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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A UK-funded trial demonstrates the potential of recycled concrete fines to replace clinker in cement, promising a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of construction materials and advancing circular economy initiatives. Concrete fines, once considered mere waste products, are now at the forefront of innovation in sustainable cement manufacturing, signalling a promising path to reducing the embedded carbon footprint of construction materials. A recent cross-industry trial, funded by Innovate UK and led by the Materials Processing Institute (MPI), has made significant strides in developing cement formulations incorporating recycled concrete fines (RCF) as a partial replacement for clinker, the most carbon-intensive…
As COP30 in Brazil progresses, countries grapple with unresolved issues of climate finance, fossil fuel reduction, and trade mechanisms, highlighting the evolving landscape of international climate diplomacy amid geopolitical shifts. COP30, the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, currently convening in Belém, Brazil, has escalated from technical deliberations to intense political negotiations as countries wrestle with urgent climate issues. Hosting nearly 200 countries, this summit marks a critical juncture for advancing global climate commitments amid a backdrop of financial deadlock, shifting geopolitical roles, and heightened calls for concrete action. At the centre…
Malaysia’s leading palm oil companies are transforming their vast land holdings into solar-powered data centre hubs, leveraging renewable energy to support the nation’s booming digital infrastructure, despite ongoing environmental concerns. For many years, Malaysia’s palm oil giants have borne the brunt of criticism due to their role in environmental degradation, including rainforest clearance, peatland destruction, and threats to wildlife such as orangutans. However, these same companies are now undertaking a significant transformation by leveraging their extensive land banks and shifting towards supporting Malaysia’s burgeoning digital economy, particularly the AI and data centre sectors. Leading players such as SD Guthrie, Kuala…
U.S. Steel announces a $3 billion investment at its Big River Steel facility in Arkansas, featuring advanced technology, sustainability initiatives, and a strategic partnership with Nippon Steel to lead the future of American steel production. U.S. Steel is solidifying its commitment to Arkansas and the broader future of sustainable steelmaking with a transformative $3 billion investment announced for its Big River Steel facility in Osceola, Mississippi County. The expansion encompasses the construction of a new direct reduced iron (DRI) plant and upgrades to enable the production of grain-oriented (GO) steel, a vital material used in transformers, electric motors, and other…
The European Commission has coordinated a historic enforcement move against 21 airlines, demanding clearer, scientifically substantiated environmental marketing to combat greenwashing and protect consumers across the EU market. On November 5, 2025, the European Commission announced a significant coordinated enforcement action involving 21 major airlines, including prominent carriers like Air France, KLM, and Ryanair, targeting misleading environmental marketing claims. This follows a broader investigation by EU consumer protection authorities that scrutinised common industry practices around environmental claims related to flight emissions and sustainability efforts. The airlines have committed to substantial reforms in their marketing practices to ensure accuracy, transparency, and…
The escalating tariffs between the EU and U.S. are challenging Europe’s industrial exports, prompting calls for renegotiation and diversification strategies amid intensified trade disputes and regulatory hurdles. The transatlantic trade relationship between the European Union and the United States is undergoing significant strain amid the evolving landscape of tariffs and trade policies, with profound implications for Europe’s industrial exporters. This shift traces back to the trade deal introduced during the Trump administration, intended to foster predictability and reduce tariffs across certain sectors but has since been complicated by an escalating series of tariffs, particularly on steel and aluminium derivatives, and…
The Spanish government has announced a €2 billion initiative to boost renewable energy, green hydrogen, and industrial sustainability, aligning with Europe’s climate goals and fostering economic growth in the green sector. The Spanish Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has unveiled a substantial €2 billion aid package designed to accelerate the country’s industrial decarbonisation and transition to renewable energy. This funding initiative aims to reinforce the industrial value chain and promote sustainable solutions across multiple sectors, with an emphasis on aligning Spain’s efforts with Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework. Vice President of the Government and…
A temporary suspension of Chinese export restrictions on key critical minerals signals a strategic shift, prompting global industries to accelerate diversification and domestic production efforts amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and market volatility. Global manufacturers and industrial nations are increasingly recognising that securing critical minerals supply chains requires decades-long strategic planning rather than relying on short-term procurement optimisation. The complex, intercontinental nature of critical mineral flows, encompassing extraction, processing, and manufacturing, has complicated resilience efforts, especially as geopolitical tensions reshape commodity markets. Central to this challenge is the heavy concentration of processing capabilities, notably within China, which controls approximately 70% of…
Leading technology firms’ surge in purchasing high-quality, durable carbon removal credits is causing a supply shortage and driving prices to new heights, as they seek to offset emissions from expanding AI infrastructures and meet net-zero targets. Surging demand for high-quality carbon removal credits from major technology companies is driving a significant supply shortage and rapidly escalating prices in the nascent carbon removal market. This trend is largely driven by the sector’s need to offset the rising greenhouse gas emissions associated with expanding artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, which increasingly relies on fossil fuel-powered data centres. According to market analysts and carbon…
A new £2 million initiative led by the ScotCharge consortium aims to accelerate the electrification of Scotland’s heavy goods vehicle fleet, leveraging innovative data analysis and infrastructure strategies to meet the country’s net zero targets by 2045. A major collaborative initiative has been launched to accelerate the decarbonisation of Scotland’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector, a critical move towards achieving the Scottish Government’s net zero target by 2045. The ScotCharge consortium, backed by Transport Scotland through a £2 million Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Market Readiness Fund, unites three leading fleet electrification companies, Fleete, VEV, and Dynamon, in a concerted effort…
