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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Romania is rapidly transforming into one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets, with installations expected to surpass 7 GW in early 2026, driven by policy support, European funding, and growing prosumer participation, heralding a significant shift in regional clean energy ambitions. Romania is rapidly scaling up photovoltaic capacity, transforming from a modest regional player into one of Europe’s most dynamic solar markets as it seeks to reduce reliance on coal and meet EU decarbonisation objectives. According to Oilprice.com, the country expected installed solar capacity to exceed 7 GW in early 2026, a milestone underpinned by robust policy support, European funding…
In 2025, the UK’s commercial vehicle sector saw rapid electric bus growth driven by targeted funding and policies, contrasting with sluggish HGV adoption due to infrastructure hurdles, highlighting differing paths to decarbonisation. The United Kingdom’s commercial vehicle market showed a clear split in 2025 as electrification accelerated rapidly in buses while the truck sector cooled, industry data and specialist reporting show. According to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, registrations in the bus, coach and minibus segment reached 9,259 last year, the strongest annual tally since 2008. Battery-electric and other zero-emission vehicles accounted for 2,523 of those…
Despite significant emissions reductions since 2000, Europe faces challenges in further cutting pollution from its most energy-hungry sectors. The EEA warns that deeper process changes, policy support, and technological innovation are essential to combat health costs and meet climate targets. Emissions from Europe’s most energy-hungry industries have fallen markedly since the turn of the century, yet momentum has slowed and the health and societal costs of pollution remain substantial, a new briefing from the European Environment Agency (EEA) warns. The analysis , aimed at sectors central to industrial decarbonisation efforts , argues that incremental fixes will not suffice: deeper process…
Titan Cement Egypt is leading the nation’s cement sector shift with a $3 billion expansion plan, focusing on greener energy, increased exports, and adapting to tighter environmental standards, positioning itself at the forefront of Egypt’s industry renaissance. Titan Cement Egypt is positioning itself at the centre of Egypt’s cement industry transformation, marrying an aggressive expansion push with a concerted drive to decarbonise production and broaden export markets. In an interview with Zawya, Amr Reda, CEO of Titan Cement Egypt, described the shift toward alternative fuels as no mere compliance exercise but “a gate to the future” for Egyptian heavy industry.…
The UK’s new standard for net zero carbon buildings advances from pilot to official release in 2026, setting rigorous benchmarks across 13 sectors and promising to transform industry practices. A new, cross‑industry technical benchmark for net zero carbon buildings in the United Kingdom is moving from trial to formal launch, promising a consistent evidence‑based route for developers, designers and owners to demonstrate alignment with national carbon and energy budgets. The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) began life as a collaborative initiative in 2022 when the Better Buildings Partnership, BRE, the Carbon Trust, CIBSE, IStructE, LETI, RIBA, RICS and…
The European Union’s new ban on destroying unsold clothing from 2026 will dramatically alter global supply chains, pushing manufacturers towards sustainable practices and reshaping industry standards. The European Union’s decision to outlaw the destruction of unsold apparel, accessories and footwear will force a structural shift across global supply chains, with suppliers in Asia likely to shoulder much of the operational and capital burden of compliance. According to the European Commission, new measures adopted under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) ban the intentional destruction of unsold clothing and shoes for large companies from 19 July 2026, with medium-sized firms…
BloombergNEF’s latest analysis reveals record-low costs for battery storage, accelerating solar-plus-storage deployment and reshaping the power sector amid rising prices for wind and thermal technologies. BloombergNEF’s latest Levelized Cost of Electricity analysis shows battery storage reached unprecedented cost levels in 2025, reshaping the economics of utility‑scale power and accelerating coupled solar-plus-storage deployments even as many renewable technologies saw rising prices. According to BloombergNEF, the global benchmark LCOE for a four‑hour battery project plunged 27% year‑on‑year to $78/MWh in 2025, a dramatic fall from costs a decade and more ago. The consultancy notes that four‑hour systems were priced below $100/MWh in…
India’s impending full membership of the International Energy Agency could reshape global energy strategy, expand decarbonisation initiatives, and influence supply chain resilience amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations. The International Energy Agency’s ministerial gathering in Paris has signalled that New Delhi’s long‑running effort to move from association to full membership is approaching its conclusion, a development with direct implications for global energy governance and industrial decarbonisation strategies. According to the report by InsightsonIndia, ministers at the Paris meeting indicated India’s bid has entered its final stages. The IEA itself has been engaging with India for several years: India became an association country…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority is strengthening US collaborations to transform climate commitments into commercially viable projects, focusing on green hydrogen, grid modernisation, and sectoral decarbonisation amid shifting global policies and investments. Dubai’s state utility is intensifying its engagement with US clean‑technology stakeholders as it seeks to convert climate commitments into commercially viable projects across power, hydrogen and grid innovation. Officials from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority held a round of talks with a visiting US delegation led in part by Robert Hertzberg, a senior fellow at Mission Possible Partnership and a board member of First Public Hydrogen, exploring opportunities…
Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have developed an AI-driven database and pipeline to identify magnetic materials that could reduce dependence on critical rare-earth elements, supporting greener technologies and faster innovation. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have assembled an AI-driven pipeline and a large experimental database intended to accelerate the search for permanent-magnet materials that could reduce reliance on constrained rare-earth elements critical to decarbonisation technologies. The project produced the Northeast Materials Database, a searchable compilation of 67,573 experimentally reported magnetic entries that integrates composition, magnetic phase-transition temperatures, structural details and other measured properties. Machine-learning classifiers trained…
