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Polish power sector supports electrification of transport
Electrification of transport will bring a broad range of benefits. Cleaner air (especially in densely populated areas), better urban transport, safer and quieter vehicles and lower oil imports. That is why the Polish power sector supports electrification of the sector.Special ReportPromoted content
How to meet Europe’s growing gas import demand
As Europe’s domestic production of natural gas is steadily declining and demand is projected to remain stable, import requirements will rise in the coming decades. There are only two options to meet the increasing demand for gas imports – pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG).Promoted content
The challenges of the petroleum sector
How can the refining sector contribute to the reduction of transport greenhouse gas emissions and the improvement of air quality?
Offshore drilling and environmental protection
In early offshore oil and gas activity, drilling wastes were generally discharged from the platforms directly to the sea. Until several decades ago, the seas and oceans were considered as limitless dumping grounds. Today apart from regulatory control, companies adopt voluntary measures to minimise the industry's impact on environment.
Energy and climate scenarios 2050
The EU has set a long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80-95% by 2050. But getting there will be a huge challenge that will require a transformation of our energy system.Promoted content
LPG: Powering your Life.
LPG is all around you! There are more applications using LPG than you can imagine. Discover more about this clean, flexible and efficient source of energy.Promoted content
European cold spell: Gas system delivers warmth and comfort
The flexibility of our gas infrastructure ensures that European citizens can rely on warm houses and undisturbed energy supplies, even when temperatures drop, as they have recently.Promoted content
Measuring emission performance of Autogas cars
Autogas vehicles bring significant reductions in NOx and particles emissions when compared to equivalent diesel and gasoline models respectively.Promoted content
Why is a thriving energy renovation market essential to drive the EU economy?
And what is needed to boost the energy renovation market?Promoted content
What impact has Germany’s ‘Energiewende’ had on infrastructure and the labour market?
The sharp increase in the use of renewables like solar and wind has provided more flexibility to the German electricity market.
Curbing CO2 emissions from trucks
Unlike for cars, there is currently no binding EU-wide cap on CO2 emissions from trucks. But the European Commission is considering introducing one in the coming years.Promoted content
INFOGRAPHIC: Can Germany’s Energiewende ensure supply security?
Boosting renewable energies and using existing sources more efficiently are the two main pillar of the German energy transition, better known as Energiewende. Both pillars contribute to the goal of lowering the dependence on energy imports.Promoted content
INFOGRAPHIC: Reforming the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Four essential priorities to put Europe back on the energy-efficiency track.
INFOGRAPHIC: EU agricultural emissions: On the table
In 2012, agriculture was responsible for over 10% of total greenhouse gas emissions in the EU. Meat production is a significant factor.
INFOGRAPHIC: The EU’s new Heating and Cooling Strategy
The European Commission announced a Heating and Cooling Strategy aimed at reducing energy waste.Promoted content
PKN ORLEN challenge: Heat Up Innovation contest
PKN ORLEN challenge: Heat Up Innovation contest for waste heat recovery technologies that can operate with low-grade heat of about 115 to 120°C Conserving energy is an absolute necessity for all industries. It is no longer economically viable for manufacturing or processing plants to emit heat-laden exhaust into the atmosphere without first reclaiming a significant portion of that energy. PKN ORLEN has made optimal use of the high-grade waste heat sources in their refinery in Plock (Poland) to preheat combustion air, crude oil, and boiler feed water. However, the heat lost through the air coolers at the top of the K1 atmospheric crude distillation column still needs a solution. Pinch analysis has shown that with conventional technology no economic use of this low-grade heat (e.g. for further preheating the crude oil by heat from the process streams) is achievable within the refinery. A novel means to usefully capture a portion of this heat is required.Promoted content
