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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Veolia announces a major expansion of its low-carbon heat initiatives in the UK, aiming to activate a £1 billion pipeline of district heating projects by 2030, leveraging waste heat, geothermal sources, and emerging technologies amidst calls for regulatory reforms to accelerate the nation’s journey to net zero. Veolia, the French utilities conglomerate, is significantly scaling up its efforts in the UK’s low-carbon heat sector with a pipeline of district heating and cooling projects valued at around £1 billion, expected to be awarded by 2030. This ambitious initiative is part of a broader strategy under the brand name “Ecothermal Grid,” which…
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism presents both challenges and opportunities for aluminium producers, urging early strategic adaptation to turn regulatory compliance into a competitive edge amid evolving market and legislative landscapes. The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) presents a pivotal challenge, and opportunity, for the aluminium industry, particularly for producers seeking to navigate the tightening regulatory landscape while positioning themselves advantageously in global markets. As the aluminium sector stands among the most exposed to CBAM’s requirements, early preparation and strategic adaptation are crucial for turning compliance into a competitive strength rather than a regulatory burden. CBAM, designed to…
The EU prepares to unveil a new ‘Made in Europe’ strategy amid rising global protectionism, internal disagreements, and efforts to strengthen its manufacturing base and supply chains in a changing geopolitical landscape. Two decades ago, the European Commission explored the idea of implementing a regulation requiring products to be labelled as “Made in Europe,” aiming to tap into consumers’ desire for traceability and to leverage Europe’s reputation for quality manufacturing. The initiative was intended to boost sales of European goods and preserve manufacturing jobs amid growing global competition. However, after extensive industry consultation, the enthusiasm for a pan-European origin label…
Pioneering US factories like Schneider Electric’s Lexington plant and Tesla’s Gigafactory are leading a transformative movement towards scalable, sustainable manufacturing, integrating advanced technologies and renewable energy to meet climate goals. The US manufacturing sector is undergoing a significant transformation as it strives to meet net-zero emissions goals, with an increasing number of facilities redesigning or retrofitting their operations to achieve sustainability at scale. These net-zero factories represent a pivotal shift in how industrial production aligns with climate imperatives, operational efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. While fully net-zero manufacturing sites remain relatively rare, pioneering plants across the country are setting benchmarks that…
The European Commission has selected eight emerging companies across high-tech sectors for substantial scale-up investments through the EIC STEP scheme, aiming to accelerate Europe’s technological sovereignty and economic growth. The European Commission (EC) has announced a new cohort of eight innovative startups and SMEs selected for significant scale-up investment through the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up call. This initiative aims to bridge the funding gap for breakthrough technologies critical to Europe’s strategic autonomy and economic competitiveness, particularly in high-tech sectors such as quantum computing, photonics, fusion energy, and advanced semiconductors. Under the STEP Scale-Up scheme, each company…
The European Union’s latest certification framework aims to standardise soil carbon sequestration and promote climate-neutral agriculture, but challenges around incentives, measurement, and policy stability threaten its success. Europe is advancing its ambitious push towards climate-neutral agriculture with the European Union’s recent introduction of its first Implementing Regulation under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) framework. This voluntary certification system marks a significant step in standardising how soil carbon sequestration and land-based carbon removals are recognised, aiming to align with the EU’s broader climate neutrality goals for 2050. However, despite this regulatory progress, the agricultural sector continues to grapple with…
As regulatory pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly leveraging innovative digital solutions to address Scope 3 emissions that dominate their carbon footprint, turning supply chain transparency into a strategic advantage in the race to net zero. For manufacturers focused on achieving Net Zero emissions, the most significant challenge lies not within the factory walls alone but extends deeply into the supply chain. According to Daniel Usifoh, Co-founder of Axiom Sustainability Software, understanding and addressing Scope 3 emissions is critical. These emissions, which encompass the environmental impact of purchased goods, transportation, product use, and end-of-life disposal, frequently account for more than 80%…
A new report projects India’s green economy could draw remarkable investments of $4.1 trillion by 2047, driven by renewable energy, green hydrogen, and sustainable infrastructure, heralding a transformative shift towards a net-zero future. India’s green economy stands poised for transformative growth, with a recent report estimating that it could attract investments totalling $4.1 trillion by 2047. This surge is expected to be driven primarily by renewable energy, clean technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and low-carbon initiatives, signalling significant economic opportunities in the country’s transition to a net-zero future. The ambitious projection highlights multiple sectors, including solar and wind energy, green hydrogen, electric…
The World Bank, African Development Bank, and international partners have unveiled ambitious plans to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030, backed by multibillion-dollar investments and regulatory reforms. RABAT, Morocco , The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank (AfDB), supported by key partners including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), have ramped up efforts to deliver electricity access to 300 million Africans by 2030. This goal was the focal point of the inaugural Mission 300 Day, held alongside the 2025 Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market…
Sweden has amended its Traffic Ordinance to permit electric and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to operate overnight in urban areas, marking a significant step towards greener and quieter city freight transport. Sweden has taken a significant step toward advancing zero-emission logistics by amending its Traffic Ordinance to enable municipalities to permit electric and hydrogen-powered heavy trucks to operate during night-time hours in areas that were previously restricted to reduce noise disturbances. This policy change aligns with broader goals to promote sustainable urban freight transport, reduce congestion, and improve air quality in Swedish cities. Under the former regulations, many Swedish municipalities barred…
