Shell meets netzero climate targets

Shell has published its Energy Transition Progress Report 2022, which shows it has again met its climate targets as part of its energy transition strategy. By the end of 2022, the net carbon intensity of the energy products sold by Shell had also fallen by 3.8%, compared with 2016. Our analysis, using data from the

NetZero Industry Act launched in Europe

The European Commission launched its NetZero Industry Act legislation that could see carbon capture technology rolled out more rapidly to ships. With the NetZero Industry Act, the European Commission will reduce the administrative burden and simplify permit-granting processes for renewable energy projects, accelerate the use of CO2 capture and storage and improve conditions for investment

Indian Railways to become netzero by 2030

Indian Railways is working on a mission mode to become the largest Green Railway in the world and is moving towards becoming a netzero carbon emitter by 2030, this was disclosed by Union Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha. According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways

Indian Government will issue directives for netzero waste

All upcoming housing societies and commercial complexes in the country will soon mandatorily have to ensure net zero waste and have their liquid discharge treated, as part of the government’s push for reforming and modernising the sewage disposal system. Achieving netzero waste means reducing, reusing, and recovering waste streams (sludge) to convert them to valuable

Delta switches to SAF in its Netzero pursuit

Delta Air Lines planes at Salt Lake City International Airport is planning to switch from petroleum-based jet fuel to “sustainable aviation fuel” made from plant materials. This story is part of The Salt Lake Tribune’s ongoing commitment to identify solutions to Utah’s biggest challenges through the work of the Innovation Lab. Delta Air Lines, which

ICA’s pathway to reach netzero by 2050

The International Copper Association (ICA) members have aligned on an ambition to reach net zero in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, and work toward the same goal for Scope 3 emissions. As copper demand is set to double by 2050, the roadmap, Copper – The Pathway to Net Zero, sets out a

Island country Jersey to test hydrogen in shipping

Island country Jersey plans to test the use of hydrogen fuel technology in its maritime sector, and hopes will put the Island at ‘the forefront of the global transition to net-zero’. A new partnership with marine-hydrogen accelerator OceansLab demonstrates the Island’s commitment to decarbonisation. OceansLab, led by Jersey round-the-world yachtsman Phil Sharp, and Ports of

Methanex and MOL complete bio-methanol voyage

Methanex Corporation (Methanex) and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have completed the dual-fuel vessel Cajun Sun’s first-ever net-zero voyage fuelled by bio-methanol. The voyage is an example of how Methanex and MOL are collaborating to demonstrate the viability of methanol as a marine fuel with a pathway to net-zero emissions. The Cajun Sun, operated by

First netzero cement production trial begins

The process developed at Cambridge University combines scrap steel recycling with cement clinker production using recycled concrete as a flux rather than limestone. Over the planned two-year trial period the Cement 2 Zero project will investigate both the technical and commercial aspects of upscaling Cambridge Electric Cement production to produce 20 tonnes of the world’s

UK creates new department for netzero

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has created four new government departments, splitting the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) up and creating a dedicated energy security and netzero function. Ahead of a reported Cabinet Reshuffle, the Prime Minister confirmed the changes following a flurry of media reports and a refusal from 10 Downing Street