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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As the European Commission prepares to unveil a support package, automakers lobby for a more flexible approach to the 2035 ICE ban, citing technological, economic, and market challenges that threaten industry competitiveness and jobs. European automakers are pressing the European Commission to reconsider and ease the regulatory pressures associated with the planned 2035 phaseout of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as the Commission prepares to unveil a comprehensive automotive support package on December 10. This move comes amid growing concerns across the industry about the pace and practicality of the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), given current market conditions…
The Czech government has allocated up to €360 million in grant funding for European Metals Holdings’ Cinovec lithium project, marking one of Europe’s largest government investments in mining and critical raw materials to support the continent’s green transition. Shares in European Metals Holdings (EMH) surged dramatically following the announcement that the Czech government has allocated up to €360 million (approximately A$638 million) in grant funding for the company’s Cinovec lithium project. This grant represents one of the largest government funding commitments to a mining development in Europe and underscores the strategic importance of the project in supporting the continent’s transition…
The Australian government has introduced a new ACCU method targeting methane emissions from landfills, incentivising ongoing investment and innovation to meet decarbonisation goals and boost the integrity of its carbon market. A new Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) method focused on reducing methane emissions from landfill gas took effect on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in Australia’s industrial decarbonisation efforts. The “Reducing Methane Emissions from Landfill Gas” method aims to bolster the integrity of ACCUs generated from capturing and destroying methane emissions at landfill sites, while providing stronger incentives for new abatement projects and encouraging further investment in…
The global iron and steel market is evolving rapidly with major investments in sustainable production methods, driven by rising demand in Asia-Pacific and technological innovation aimed at lowering carbon emissions. The global iron and steel market is on a robust growth trajectory, driven by rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion, and industrial development, particularly across emerging economies in Asia-Pacific, which captured 65% of the market revenue in 2025. According to a comprehensive report from Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting, the market size was valued at USD 1.83 trillion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 2.95 trillion by 2035, registering…
The United States is pioneering significant advancements in carbon capture technologies, supported by policy incentives and investments, as Europe and other regions work to overcome legal and infrastructural hurdles to meet climate targets. Carbon capture and removal technologies are rapidly transitioning from experimental stages into strategic pillars of industrial decarbonisation policies worldwide. While significant progress is evident, especially in major economies such as the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, deployment at the scale required to meet international climate targets still faces considerable hurdles, including legal uncertainties and market readiness, that need urgent address. The United States…
As Colombia’s green hydrogen industry transitions to large-scale industrial applications, banks’ increased understanding and international investment are fast-tracking the country’s low-carbon ambitions, signalling a maturing sector poised for significant growth. Commercial banks are increasingly turning their attention to green hydrogen projects in Colombia, as the sector gains renewed momentum and moves into a phase focused on practical, large-scale applications. Brayaham Villa, president of the industry association Hidrógeno Colombia, highlighted this shift while speaking at an industry event in Medellín, noting a significant change in the banking sector’s engagement with hydrogen initiatives. Villa explained that banks, traditionally cautious due to perceived…
The UK government has announced a consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), aiming to cut electricity bills for over 7,000 manufacturers by up to 25%, in a bid to enhance global competitiveness and foster industrial growth. The UK government has launched a significant consultation on the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), aiming to reduce electricity bills for more than 7,000 manufacturers by up to 25%. Announced by Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle at the CBI conference, this move forms a central pillar of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy, targeting the reduction of industrial electricity costs from April…
Alstom’s decision to halt further hydrogen train development underscores a growing industry shift in Europe, favouring electrification due to operational and economic limitations of hydrogen technology in rail transport. Alstom’s recent decision to pause further development of hydrogen trains marks a significant inflection point for Europe’s rail decarbonisation strategy, underscoring broader challenges faced by hydrogen technology in the transportation sector. The announcement, triggered by France’s withdrawal of national co-funding linked to the EU Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), reflects a culmination of years of operational trials and economic assessments revealing hydrogen rail’s intrinsic limitations. For a decade, hydrogen…
The EU launches a €15.5 billion investment package to accelerate renewable energy projects across Africa, aiming to address energy poverty and foster sustainable growth amid growing climate commitments. The European Union has announced a substantial mobilization of €15.5 billion aimed at accelerating Africa’s transition to clean energy, a move that underscores the growing partnership between Europe and Africa in tackling both energy poverty and climate change. This ambitious funding package, revealed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, draws together resources from a broad coalition including EU institutions, member states, African partners, development banks, and private investors. It forms…
The UK government’s recent Budget underlines a delicate balancing act between maintaining energy security and advancing climate commitments, facing industry and union criticisms over limited support and fiscal policies that threaten long-term investment. The UK government’s recent Budget has signalled a cautious but consequential shift in its approach to the North Sea oil and gas sector, refining industry, and the wider energy transition, emphasising a delicate balancing act between energy security, climate commitments, and fiscal priorities. However, industry stakeholders and unions alike have expressed concerns that the measures announced fall short of providing the certainty and support necessary to sustain…
