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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The rapid expansion of decentralised energy assets like solar, wind, and EV chargers is reshaping global electricity grids, demanding smarter, more secure integration to enhance resilience and flexibility for a sustainable future. The energy landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation as the traditional model of centralised power generation gives way to a decentralised future driven by Distributed Energy Resources (DER). From rooftop solar panels to electric vehicle (EV) fleets and battery storage systems, DERs are no longer peripheral add-ons; they are actively reshaping how electricity is produced, consumed, and balanced across the grid. Alexander Punzenberger, President of COPA-DATA CEE/ME, articulates…
Worley Ltd. secures a front-end engineering design contract to lead decarbonization efforts at Sohar Refinery in Oman, marking a significant step in industry-wide energy transition initiatives. Worley Ltd., a prominent engineering services provider based in North Sydney, Australia, has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by OQ Refineries and Petroleum Industries LLC (OQ RPI) to spearhead a decarbonization initiative at the Sohar Refinery in Oman. This project, focused on enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the refinery’s carbon footprint, will see Worley tasked with providing comprehensive engineering services throughout the FEED phase. The Sohar Refinery, an integrated facility processing…
As European industries embrace automation technologies, the crucial role of skilled tradespeople and workforce development becomes key to sustaining productivity, safety, and competitiveness amidst rapid technological transformation. Industrial operations across Europe and globally are undergoing rapid transformation as manufacturers, energy companies, and logistics hubs aggressively adopt automation technologies such as robotics, machine learning, predictive maintenance, and smart monitoring systems. These innovations are no longer supplementary, they have become integral to modern facilities striving for enhanced productivity, efficiency, and safety. However, despite the growing prevalence of automation, the human element remains indispensable, with skilled tradespeople acting as the linchpin between technology…
A recent study highlights that everyday digital activities like streaming video significantly surpass AI systems in carbon emissions, prompting a reassessment of digital environmental impacts. In an era increasingly preoccupied with the environmental impact of emerging technologies, a new study offers a surprising perspective on the digital activities that truly drive carbon emissions. While much public discourse has focused on the energy consumption of artificial intelligence (AI) systems such as ChatGPT, recent research reveals that everyday digital habits like streaming video on platforms such as Netflix and YouTube vastly overshadow AI in carbon footprint. According to a comprehensive study conducted…
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled ambitious investments and innovative projects at the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025, highlighting the rapid growth and strategic importance of hydrogen as a key driver for industrial decarbonisation and energy transition worldwide. At the APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025, held in Seoul under the theme “Bridge, Business and Beyond,” Hyundai Motor Group took a prominent role in advancing the global hydrogen agenda, illustrating the growing significance of hydrogen as a cornerstone for sustainable energy and industrial decarbonisation. The session titled “Hydrogen, Beyond Mobility, New Energy for Society” gathered more than 200 leaders from government and industry,…
As investments in climate technology accelerate worldwide, China strengthens its leadership, but geopolitical tensions and infrastructural delays threaten the pace of global decarbonisation efforts, posing strategic challenges for industry leaders. Climate technology investment is surging globally amid a complex and fractured policy environment, creating significant challenges for industrial decarbonisation strategies. Generation’s 2025 Sustainability Trends Report captures a year marked by rapid innovation and shifting political landscapes, warning that policy retrenchments, especially in the United States, are constraining clean energy progress just as global demand and technological advances accelerate. The report notes a striking paradox: despite growing climate ambitions worldwide, political…
Xindai Technology and industry associations in Taiwan convened a forum to promote intelligent, sustainable transformation in the sheet metal sector, highlighting automation, AI, and localisation strategies to enhance global competitiveness amid workforce shortages and environmental pressures. New Taipei, Taiwan , On December 2, 2025, Xindai Technology (7750), in collaboration with the Taiwan Sheet Metal Business Association and co-organised by the Taiwan Laser Sheet Metal Development Association and Sustainability Enterprises, convened a dedicated forum focused on the transformation of Taiwan’s sheet metal industry. This event marked a significant stride towards accelerating the industry’s adoption of intelligent manufacturing and sustainable production technologies,…
EDF Power Solutions is leading the way with the HYODE project, establishing France’s first floating offshore hydrogen production facility off Dunkirk, marking a major step in offshore green energy innovation and industrial decarbonisation. EDF Power Solutions is charting new territory in the industrial decarbonisation landscape with its pioneering HYODE (HYdrogen Offshore DunkerquE) project, set to establish France’s first floating offshore hydrogen production facility off the coast of Dunkirk. This initiative marks a significant advancement in coupling offshore wind with direct offshore hydrogen production, a combination that remains at the cutting edge of clean energy innovation in Europe. The HYODE project…
Verde Hydrogen has announced a significant advancement in anion exchange membrane technology, featuring non-precious-metal electrodes that promise to lower costs and enhance durability for scalable green hydrogen production, marking a key step towards industrial decarbonisation. VERDE HYDROGEN has announced a significant technological breakthrough in the development of anion exchange membrane (AEM) technology, which is attracting attention as a promising pathway for green hydrogen production. The company’s newly developed non-precious-metal electrodes have demonstrated exceptional electrochemical performance, crucial for advancing cost-effective and sustainable hydrogen generation. Specifically, these electrodes achieved a hydrogen evolution overpotential of 180 mV and an oxygen evolution overpotential of…
Dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has unveiled the Sustell™ Carbon Value Program, a groundbreaking initiative leveraging life cycle assessment technology to help the agri-food sector achieve cost-effective and profitable carbon footprint reductions through innovative animal nutrition interventions. dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health has unveiled its Sustell™ Carbon Value Program, a pioneering initiative aimed at enabling the agri-food value chain to reduce carbon footprints both cost-effectively and potentially profitably. This program is positioned as a comprehensive solution to help companies across agriculture, food retail, consumer packaged goods (CPGs), and food service sectors achieve decarbonisation goals, comply with increasingly stringent sustainability reporting…
