The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 59 countries and the EU covers 92% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The ranking scores in four categories: GHG Emissions, Renewable Energy, Energy Use and Climate Policy. This year's edition, CCPI-2023, provides data for the year 2021 and demonstrates in general that the energy sector contributes...
Previously, we published articles concerning the problems of high costs of equipment repair and replacement in directional drilling technology (18.11.2022), and equipment and procedures for well deflecting wellbores during the drilling process and correction of such deflection (27.11.2022). Here we will analyse patent documents related to solving environmental problems arising during directional drilling. In recent years,...
In previous comments dated 03/11/2022 and 28/10/2022, we presented our thoughts regarding the current status of Small-scale GTL technologies, as well as the results of a statistical analysis of patenting activity in the field of syngas production by Small-scale GTL. In this note, we will try to analyze the main trends in recent patent solutions. One of the most popular trends in patent solutions related to the production of syngas by...
Small-scale GTL plants are complex technical structures in which technological operations are sequentially carried out to convert raw organic feedstock, first into synthesis gas, and then into various hydrocarbons. Presently, such plants are manufactured by several companies, mainly for use in remote areas of oil production for the beneficial utilization of associated gas. In a previous comment dated 28/10/2022, we reviewed the current...
The new environment statistics at the regional level, presented by Eurostat, provide data on water, forests, soil and air pollution in the EU, raising awareness that human activities strongly influence climate change and ecological degradation, posing a serious long-term threat to the environment. Eurostat highlights the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a long-term strategy aimed at combating environmental...
In its latest report, the World Bank argues that progress in reducing harmful gas flaring has stalled over the past decade, which could lead to a failure in meeting the much needed targets for carbon dioxide emissions and the energy transition. One of the main reasons leading to the stagnation is the increase in liquids production by many of the major producers at a marginally lower flaring intensity. The energy sector must...
Eurostat published statistics on greenhouse gas emissions classified by technical processes and by emitting economic activities. The five major emission source sectors include: energy including transport, industrial processes and product use, agriculture, land use and forestry, and waste management. The presented data comprises emissions from international aviation and exclude emissions or removals from land use, land use change and...
The New report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) is the first estimate of global coal mine methane emissions at the asset level. The key findings of the report are: - The world's coal mines emit more annually than gas or oil production. Emissions from oil are 39 million tons annually, from gas – 45 million tons, and from coal – 52.3 million tons. There are also several coal mine projects which are being developed, and if they go ahead,...
The latest decisions taken on COP-26, including agreements on coal, methane, and limitations on the utilization of fossil fuels make up an important stage in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. However, it will take several decades, numerous organizational arrangements, and immense financial resources for a complete switching of the energy industry to renewable sources. This is related to the fact that presently the share of...
The Climate Change Conference of the Parties in Glasgow, which ended in mid-November, was a significant milestone in the fight against global warming. Now, nearly two months after the end of the summit, after it has been displaced in the media by other topics, it is time to take a closer look at the strengths and the vulnerabilities of the agreements reached at the summit, and what else needs to be done to gain confidence that the...
