In 2021, fossil fuels is a phrase that carries negative connotations. In the push for renewable energy, electric cars, ESG, and Green New Deals, the public has indulged themselves with feel-good initiatives, buzz words, and click-bait talking points without taking into consideration the real-world ramifications these plans have. There will always be a strong need […]
Read MoreRenewables versus Fossil Fuels
Over the past year, China has ramped up its energy production and committed to becoming a net-zero emission economy by 2060. While China has led all nations with renewable energy production, at the same time has increased coal production and offset the retirements in coal capacity from the rest of the world. The increase in […]
Read MoreElectric Marine Operation
The International Maritime Organization rule, IMO 2020 established strict regulations on marine vessel sulfur emissions, there are really two common ways to comply with regulation. Either limit the sulfur content in the fuel being used or add scrubbing units to the exhaust system to capture the excess sulfur oxide being expelled from the vessel’s exhaust. […]
Read MoreFossil Fuels …. it’s not a simple solution.
Fossil fuels are complex. And they are incredibly important because we rely on them for countless products and uses across many industries. Considering recent news coverage, many people may not fully realize that Fossil fuels are good at what they do, which is to produce energy. Fossil fuels are ready made, which also makes them […]
Read MoreTransportation Renewables: Electric, Hybrids and Plug-in’s
Climate change continues to be a hot topic in both the US and the world over. You can’t discuss climate change without the terms greenhouse gasses (GHG’s) and fossil fuels. In one hand you have fossil fuels and greenhouse gasses, and in the other you have renewables. Energy and transportation are two leading causes of […]
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