Europe encourages carbon removal with a stick, rather than a carrot
GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
A new carbon removal framework in the EU could provide the foundation needed to instill trust in a young carbon removal market.
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GreenBiz
MAY 15, 2023
A new carbon removal framework in the EU could provide the foundation needed to instill trust in a young carbon removal market.
GreenBiz
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy? The Saudis are going big on something called green hydrogen — a carbon-free fuel made from water by using renewably produced electricity to split hydrogen molecules from oxygen molecules. As Europe intensifies its decarbonization drive, it, too, is betting big on the fuel.
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Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 15, 2025
Zenob, an owner and operator of grid-scale batteries on the GB transmission network, has announced that Europes largest battery site, located in Blackhillock, Scotland, has begun commercial operations. An area outside the substation in 2006 (image credit: Des Colhoun, CC BY-SA 2.0 The Blackhillock site is launching in two phases.
GreenBiz
JUNE 18, 2024
The company also signed its first renewables contract in Europe with projects in six Italian regions.
GreenBiz
MAY 27, 2020
Using waste carbon feedstocks to produce chemicals. Moreover, using waste carbon to make chemicals also can reduce manufacturers’ reliance on fossil fuels such as crude petroleum and natural gas, an important factor, particularly for the European Union and China, given the volatility in sourcing and pricing of fossil fuels.
DeSmogBlog
JANUARY 14, 2025
This story is the tenth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Expansion Plans Equinor is positioning itself to play a key role in the European Unions plans to massively increase carbon capture. million tonnes of CO2.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 15, 2025
Key advancements include: Hydrogen Fuel Integration : Incorporates high-pressure hydrogen storage systems, enabling engines to operate with minimal carbon output. Sustainability : A completely zero-carbon emissions system while utilizing existing fueling infrastructure in new ways.
GreenBiz
JULY 29, 2020
BMW, Ford, other automakers rev up carbon commitments. The world's biggest automakers are ramping up their carbon commitments even as they struggle to build back in the wake of the pandemic. . This week, Germany's BMW took the plunge and set a goal to reduce its carbon emissions per car by at least one-third by 2030.
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 31, 2024
This story is the sixth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe. Norwegian state-owned oil and gas company Equinor, the North Sea’s largest fossil fuel producer, is positioning itself to play a key role in plans to turn Britain into a world leader in capturing carbon.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 18, 2024
JCB, which maintains a close focus on carbon reduction in its manufacturing and equipment, will integrate the steel into its machinery range. Tata Steels plans will cut the sites CO emissions by up to 90 per cent and UKs overall carbon emissions by about 1.5 “The 1.25
Envirotec Magazine
JUNE 23, 2022
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2022 were announced on 23 June at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe in Amsterdam. Thin, strong, and lightweight, collation films can help to reduce packaging wastage and considerably reduce the weight of freight thus also contributing to a reduction in carbon emissions.
Planet Pulse
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
Tanager-1 is made possible by the Carbon Mapper Coalition , a philanthropically-funded effort to develop and deploy satellites designed to detect and track methane and CO2 super-emitters at a level of granularity needed to support direct mitigation action.
ThinkGeoEnergy
JANUARY 16, 2025
In his general policy statement delivered to the National Assembly, newly appointed French Prime Minister Franois Bayrou cited geothermal energy, as well as nuclear, as important parts of a “low-carbon strategy” towards energy policy. This policy has one goal: carbon-free energy accessible to all.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 28, 2025
Introduction to Doosan’s Carbon Capture Innovation Imagine a future where producing clean hydrogen doesnt come with a side of carbon emissions. Doosan Fuel Cell is making that a reality with their groundbreaking hydrogen fuel cell carbon capture technology. Its not just a step towards eco-friendly power plants; its a leap.
Hydrogen Fuel News
JANUARY 7, 2025
Hydrogen Transport Collaboration to Bridge Nordic Countries and NW Europe Provaris Energy, in partnership with Uniper Global Commodities and Norwegian Hydrogen, has signed a key conditional term sheet to establish a green hydrogen supply chain from the Nordics to North-Western Europe. million in November 2024 through a share placement.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 24, 2022
The UK has been ranked 5th out of 15 countries in its deployment of low-carbon hydrogen as a fuel source, according to a new analysis of countries that have branded themselves as potential leaders in the new hydrogen economy. The low-carbon hydrogen index explores countries with a strong potential for production or consumption of the fuel.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 14, 2025
Almost 52 million has been awarded to 25 businesses in the UK to support the adoption of innovative emissions-cutting projects, including carbon capture and storage, as part of the government’s Plan for Change, which aims to expedite the energy transition and progress to net zero. Hanson Cement in North Wales will use its 5.6
Energy Storage News
MAY 8, 2024
Europe appears to be slower and less bold than other markets like the US when it comes to financial support for upstream battery material projects like lithium refining, a company looking to invest half a billion euros in an EU project told Energy-Storage.news.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 18, 2025
GASCADE’s Hydrogen Pipeline Initiative: Pioneering Europe’s Energy Transition The push towards a sustainable energy future continues to gain momentum, with hydrogen emerging as a key player in decarbonization. This marks the first step in what is widely recognized as a game-changing venture for Europes energy landscape.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 27, 2021
And right now, there isn’t enough demand for decarbonized steel for manufacturers to justify investing several millions of dollars into lower-carbon steel facilities. Members include Lendlease, Mace Group, Multiplex Construction Europe and WSP UK. And to make that shift towards reducing carbon, it requires a conscious effort." .
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Heidelberg Materials is introducing a carbon-captured net-zero cement, said to be the world’s first, which will be available to customers in Europe. Brevik cement plant (image credit: copyright Heidelberg Materials).
GreenBiz
AUGUST 28, 2020
German auto giant Mercedes-Benz announced its largest order of electric vehicles to date Friday: 1,800 electric delivery vans for retail giant Amazon to use across Europe. Mercedes-Benz says it will become net carbon-neutral by 2040. . Its vehicle and battery production also will be carbon-neutral, using clean energy.
Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Lizzy Almond and Caroline Bartlett of Emitwise , a firm which provides a platform for carbon management, offer a few thoughts. In 2019, the UK was one of the earlier countries to implement mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting through the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulation. What needs to happen? A final word.
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 6, 2025
Known as the H100 Fife project, this groundbreaking initiative is set to transform the way hundreds of households cook and heat their homes, using hydrogen as a clean and carbon-free energy source. But how does this development compare to other hydrogen housing projects in Europe, and what does this mean for the wider energy transition?
DeSmogBlog
OCTOBER 12, 2024
This story is the fourth part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and published in partnership with Le Monde. Another 15 envisage retrofitting existing hydrogen plants with carbon capture, while the status of four remained undetermined. Credit: Sabrina Bedford.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 28, 2020
This morning, digital payments company Stripe announced a plan to let its merchant customers divert a portion of their revenue to carbon removal projects. Rising corporate support of carbontech and carbon removal technologies writ large is one of the biggest reasons driving my optimism that the market is about to take a turn. .
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Europe is at the forefront of the global push towards sustainability, and the steel industry is no exception. As part of the broader effort to reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change, the concept of “green steel” is rapidly gaining traction. The Europe green steel market is projected to grow from US$ 236.2
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 26, 2025
Germanys 5 Billion Hydrogen Subsidy Scheme Marks a Milestone in Green Energy Transition The European Union has given the green light to Germanys 5 billion subsidy scheme aimed at decarbonizing industrial production processes through hydrogen, carbon capture , and electrification.
Envirotec Magazine
JULY 4, 2022
Presented as a key milestone in the UK’s race to meet its net zero targets, a new Carbon Capture and Usage (CCU) plant has been opened in Northwich, Cheshire by Tata Chemicals Europe. TCE is one of Europe’s leading producers of sodium carbonate, salt and sodium bicarbonate.
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
These efforts will rely on advanced electrolyzer technology and renewable energy to cut carbon emissions significantlyand they couldnt come at a better time. When powered by renewable energylike wind or solarthe process leaves behind virtually no carbon footprint, making it a standout in the race to combat climate change.
Hydrogen Fuel News
FEBRUARY 20, 2025
This state-of-the-art project represents a key step toward delivering low-carbon energy solutions while advancing Europes push for net-zero emissions by 2050. Once completed, the hydrogen produced will connect to Hydrogen Network Rotterdam, a pioneering infrastructure initiative that plans to distribute clean energy across Europe.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
Thanks to converging forces — including supportive policies, dropping battery costs and aggressive climate goals — transportation leaders at large and small organizations are increasingly turning to new zero-emission and low-carbon options that decarbonize fleets and in some cases save money. Media Authorship. Anheuser-Busch. Anheuser-Busch.
Canary Media
JUNE 24, 2024
But carbon emissions penalties in Europe and government incentives… The heat required to produce the billions of liters of liquor consumed each year typically comes from fossil fuels, and much of it ends up as wasted energy.
GreenBiz
JUNE 3, 2021
And at Accelerate this year, you will hear from entrepreneurs who are based in cities across Europe, Africa, and the U.S. . Textiles and the fashion industry account for about 20 percent of global wastewater pollution, 10 percent of global carbon emissions and 17 million tons of municipal solid waste. Tammy Hsu and Michelle Zhu.
Envirotec Magazine
DECEMBER 4, 2024
At the National Recycling Awards, run by MRW , CPL/Puragen’s submission for “High-Sulphur Spent Carbon Reactivation” was crowned the winner in the Energy Innovation category. Activated carbon is currently the best available technology for removing H2S from biogas streams, but the process leaves elemental sulphur trapped within the carbon.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 7, 2020
The result, according to the method’s proponents , is complex ecosystems perfectly suited to local conditions that improve biodiversity, grow quickly and absorb more carbon dioxide. The popularity of Miyawaki forests is growing, with initiatives in India , the Amazon and Europe. Carbon sinks. The Miyawaki method.
TechXplore
MARCH 10, 2024
At one of Europe's largest chemical complexes, German group Covestro is trialing the manufacture of a key product using sugar as a base material instead of oil, as the industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 14, 2020
One of the world’s largest oil and gas companies is betting that the future of flying is carbon-neutral. And it may seem unlikely that an industry as carbon-intensive as aviation — a hard-to-abate sector, in the argot of the climate policy crowd — might somehow emerge with its green credentials flying high in a climate-constrained world. (I
DeSmogBlog
AUGUST 27, 2024
This story is the second part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe , and in partnership with Follow the Money. Sections of pipe for the Porthos CO2 pipeline, intended to take captured carbon emissions and inject them under the North Sea, await burial at the Port of Rotterdam.
Clean Energy Canada
MARCH 14, 2025
While America slides backward, the energy transition is continuing at pace, from soaring EV adoption in China to massive clean energy investments in Europe. We know that electric vehicles, heat pumps and home retrofits are vital to helping Canadians significantly cut their energy bills and their carbon footprint.
Hydrogen Fuel News
MARCH 13, 2025
The company is currently advancing more than 30 green hydrogen projects across Europe and is investing heavily in infrastructure to meet future demand. Hydrogen that is entirely carbon-free and ready to fuel industrial applications, including those at TotalEnergies refinery. The result? RWE isnt stopping at production.
Hydrogen Fuel News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
It has set its sights on innovations for low-carbon steel production, with a focus on a goal to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. “This is a win-win partnership for Brazil and Europe,” said the director of energy and decarbonization at Vale Ludmila Nascimento.
Hydrogen Fuel News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Hydrogen Powered Sea Trial Set to Revolutionize Marine Industry The maritime industry is on the brink of a significant transformation as it takes decisive steps toward reducing its carbon footprint. This process not only produces hydrogen but also generates biochar, which serves as an effective carbon sequestration method.
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