Drone Attacks on Energy Assets?
…many will remember, was Al Qaeda’s January-2013 attack on Algeria’s 9bcm pa In Amenas gas facility. 39 hostages were killed, as well as 29 terrorists. In addition, it took until…
Next-generation nuclear companies: future fission and fusion?
…to double by 2050. But most AI data-centers before 2030 will most likely be gas-fired. https://thundersaidenergy.com/2022/10/27/reaching-criticality-nuclear-re-accelerates This database summarises each company, including its technology, location, employee count, notable backers, technical readiness, earliest…
Biofuel technologies: an overview?
…biofuels, biogas and landfill gas. $699.00 – Purchase Checkout Added to cart For each biofuel technology, we describe the production process, advantages and drawbacks; plus we quantify the market size, typical costs,…
Breakdown of global CO2 emissions
This data-file breaks down 50GTpa of global CO2 emissions into 40 distinct categories, based on prior publications, our own models and calculations. There are 40 different sectors that each explain…
Global Flaring Intensity by Country
This data-file tabulates global flaring intensity in 16 countries: in absolute terms (bcm per year), per barrel of oil production (mcf/bbl) and as a contribution to CO2 emissions (kg/boe). 2023…
Northern Lights CCS: the economics?
…“carbon storage” component to below Europe’s carbon price. This could be promising if combined with next-generation carbon separation or decarbonised gas technologies, to lower the “carbon capture” component. Our economic…
Carbon Capture Costs at Refineries?
…competitive, as oil refineries emit c1bn tons of CO2 per annum. Carbon capture costs vary unit-by-unit, as a function of the unit’s size and the CO2-concentration in its flue gas….
US Refining: energy and CO2 intensity
…trough, before the disruptions of COVID). US refineries are increasingly fueled by natural gas and merchant steam, while own use of oil, coal and oil products have been phased out….
Ramp Renewables? Portfolio Perspectives.
It is often said that Oil Majors should become Energy Majors by transitioning to renewables. But what is the best balance based on portfolio theory? Our 7-page note answers this…
US Refinery Database: CO2 intensity by facility?
…from industrial gas companies? This question matters, as hydrogen value chains come into focus. Those who control the Steam Methane Reformers may be readily able to capture CO2 in order…