Germany, Austria and Luxembourg will provide up to €2.12bn through a joint eSAF funding scheme, using a double-sided auction to bridge the price gap between buyers and sellers of electricity-based aviation fuel. Germany, Austria and Luxembourg announced on 21 September a joint eSAF funding scheme worth up to €2.12 billion.…
Mesabi Metallics has announced an $18bn plan, including a $15bn Iowa steel complex that will pair hot direct-reduced iron with electric arc furnaces and use ore from its new Minnesota mine. Mesabi Metallics announced on 28 September an $18 billion investment to build a fully integrated steel company. The plan…
The Commission has published final terms for its second industrial heat auction, releasing €1 billion from EU Emissions Trading System revenues to cut fossil fuel use in process heat, with bidding expected from December. The European Commission published the final terms and conditions on 24 September for its second Europe-wide…
NSG Group has completed a float glass recycling trial at its Chiba Plant, reprocessing end-of-life laminated glass from a University of Tokyo building into new glass products. NSG Group has completed a float glass recycling trial at its Chiba Plant in Ichihara City, in what it calls horizontal recycling, feeding…
INEOS Energy has brought the Greensand offshore carbon storage site off Esbjerg into full operation, the European Union’s first full-scale facility, with capacity to store up to 8 million tonnes a year. INEOS Energy, with partners Harbour Energy and Denmark’s Nordsøfonden, has brought the Greensand offshore carbon storage site off…
Sanofi, UCB and Opella Healthcare have joined AstraZeneca as founding members of the Clean Heat Program, targeting industrial heat as the largest remaining source of pharmaceutical manufacturing emissions. Multinational pharmaceutical companies Sanofi, UCB and Opella Healthcare Group have joined AstraZeneca as founding members of the Clean Heat Program, an initiative…
Bulgaria’s glass packaging industry has launched a national Close the Glass Loop platform to raise collection for glass recycling, aiming to help meet the EU’s 90% target by 2030. Bulgaria’s glass packaging value chain has united to launch a new national platform for glass collection and recycling, joining a Europe-wide…
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Calgary-based Cura has closed a $10 million USD funding round to expand its electrochemical low-carbon cement pilot with Grand Forks Concrete, a step toward commercial-scale production in Alberta. Calgary-based cleantech company Cura has closed a $10 million USD ($14 million CAD) funding round on 17 September, its second tranche, to accelerate commercial development of its low-carbon cement technology near Taber, Alberta. The round was led by Zacua Ventures, with Sandpiper Ventures, Vantage Futures, Amplify Capital, the University of Calgary’s UCEED fund, the Mount Rundle Club and Sebastian Becker also participating. Zacua’s Juan Nieto joins Cura’s board of directors. Cement is…
The Hydrogen Council’s latest Hydrogen Compass report puts the global low-carbon hydrogen pipeline at $130 billion and 6.9 million tonnes a year, with ammonia the leading offtake. The Hydrogen Council said in its latest annual Hydrogen Compass report that the global low-carbon hydrogen project pipeline has grown to $130 billion and 6.9 million tonnes a year of capacity across 570 projects, with 90% of that capacity under construction or already operational. The figures mark a maturing pipeline, with a growing share of projects moving past the announcement stage into construction and operation. Ammonia remains the dominant offtake for the pipeline,…
EU member states agreed to expand free ETS allowances for energy-intensive industries from 2026 to 2030, aiming to protect steel, cement and chemicals producers from carbon leakage. EU member states have agreed to expand free ETS allowances for energy-intensive industries between 2026 and 2030, a move the Council of the European Union says will protect steel, cement and chemicals producers from carbon leakage during a sensitive stretch of the transition. Ambassadors representing member states agreed on 16 September to release around 88 million allowances that had been set aside for free allocation to sectors covered by heat and fuel benchmarks…
CAC Engineering’s pilot plant in Freiberg, Germany has produced 300,000 litres of synthetic gasoline, showing its power-to-liquids process can run reliably over a sustained period. A pilot plant in Freiberg, Germany has produced 300,000 litres of synthetic gasoline, a threshold its developer says demonstrates that its power-to-liquids process can run reliably over a sustained period rather than only in short bursts. The facility, run by CAC Engineering at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, uses the company’s METHAFUEL technology to convert e-methanol into synthetic gasoline through the DeCarTrans research programme. Reaching 300,000 litres of cumulative output matters because continuous, reliable operation, rather than…
NEDO and four Japanese partners achieved 85% ammonia co-firing in a full-scale naphtha cracking furnace, a step towards decarbonising petrochemical production without a full plant redesign. A Japanese consortium has achieved an 85% ammonia co-firing rate across a full-scale naphtha cracking furnace, a milestone the group says clears one of the toughest technical barriers to decarbonising petrochemical production. NEDO, Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, ran the demonstration together with Mitsui Chemicals, Maruzen Petrochemical, Toyo Engineering and Sojitz Machinery, testing a furnace fitted with a newly developed ammonia-fired burner. The 85% figure covers the entire furnace on a…
China’s CESTRI has opened a demonstration plant that turns coal fly ash into fly ash geopolymer concrete, a cement-free binder the institute says cuts emissions and costs against Portland cement. The CHN Energy Science and Technology Research Institute (CESTRI) has opened a demonstration base in China that converts coal fly…
Rohrdorfer has co-fired hydrogen on the clinker kiln at its Gmunden works in Austria, the first trial of its kind at an Austrian cement plant, though the producer says the fuel still costs far too much. Austrian cement producer Rohrdorfer has run the first large-scale hydrogen combustion test at an…
Holcim Germany has commissioned a membrane-based carbon capture demonstration at its Höver cement plant in Lower Saxony, capturing up to 10,000 tonnes a year and targeting 90% of site emissions after expansion. Holcim Germany has commissioned a membrane-based carbon dioxide capture demonstration plant at its Höver cement works in Lower…
Aircapture and NGK have commissioned a direct air capture unit at AIZAWA Concrete’s Fukushima site, testing NGK ceramic substrates in commercial conditions and looking at concrete mineralisation as an outlet for the captured gas. Aircapture and NGK Corporation have started a joint direct air capture demonstration at AIZAWA Concrete Corporation’s…
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BMW’s Car2Car consortium has shown that additional sorting can strip copper from end-of-life vehicle scrap well enough to make flat steel for cars, with more than 100,000 series parts already built and installed. High-quality material loops are technically feasible in the automotive industry, and copper-bearing impurities in steel scrap can be reduced notably, BMW said after completing its Car2Car research project with partners, EUROMETAL reported on 27 August. The project focused on steel, aluminium and copper, and also considered other materials including glass. BMW’s consortium included Scholz Recycling, thyssenkrupp Steel Europe and Salzgitter Mannesmann Forschung, alongside academic partners such as…
UNEP says copper demand will rise more than 40% by 2040 while mined output peaks around 2030, leaving a projected shortfall of 6.5 million tonnes within the next five years. Demand for copper will rise more than 40% by 2040 while mined production is expected to peak around 2030 and then flatten or decline, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. The projection appears in a UNEP article published on 27 August on securing the materials the energy transition needs. Copper carries electrification. Electric vehicles use up to four times as much of it as traditional combustion engines, and it…
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A new IEEFA report warns that tightening global carbon regulations and supply chain emissions could threaten South Korea’s tech exports and economic stability, urging urgent decarbonisation strategies. South Korea faces mounting challenges linked to supply chain carbon risks that could profoundly impact its economic viability and the competitiveness of its critical tech industries, notably the semiconductor sector. A recent Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) report has underscored that expanding global carbon regulations and stricter greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting, particularly the inclusion of indirect emissions known as Scope 2 and Scope 3, might significantly heighten these risks,…
Aviaan’s specialised pitch deck service is helping construction materials manufacturers secure capital by highlighting operational efficiencies, sustainability credentials, and scalable growth in a capital-intensive industry facing rising green demand. The construction materials manufacturing sector remains a fundamental pillar of global infrastructure development, propelled by accelerating urbanization, population growth, and an urgent drive toward sustainable building solutions. Companies engaged in producing essential inputs such as cement, prefabricated components, smart materials, and specialized insulation are grappling with the need for substantial capital investments. These investments extend to machinery, manufacturing facilities, and inventory, making the sector highly capital-intensive. Securing investment, from private equity,…
The European Sustainability Reporting System E5 mandates companies within the EU to enhance transparency on resource use and circularity, signalling a strategic shift towards sustainable resource management and increased regulatory scrutiny. The European Sustainability Reporting System (ESRS) E5: Resource Use and Circular Economy, part of the broader Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), represents a pivotal moment in how companies manage and report their environmental impact within the European Union. While the CSRD expands the scope and depth of sustainability reporting, ESRS E5 zeroes in on a fundamental business challenge: how resources are sourced, utilised, and ultimately reclaimed or discarded. At…
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is projected to generate up to €75 billion a year by 2035, influencing global trade, industry competitiveness, and climate goals amid complex economic and geopolitical challenges. The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is poised to become a significant revenue source for Brussels and member states, potentially raising as much as €75 billion annually by 2035, according to recent research. This development underlines the growing role of trade-related carbon policies in the EU’s broader industrial decarbonisation strategy, reflecting the bloc’s determination to tackle carbon leakage and global emissions. The revenue projections vary…
As Europe navigates tightening climate regulations and ambitious targets, innovative partnerships with climate tech startups are becoming key to transforming regulatory challenges into competitive advantages and driving the continent’s net-zero future. Europe is increasingly positioned to lead the global transition towards a resilient, net-zero future, underpinned by strong climate action imperatives. The continent’s trajectory is shaped by an escalating climate crisis, a tightening regulatory environment, and rising consumer demand for sustainable products and services. For Europe-based corporations, meeting these demands necessitates not only commitment but also bold, strategic action, leveraging proven sustainable solutions that integrate seamlessly with their core business…
UK manufacturing has tentatively entered growth territory for the first time in over a year, driven by a fragile recovery, technological optimism, and ongoing policy challenges, as sector resilience is tested by global and domestic pressures. UK manufacturing has tentatively entered growth territory for the first time in over a year, according to the latest data from the S&P Global UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). In November 2025, the index rose to 50.2 from 49.7 in October, nudging above the critical 50 mark that signals expansion in the sector. This development marks the end of a prolonged period of…
With lithium-ion batteries reaching their limitations, innovative long-duration solutions like compressed air energy storage and hybrid systems are increasingly attracting investment and policy support to accelerate the clean energy transition. The limitations of lithium-ion batteries in scaling up energy storage solutions have become increasingly apparent, driving the industrial decarbonisation sector to explore longer-duration alternatives. While lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) have powered much of the recent growth in utility-scale storage, their typical four-hour duration and safety concerns, exemplified by the 2025 fire at California’s Moss Landing site, the world’s largest lithium-ion installation, have cast a spotlight on other technologies…
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical completes a major capacity boost at its Thai subsidiary, reflecting broader global investments in advanced materials to support the growing semiconductor and electronics sectors amid ongoing industry realignment. Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co. (MGC) has recently completed a significant expansion at its subsidiary MGC Electrotechno (Thailand) Co. (ETT), doubling production capacity for bismaleimide triazine (BT) materials used in semiconductor packages. This step underscores MGC’s strategic focus on supporting the semiconductor industry with advanced materials that are critical for high-performance electronic components. This expansion in Thailand complements MGC’s ongoing efforts worldwide to bolster the production of ultrapure chemicals essential…
As regulatory deadlines approach, businesses are turning to innovative digital platforms to develop reliable, standardised supplier emissions data systems in a race against time to meet 2026 reporting requirements and decarbonisation goals. As the 2026 compliance year approaches, Scope 3 emissions reporting is emerging as a critical priority for thousands of companies worldwide, particularly those with extensive and complex supply chains. Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect greenhouse gas emissions occurring across a company’s value chain, typically constitute the majority of a business’s carbon footprint. The growing regulatory landscape and evolving corporate expectations mean that supplier emissions are no longer…
Researchers at the University of Toronto have introduced a novel, passive method for capturing CO₂ from the atmosphere, promising substantial reductions in costs and energy use, potentially revolutionising industrial decarbonisation efforts. Researchers at the University of Toronto Engineering have introduced a novel technique for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the atmosphere, termed evaporative carbonate crystallization. This method promises significant cost reductions compared to current direct air capture systems, which have so far been hindered by high operational expenses and complex processes. The innovation leverages passive phenomena such as capillary action and evaporation to concentrate an alkaline solution, specifically potassium…
