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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Abu Dhabi prepares to host the pivotal Machines Can Think 2026 summit, spotlighting the UAE’s rapid rise as a global AI innovation hub, with major investments, international collaboration, and ambitious national strategies driving the region’s AI leadership. Abu Dhabi is set to host a major milestone in its ambitious artificial intelligence (AI) agenda with the upcoming launch of Machines Can Think 2026, a flagship event designed to accelerate the adoption and development of AI technologies aligned with the UAE’s national strategic goals. Scheduled for 26-27 January 2026 at the Park Hyatt Saadiyat, the summit will convene over 20 leading AI…
Jotun Group has teamed up with Akila to implement a comprehensive AI-powered energy platform across its manufacturing sites worldwide, aiming to boost efficiency and sustainability with rapid deployment and significant potential savings. Jotun Group, a global manufacturer of paints and coatings with operations spanning more than 100 countries, has selected Akila to implement an AI-driven energy management platform across its manufacturing facilities worldwide. According to a recent announcement, the strategic partnership seeks to deploy a unified energy-intelligence system covering production sites in 26 countries, encompassing regions including Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South East Asia, North East Asia, Latin America,…
Researchers at RMIT University have created a low-carbon construction material using cardboard, soil, and water, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete and potential to transform industrial decarbonisation efforts. A team of engineers at RMIT University in Australia has pioneered a novel construction material that could significantly reduce the environmental toll of traditional building methods. This innovative product, named cardboard-confined rammed earth, leverages a simple yet effective combination of cardboard, soil, and water to form a durable, low-emission construction material with potential for widespread use in industrial decarbonisation efforts. The concept departs from conventional rammed earth construction, which often relies…
At the IFS Industrial X Unleashed event, IFS Nexus Black and Anthropic announced Resolve, an advanced industrial AI designed to tackle infrastructure ageing, skill shortages, and supply chain volatility, promising tangible operational savings and safety enhancements. At the IFS Industrial X Unleashed event in New York, IFS Nexus Black and AI research company Anthropic unveiled Resolve, a pioneering industrial AI solution rooted in Anthropic’s Claude models. This collaboration represents a significant move towards embedding advanced, industry-specific artificial intelligence directly into frontline operations across asset-intensive sectors including aerospace and defence, construction and engineering, manufacturing, energy, utilities, natural resources, and telecommunications. Both…
The world’s largest bioethanol CCS plant, a pioneering project at ADM’s Nebraska complex, officially starts operations, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation with innovative pipeline infrastructure and regional storage solutions. The world’s largest bioethanol carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility has officially commenced operations at Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) Corn Processing Complex in Columbus, Nebraska. This landmark project, established through a collaboration between ADM and Tallgrass Energy, is set to transport over 10 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) annually for permanent underground sequestration in Eastern Wyoming, positioning it as a pioneering effort in industrial decarbonisation within the bioethanol…
Finland is set to inaugurate its first industrial-scale carbon capture, utilisation, and storage facility at Vuosaari Harbour, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to decarbonise industry and create a new carbon removal economy. Finland is set to inaugurate its first industrial-scale carbon dioxide capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) facility at Vuosaari Harbour through a strategic collaboration between energy company Vantaan Energia and the Port of Helsinki. Known as the Vantaa Carbon Capture project, this initiative embodies a crucial step in the country’s industrial decarbonisation efforts, aiming to significantly reduce fossil emissions from waste treatment processes. The project focuses…
As inflation and economic uncertainty persist, Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are deploying innovative tactics, from immersive experiences to technological advances, to attract cautious shoppers during the critical holiday season. As America faces one of the most challenging holiday retail seasons in recent memory, major retailers Macy’s, Old Navy, and Walmart are deploying distinct and bold strategies to attract increasingly cautious shoppers. Against a backdrop of persistent inflation, rising unemployment, and tariff-induced price pressures, these retail giants are doubling down on value, speed, and immersive experiences to navigate a marketplace where consumers are scrutinising every expense. Macy’s, a stalwart of…
In 2025, the US construction sector is rapidly adopting innovative low-carbon building materials such as recycled steel, green concrete, and mass timber, driven by tighter climate mandates and investor sustainability demands, marking a pivotal shift towards greener infrastructure. The US construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation in 2025 as it strives to meet stringent climate mandates and rising investor demands for sustainability. With nearly 11 percent of global carbon emissions attributed to construction materials and processes, the choice of building materials has become a critical lever in reducing embodied carbon and achieving net zero goals. This shift is evident…
Researchers have developed optimised concrete blends using Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag, Eggshell Powder, and Waste Glass Powder, enhancing both performance and environmental credentials through machine learning predictions. Researchers have recently developed optimised concrete mixes incorporating Ground Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GGBS), Eggshell Powder (ESP), and Waste Glass Powder (WGP) to improve both compressive and tensile strength, while simultaneously advancing sustainability in construction. Published in Scientific Reports, the study highlights how these supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs), byproducts of industrial and agricultural processes, can reduce emissions and enhance mechanical properties, providing a promising path towards greener infrastructure development. It is widely…
A decade after the Paris Agreement, COP30 concludes with warnings that current policies are insufficient to prevent dangerous climate warming, emphasising the urgent need for enhanced efforts in decarbonisation, climate finance, and health integration. Ten years after the landmark Paris Agreement at COP21, the global community finds itself at a pivotal juncture as COP30 concludes in Belém, Brazil, a city situated at the gateway to the Amazon rainforest, one of Earth’s most vital natural ecosystems imperilled by climate change. The urgent message from COP30 echoes the reality that despite a decade of policy efforts, the world remains significantly off track…
