In this ‘In Focus’ newsletter we would like to draw our readers’ attention to a joined opinion statement issued by Clean Air Asia (CAA) and the Asian Clean Fuels Association (ACFA), in which both organizations highlight their observations and express their concerns related the use of coal to fuel Asia’s energy demand.
The Australian government has initiated a review of the country’s fuel quality standards in 2015, with the target to eventually move the current quality up to international standards (Euro 5/6). The initiative has been worked on throughout the last three years. In this In FOCUS story we would like to provide our readers with an update on the situation and our view and recommendation on the technical, commercial and ecological aspects and progress of the programme.
Latest snapshot:
▪ Reducing CO2 emissions from passenger cars - Cars are responsible for around 12% of total EU emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), the main greenhouse gas
▪ The Dirt on Clean Electric Cars - New research shows some drivers might spew out less CO2 with a diesel engine.
▪ ACFA-CSIS-UN Environment seminar on Government-Private Sector Collaboration in Realising Indonesia’s Cleaner Fuel Aspirations
▪ Neste welcomes Norway's 0.5% biofuel blending mandate for aviation
▪ Beijing Enjoys the Bluest Skies in a Decade
In this issue of our “In Conversation with”, we are pleased to share some insights into the activities of Future Fuels Strategies, a US-based consultancy company which provides fuels market and policy intelligence services to its clients. We had the pleasure to talk to Tammy Klein, Principal of Future Fuels Strategies, and we would like to thank Ms. Klein for her efforts in comprehensively answering our questions and sharing her valuable views on future fuels developments with us.
In this issue of our “In Conversation with” we are pleased to share some insight into the activities the Indonesian Ministry of Industry is undertaking in order to improve the fuel emission standards in South-East Asia’s biggest economy. We had the pleasure to talk to Ir. Haijanto, Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment and Electronics Industry, Ministry of Industry. We would like to thank Ir. Haijanto for his efforts in comprehensively answering our questions.
Latest snapshot:
▪ EU reaches deal on REDII, sets new goals for renewables
▪ Kolkata Becoming India’s Worst Air Pollution City
▪ Energy efficiency first: EU Commission welcomes agreement on energy efficiency
▪ WHO report – May 2018: Ambient (outdoor) air quality and health
▪ China to take aim at diesel vehicles in new smog push
▪ Shell and Airflow Truck demonstrate 248% improvement in freight ton efficiency with Starship truck
Latest snapshot:
▪ India rolls out higher quality fuels in Delhi
▪ Indonesian government orders use of high-octane fuel during Asian Games in 3 cities
▪ Shell bets on petrol stations as electric revolution looms
▪ German Chancellor Merkel says court ruling allowing diesel bans was balanced
▪ Rosneft refinery produces first batch of high-octane gasoline
▪ Taiwan announces low-Sulfur fuel oil regulations effective 01-Jan 2019
▪ Tesla denies further Model 3 production issues
▪ Vietnam plans to hike fuel taxes in fight against pollution, debt
In this article ACFA would like to provide an update on how the challenge of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets is tackled in the European Union. In the EU the biggest administrative challenge is certainly to balance the overall commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement under the United Nations Framework with the interest and objectives of each member state. The article below gives the reader a glance and some insight of how this is currently being converted into a target-focused, pragmatic action plan in the EU.
Latest snapshot:
▪ European Commission proposes new CO2 emission targets
▪ EFOA Press Release: CO2 standards for Light Duty Vehicles” High octane fuels to play a major role in reaching EU clean mobility targets
▪ Honda says fuel from Shell, Total, PSO harms engines in Pakistan
▪ Thai oil clean fuel upgrade to eliminate fuel oil production
▪ Sasol announces decision to drop U.S. GTL project but sees opportunities in base oil business
▪ Eight energy companies commit to reduce Methane emissions within Natural Gas industry
▪ SK to build 40,000 bpd desulfurization unit at ulsan refinery
▪ ‘100% pure’ New Zealand tightens petrol and diesel specifications
In this issue of our “In Conversation with” we are pleased to introduce our readers to the Latin American Clean Fuels Organization ACELA (Asociacion de Combustibles Eficientes de Latinoamerica).
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