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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As the cement sector navigates declining volumes and regional disparities, industry leaders emphasise the importance of technological innovation and international cooperation to meet ambitious climate goals amid economic and regulatory pressures in 2026. Dear colleagues in the global cement industry, As the World Cement Association (WCA) reflects on 2025 and looks ahead to 2026, the picture it paints is one of an industry in transition: structurally challenged by falling volumes in some markets, pressured by persistent overcapacity and cost inflation, yet propelled by an accelerating policy and technology agenda for decarbonisation. WCA President Wei Rushan set out that dual reality…
As the EU’s climate policies evolve, energy-intensive sectors like Poland’s fertiliser industry face mounting pressure to secure compensation and safeguard competitiveness amidst rising energy costs and regulatory reforms. According to a report published by Energia RP, Europe’s attempts to shield industry from volatile and rising energy costs remain uneven, leaving energy‑intensive sectors , notably fertiliser producer Grupa Azoty , exposed as the EU’s carbon price and border adjustment policy architecture evolves. The report, drawing on analysis by the Forum Odbiorców Energii Elektrycznej i Gazu (FOEEiG), warns that the combined impact of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the…
As renewable energy grows, industry experts emphasise the importance of diverse storage technologies, from lithium‑ion batteries to green hydrogen and thermal systems, to ensure resilient, cost‑effective decarbonisation pathways. Wind and solar have become among the cheapest sources of new electricity in many markets, but their inherent variability exposes a persistent mismatch between when energy is generated and when it is needed. Storage is the mechanism that reconciles that mismatch. Yet energy storage is not a single technology or market: it is a layered portfolio of solutions with different technical characteristics, economics and system roles. For industrial decarbonisation professionals, recognising those…
Rapid growth in Europe’s advanced analytics sector, driven by policy and technological trends, offers new opportunities and challenges for industrial decarbonisation efforts, emphasising the need for strategic investment and collaboration. According to a report by MarketDataForecast, the Europe advanced analytics market , encompassing predictive modelling, machine learning, natural language processing and prescriptive simulation , is poised for rapid expansion, rising from an estimated US$36.49 billion in 2024 to US$44.17 billion in 2025 and projecting to reach US$203.79 billion by 2033 at a compound annual growth rate of 21.06% from 2025–33. For industrial decarbonisation professionals this trajectory signals both new capabilities…
Small island economies in the Caribbean are transforming energy vulnerabilities into investment opportunities through blended finance, hybrid systems, and corporate consolidation, exemplified by Dominica’s geothermal project and Bahamas’ hybrid solar initiatives. Small island economies in the Caribbean are converting longstanding energy vulnerabilities into investment opportunities by combining concessional finance, hybrid technologies and scaled corporate transactions to lower costs, shore up grids and attract private capital. The most concrete demonstration of that shift is Dominica’s 10 MW geothermal project, which reached financial close in September 2025 under a blended financing package arranged by the Caribbean Development Bank. According to a CDB…
The market for soil carbon positive fertilisers is projected to grow significantly over the next decade as policy support, technological innovation, and sustainable practices drive adoption, despite ongoing challenges in measurement and verification. The global market for soil carbon positive fertilizer systems is on course for rapid expansion over the next decade as policymakers, agribusinesses and farmers increasingly treat soils as active carbon sinks and a strategic element of decarbonisation plans. According to analysis by Fact.MR, the sector is projected to grow from USD 157.83 million in 2026 to USD 745.79 million by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of…
Alphabet Inc. has announced the acquisition of Intersect Power for $4.75 billion, marking a strategic move to directly fund and operate solar and battery projects close to its data centres, accelerating the transition to behind-the-meter energy solutions amid growing AI infrastructure demands. Alphabet Inc. has struck a definitive agreement to acquire Intersect Power, a California-based developer of utility-scale solar and battery energy storage systems, in a transaction valued at about $4.75 billion in cash plus the assumption of debt. According to pv magazine USA, the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026, and Intersect will continue…
As companies seek more advanced tools beyond basic spreadsheets, a variety of innovative carbon analytics platforms now offer real‑time data, predictive insights, and operational integration , transforming how industries manage emissions and comply with disclosure standards. Companies seeking to move beyond basic emissions spreadsheets are increasingly choosing carbon analytics platforms that deliver real‑time visibility, predictive modelling and operational integrations. The market now offers a range of alternatives to CarbonAnalytics that address different organisational priorities , from audit‑grade disclosure and investor reporting to on‑the‑ground energy optimisation and integrated EHS workflows. Below is a synthesis of the principal options and the practical…
By 2026, airports worldwide will deploy a seamless combination of renewable energy, digital identities, and automation technologies, transforming operational resilience amidst rising passenger demand and climate targets. As airports confront rising passenger demand and intensifying decarbonisation targets, 2026 looks set to accelerate a decade-long transformation in which sustainability, digital identity and systems automation become inseparable components of operational resilience. Technology is no longer an adjunct to airport strategy: it is the mechanism by which operators will demonstrably cut emissions, shorten queues and preserve safety while accommodating new aircraft types and cargo flows. Decarbonisation as operational strategy Airports are shifting from…
Mining companies are increasingly adopting digital twin technology to enhance safety, optimise operations, and promote sustainability amid rising risks and complex site environments, with industry leaders integrating AI and IoT for smarter decision-making. Digital twin technology is shifting from experimental novelty to operational necessity across modern mining value chains, offering operators richer situational awareness and safer, more predictable decision-making in increasingly complex sites. Even as Australian mines , long among the global leaders in automation since Rio Tinto’s first fully autonomous haul trucks a decade ago , extract clear safety benefits from removing people from the most hazardous tasks, industry…
