
Germany’s CO2 emissions set to increase for a second year
Germany is likely to increase its carbon emissions by 1.5% in comparison to 2012 levels due to a major consumption of coal. Coal is the most polluting fossil fuel and is responsible for contributing to global warming. Following the opening of two new coal power stations in 2012, six more are expected to open this year, with a total capacity of 5800MW.
read more... 30/07/2013