Japanese companies team up to cut emissions from LNG value chain

Published 08:16 on October 4, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:16 on October 4, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, South Korea

Dozens of companies in Japan have endorsed a government-backed initiative that aims to reduce methane emissions in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) value chain, according to local media reports.

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Korean companies to launch N2O project in Egypt, target nitric production

Published 10:33 on October 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 10:33 on October 2, 2024  / /  Africa, Asia Pacific, EMEA, International, Paris Article 6, South Korea, Voluntary

A South Korea-based project developer and a chemical company have teamed up to pursue an N2O project in Egypt in a bid to generate Article 6 carbon credits from reducing emissions associated with nitric production.

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Korean refiner seeks commercialisation of membrane technology in carbon capture process

Published 08:12 on October 2, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:12 on October 2, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea, Voluntary

One of South Korea’s biggest refiners is seeking to commercialise a new membrane technology, as it seeks to tap into the international carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) market.

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South Korea needs more proactive policies to drive down shipping emissions, NGO says

Published 09:03 on September 26, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:03 on September 26, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Shipping, South Korea

South Korea should implement more proactive measures, such as accelerating the shift towards greener fuels, to reach its emissions reduction targets for the shipping sector, an environmental group has urged. 

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Global solar installations smash expectations, rising almost a third year-on-year

Published 00:01 on September 19, 2024  /  Last updated at 16:53 on September 18, 2024  / /  Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Australia, Canada, China, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Japan, Mexico, Middle East, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, US

Global solar installations exceeded most industry forecasts in 2024, with 593 GW expected to be added by the end of the year, according to analysis by a global energy think tank.

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Korean research team introduces low-carbon catalyst for SAF production

Published 09:53 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:53 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

A group of Korean researchers has introduced a low-carbon catalyst technology for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) amid growing domestic interest in the development of the eco-friendly fuel. 

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Korean refiner to launch country’s first SAF commercial production line

Published 08:24 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 08:24 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Aviation/CORSIA, South Korea

A top oil refiner in South Korea is set to start commercial operations of the country’s first production line for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) next month, in response to the increasing demand for the eco-friendly fuel.

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FEATURE: Offshore wind is gaining traction in APAC, but regulatory gaps, supply chain bottlenecks could stifle deployment

Published 06:04 on September 12, 2024  /  Last updated at 06:04 on September 12, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Australia, China, Japan, Other APAC, South Korea

The offshore wind industry in the Asia Pacific is displaying significant growth in a patchwork fashion, but missing regulatory frameworks and significant supply chain bottlenecks down the track will require careful planning, according to experts. 

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SK Market: September auction oversubscribed, though clearing price still below $7.50

Published 11:51 on September 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 12:04 on September 11, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, South Korea

South Korea’s latest monthly CO2 permit auction was oversubscribed with the clearing price still below the 10,000 won ($7.43) benchmark, while the price outlook may remain bleak in the absence of policy updates. 

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South Korea and Japan to launch global working group on carbon-free energy

Published 09:38 on September 5, 2024  /  Last updated at 09:38 on September 5, 2024  / /  Asia Pacific, Japan, South Korea

South Korea and Japan have decided to extend their collaboration and launch a global working group on the development of carbon-free energy.

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