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Hydrogen Value Chain in Kazakhstan: Priorities and Challenges
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Hydrogen Value Chain in Kazakhstan: Priorities and Challenges

I recently had the opportunity to speak about the potential of Hydrogen and the future Hydrogen value chains for Kazakhstan at the “Downstream Central Asian & Caspian” and “Energy Week Central Asia & Mongolia” conferences. I reiterated my opinions and my key talking points in this article.

by: @orcunPosted on: September 24, 2023September 24, 2023
Istanbul Waste Incineration Plant: Is it a waste effort in terms of carbon footprint?
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Istanbul Waste Incineration Plant: Is it a waste effort in terms of carbon footprint?

While some claim waste-to-energy plants are environmentally friendly, others are strongly against this belief. In this article, I provided the expected carbon footprint and compared incineration with other alternatives.

by: @orcunPosted on: January 17, 2022September 24, 2023
Maritime Decarbonization Actions and Future Maritime Fuels
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Maritime Decarbonization Actions and Future Maritime Fuels

The shipping industry represents 3% of global emissions. After CoP26,  IMO will soon strengthen the decarbonization ambitions of maritime industry. In order to reach the ambitions, the industry will need to opt in to one or several low-carbon fuel solutions. We briefly looked at those

by: @orcunPosted on: January 7, 2022September 24, 2023
Is Household Goods Energy Efficiency a Hoax?
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Is Household Goods Energy Efficiency a Hoax?

Nowadays, nearly all household items sport an energy efficiency label that showcases their energy consumption and efficiency levels, with the goal of influencing consumers’ purchasing decisions. But do these labels genuinely matter? Let’s delve into this question using a real-life example.

by: @orcunPosted on: January 4, 2022September 24, 2023
IEA Net Zero 2050 Summary / Part 2
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IEA Net Zero 2050 Summary / Part 2

In the second part of the International Energy Agency’s Net Zero 2050 Report summary, I focused on the alternative scenario envisioned by IEA to reach zero emissions by 2050, in a Q&A format in order to quickly grasp the important elements of IEA’s vision.

by: @orcunPosted on: December 23, 2021September 24, 2023
IEA Net Zero 2050 Summary / Part 1
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IEA Net Zero 2050 Summary / Part 1

The report states some facts: to realize a net zero by 2050, oil, gas exploration must end; and no new unabated coal shall be allowed, and CCUS is almost a must! Reports expect 45% of the global energy to be supplied by renewables in 2050.

by: @orcunPosted on: November 21, 2021September 24, 2023

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