Author: Fernando Romany

It has long been known that domestically generated, clean, inexhaustible electricity could have significant positive effects on the environment and the economy. The only obstacle stopping us from committing to green energy is its costs. This narrative continues to drive us back to the use of fossil fuels despite the...

Coal is the single largest emitter of CO2 and the largest generator of electricity; switching to low-carbon energy systems presents a unique challenge. New clean energy coal technologies are being developed to address this issue so that future generations can use the vast coal resources of the world without contributing...

The issue of climate change is, at its core, an energy production issue. Burning fossil fuels to generate electricity and heat accounts for a significant portion of the greenhouse gases that cover the Earth and trap the sun’s heat. The anticipated growth of the use of renewable energy worldwide is...

Petrochemicals are chemical substances made with natural gases and refined petroleum. They are everywhere and are essential to modern societies. They include plastics, fertilizers, packaging, clothing, digital devices, medical equipment, detergents, tires, and much more. They are also present in numerous components of contemporary energy systems, such as batteries, solar...

The petrochemical industry is wide and large. It’s involved in most industries in our economies. Petrochemicals are essential in producing most of our daily commodities, including agricultural and nutritional goods. They are defined as chemical compounds created from natural gases and petroleum (crude oil) extraction. Petrochemicals play a pivotal role...

Have you ever wondered how your tires, cosmetics, and plastics are made? Those are just a few of the many goods produced through petrochemical engineering. This branch of engineering deals with the chemical substance of petrochemicals. These are derived from a combination of crude oil and natural gases that create...