Heidelberg Materials UK has proven a zero concrete waste process at its Greenwich plant on the Thames, recovering aggregates for reuse and pairing concrete recycling with CarbonCure CO2-injection technology. Heidelberg Materials UK said it has proven a zero concrete waste process at its Greenwich plant on the River Thames, using…
Moët Hennessy and Verallia have launched a research partnership to develop lightweight glass bottles, cutting wine and spirits packaging weight by 30% to 50% to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of LVMH, and Verallia, Europe’s largest producer of glass packaging for food and…
Swedish cement technology company Cemvision and precast concrete manufacturer S:t Eriks have signed a partnership to bring near-zero carbon concrete to the Nordic and Baltic construction markets by 2028. Swedish cement technology firm Cemvision and precast concrete manufacturer S:t Eriks have signed a joint sales agreement to develop and commercialise…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
Mission Possible Partnership has published guardrails for mass balance claims, aiming to help buyers judge which accounting systems for low-carbon steel, cement and chemicals deserve their trust. Mission Possible Partnership has published a framework for assessing mass balance claims, aiming to stop the accounting method used across steel, cement, chemicals, aluminium and aviation supply chains from undermining trust in low-emission products. The report, titled “Principles and Guardrails for Credible Mass Balance Claims”, sets out what MPP calls a due-diligence tool for buyers, producers and standard setters to judge whether a given mass balance system deserves confidence. Section 6 of the…
Kanin Energy raised $100 million from S2G Investments and Canada Growth Fund to expand waste heat recovery across cement, steel, refining and gas plants, cutting costs and emissions. Kanin Energy has raised $100 million in new equity to expand waste heat recovery projects across North American cement, steel, refining and gas facilities, the Calgary-based developer said on 17 September. S2G Investments led the round with a $50 million commitment, matched by a further $50 million from Canada Growth Fund. Kanin, founded in 2020, converts heat that would otherwise vent from industrial processes into electricity, and says up to 58% of…
ENEOS Holdings used AI catalyst discovery from Matlantis and NVIDIA to screen 100 million candidate materials for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting a years-long search to just months. ENEOS Holdings has used AI catalyst discovery to screen around 100 million candidate materials for hydrogen electrolysis, cutting a search that once took years down to a few months, Matlantis and NVIDIA said on 17 September. The Japanese energy group combined Matlantis PFP, a general-purpose machine learning interatomic potential, with NVIDIA ALCHEMI, an accelerated computing platform for chemistry and materials workloads. Together the two systems let ENEOS evaluate huge numbers of candidate structures for…
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…
Durham University researchers put the hydrogen storage potential of depleted North Sea oil and gas fields at 3,659 terawatt-hours, enough to take conventional gas power stations off the British grid by 2040. Depleted oil and gas fields in the North Sea could hold 3,659 terawatt-hours of hydrogen, more than seven…
Carbon capture developer Mantel has raised $18 million from Constellation Technology Ventures and Azimut Investments, taking total funding to $50 million as it moves molten borate capture into power, pulp and oil and gas projects. Mantel has raised $18 million from Constellation Technology Ventures, Azimut Investments and existing investors to…
Japan’s trade ministry has asked for JPY 1.26 trillion in its fiscal 2027 budget request for green transformation, more than double this year’s allocation, with electric arc furnace conversion and green steel procurement in the frame. Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has requested JPY 1.26 trillion ($7.88 billion)…
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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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Amazon has added lower-carbon fuel inset credits and superpollutant neutralisation credits to its Sustainability Exchange, offering corporations targeted tools to reduce greenhouse gas footprints without on-site changes, marking a significant step in supply-chain decarbonisation efforts. Amazon is broadening the suite of carbon-credit products it makes available through its Sustainability Exchange, aiming to give suppliers and other corporate customers new pathways to reduce reported greenhouse gas footprints without necessarily changing on-site operations. According to an Amazon news release, the company has added lower‑carbon fuel (LCF) inset credits and superpollutant neutralisation credits to the exchange. The LCF inset credits are generated by…
Cape Town hosts the fourth Africa’s Green Economy Summit, presenting a deal-ready portfolio of climate projects from over 25 countries, aiming to unlock approximately US$3.09 billion in green investments to accelerate continent-wide decarbonisation and sustainable development. Cape Town this week will host the fourth edition of Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), presenting a curated portfolio of deal-ready climate projects from more than 25 countries that together seek roughly US$3.09 billion in financing, organisers say. Running from 24 to 27 February under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Scaling Investment in Africa’s Green and Blue Solutions,” the event is organised as…
US carmakers face financial and strategic challenges as regulatory relaxations and market dynamics reshape the future of electrification, contrasting with a booming global EV sector driven by targeted investments and policy support. For an industry that once set global standards for mass manufacture and automotive innovation, the past decade has delivered a stark reversal: US carmakers now confront large-scale financial losses, fractured strategy on electrification and a regulatory environment that has eased pressure to accelerate the transition away from internal combustion. This month’s string of multibillion-dollar charges , led by Ford’s $19.5 billion write-down followed by heavy impairments at General…
EDF’s revised timetable for Hinkley Point C reveals growing costs and delays, prompting industry and policymakers to prioritise wind power and flexible renewables for quicker, cheaper decarbonisation. EDF’s announcement that the first reactor at Hinkley Point C will not enter service until 2030 sharpens a familiar contention in UK energy planning: large new nuclear is becoming both slower and costlier than anticipated, while wind power continues to undercut it on delivered unit cost. According to reporting by The Guardian, EDF said the delay will force a €2.5bn hit to its accounts and raise the headline construction bill for Hinkley Point…
Europe faces a pivotal moment in securing its battery supply chains amidst plans to leverage local content conditions within the Industrial Accelerator Act, aiming to boost resilience, industrial sovereignty, and the green transition. Europe faces a strategic inflection point: securing supply chains for batteries and their key inputs is rapidly becoming central to industrial security and the decarbonisation of transport. According to a policy note by the Brussels-based NGO Transport & Environment, leveraging local content conditions within the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) is the pragmatic mechanism available now to steer public support towards building a domestic battery industry that is…
As federal climate regulations weaken, states are increasingly adopting incentives, zoning reforms, and regulations to fast-track the transition to clean energy, highlighting a fragmented but proactive approach to combating climate change. With federal climate rules dismantled, a growing number of states have moved to pick up the pace on decarbonisation, deploying a mix of incentives, zoning reforms and regulatory proposals aimed at keeping the energy transition on track while national policy retreats. The Environmental Protection Agency’s recent reversal of the “endangerment finding” , the scientific determination that carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare ,…
The landmark trade and investment framework between Washington and Tokyo commits $550 billion to strategic projects, blending energy security with low-carbon goals amid complex implementation challenges. When Washington and Tokyo unveiled a landmark trade and investment framework in 2025, much of the public debate focused on tariffs and market access. A close reading of the projects announced so far shows the pact’s strategic aim is infrastructure: large-scale power capacity, export gateways and specialised industrial production that together form the physical backbone for renewed U.S. manufacturing and energy competitiveness. The framework commits up to $550 billion in Japan-linked financing for U.S.…
The International Energy Agency forecasts a surge in global electricity consumption driven by industrial electrification and digital expansion, highlighting critical bottlenecks in grid capacity and the urgent need for infrastructure upgrades to meet decarbonisation goals. Global electricity demand is entering a period of sustained and rapid expansion that will reshape power systems and industrial decarbonisation strategies through the end of the decade, according to the International Energy Agency. The IEA’s Electricity 2026 assessment, published on 6 February, forecasts that electricity consumption will rise by more than 3.5% per year on average to 2030, driven by heavier industrial electrification, accelerating uptake…
London’s fashion industry transitions from creative provocation to regulatory discipline, implementing comprehensive sustainability measures aligned with Copenhagen and EU frameworks, signalling a new era of transparency and operational responsibility. London’s fashion season has shifted from theatrical provocation to regulatory discipline as the British Fashion Council’s sustainability requirements take full effect for the 2026 season. Where the capital once celebrated creative disorder, designers now enter a landscape where traceability, materials certification and data-linked product records are mandatory conditions for participation, especially for labels supported by the BFC’s NEWGEN initiative. The Association with Copenhagen’s framework is explicit. According to Vogue, the BFC…
Berlin-based Minespider unveils Recircle.market, a digital platform designed to streamline the trading and refurbishment of second‑life EV batteries, supporting Europe’s evolving sustainability and circular economy goals. Berlin-based traceability software firm Minespider this week unveiled Recircle.market, a digital marketplace intended to streamline commercial activity across the electric vehicle (EV) battery reuse, refurbishment and recycling ecosystem as Europe presses ahead with tighter sustainability rules. According to the company, the platform , developed from the EU-funded RECIRCULATE project , lets market participants register, list assets or services and transact directly with counterparties along the battery lifecycle. Minespider positions the marketplace as a hub…
