Carbon dioxide news

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  4 September 2025

  EU-ASEAN Event on Carbon Pricing

  EU and ASEAN discussed enhancing cooperation on carbon pricing, sharing expertise, and promoting regional initiatives to drive emissions reduction and economic equity.
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  3 September 2025

  Worley to Design Key Infrastructure for INPEX LNG Project in Indonesia

  The project aims to produce 9.5M tons of LNG annually and integrate CCS technology, supporting Indonesia's energy transition with over 70% of work done locally.
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  3 September 2025

  dsm-firmenich Achieves 100% Renewable Electricity Target

  Achieving its 2025 goal early, the company advances towards net-zero emissions by 2045, focusing on renewable energy and sustainable practices across operations.
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  3 September 2025

  Shell Halts Rotterdam Biofuels Plant Construction

  Shell stops Rotterdam biofuels project after evaluating market dynamics and costs, focusing on competitive, low-carbon investments like CCS, hydrogen, and SAF.
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  2 September 2025

  Dow Announces Increased Macquarie Stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions

  Dow gains $540M as Macquarie raises its stake in Diamond Infrastructure Solutions to 49%, enhancing their strategic partnership and expanding service offerings across multiple sectors.
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  29 August 2025

  ORLEN and Equinor Sign Long-Term Oil Supply Deal

  ORLEN secures 6M tonnes of crude from Norway's Johan Sverdrup field, covering 15% of annual demand, enhancing energy security and reducing CO₂ emissions.

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  27 August 2025

  Genesis Fertilizers and Gunvor Partner on Natural Gas, DEF, and Carbon Credits

  The partnership aims to secure natural gas supply, DEF offtake, and carbon credits, supporting a low-carbon fertilizer facility in Western Canada.
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  27 August 2025

  Technip Energies Secures FEED Contracts for INPEX Abadi LNG Project

  The project involves designing a gas FPSO and onshore LNG facility, incorporating CCS technology, to support Indonesia's energy goals and Japan's LNG imports.
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  27 August 2025

  Exolum Invests €70M in Sustainable Fuel Terminal at Düsseldorf Airport

  The new terminal will boost fuel capacity, support sustainable aviation fuels, and shift transport from road to rail, enhancing supply security and reducing emissions.
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  27 August 2025

  EU Studies Propose Carbon Removal Purchasing Programme

  EU explores a purchasing programme to boost carbon removals, aiming to drive investment and meet climate goals. Three reports assess policy options, current projects, and funding needs.
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  25 August 2025

  CO2 Storage Begins at Northern Lights

  CO2 is transported from a cement factory, injected into a North Sea reservoir. Phase 1 is complete; Phase 2 will expand capacity to 5 mtpa, supported by a European grant.
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  14 August 2025

  Porthos CO2 Pipeline Installed Offshore

  A 20-km CO2 pipeline is laid and entrenched under the North Sea, connecting Rotterdam's port to storage reservoirs over 3 km below the seabed.
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  13 August 2025

  Ercros Cuts CO2 Emissions by 38% in Four Years

  GHG emissions cut by 9%. Logistics improvements avoided 8,580 tonnes CO2. Accident frequency down 22%. Achieved EcoVadis Platinum, CDP "B" rating, and improved ESG score. Certified sustainability systems.
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  12 August 2025

  Stanlow Terminals Invests in UK Energy Transition Infrastructure

  Stanlow Terminals upgrades infrastructure for low-carbon fuels, enhancing efficiency and safety, and supports UK's net-zero goals with biofuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture initiatives.
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  7 August 2025

  NEXTCHEM (MAIRE) Secures U.S. Contract for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Tech

  The project uses NX eBlue™ tech to produce 15,000 Nm³/h of low-carbon hydrogen, reducing CO₂ emissions with renewable energy and integrated carbon capture.
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  5 August 2025

  Asahi Kasei Demonstrates High-Yield, High-Purity Biomethane Production

  A new biogas purification system using zeolites achieves 99.5% yield and 97% purity, targeting commercialization by 2027.
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  31 July 2025

  Veolia to Generate Local Energy from Waste in Porto, Portugal

  A 270M€ contract will enhance a waste-to-energy plant in Porto with digitalization, solar power, and carbon capture, aiming for energy efficiency and decarbonization over 15 years.
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  31 July 2025

  OMV Reports EUR 5.79 bn Sales in Q2 2025

  Q2 2025: Strong chemical results, low leverage, ongoing Borouge integration, and green hydrogen projects. Energy segment hit by lower oil prices; Fuels & Feedstock affected by shutdowns.
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  31 July 2025

  Covestro Q2 2025: Market Volatility Impacts Performance

  Q2 sales and EBITDA fell due to price drops and tariffs. Forecasts adjusted. Acquisition of Pontacol AG to boost sustainable growth. New CCO appointed.
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  30 July 2025

  Braskem's Bio-PE Cuts 470,000 Tons of CO2 in Japan

  Bio-based PE bags in Japan cut CO2 emissions by 3,900 tonnes annually, aligning with government sustainability goals and boosting demand for eco-friendly materials.
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  29 July 2025

  Industry Group Tests Rail Logistics in Tokai and Chugoku Regions

  A demonstration test aims to improve chemical logistics via rail, addressing transport capacity issues and reducing emissions by using collaborative 31-foot containers.
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  25 July 2025

  Greene secures €224M from EIB and Santander for waste recovery plants in Spain

  Five plants will convert 200,000 tonnes of waste annually into industrial materials, supporting the circular economy and creating jobs, operational by 2029.
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  24 July 2025

  Air Liquide invests €250M in European semiconductor industry

  New gas production units in Dresden will supply high-purity gases for semiconductors, enhancing reliability, reducing emissions, and using 100% renewable electricity by 2027.
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  23 July 2025

  Solvay Cuts Scope 3 Emissions in France

  Biogenic CO₂ from Air Products reduces emissions by 4,000 tons annually at a French plant, enhancing supply reliability and supporting climate goals.
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  23 July 2025

  Air Liquide to Build 200 MW Electrolyzer in Netherlands

  The project, backed by Dutch and EU support, will produce 23,000 tons of renewable hydrogen annually, cutting 300,000 tons of CO₂ emissions, operational by 2027.
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  21 July 2025

  Gasunie Commits €500M to Energy Infrastructure by Mid-2025

  Revenue up 20% due to higher tariffs; costs rise 11% from investments and staffing. Focus on energy transition, resilience, and hydrogen projects. €12B investment planned by 2030.
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  16 July 2025

  Moeve and Zaffra to Develop e-SAF in Spain

  The agreement supports EU aviation decarbonization targets by assessing e-SAF facility feasibility in Spain, leveraging renewable energy and technology expertise.
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  14 July 2025

  ORLEN and KGS Partner to Boost Biomethane Production in Poland

  The agreement aims to build biomethane facilities, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance energy security by optimizing resources and scaling production.
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  11 July 2025

  Covestro AG Lowers 2025 Forecast

  EBITDA, FOCF, and ROCE over WACC forecasts for 2025 are reduced due to weak global economy. Greenhouse gas emissions remain unchanged.
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  10 July 2025

  Sumitomo Corp and UK Government Sign Investment MOU

  The MOU outlines a £7.5B investment in UK projects by 2035, focusing on clean energy, CCS, hydrogen, and railways, with UK government support.