by Andrew Schaper | Jan 4, 2022 | Carbon Strategies, Sustainable Energy
The IRS’s 45Q program has been a boon for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. The program, which was established as part of the 2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act, was set in motion to incentivize investment in CCS by providing tax credits to...
by Andrew Schaper | Nov 29, 2021 | Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
We’d all like to be better stewards of the environment, but when was the last time you drank a soda or any carbonated drink for that matter? Lately, we have been exploring the secondary effects that a renewed focus on greenhouse gas emissions may have in the...
by Andrew Schaper | Nov 12, 2021 | Oil & Gas
Natural Gas as a Heating Fuel Natural gas is a nonrenewable source of energy that can be used as a fuel for generating heat and power or as a feedstock in the petrochemical industry. Today, natural gas is used to heat half of the homes in the United States and...
by Andrew Schaper | Oct 15, 2021 | Sustainable Energy
Concrete and steel are unique substances that in some sense may be irreplaceable. After all, concrete ranks as the second most consumed substance on the planet, second only to water. Wherever you look, these materials are essential for roads, floors, buildings,...
by Andrew Schaper | Oct 4, 2021 | Electric Power, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Europe is experiencing an unprecedented energy crisis. European countries have been investing in renewable energy sources for decades, as evidenced by the advancement of the European Green Deal. This deal centers on the goal of becoming the first climate neutral...