Carbon dioxide news

• 5 June 2025

  INERATEC Launches Europe's Largest e-Fuel Plant in Frankfurt

  ERA ONE produces 2,500 tonnes of carbon-neutral e-Fuels annually, aiding EU climate goals. It uses CO2 and hydrogen, with strong financial backing for scaling production.
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  3 June 2025

  Clariant Catalyst Powers INERATEC's E-Fuels Plant in Frankfurt

  The plant recycles 8,000 tons of CO₂ annually into 2,500 tons of synthetic fuels, using a catalyst that enhances efficiency and stability for sustainable fuel production.
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  24 April 2025

  £2bn HyNet Project to Boost UK Jobs and Net Zero Efforts

  The UK approved carbon storage permits, enabling CO2 storage in Liverpool Bay, creating 2,000 jobs and repurposing infrastructure to aid the net zero goal by 2050.
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  14 April 2025

  Öresundskraft and INEOS to Store 210,000 Tonnes of CO₂ Annually from Sweden in Denmark

  The agreement advances cross-border CCS efforts, with storage starting 2028, highlighting international cooperation for climate goals and expanding EU's CO₂ storage capacity.
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  26 March 2025

  BASF and Forestal partner on e-methanol production in Spain using OASE technology

  The project uses carbon capture to produce e-methanol, enhancing sustainable fuel production for industrial transport and chemical synthesis.
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  19 March 2025

  thyssenkrupp Uhde chosen for Elyse Energy's Biomass-to-SAF project in France

  The project will produce sustainable aviation fuel from biomass and green hydrogen, using advanced gasification technology, to meet EU SAF quotas and support the green transition.

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  5 December 2024

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Carbon Capture at Heidelberg's German Facility

  The project integrates carbon capture at a cement plant, aiming to store 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually in the North Sea. Construction starts in 2026, with commissioning in 2029.
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  18 November 2024

  Teréga and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen and CO2 Hub at Port-La Nouvelle

  The MoU aims to develop Port-La Nouvelle into a key hub for low-carbon hydrogen and CO2, supporting energy transition and regional economic growth.
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  4 November 2024

  LanzaTech and Eramet to Launch Integrated CCUS Project in Norway

  The project will produce ethanol from furnace gas, aiming for CO2 reduction. A feasibility study may add CCS. Operations start in 2028, creating jobs and supporting local innovation.
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  1 November 2024

  Repsol invests €150M in Tarragona chemical complex

  €50M for maintenance, €100M for safety and efficiency. 675 units inspected, 104,000 tonnes CO2 cut. 1,300 workers daily. Enhances competitiveness and sustainability.
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  27 October 2024

  Neste halts 120 MW electrolyzer investment at Porvoo refinery

  Challenging market conditions and limited renewable hydrogen use led to the decision. Neste explores alternative renewable hydrogen options for Porvoo refinery with partners.
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  26 September 2024

  WACKER Tests CO2 Capture in Silicon Production

  A pilot test in Norway successfully captured CO2 from silicon production, achieving over 95% capture rates. This step supports the goal of net-zero emissions by 2045.
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  12 September 2024

  Hycamite Launches Europe's Largest Methane-Splitting Plant in Finland

  The plant produces low-carbon hydrogen and high-quality carbon, using 13% of the energy of electrolysis. It supports decarbonization and offers scalable, custom solutions for emission reduction.
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  6 September 2024

  Eni and Snam Launch Italy's First Carbon Capture and Storage Project

  The Ravenna CCS project begins CO2 injection, capturing 25,000 tonnes annually, with plans to store up to 4 million tonnes by 2030, supporting Italy's decarbonization and climate goals.
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  2 September 2024

  Technip Energies to design low-carbon hydrogen facility for bp in Teesside, UK

  H2Teesside aims for 1.2 GW low-carbon hydrogen, capturing 2M tonnes CO₂ annually. It supports UK decarbonization, economic growth, and integrates with regional projects for a 2025 investment decision.
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  13 August 2024

  ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy in Finland

  The project aims to capture CO2 from flue gases at a waste-to-energy plant, liquefy it, and use it for carbon-neutral e-fuels. The final investment decision is expected in early 2025.
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  9 August 2024

  Rohrdorfer Begins CO2-Based Ethylene Production in Germany

  A new process converts CO2 from cement production into ethylene, aiming for a CO2 circular economy and fossil fuel independence. The project is part of H2-Reallabor Burghausen and funded by the German government.
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  27 May 2024

  Elyse Energy and RTE Address Guarantors' Report on eM-Rhône Project

  The eM-Rhône project aims to produce e-methanol for decarbonization. The response addresses public feedback, water usage concerns, and outlines future consultation steps and commitments.
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  21 May 2024

  Hitachi and Asco to Supply CO2 Liquefaction Plant for Swiss Energy Project

  A new plant will capture and liquefy CO2 from a Swiss biogas facility, reducing emissions and fossil CO2 reliance. The liquid CO2 will be used in various industrial and commercial applications.
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  22 April 2024

  Holcim and thyssenkrupp Begin Construction on Carbon-Neutral Cement Plant in Germany

  Construction starts on a carbon-neutral cement plant in Lägerdorf, using "pure oxyfuel" tech to capture CO2. The plant aims to cut emissions by 1.2 million tons annually, operational by 2028.
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  22 March 2024

  Aker Carbon Capture to Study CO2 Reduction for Wacker

  Aker Carbon Capture will conduct a feasibility study and an eight-month test to explore CO2 capture from silicon production at Wacker's Holla plant, aiding their goal of net zero by 2045.
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  22 February 2024

  bp adopts BASF's carbon capture for Teesside hydrogen project

  The Teesside project aims for 1.2GW blue hydrogen by 2030, capturing up to 99.99% CO2 with OASE® technology. It targets decarbonizing industry and heavy transport, with operations planned for 2028.
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  8 February 2024

  Air Liquide Invests €40M to Boost Efficiency and Cut CO₂ at Stade Site

  Investing €40M, the company will modernize assets, add CO₂ recycling, and improve energy efficiency by 15%, cutting emissions by 15,000 tonnes/year at its Stade, Germany site by 2024.
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  6 February 2024

  MHI and Worley Secure FEED Contract for UK's First Cement CO2 Capture Plant

  The Padeswood CCS project will capture and store up to 800,000 tons of CO2 annually, starting in 2028, as part of the HyNet CCUS cluster to support the UK's net zero carbon goal by 2050.
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  6 February 2024

  EU Outlines Plan for Carbon Management to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050

  The EU aims to cut emissions by 90% by 2040, develop CO2 storage, and create a CO2 market. Actions include regulatory frameworks, funding, research, and international cooperation.
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  29 January 2024

  Carbon Centric to Build Carbon Capture Plant in Norway

  The plant will capture 10,000 tons of CO2 annually, converting it to food-grade quality. Funded by NOK 100 million, it aims to reduce emissions and reuse biogenic CO2, with completion by spring 2025.
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  17 January 2024

  Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
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  22 December 2023

  Topsoe to Supply Technology for Essar's £360 Million Carbon Capture Project in Chester, UK

  The carbon capture facility at Stanlow refinery will be operational by 2028, capturing 1 million tons of CO2 annually, with CO2 sequestered in Liverpool Bay's depleted gas fields.