Carbon news

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  2 September 2026

  Hycamite: Polaris confirms quality of natural gas-based battery graphite

  Independent lab found methane-derived graphite matches commercial anode grades, with >350 mAh/g reversible capacity and target carbon footprint <2.5 kg CO2e/kg.
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  10 August 2026

  Arq Q2 2026 results: $29.9M revenue, $5.8M Adjusted EBITDA

  Revenue up 5% to $29.9M; Adjusted EBITDA $5.8M; gross margin 38.5% (+520 bps); reaffirms FY26 guidance $120–125M revenue and $17–20M Adjusted EBITDA.
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  4 August 2026

  Kemira acquires REPUR S.r.l., adds activated carbon reactivation capability

  Adds thermal reactivation capability for spent activated carbon; REPUR had ~€5M revenue and 21 employees; purchase price undisclosed.
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  10 July 2026

  Elkem Q2 2026 results: cost reductions and balance‑sheet strengthening

  EBITDA fell on weak silicon prices; raised NOK 1.8bn, refinanced EUR 1bn facility and obtained NOK 750m NIB loan; Elkem Iceland reclassified as discontinued.
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  9 July 2026

  INEOS and Recuro to build advanced pyrolysis recycling plant at Bamble (33,000 t/yr)

  Advanced pyrolysis plant at Bamble will process 33,000 t/yr of end-of-life plastics, powered by renewable energy to produce recycled ethylene and virgin-quality recycled polyethylene.
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  23 June 2026

  Hycamite updates leadership as Kokkola plant scales

  Leadership roles shift while the Kokkola methane‑splitting plant expands to boost low‑carbon hydrogen and battery‑grade graphite output.

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  1 June 2026

  EEW updates Green Financing Framework; ISS-Corporate issues Second Party Opinion

  Publishes updated Green Financing Framework aligned with ICMA and LMA standards and the EU Taxonomy; covers energy, circular economy, carbon capture; independent SPO confirms quality
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  29 May 2026

  EU advances carbon removals and carbon farming market

  CRCF Days launched rollout: certification schemes may seek CRCF recognition; Buyers’ Club to aggregate demand; removals and carbon‑farming methodologies near adoption; financing and de‑risking needed
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  21 May 2026

  Hycamite plans 200 kt/yr graphite plant in Finland

  EU CRMA status and new tech enable a phased Finnish project: Phase 1 demo starts next year; full scale could reach 200 kt/yr (~40% of EU battery graphite demand), serving batteries and industry.
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  21 May 2026

  Kemira and CuspAI design AI‑generated PFAS‑removal materials

  Generative AI designed novel MOFs targeting PFAS (GenX, PFBS, PFOS), screened ~300T structures, yielded 5,000 candidates narrowed to ~20 in six months; next phase: development and testing
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  18 May 2026

  NEUMAN & ESSER and Graforce unveil integrated low‑carbon hydrogen plant

  Modular methane-to-hydrogen solution using plasma pyrolysis to produce hydrogen and solid carbon; up to 98% conversion, 10–15 kWh/kg H2; 20 MW (~2 t/h) available 2028.
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  11 May 2026

  Shanghai Petrochemical commissions phase‑one of 30,000‑t large‑tow carbon fiber project — China’s largest 48K single‑line

  Phase-one (2 lines) of a 30,000-t large-tow carbon-fiber project in Ordos began production. Single-line >3,000 t (48K); +50% capacity, 188-day build, >60% green power
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  6 May 2026

  CATL and HyperStrong sign 60GWh sodium‑ion energy‑storage supply pact

  Three-year sodium‑ion energy-storage deal to industrialize mass production: higher energy density, manufacturing fixes for consistent output, improved safety, and Li‑ion form‑factor compatibility
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  5 May 2026

  LANXESS Lewatit MDS TP 108 Removes >99.9% PFAS at Chemours

  Selective monodisperse ion-exchange resin removed >99.9% of fluorinated organics in wastewater, targeting short-chain PFAS via a 3-stage RO, carbon, resin cascade; spent resin incinerated.
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  30 April 2026

  Umicore Q1 momentum points to ~€1bn adjusted EBITDA in 2026

  Strong Q1: Catalysis and Recycling strong; Specialty led by cobalt; CAM volumes modest, take‑or‑pay compensation; anode JV in place; capex up; leverage <2x
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  28 April 2026

  Elkem wins NOK 87m from Enova to scale biocarbon use in silicon production

  Project (total NOK242m, 2026–28) will test industrial biocarbon across labs, pilots and five smelters to double biocarbon share (from ~25%) by 2030, potentially cutting up to 0.5 Mt CO2/yr
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  24 April 2026

  Kemira Q1 2026: Revenue and Profitability Down; Performance Actions Accelerated

  Q1 revenue and margins fell due to weak demand, pricing and FX; volumes stable. Operative EBITDA down; operating cash flow improved. Outlook unchanged; cost and pricing measures accelerated.
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  21 April 2026

  CATL unveils six battery innovations and integrated charge–swap network

  Six batteries: Shenxing (10–15C); Qilin 280Wh/kg (1,000km) & Condensed 350Wh/kg (1,500km); Freevoy hybrid 230Wh/kg (600km); Naxtra Na‑ion GWh scale; charge–swap network, 4k stations.
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  13 April 2026

  Toray Composite Materials America and Syensqo sign five-year carbon-fiber supply agreement for aerospace

  Five-year carbon-fiber supply deal (effective Jan 2026) to secure supply for aircraft, space and defense, strengthening the global chain amid rising aerospace demand
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  10 April 2026

  Eni invests US$70M in Nouveau Monde Graphite

  US$70M in a US$297M raise to fund Matawinie & Becancour; investor gains ~11.5% stake and board seat, secures exclusive graphite/anode supply for Brindisi gigafactory; pending AGM approval
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  24 March 2026

  Sinopec Reports 2025 Results in Hong Kong

  2025 results: revenue RMB2.78T; profit RMB32.476B; EPS RMB0.268; dividend RMB0.20/share. Oil/gas output rose; refining, chemicals and fuel sales grew; tech/digital advances.
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  17 March 2026

  Thor Offshore Wind Farm Begins Power Generation, Reports RWE

  Thor offshore wind farm starts feeding electricity into Denmark's grid, aiming to power over one million homes by 2027 with sustainable features and local job creation.
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  4 March 2026

  Heliup Secures €16M to Expand Lightweight Solar Panels in Europe

  Heliup's funding boosts lightweight solar panel deployment on rooftops with limited load capacity, aiding Europe's energy transition and decarbonization efforts.
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  25 February 2026

  QatarEnergy Awards EPC Contract for North Field West LNG Expansion

  The contract covers two LNG mega-trains, gas treatment, and CCS facilities. First LNG cargo is expected by 2031, enhancing Qatar's LNG capacity and environmental performance.
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  25 February 2026

  Heidelberg Materials Achieves Record Financial Results for 2025

  Revenue rose to €21.5B, RCO hit €3.4B, ROIC at 10.4%. Sustainability advanced with CO₂ cuts and evoZero® cement. 2026 outlook: RCO €3.40–€3.75B, ROIC >10%.
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  17 February 2026

  Kemira to Build Activated Carbon Reactivation Plant in Spain

  Kemira plans a EUR 20M plant in Tarragona to boost activated carbon reactivation for water treatment, aiming to meet rising demand and support regulatory compliance by 2029.
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  17 February 2026

  OMV Petrom Modernizes Waste-Water Systems at Petrobrazi Refinery

  Invested 20 million euros in advanced waste-water treatment, part of a broader modernization effort exceeding 2 billion euros since 2005, including a new sustainable fuels project.
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  9 February 2026

  Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading

  Sonja Müller-Dib, ex-Shell, joins as VP of Business Unit Trading, enhancing market position and supporting fossil-free goals.
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  9 February 2026

  Vattenfall Appoints Sonja Müller-Dib as Head of Trading

  Müller-Dib, with 20+ years at Shell, will enhance Vattenfall's market position and support its fossil-free goals. The trading unit manages market access, hedging, and risk for energy transition.
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  9 February 2026

  Eni and CDP Venture Capital Invest €550,000 in EXE Engineering

  Investment supports EXE Engineering's carbon offset projects in Africa, fostering international growth and innovation in emissions reduction and waste valorisation.