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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UK’s industrial and manufacturing giants, led by Johnson Matthey and complemented by firms like Rolls-Royce and Bodycote, are spearheading advancements in sustainable technologies and advanced materials, reinforcing the sector’s pivotal role in driving economic and environmental progress. The UK’s industrial and manufacturing sector continues to hold a pivotal position within the nation’s equity landscape, particularly through companies listed in key benchmarks such as the FTSE 350. This sector spans an array of activities including chemical manufacturing, materials science, engineering components, and environmental technologies, underpinning both domestic and global supply chains critical to various industries. Among the prominent players, Johnson Matthey…
Greece has introduced a comprehensive draft law to regulate carbon capture and storage, signalling its strategic move into the global decarbonisation landscape amid Europe’s growing adoption of CCS technology. Greece has taken a significant legislative step towards advancing carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, introducing a draft law that establishes a comprehensive framework for the safe capture, utilisation, transport, and geological storage of carbon dioxide (CO₂). This regulatory framework outlines critical aspects of sector licensing, access conditions to storage facilities, and compensatory measures for regions hosting CO₂ storage sites. According to the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, this initiative…
As industries strive to cut emissions, the development of reliable carbon intensity metrics and integrated digital solutions is proving crucial for advancing effective decarbonization efforts and attracting necessary investment. In the realm of industrial decarbonization, the challenge is often framed around the adoption of new technologies or a shift in feedstocks, yet an equally critical issue lies in something less tangible but fundamentally essential: data accuracy. Many heavy industries such as refineries, chemical plants, and cement kilns operate continuously and rely heavily on precise data to monitor their processes. However, the lack of a consistent, reliable metric to measure product-level…
New scientific research showcases innovative approaches and technological breakthroughs in direct air capture, positioning it as a vital tool in global efforts to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 amidst ongoing challenges in scaling and economic viability. Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is widely recognized as a critical goal for mitigating climate change and limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) landmark 2021 report, Net Zero by 2050, A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector, comprehensively charts the policy, technological, and investment pathways essential for this transition. Central to this roadmap is the deployment of…
Europe faces a critical need to modernise its outdated energy infrastructure through digitalisation and increased investment, to secure its leadership in clean energy and meet ambitious climate targets. Europe’s position as a leader in energy technology is well established, with its companies at the forefront of producing advanced and innovative solutions that are globally recognized. However, the challenge lies in scaling these innovations within Europe’s own energy infrastructure, which remains significantly outdated. Nearly 40% of Europe’s electricity distribution grid was built over four decades ago, designed for a centralized energy system with one-way electricity flow and predictable consumption patterns. This…
The global Green IT market is projected to grow from US$27.98 billion in 2024 to over US$90 billion by 2032, driven by increased adoption of energy-efficient technologies, regulatory pressures, and corporate ESG commitments, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific experiencing the fastest growth. The global Green IT market is poised for substantial expansion, projected to escalate from approximately US$27.98 billion in 2024 to around US$90.41 billion by 2032, reflecting a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 15.79% over the forecast period. This growth is chiefly underpinned by an intensifying worldwide emphasis on sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible IT…
Wienerberger’s Uttendorf plant has operationalised the world’s largest industrial electric kiln, slashing CO₂ emissions by up to 75% and setting new standards for sustainable construction materials worldwide. At the Wienerberger production site in Uttendorf, Austria, a significant milestone in industrial decarbonisation has been achieved with the operation of the world’s largest industrial electric kiln for brick manufacturing. Now one year in operation, this pioneering technology has demonstrated a remarkable reduction in carbon dioxide emissions, cutting them by up to 75% for the production of Hintermauer bricks, translating into annual savings of approximately 7,000 tonnes of CO₂. This achievement equates to…
The World Future Energy Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi will showcase how artificial intelligence is driving innovative solutions in renewable energy, smart infrastructure, and climate resilience across the Middle East and beyond, amid efforts to meet regional sustainability targets. The World Future Energy Summit (WFES) 2026, scheduled from January 13-15 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is set to underscore the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in accelerating the clean energy transition across the Middle East and beyond. Positioned as a cornerstone of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, the Summit will shine a spotlight on AI’s potential to…
A recent Aireavu study in collaboration with Portakabin and UCL reveals that artificial intelligence can cut energy waste in modular buildings by nearly 90%, offering a transformative approach to decarbonisation and sustainable design. A recent study conducted by Aireavu in collaboration with Portakabin and University College London (UCL) has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can reduce energy waste in modular buildings by up to 87%. Supported by Innovate UK and involving industry partners such as Verv and d-fine, the research focused on leveraging AI to monitor and control energy consumption efficiently while maintaining occupant comfort. Over the course of a…
The COP30 conference in Belém witnessed unprecedented commitments to forest protection and renewable energy infrastructure, marking a significant shift from rhetoric to tangible climate action amid declining costs and expanding global investments. Amid widespread scrutiny and some scepticism surrounding COP30, the conference held in Belém, Brazil, reflected a significant shift from rhetoric to tangible action in advancing the global energy transition and forest conservation. Governments collectively committed $9.5 billion specifically to forest protection initiatives and pledged $82 billion annually for investments in infrastructure crucial to supporting the expanding deployment of renewable energy. These commitments represent a growing recognition that economic…
