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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Univers and AMCHARGE formalise a partnership to leverage AI-driven energy solutions, aiming to accelerate decarbonisation and cost savings among manufacturers in Malaysia and Thailand through pilot projects in 2025. Univers and AMCHARGE have formalised a partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at accelerating energy transition efforts among industrial and commercial sectors in Malaysia and Thailand. This collaboration responds to the dual challenges of rising energy costs and the urgent need for decarbonisation in these rapidly industrialising regions. According to the announcement by Univers, the partnership will leverage Univers’ advanced AIoT energy management platform, EnOS™, coupled with AMCHARGE’s strong…
Czechia is navigating a pivotal energy shift by phasing out coal, scaling up nuclear capacity, and boosting renewables, aiming for a low-carbon future by 2033 amid economic and geopolitical challenges. Czechia stands at a pivotal crossroads in its energy transition, with the country striving to balance economic opportunity, energy security, and climate ambitions as it targets a dramatic transformation of its energy system by 2033. A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), alongside other recent analyses and government plans, reveals a comprehensive approach shaped by ambitious coal phase-out timelines, nuclear expansion, and renewable energy growth, underscored by the…
The European Commission prepares to adopt the Industrial Accelerator Act, a key element of the EU’s strategy to promote low-carbon industrial materials and decarbonise construction, amid calls for regulatory coherence and market stimulation. On 10 December, the European Commission is set to adopt its Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), a cornerstone of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal aimed at fostering lead markets for low-carbon industrial materials and products. This legislative effort forms part of the wider strategy to decarbonise industries vital to the construction sector, a critical frontier in Europe’s ambition to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. Decarbonisation in construction holds…
Vietnam’s textile sector is rapidly adopting automation, digital innovation, and eco-friendly practices to enhance competitiveness and meet stringent international environmental standards, driven by government initiatives and rising global demand for sustainable fashion. Hanoi is spearheading a decisive transformation of Vietnam’s textile industry, embracing automation, digital innovation, and green production strategies to maintain its edge in an increasingly competitive and environmentally conscious global market. With 85% of the country’s textile output destined for export, primarily to markets that are imposing ever-tighter environmental and social standards, the sector faces mounting pressure to innovate and decarbonise swiftly. The Industrial Development Centre (IDC), a…
Inpixon’s askPixi™ transforms fragmented manufacturing data into real-time, autonomous action, revolutionising production workflows with predictive insights and digital twins that enable factories to proactively prevent disruptions and optimise efficiency. In the evolving landscape of industrial manufacturing, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shifted from isolated data collection to dynamic, real-time operational intelligence. Inpixon’s senior vice president of product, Ersan Guenes, delves into this progression by showcasing how industrial AI, through their solution askPixi™, transforms fragmented data streams into actionable insights that enhance material flow, cycle times, and delivery performance on the shop floor. Manufacturers today typically have abundant data…
Masdar and Tadweer have announced a joint project to convert waste into sustainable aviation fuel at a commercial scale, positioning Abu Dhabi as a regional leader in decarbonising the aviation industry and advancing the UAE’s renewable energy goals. Masdar, a leading clean energy company in the UAE, has partnered with Tadweer Group, the region’s prominent waste management firm, to develop what they claim will be Abu Dhabi’s first commercial-scale waste-to-sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) facility. The joint development agreement announced by both entities outlines plans to convert approximately 500,000 tonnes of waste annually into SAF, employing a cutting-edge hybrid production process.…
IFS Nexus Black and Anthropic debut Resolve, an AI-driven platform designed to enhance safety, reliability, and sustainability in asset-intensive industries, marking a significant step in industrial AI adoption. IFS Nexus Black and Anthropic have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating and scaling the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) across critical industrial sectors, marking a significant development in the industrial decarbonisation landscape. The collaboration debuted at the IFS Industrial X Unleashed event, where IFS unveiled its first AI-driven solution, Resolve, designed to empower frontline technicians and field workers with industry-specific AI capabilities tailored to asset-intensive environments. Resolve represents a pioneering…
Germany’s Bundesrat approves new laws enabling underground CO₂ storage, marking a pivotal step towards industrial decarbonisation and climate neutrality, despite environmental concerns and industry debates. The German Bundesrat has officially paved the way for underground carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage within the country, marking a significant legislative step towards industrial decarbonisation. This follows earlier approval by the Bundestag, signaling growing political consensus on the need to adopt Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies. The new legal framework permits CO₂ storage predominantly beneath the seabed, excluding protected marine areas and coastal proximity, though it also allows…
Continental has announced a strategic push to increase its use of recycled and renewable materials in tyres from 26% to at least 40% within five years, leveraging innovative technologies and sustainable sourcing to revolutionise industry standards. Continental is advancing its commitment to sustainability by significantly expanding its use of renewable and recycled materials in tyre production, aligning with the principles of a circular economy. In 2024, these materials accounted for an average of 26% of the company’s tyre portfolio, and Continental has set an ambitious target to increase this proportion to at least 40% within the next five years. This…
China’s national emissions trading system has broadened its scope to include steel, cement, and aluminium, marking a significant step in industrial decarbonisation and global climate commitments amid rising carbon prices and policy reforms. China’s national emissions trading system (ETS) has entered a significant new phase following a major announcement that extends the scheme’s coverage to heavy industries such as steel, aluminum, and cement. This expansion marks a pivotal shift from the ETS’s original focus on the power sector, rapidly broadening its reach and influence within China’s industrial landscape. Industry participants and market observers have responded swiftly to the news, driving…
