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Coal-to-Power Project Economics

Coal-to-Power Project Economics

…in the data-file. Greenfield coal projects in the developed world are no longer economic, as meeting stringent air standards inflates capex costs around 3x, while juxtaposition with renewables dents utilization….

Coal-to-gas switching: what CO2 abatement cost?

Coal-to-gas switching

…energy transition, we are going to move Heaven and Earth, to ramp wind, solar, next-gen nuclear, biofuels, other renewables, electrification and other efficiency initiatives. As much as possible. As quickly…

Desalination by reverse osmosis: the economics?

Costs and economics of desalination via reverse osmosis

…angle that excites over desalination costs is the possibility for demand shifting, as electricity is a major cost line, and desalination pumps can be run flexibly to backstop renewables’ volatility….

US gas transmission: by company and by pipeline?

Gas volumes transported in US gas pipelines as a function of their length in miles. Longer pipelines also transfer significantly more gas.

…as the most practical and low-carbon backstop to renewables, while volatile renewable generation may create overlooked trading opportunities for companies with gas infrastructure. In early-2024, we have updated the data-file,…

Turbo-charge gas turbines: the economics?

costs of turbo-charge gas turbines

…Turbo-charged gas turbines could be among the non-obvious technologies to gain greater share as grids become more saturated with renewables, in addition to CHPs, PCMs and fuel cells, per our…

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