Carbon dioxide news

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  18 March 2026

  thyssenkrupp nucera to supply 300 MW electrolyzers for Moeve’s Onuba green-hydrogen plant

  First phase in Huelva, Spain, will yield ~45,000 t/yr green H2; FID taken Mar 2026. Expected CO2 savings ~250,000 t/yr; part of a scalable Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley linking to EU industry
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  18 March 2026

  Boliden invests SEK 4bn in Garpenberg hoist and SEK 1.5bn in Rönnskär SCM plant

  SEK 4bn hoist at Garpenberg to keep 4.5 Mt/yr past 2030; SEK 1.5bn Rönnskär demo plant (280 kt/yr SCMentum) 2026–28. SCM emits <5% of cement CO2; exploration continues.
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  18 March 2026

  Technip Energies acquires minority stake in Verso Energy’s DEZiR eSAF plant in Rouen

  Project will use carbon capture to source biogenic CO2 and has FEED underway; plant due ~2030 to produce 80,000 t/yr eSAF, backed by France 2030/EU fund and planned for replication.
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  17 March 2026

  EIB, Natixis CIB, Sunprime Launch €507M Solar and Storage Project in Italy

  Project Sophocles will develop 200 solar plants and 350 MW of storage in Italy, generating 416 GWh annually and reducing CO₂ emissions by 2.86 million tonnes.
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  16 March 2026

  Hynetwork Connects First Hydrogen Plant to Dutch Network

  The first hydrogen plant connects to the Dutch network, marking progress in decarbonizing industry and expanding the hydrogen infrastructure in northwestern Europe.
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  10 March 2026

  Munich Airport Secures Wind Power from RWE

  Munich Airport's 10-year PPA ensures 40 GWh/year from RWE's Nordseecluster A wind farm, aiding its NetZero 2035 goal and cutting 13,000 tonnes of CO2 annually.

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  10 March 2026

  Carbon Centric Wins 2026 Climate Østfold Award

  Awarded for reducing emissions, Carbon Centric's first carbon capture plant operates in Rakkestad, enhancing accessibility and scalability through modular tech and new business models.
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  6 March 2026

  Heidelberg Materials Closes Paderborn Cement Plant

  Due to declining demand, the Paderborn plant will close, affecting 53 jobs. Heidelberg offers internal transfers. Quarry and concrete operations remain. Ternocem production moves elsewhere.
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  6 March 2026

  Gasunie 2025 Report: Advancing Resilient and Sustainable Energy Systems

  Invested €1.2B in energy security and transition. Hydrogen, CO2 projects near completion. Net profit rose to €85M. Gas transport up, especially to power stations.
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  4 March 2026

  thyssenkrupp Uhde Installs EnviNOx® for Emission Cuts at CSBP Nitric Acid Plants

  EnviNOx® tech cuts N₂O emissions by 98% at CSBP's NAAN3 plant, aiding WesCEF's 2030 emission goals and supporting decarbonization in agriculture and mining.
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  3 March 2026

  Petrobras Invests R$151 Million in Libra Rocks Geological Project

  Libra Rocks aims to enhance oil recovery and reservoir management using AI and geological models, partnering with Brazilian universities for research and innovation.
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  27 February 2026

  Air Liquide and Holcim Partner to Decarbonize Belgian Cement Production

  The agreement aims to capture 1.1 million tons of CO₂ annually at Holcim's Obourg plant, supporting EU's 2050 net zero target through advanced carbon capture and storage technology.
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  26 February 2026

  Indaver to Acquire Medway Energy Centre from Low Carbon

  Indaver plans to expand waste treatment in SE England, generating low-carbon electricity. The project aligns with their UK strategy and complements Low Carbon's development 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

  Technip Energies Secures Major LNG Contract for QatarEnergy's North Field West Project

  The contract involves building two LNG mega trains, boosting Qatar's LNG capacity from 77 to 142 MTPA, and capturing 2.2 MTPA of CO2 with NFS and NFW projects.
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  25 February 2026

  Regulation Essential for OCCS Investment in Maritime Decarbonization

  A DNV report highlights the need for clear regulations to advance OCCS technology, crucial for maritime decarbonization, with pilot projects showing technical feasibility and economic potential.
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  25 February 2026

  Siemens and CAPHENIA Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel

  The partnership aims to scale SAF production using CAPHENIA's plasma technology, enhancing efficiency and enabling global rollout with Siemens' digitalization and automation solutions.
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  24 February 2026

  Honeywell and Verso Energy Partner to Boost eSAF Production

  Verso Energy will use Honeywell's eFining technology to produce eSAF, reducing GHG emissions by 88% and meeting EU's 2050 fuel requirements.
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  24 February 2026

  Samsung C&T and Axens Partner on CCUS Projects with DMX Technology

  The partnership aims to speed up CCUS project deployment by combining Samsung's project expertise with Axens' advanced carbon capture technology.
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  23 February 2026

  Essar Energy Transition Partners on CO2 Infrastructure Project

  The collaboration explores a CO2 capture, storage, and shipping facility at Stanlow, aiming to decarbonize industry and support sustainable jobs in the region.
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  23 February 2026

  thyssenkrupp Steel Supplies CO₂-Reduced Steel for BMW iX3 Production

  bluemint® Steel, a CO₂-reduced product, will be used in BMW iX3's outer panels and battery housing, enhancing sustainability and meeting high quality standards.
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  21 February 2026

  Geography Over Technology: Equinor’s H2M Eemshaven Hydrogen Project Collapsed

  The project failed due to geographic isolation, high transport costs, and lack of local demand, highlighting the need for infrastructure and proximity to industrial clusters.
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  20 February 2026

  Deutsche Infineum Develops Major Urban PV System in Germany

  An 18MW PV system in Cologne will produce 18M kWh annually, aiding decarbonization and supporting local climate goals by 2027.
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  19 February 2026

  Infineum and RheinEnergie to Build Major Inner-City Solar Project in Cologne

  An 18-megawatt solar installation in Cologne will generate 18 million kWh annually, aiding decarbonization and supporting local climate goals. Completion is set for 2027.
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  19 February 2026

  Carbon Neutral Fuels Chooses Johnson Matthey, Honeywell for UK E-Fuels Project

  Project Starling will convert CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel, aiming for 25,000 tons annually by 2031, using advanced technologies for significant emissions savings.
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  19 February 2026

  INEOS Secures €300M French Grant to Decarbonise Lavera Site

  The investment cuts CO2 by 331,000 tonnes annually, secures jobs, boosts competitiveness, and supports France's industrial and climate goals through electrification and carbon capture.
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  18 February 2026

  VolagHy Releases EIA Program for Kuopio Site

  The EIA program for the Kuopio site outlines environmental, social, and land-use assessments, moving the project into the formal evaluation phase with stakeholder engagement.
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  16 February 2026

  Horse Powertrain and Repsol Develop Efficient Hybrid Powertrain with Renewable Gasoline

  The new hybrid powertrain achieves 44.2% efficiency, cuts fuel use by 40%, and reduces CO2 emissions using 100% renewable gasoline, supporting a technology-neutral approach to decarbonization.
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  16 February 2026

  UBE Invests in Immaterial Ltd

  Investment supports commercialization of CO₂ capture tech using Metal-Organic Frameworks, aiming to reduce industrial decarbonization costs and meet global demand for sustainable solutions.
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  13 February 2026

  SkyNRG Begins Construction of First SAF Plant in the Netherlands

  The plant will produce 100,000 tonnes of SAF annually, cutting GHG emissions by up to 90%. KLM is the main off-taker. Construction follows a seven-year development phase. Completion is due in 2028.