By introducing renewable feedstocks directly into existing diesel hydrotreaters, refineries can produce a combination of renewable and fossil diesel, reducing CO2 emissions originating from fossil-based feedstocks. But what are the main benefits of co-processing in kerosene hydrotreaters for SAF production, the costs involved in co-processing, and what are the factors that influence these costs? ask Maria J. L. Perez, Senior Product Line Director for Clean Fuels & Chemicals Catalysts and Milica Folic, Product Line Director for Clean Fuels & Chemicals Technology. This article first ap ..read more

Shipping is the backbone of global trade, with over 100,000 large cargo vessels transporting 80-90% of all internationally traded goods globally. The vast majority of these ships use engines that burn the leftovers of refined crude oil – heavy fuel oil, marine gas oil (MGO) and marine diesel oil (MDO) etc. – releasing roughly 940 million tons of CO2 into the earth’s atmosphere from well-to-wake – accounting for roughly 3% of the world’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ..read more

After three months of rigorous testing, Topsoe is ready to unveil the first batch of results from their SOEC test center. The demo, involving 12 stacks and 1200 cells, has successfully operated at a combined stack power of 350 kW. This power was maintained with high stability and efficiency over 2250 hours of operation. These findings are pivotal, highlighting the potential of SOEC technology to achieveexceptional efficiency and reliability at an industrial scale ..read more

In 2023, Topsoe signed a landmark agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture with global energy leader Sasol. The new company will be operational in Q1 2024 and will produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) that will help accelerate the decarbonization of global aviation.   ..read more

Catalysts are the unsung heroes of the industrial world, playing a pivotal role in accelerating chemical reactions, controlling selectivity, and reducing energy requirements. These transformative agents have become indispensable in a wide range of industrial processes, from the production of fertilizers and chemicals to the creation of renewable fuels. They also lie at the core of the Topsoe business, connecting the company’s history to its present and future in decarbonization and industrial emission reduction ..read more

“Topsoe has been part of the FlagshipONE journey for a long time. The combination of world-class products and deep knowledge of the project made the company an easy choice as the supplier of methanol synthesis technology”.  ..read more

SAF production growth, which is supported by new mandates in the EU and Japan (more Asian countries are also likely issue mandates over the coming period), is the strongest trend we note for 2024. The SAF market is readying for takeoff, and we are beginning to witness significant global expansion with numerous projects being announced and implemented, though the pace and maturity varies across regions.  ..read more

This article first appeared in Sustainable Aviation Futures and is reproduced with their kind permission. The aviation industry is embarking on a strong growth journey following the Covid-19 years. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) noted that by March 2023, industry-wide revenue passenger-kilometers (RPKs) had surged to 88% of pre-pandemic levels. The long-term outlook is also soundly positive with the IATA predicting demand for air travel will double by 2040, with origin-destination passengers projected to increase from approximately 4 billion in 2019 to over 8 billion in 20 ..read more

With the current carbon emission curve, the world is headed for a global warming temperature rise of 2.9°C above pre-industrial levels. The window to carve a pathway for 1.5°C is closing, but it can be kept open with urgent and decisive action from governments and industry. The technology to enable net zero already exists. The challenge lies in de-risking the enormous financial investments that are needed and making the business case for new technologies. Annual global investments in energy transition technologies must reach over $5 trillion to be on track for 1.5°C. In 2022, investments wer ..read more

Going into COP28, the backdrop was the harsh reality reported by UNEP, stressing that current climate pledges would not achieve anywhere near limiting global warming to 1.5C.    Arriving in Dubai it was evident that the COP28 Presidency had put in much effort ahead of the event to kick it off the with strong agreements. Notably, the loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries deal with more extreme weather stoked by global warming and tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030. There was a general sense of urgency and commitment to take on the hard conversations of how ..read more