Shell Restarts Production at UK’s Penguins Field with New FPSO Facility
Shell has started up a modern floating production, storage, and offloading facility that is capable of operating on the Penguins…
Baker Hughes Partners with Argent LNG for Louisiana Export Facility
Argent LNG LLC has selected Baker Hughes, a worldwide energy technology company, to deliver liquefaction solutions and related services for…
Blastr Green Steel Secures Funding for Ultra-Low CO2 Steel Plant in Finland
Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) announced closing of its second strategic partner financing round, securing critical funding to advance its European…
TA’ZIZ and Samsung E&A to Build UAE’s Largest Methanol Plant
TA’ZIZ, one of the leading constructors in the diversification drive within the industrialized push for the UAE, announced that it…
               
Shell Restarts Production at UK’s Penguins Field with…
Shell has started up a modern floating production, storage, and offloading facility that is capable of operating on the Penguins field in the UK North…
               
Mitsubishi Corporation Reassesses Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid…
Mitsubishi Corporation announced the Group will be reviewing strategies for offshore wind power generation projects it is undertaking in Japan, given the exceptionally significant change…
               
Baker Hughes Partners with Argent LNG for Louisiana…
Argent LNG LLC has selected Baker Hughes, a worldwide energy technology company, to deliver liquefaction solutions and related services for the proposed liquefied natural gas…
               
International Carbon Registry Achieves ICROA Endorsement for High-Integrity…
The International Carbon Registry (ICR) has received a full endorsment by the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA). This achievement highlights ICR’s commitment to…
               
EIB Global Partners with Ameriabank to Boost Armenia’s…
The European Investment Bank and Ameriabank have signed their first ever agreement marking a milestone in the South Caucasus region. This €105 million financing for…
               
Amazon and Iberdrola Expand Renewable Energy Partnership with…
Amazon and Iberdrola, among the largest entities in the respective energy and tech sectors, have announced expanding their partnership by finalizing a number of new…
               
Quinbrook Acquires 350 MW Mallard Pass Solar Project…
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager focused on energy transition infrastructure, has announced the acquisition of Mallard Pass, a 350 MW solar photovoltaic (PV)…
               
Hanwha and Baker Hughes Collaborate on Ammonia-Powered Turbines…
Hanwha Power Systems and Hanwha Ocean have signed a joint development and collaboration agreement with Baker Hughes, a global energy technology leader, to design and…
               
Vesper Energy Completes Final Module at Hornet Solar
Vesper Energy has completed one of the landmark milestones in its flagship renewable energy initiative by erecting the last module at Hornet Solar in Swisher…
               
Blastr Green Steel Secures Funding for Ultra-Low CO2…
Blastr Green Steel (Blastr) announced closing of its second strategic partner financing round, securing critical funding to advance its European integrated ultra-low CO2 steel value…
               
EBRD and EU Invest in Vlasinske Hydropower to…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union have committed new investments in hydropower to support Serbia in the quest to…
               
TA’ZIZ and Samsung E&A to Build UAE’s Largest…
TA’ZIZ, one of the leading constructors in the diversification drive within the industrialized push for the UAE, announced that it would award an EPC contract,…
               
Chestnut Carbon and Microsoft Sign Carbon Removal Agreement
Chestnut Carbon stated it has signed a new long-term offtake agreement with Microsoft for the delivery of high-quality nature-based carbon removal credits to be generated…
               
Lhyfe Secures €11 Million to Build Renewable Hydrogen…
Lhyfe, a producer and supplier of renewable energy is raising up to € 11 million in funding from Sweden’s Klimatklivet investment program, facilitated by the…
               
Earth AI Secures $20M to Advance AI-Powered Mineral…
Earth AI, a leader in predictive exploration for clean energy metals, has announced the completion of a $20 million Series B funding round. The oversubscribed…
               
Xodus Launches Dashboard to Assess CO2 Transport Costs…
Xodus, a global energy consultancy, has unveiled an innovative digital dashboard aimed at illuminating the financial aspects of carbon dioxide (CO2) transport across Europe as…
               
Fidra Energy Secures Approval for UK’s Largest Battery…
Fidra Energy, the largest European battery energy storage system company, is developing its operations in Edinburgh, UK. It got planning consent recently for developing the…
               
Rio Tinto and Hydro Invest $45M in Carbon…
Rio Tinto and Hydro have partnered to explore and evaluate carbon capture technologies for use in the aluminium electrolysis process. The agreement will share R&D…
               
Baker Hughes Secures Order for Jafurah Gas Field…
Baker Hughes, a leading energy technology company, has announced it has been awarded a major contract from Tecnicas Reunidas to supply gas compression equipment for…
               
Nellie Technologies Partners with Zurich Insurance for Multi-Year…
Nellie Technologies has announced a significant agreement with Zurich Insurance Group to purchase carbon dioxide removal certificates (CORCs) verified under the Puro Earth Standard. This multi-year, multi tonnage transaction will…
               
European Investment Bank Provides €400 Million Loan for…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed to a €400 million loan to Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE) for the development of Baltica 2, the largest offshore…
               
Invenergy Secures $1.1 Billion Financing for Three Solar…
Invenergy announced it has closed a $1.1 billion debt financing facility for three solar projects. The three projects are planned to be established in Ohio,…
               
Polenergia Partners with CD PROJEKT to Supply Renewable…
Poland’s largest private energy group, Polenergia, announced a six-year deal with one of the world’s most famous video game developers, CD PROJEKT, to provide renewable…
               
MTR Carbon Capture Partners with TSMC to Deploy…
MTR Carbon Capture has signed an agreement with TSMC in Taiwan to sell its state-of-the-art Polaris™ membrane carbon capture system. TSMC will construct this system…
               
esVolta Secures $243M to Expand Texas Battery Storage…
esVolta, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage projects, has completed a preferred equity transaction with energy transition investment firm Captona LLC.…
               
Repsol Invests €800 Million in Ecoplant to Convert…
Repsol Board of Directors has cleared an investment worth €800 million for the Ecoplant. It is the company’s next-generation plant setup in Tarragona, Spain. Ecoplant…
               
AfDB’s Adaptation Benefits Mechanism Registers on UNFCCC Platform
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Adaptation Benefits Mechanism (ABM), will be the first and the non-market approach registered on the United Nations Framework Convention on…
               
IEA Under Fire from Former Oil Market Chief…
The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) former oil industry and market chief criticized the agency’s focus on the global energy transition report released recently. The former…
               
EIB and Breakthrough Energy Invest €70 Million in…
The European Investment Bank and Breakthrough Energy Catalyst agreed on a funding package of €70 million in favor of Germany-based e-fuel company, INERATEC. Under this…
               
CNaught Partners with OpenAI’s Operator to Simplify Carbon…
CNaught, an online platform that offers carbon credits, has announced its participation in OpenAI’s early research preview of Operator. It is a new computer-using agent…
               
LyondellBasell Secures Two Power Purchase Agreements to Boost…
LyondellBasell (LYB), a global chemical leader recently sealed two long-term power purchase agreements in Europe. This is one of the critical steps toward sustainability the…
               
Switzerland Approves New Climate Targets
Switzerland announced that it has approved new climate targets, proposing a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.  It was declared that by 2035, Switzerland should reduce…
               
Lunate to Acquire Minority Stake in ADNOC Gas…
Lunate, an Abu Dhabi-based global investment manager with USD 105 billion in assets, plans to acquire a minority stake in ADNOC Gas Pipelines, indirectly held…
               
Chevron to Develop Gas Fired Power Plants to…
Chevron has announced plans to build natural gas based power plants next to data centres in the United States. This move is timely as energy…
               
IFC Invests $150 Million in BV Bank to…
The International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, will invest in BV Bank to make financing for small-scale solar projects in Brazil. This…
               
Enfinity Global Secures Connectivity for 2 GW of…
Enfinity Global announced that it has secured connectivity of over 2 GW of utility-scale solar and wind projects spread across the states of Rajasthan, Uttar…
               
Iberdrola Signs Power Purchase Agreement with AGRATI Group…
Iberdrola signed a PPA with the leading manufacturer of fastening systems and mechanical components, AGRATI Group. As from 2025, AGRATI will obtain 100% of its…
               
Vietnam Approves Carbon Market Plan
Vietnam has approved a national carbon market development project. The intention behind the project is meet the emissions targets the nation has outline in its…
               
Greenbacker Secures $950 Million Financing for Largest Solar…
Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC is an independent power producer and investment manager with a focus on the energy transition The company has recently announced…
               
Qualitas Energy Secures 250 MW Wind Portfolio in…
Qualitas Energy announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 250 MW wind energy portfolio in Germany. The purchased portfolio includes four wind farm…
               
TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics Sign 15-Year Power Purchase Agreement…
TotalEnergies and STMicroelectronics have achieved a major Power Purchase Agreement, to supply renewable electricity to sites of STMicroelectronics in France. The deal for 15 years,…
               
Stockholm Exergi Secures 20 Billion SEK for Europe’s…
Stockholm Exergi has been awarded significant financial support in the Swedish Energy Agency’s reverse auction for Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). The Swedish…
               
Kuva Systems Secures $5M DOE Contract to Advance…
Kuva Systems, one of the leading methane emissions reducers, has been awarded a $5 million contract by the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions…
               
DHL Express Partners with Cosmo Oil to Procure…
DHL Express has signed a significant agreement with Cosmo Oil Marketing Co., Ltd. to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to reduce emissions in air freight…
               
GridStor Acquires 100 MW Battery Storage Project in…
GridStor announced that it has purchased a 100 MW / 400 MWh battery storage project located in Arizona. The company acquired it from the Capacity…
               
Portsmouth Pioneers Greener Shipping with First LNG Bunkering…
Portsmouth has taken a giant leap toward a greener future with its first liquefied natural gas bunkering operation. It is one of the major breakthroughs…
               
Foresight Group Raises £27 Million to Expand Natural…
Foresight Group announced that it has further raised £27m of fresh equity capital for Foresight Natural Capital Ltd (FNC). The funds were raised through East…
               
TP Solar Secures 300 MWp Solar Module Contract…
TP Solar Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) announced that it has signed a contract with the Maharashtra State Power…
               
Meta and Zelestra Sign Four New Agreements to…
Meta announced that it has signed four new Environmental Attribute Purchase Agreements (EAPAs)  with Zelestra. The EAPAS will facilitate the development of four solar initiatives with an…
               
SLB Capturi and Aker Solutions Secure Contract for…
SLB announced that SLB Capturi, together with Aker Solutions, secured an engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning contract from Hafslund Celsio AS. The solution is…
               
Samotics Secures €20M EIB Investment to Boost Industrial…
Samotics, a Dutch-based electrical data analytics company has secured a €20 million financing deal with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to boost its research and…
               
Nuada and MLC Launch Carbon Capture Initiative for…
Nuada and Missouri Lime Company (MLC) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that has been used to kick off an innovative initiative at the flagship…
               
Soletair Power and Carbonaide Turn CO₂ Emissions into…
Soletair Power and Carbonaide are addressing one of the most pressing environmental challenges: reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the construction industry. Together, they are…
               
Suzlon and Torrent Power Reach 1 GW Wind…
Suzlon Group, with Torrent Power Ltd., marked a crucial milestone in the renewable energy scenario of India, together powering 1 GW of wind energy. A…
               
EIB Invests €2.75 Million to Support Greece’s Lignite…
The European Investment Bank announced it will finance investment programs for five Greek regions to address the economic and social consequences of Greece’s planned lignite…
               
IFC Commits $165 Million to São Martinho for…
The International Finance Corporation, part of the World Bank Group, has agreed to commit as much as $165 million to invest in one of Brazil’s…
               
Lightsource bp Completes 187-Megawatt Peacock Solar Farm in…
Lightsource bp completed its construction on the 187-megawatt Peacock Solar in San Patricio County, Texas. It will deliver direct renewable power to the region’s manufacturing…
               
ADB Funds Ayala Corp’s $100M EV Expansion in…
The Asian Development Bank has agreed to finance up to $100 million of Ayala Corporation’s development of the electric mobility ecosystem in the Philippines. Funding…
               
ContourGlobal Boosts US Renewable Capacity to 1.5 GW…
ContourGlobal has announced the purchase of a portfolio of 446 MWp in solar photovoltaic (PV) from the leading global solar energy provider, Qcells. A portfolio…
               
SLB Capturi Launches Modular Carbon Capture Plant at…
Global energy technology leader SLB recently completed the commissioning of its modular carbon capture plant at Twence’s waste-to-energy facility in Hengelo, Netherlands. This is one…
               
Ulaanbaatar Issues First OTC Bond to IFC to…
MUB, the Governor’s Office of the Capital City of Mongolia, successfully issued its first OTC market bond by way of a private placement with IFC.…
               
Indonesia and ExxonMobil Forge $10 Billion Partnership
Indonesia’s Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs has declared that it and ExxonMobil have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The deal is expected to rake…
               
ADNOC Reaches Industry-Leading Carbon Intensity at Shah Field
ADNOC announced that its onshore Shah field has reached an industry-leading level of carbon intensity at 0.1 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalent per barrel of…
               
Southeast Asian Cities Struggle with Severe Air Pollution
IQAir’s air quality index report listed Southeast Asian cities among five most polluted globally. The air monitoring organization ranked Ho Chi Minh City at second…
               
Chevron Launches Oil Production at Tengiz Future Growth…
Chevron Corporation has officially launched oil production at the Future Growth Project, being developed by the company’s wholly-owned affiliate in Kazakhstan, Tengizchevroil LLP, and its…
               
California Energy Commission Seeks Input for Carbon Management…
The California Energy Commission has released a Request for Information inviting all sectors to submit suggestions about possible partnerships and technologies for establishing carbon management…
               
CapeZero Raises $2.6 Million to Streamline Clean Energy…
CapeZero has announced the successful completion of a $2.6 million seed funding round led by Powerhouse Ventures. The funding received additional support from Climactic, Avesta…
               
Trump to Fast-Track AI Power Stations Using Emergency…
At the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump announced plans to use his energy emergency declaration to approve the construction of power stations specifically for…
               
Berenberg Supports ABO Energy with Tailored Financing Solar…
Berenberg is enhancing its partnership with the German developer ABO Energy through Unitranche debt financing. The funds aid the construction phase of three solar parks…
               
EIB Invests €250 Million in NBG to Support…
The EIB invested another €250 million in the National Bank of Greece (NBG) in order to promote green investments in small and medium-sized enterprises and…
               
Technip Energies Wins FEED Contract for Uniper’s Connah’s…
Uniper has awarded Technip Energies the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for the proposed Connah’s Quay Low Carbon Power project, featuring a new CCGT power…
               
Brazil to Lead Push for Stronger Climate Finance…
Brazil views a chance to enhance the representation of developing countries in the forthcoming climate finance discussions, according to statements made by the leader of…
               
EU Plans to Extend Gas Storage Targets After…
The European Union plans to extend its gas storage filling targets beyond December 2025, EU diplomats revealed. This move follows the energy crisis of 2022,…
               
Sungrow Powers Largest Rooftop Solar Installation in the…
Sungrow, one of the top PV inverter manufacturers as well as an energy storage solutions company, is becoming part of the largest rooftop solar project…
               
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Vestforbrænding Join Forces for…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Energy Transition Fund I (CI ETF I), has partnered with Vestforbrænding, Denmark’s largest waste-to-energy company, to establish a joint…
               
Microsoft Expands Carbon Removal Partnership with re.green
Microsoft announced the expansion of its partnership with carbon dioxide removal (CDR) provider re.green. The expansion entails the tech giant signing a second offtake agreement…
               
Adani Energy Solutions Secures ₹25,000 Crore Transmission Project
Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL), one of India’s major power transmission companies, said it has secured its bggest order to date. The ₹25,000 crore Bhadla Fatehpur HVDC has immense potential to add to the strength of the transmission network of AESL. This order has surged the total order book of AESL to ₹54,761 crore. Major…
               
European Investment Bank and AllianzGI Expand Climate Financing…
The EIB and Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) have closed the Emerging Markets Climate Action Fund recently with a total size of €450 million; with €20…
               
Telangana and Sun Petrochemicals Sign Landmark MoU at…
Sun Petrochemicals signed an MoU with the Telangana government to set up huge pumped storage hydro power projects across the state. The project requires massive…
               
BII Partners with FMO and SUSI Partners to…
British International Investment (BII) has announced a joint venture focused on renewable energy in Southeast Asia. The venture is called the Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets…
               
EU Backs DRC’s Green Corridor at Davos
European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, revealed that the European Union would be backing the recently launched…
               
Solar Power Overtakes Coal in the EU’s Electricity…
In a significant milestone for renewable energy, solar power has overtaken coal in the European Union’s electricity mix. According to data from energy think tank…
               
13 New Clusters Join WEF’s Initiative to Drive…
Thirteen prominent industrial clusters from countries such as Australia, Brazil, Colombia, India, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, Thailand, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom have recently joined…
               
Switzerland Calls for Carbon Capture Proposals to Tackle…
The Federal Office of Energy in Switzerland has issued a new call for proposals, requesting organizations to submit innovative solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions.…
               
Guterres Urges Urgent Climate Action and AI Regulation…
UN Secretary General António Guterres sharply criticized global issues at the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he said the problems facing the…
               
DTEK Announces €450 Million Investment to Expand Tyligulska…
Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, announced its plan to invest in expanding its Tyligulska Wind Power Plant. The company intends to invest 450 million Euros ($468.59 million) to boost the plant’s capacity. The…
               
Liquid Wind and TSE Partner to Advance Finland’s…
Liquid Wind and TSE have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding that will help one of Finland’s most significant green hydrogen projects progress. This facility…
               
Quinbrook Secures AUD$722 Million Debt Financing for Supernode…
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners said it has secured debt financing of AUD$722 million for its Supernode battery storage project in Queensland. This marks the largest stand alone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)…
               
RHI Magnesita and MCi Carbon Secure €3.8 Million…
RHI Magnesita and MCi Carbon won a major grant of €3.8 million under the Australia-Austria Industrial Decarbonisation Demonstration Partnership Program. This funding approval marks one…
               
EBRD Partners with Mongolia to Accelerate Renewable Energy…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development concluded a strategic partnership with Mongolia as part of efforts to step up the pace of the country’s…
               
Global EV Revolution Takes Center Stage at the…
At the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution was a key topic of discussion. Leading figures in…
               
Carbon Markets Initiative Launches $1.5 Billion Plan for…
A carbon markets investor, supported by Swiss trading house Mercuria, announced a partnership with Conservation International and The Nature Conservancy to raise an initial $1.5…
               
Brazil’s Vision for a Sustainable Future at COP…
Brazil is gearing up to host the COP30 climate summit in November 2025. The country aims to build an “ecological legacy” and has called on…
               
Marubeni and MOL Partner on Nature-Based Carbon Removal…
Marubeni Corporation and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced the formation of a new joint venture, Marubeni MOL Forests Co., Ltd., to create, trade, and retire…
               
Roberto Bocca on AI’s Dual Role in Energy…
At the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Roberto Bocca, Head of the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy, spoke exclusively with CNBC…
               
JSW Group Signs MoU with Maharashtra Government for…
The JSW Group has signed an MoU with the Government of Maharashtra to commit ₹3 lakh crore in investment in the state. Announced at WEF…
               
Lhyfe and Masdar Partner to Boost Green Hydrogen…
Lhyfe, a leader in green hydrogen, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Masdar at ADSW 2025. This collaboration is part of Lhyfe’s 2024…
               
Solvang ASA Leads Maritime Decarbonization with First Carbon…
Solvang ASA has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in maritime decarbonization, unveiling the first ship equipped with a full-scale onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) facility.…
               
Trump Withdraws US from Paris Climate Agreement for…
President Donald Trump has once again withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement. Thus, the world’s largest historic emitter has been taken out…
               
Climate Protests Disrupt WEF’s Annual Meeting in Davos
Climate activists staged protests in Davos, Switzerland, just as the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting began. The demonstrations were aimed at raising awareness about…
               
Envision Energy Wins 1.1GW Wind Farm Contract with…
Envision Energy, a green technology provider, has won a contract for 1.1GW onshore wind farm owned by ACWA Power in the Gulf of Suez region…
               
Ecoplanet Secures €16 Million Series A Funding to…
Ecoplanet has raised €16 million in a Series A funding round led by EQT Ventures. HV Capital and other market experts also continued its support.…
               
DOE Approves $15 Billion Loan for PG&E’s Polaris…
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America initiative, the US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has finalized a $15 billion loan guarantee for…
               
New Forests Raises $375 Million for Australia New…
New Forests has successfully closed its Australia New Zealand Landscapes and Forestry Fund (ANZLAFF), raising $375 million. This amount came from institutional investors across Europe…
               
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025: Collaboration…
The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 will take place from January 20-24 in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting is taking place under the theme “Collaboration for…
               
Catona Climate Partners with Tencent to Boost Decarbonization…
Catona Climate, a leader in climate finance, has announced a strategic partnership with Tencent, the global tech and entertainment giant, to support the company’s ambitious…
               
Indonesia Seeks Private Sector Role in New Power…
Indonesia expects to increase its power capacity by 71 gigawatts (GW) during the next decade. To achieve this, the government will rely more on private…
               
Convergent Energy Secures $584.5 Million Loan for Solar…
Convergent Energy and Power (Convergent) stated that it has received a $584.5 million loan from the US Department of Energy (DOE). The loan was secured…
               
Aegis Energy Secures £100 Million Investment to Energy…
Aegis Energy, a UK-based company, has raised £100 million from Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. The funds will be directed towards the establishment of five multi energy…
               
Green Plains Reports Progress on Advantage Nebraska CCS…
Green Plains announced that it’s made progress on its Advantage Nebraska carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) strategy. The ethanol producing company has successfully acquired all…
               
US Unveils New Safety Standards for CO2 Pipelines
The US Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) recently proposed new restrictions. These new regulation amendments are intended to increase the…
               
Indonesia Welcomes WTO Ruling Against EU’s Palm Oil…
Indonesia marks a key win after the World Trade Organization ruled in favor of its case against the European Union (EU) over palm oil-based biodiesel. This has emerged as a significant victory for Indonesia, as…
               
Origen Raises $13M to Scale Limestone-Based Carbon Removal
Origen Power Limited, a pioneering provider of limestone-based carbon removal solutions, has successfully raised $13 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led…
               
Biden Administration Moves to Protect More of Alaska’s…
The Biden administration has taken steps to further protect parts of Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) from oil and gas development. The Interior Department…
               
Aker Solutions and Siemens Energy Receive Notice to…
Aker Solutions, in a consortium with Siemens Energy, has reached an important achievement. The company has received the full notice from RWE to proceed for…
               
OMV and Airbus Partner to Accelerate Aviation Decarbonization…
OMV and aircraft manufacturer Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding and committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the aviation sector by developing and deploying sustainable…
               
Reach Subsea Launches REACH REMOTE 1, Advancing Uncrewed…
Reach Subsea has officially confirmed the successful delivery of the REACH REMOTE 1 uncrewed surface vessel (USV), marking the completion of technical installations, testing, and…
               
Plenitude Expands Renewable Energy Presence in California
Plenitude, through its US subsidiary Eni New Energy US Inc., has agreed to purchase, via EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a 49% equity…
               
GridStor Acquires 200 MW Battery Storage Project in…
Utility-scale battery energy storage systems developer and operator GridStor bought a 200 MW / 800 MWh battery storage project from Black Mountain Energy Storage (BMES)…
               
Google Signs Historic Biochar Carbon Removal Deals
Google announced the signing of the largest ever biochar based carbon removal agreements. As part of the agreements, the search engine giant will purchase a…
               
Côte d’Ivoire Secures €50 Million Investment for Low-Carbon…
The Republic of Côte d’Ivoire announced securing a €50 million investment to increase its presence in the African Trade & Investment Development Insurance, courtesy of…
               
Indonesia to Enter International Carbon Trading Market in…
Indonesia is set to officially enter the international carbon trading market on January 20, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to…
               
BeZero Carbon Raises $32 Million to Expand Carbon…
Global carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has announced the successful closure of a $32 million Series C investment round aimed at expanding its role in…
               
Masdar Expands into the Philippines with 1GW Clean…
Masdar has entered the Philippines market by signing key agreements to develop 1 gigawatt (GW) of clean energy projects. This expansion is a significant step…
               
NXP Secures €1 Billion EIB Loan to Boost…
NXP Semiconductors N.V. announced a partnership with the European Investment Bank, which signed a €1 billion loan with the company as a basis to strengthen…
               
Legal Challenge Filed Against North Dakota’s Carbon Storage…
A group of landowners in North Dakota have challenged the state’s approval of Summit Carbon Solutions‘ underground carbon storage facility in court. The firm is…
               
Plug Power Partners with Allied Green Ammonia on…
Plug Power Inc., a leader in hydrogen solutions for the green hydrogen economy, has signed a landmark agreement with Allied Green Ammonia (AGA). The deal…
               
BrightNight Launches First Phase of Hybrid Renewable Project…
BrightNight, a new generation of global renewable power producers, announced the commercial operations launch of the first phase of its 115 MW hybrid renewable project,…
               
LRE Expands Renewable Energy Projects in Oklahoma with…
The US renewable energy company Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) has announced an expansion of its renewable energy projects in Oklahoma. The business plans to build…
               
responsAbility Investments Expands Asia Climate Strategy to $350…
Global impact leader responsAbility Investments has successfully expanded its Asia Climate Strategy, reaching more than $350 million in a third closing. This achievement surpasses initial private sector capital…
               
IFC Invests $200 Million in Ameriabank to Boost…
The International Finance Corporation will invest up to $200 million in Ameriabank for filling financing gaps for climate finance projects, MSMEs, and women-owned MSMEs in…
               
Aramco and Ma’aden Announce JV to Boost Lithium…
Saudi Arabian energy and chemicals firm Aramco and mining and metals company Ma’aden have announced plans to launch a joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The…
               
Siemens eMobility Partners in EV Charging Infrastructure Projects…
Siemens eMobility has been selected as the technology partner for two key electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects in Italy. The company is collaborating with…
               
Octopus Energy Expands Solar Portfolio with Acquisition of…
Octopus Energy has acquired the French business of Sweden-based OX2, which develops solar power plants on agricultural land. This acquisition is aimed at expanding Octopus Energy’s footprint in France’s clean energy market. It has stated that it will retain the French team and…
               
EIB and Societe Generale Unveil €8 Billion Wind…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Societe Generale launched a pioneering plan to unlock some €8bn in investment, supporting wind energy manufacturers across the continent.…
               
Equinor Faces Backlash Over Discrepancy in Sleipner CO2…
Norwegian energy giant Equinor has been under fire after an investigation found a huge gap between its public claims of CO2 storage and the actual figures. The company had claimed that its Sleipner facility captured about one million metric tons…
               
Climate Investment Funds Capital Markets Mechanism Makes Market…
The Climate Investment Funds’ (CIF) Capital Markets Mechanism (CCMM) has made its market debut, receiving high ratings from Fitch and Moody’s (AA+/Aa1). The mechanism successfully…
               
Apollo and Standard Chartered Announce Strategic Partnership for…
Apollo and Standard Chartered PLC have established a long-term strategic alliance to expedite global financing for renewable energy, sustainable transition, and infrastructure. Through this agreement,…
               
DOE Announces $101 Million for Carbon Management Test…
The US Department of Energy‘s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has selected five projects that will receive a total of $101 million in…
               
PTT Global Chemical Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production…
PTT Global Chemical announced that it has begun manufacturing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Thailand for the first time. Plus, the business stated that during…
               
Piramal Pharma Cuts 24,000 Tonnes of Carbon with…
Piramal Pharma Limited has achieved a major environmental milestone in its API and intermediates manufacturing plant in Digwal, India, with the successful replacement of its…
               
ADB Secures $92.6M for Indonesia’s Muara Laboh Geothermal…
The Asian Development Bank recently inked a $92.6 million funding arrangement with PT Supreme Energy Muara Laboh for the harnessing of Indonesia’s geothermal energy resources…
               
UK Government Allocates $63 Million to Help Businesses…
The UK Government has invested $63.2 million (£51.9 million) into 25 businesses through the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF). The funding is set to contribute to the country’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050. The funding initiative will spur economic development, among other roles, while focusing on cutting…
               
EBRD and Bank Millennium Partner on Synthetic Securitisation…
The EBRD has reached a significant landmark in advancing innovative financial instruments with the signing of a synthetic securitization agreement with Poland’s Bank Millennium. This…
               
Gigablue Partners with SkiesFifty for Major Marine Carbon…
Gigablue, a scalable and affordable carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies provider, announced that it has signed a significant agreement with SkiesFifty, a company focused on…
               
Mozambique’s Plan to Combine LNG Production and Carbon…
Mozambique is taking a step toward balancing economic development with environmental protection. The country’s National Maritime Spatial Planning Plan (POEM) intends to promote carbon sequestration…
               
EIB and Adif AV Sign €350 Million Loan…
The EIB signed a €350 million loan with Adif AV to modernize conventional and high-speed railway infrastructure in Spain. It is an investment that will…
               
Cloverdale Paint Partners with Celanese to Launch Sustainable…
Cloverdale Paint has announced that it has entered a parternship with Celanese Corporation. This collaboration will witness the utilization of Celanese’s carbon capture and utilization…
               
DOE Grants $1.67B Loan to Montana Renewables for…
The US Department of Energy is closing out the $1.67 billion loan guarantee made to Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) for the company’s expansion of its…
               
Mati Carbon Achieves Major Carbon Removal Milestone with…
Mati Carbon has delivered 420 tons of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits to Frontier, marking a significant milestone. This is the largest permanent CDR delivery…
               
DTEK Partners with Fluence to Launch Ukraine’s First…
Private energy company DTEK has agreed with Fluence Energy B.V., the world’s leading provider of energy storage solutions, to deliver the Ukraine’s first large portfolio…
               
Uniper to Build Low-Carbon Power Station in Humber…
Uniper announced plans to construct a new low-carbon power station in the Humber region of the UK, a project called the Killingholme Low Carbon Power.…
               
Envision Energy India Secures Major Order from Juniper…
Envision Energy India has announced a significant partnership with Juniper Green Energy, securing an order for the supply of 200 EN 182 5MW wind turbine…
               
EBRD Lends €25 Million to BNP Paribas Finansal…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s BNP Paribas Finansal Kiralama, aimed at supporting gender-responsive green…
               
Gautam Adani Commits Rs 65,000 Crore Investment in…
Recently, industrialist Gautam Adani met Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai to formally announce a mega investment in the state. A total of Rs 65,000 crore worth of investment from the Adani Group will go…
               
EIB Provides €25 Million Funding to Resato Hydrogen…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to sign a €25 million venture debt facility with Resato Hydrogen Technology, based in Assen, Netherlands. This financing…
               
BlackRock Exits Net Zero Asset Managers Group
BlackRock, a global investment firm, has announced its plans to leave the Net Zero Asset Managers(NZAM) project. BlackRock was one of the founding members of…
               
Origis Energy Secures $415 Million in Financing for…
Origis Energy, one of the largest renewable energy and decarbonization solutions providers in the US, recently closed financing on its Swift Air Solar project located…
               
TotalEnergies and Partners Launch Construction of ArtawiGas25 Facility…
TotalEnergies, BOC, and QatarEnergy have officially launched the construction of the ArtawiGas25 facility. The facility, located in Basra, processes gas from the Ratawi field, reducing…
               
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Allocates $90 Million for…
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has reaffirmed its commitment to carbon capture projects while committing $90 million to these projects in 2025’s budget, as reported by…
               
Statera Energy Acquires 680MW Battery Storage Project
Statera Energy has acquired a significant battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Greater Manchester, UK. The project, located at Trafford Low Carbon Energy Park,…
               
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Madoqua Sign MOU to…
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a leader in shipping innovation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Madoqua Renewables Holding Lda to develop a green…
               
EIB and Findomestic To Promote Sustainable Living Through…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Findomestic Banca, aimed at empowering Italian families to invest in energy-efficient solutions and…
               
KKR and PSP Investments Acquire Stake in AEP…
KKR, a global investment firm, and The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) have announced an acquisition. The acqusitional entails the two organisations purchasing…
               
EDF Renewables’ Huck Finn Solar Project Reaches Commercial…
EDF Renewables North America announced that its Huck Finn Solar project has reached commercial operation, starting from December 2024. Designed for Ameren Missouri, a subsidiary…
               
Shell Launches Production at Whale Facility in Gulf…
Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary wholly-owned by Shell plc, announced that production has started at the Shell-operated Whale floating production facility in the US Gulf…
               
Los Angeles Wildfires Cause $50 Billion Losses and…
The wildfires raging across Los Angeles have escalated into one of California’s most devastating fire in history. It’s affecting tens of thousands of people, including…
               
Grenergy Secures $324 Million for Oasis de Atacama…
Grenergy, a global leader in renewable energy, has successfully secured approximately $324 million in financing for Phase 4 of its flagship project, Oasis de Atacama,…
               
Deep Sky and Low Carbon Partner on 10…
Carbon removal developer Deep Sky has entered into a 10 year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with UK based renewable energy company Low Carbon. This will help the operations of Deep Sky’s…
               
Fugro Launches First Carbon Capture Project in India…
Fugro, a Global geotechnical and environmental services provider announced it has started its first Carbon Capture and Storage project in India. The company strategically partnered…
               
NMDC Energy Secures $1.136 Billion EPC Contract for…
NMDC Energy PJSC, an EPC service leader announced that it got awarded an EPC contract deal with Taiwan Power Company, (Taipower), concerning pipeline installation, shore…
               
Czech Republic Sets 2033 Deadline to End Coal…
The Czech Republic has updated its energy plan. It is aiming to phase out coal by 2033 which aligns line with EU emission targets. By…
               
Pioneer Energy Awarded $27M DOE Grant for Emission…
Pioneer Energy announced that the US Department of Energy has committed four innovative projects totaling $27 million. It awarded three of them toward the innovative…
               
Shell Faces Shareholder Scrutiny Over LNG Growth Plans
Shell’s expansion plans related to liquefied natural gas have been brought into question with the filing of a shareholder resolution. Investors are calling for more transparency over Shell’s LNG growth strategy. The investors are concerned about the strategy’s alignment with Shell’s climate commitments. Filed by Brunel…
               
Delaware Signs Agreements with US Wind for Renewable…
Delaware has officially signed agreements with US Wind to provide significant renewable energy benefits to the state. The total value of these agreements exceeds $128…
               
CRC Launches California’s First Carbon Capture and Storage…
California Resources Corporation (CRC), together with its carbon management subsidiary Carbon TerraVault (CTV), has announced the approval of the state’s first-ever carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, located…
               
US Department of Energy and EPA Announce $6…
The US Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office and the Environmental Protection Agency recently announced $6 million for three advanced biofuel projects. Funded under the Inflation Reduction Act, these efforts promote the development of…
               
Bechtel to Build 226 MW Solar Facility in…
Estuary Power has chosen Bechtel to design and build the 226 MW direct current photovoltaic (PV) solar facility, Escape Solar in Lincoln County, Nevada. The…
               
Silfab Solar and Pivot Energy Partner for 350…
Silfab Solar Inc. has announced that it has entered into a 350 MW supply agreement with Pivot Energy. The partnership will help the company accelerate the adoption of clean energy through high-quality, American-made solar modules.…
               
Chile Secures $5.1 Million from World Bank to…
Chile has secured $5.1 million from the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) as part of its efforts to curb climate change by reducing…
               
Germany Achieves Record Carbon Emissions Trading Revenue in…
Germany’s revenue from the carbon emissions trading achieves a new record. Last year, the European nation earned $19 billion from carbon trading. According to data…
               
Rebel Fuels Unveils Carbon Recycling Tech to Transform…
Rebel Fuels Inc., a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation announced an intention to fight climate change by converting waste carbon dioxide into carbon-neutral fuels. Thus, it…
               
Willdan Secures $11M Contract for South Lake Tahoe…
Willdan Group, Inc., announced that the city of South Lake Tahoe, California has awarded a $ 11 million contract to modernise the energy and infrastructures.…
               
Carbon Vanish Unveils Innovative CO2 Removal Technology
Carbon Vanish, a climate tech firm, has unveiled a novel method of extracting CO2 from the environment. For quick carbon capture, the company uses air…
               
Renault’s Stance on EU CO2 Emissions Rules
Renault has agreed to abide by the EU’s new tighter 2025 CO2 emissions rule for cars . However, according to Reuters, the company has voiced concerns that pooling emissions with competitors could weaken the European car industry.…
               
BP Teams Up with ONGC to Boost Mumbai…
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), the largest oil explorer in India has collaborated with global energy major BP to boost production from its biggest…
               
Indonesia Issues New Regulations for Carbon Capture and…
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia-ESDM unveiled regulations for Carbon Capture and Storage CCS technology, said to be a strong step toward…
               
Economist Impact to Host Carbon Capture Summit in…
Economist Impact will hold its inaugural Carbon Capture Summit in Amsterdam. The scheduled date of the summit is February 6, 2025. The Postillion Hotel and…
               
US DOE Allocates $6.9 Million to Support Waste-to-Energy…
The US Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office and Vehicle Technologies Office have put forward a new $6.9 million funding opportunity for nine innovative projects…
               
PaxOcean Secures Contract for Two Offshore Construction Vessels
PaxOcean has announced a shipbuilding contract with a known European shipowner to build two Offshore Construction Vessels (OCVs). These ships are of great significance to…
               
JPMorgan Leaves the Net-Zero Banking Alliance
JPMorgan declared it is withdrawing from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). With this action, it becomes the most recent US bank to leave the NZBA.…
               
EAAIF Invests $20 Million in CME Solar
CME Solar will receive a $20 million investment from the Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund (EAAIF). Rooftop solar project development will be the focus…
               
Plenitude Expands Renewable Capacity in Spain to 950…
Plenitude has expanded its renewable energy portfolio in Spain to over 400 MW, pushing it to almost 950 MW. This is more than double the…
               
Isometric Verifies First-Ever Enhanced Weathering Carbon Credits
Isometric, a carbon registry, has recognized and verified the first enhanced weathering (EW) carbon credits. This achievement advances carbon dioxide removal, establishing enhanced weathering as…
               
Sterlite Grid 32 Secures INR 2,450 Crore for…
Sterlite Grid 32 Ltd (SGL32), a leader in power transmission development, has successfully refinanced its Mumbai Urja Transmission Limited (MUML) Project by issuing listed Non-Convertible…
               
HDBank Issues Green Bonds to Promote Sustainable Development…
The Ho Chi Minch City development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank) has issued VND3 trillion (US$118 million) in green bonds. The green bond issuance makes HDBank…
               
Norwegian Hydrogen, Provaris, and Uniper to Launch Europe’s…
A pioneering collaboration between Norwegian Hydrogen, Provaris, and Uniper will establish Europe’s first large-scale regional hydrogen marine transport project, a critical development in the push…
               
Mizuho Securities and Blue Sky Solar Pioneer Tokenized…
Mizuho Securities, in collaboration with Blue Sky Solar, is launching an initiative in renewable energy funding in Japan. Together, they are pioneering Japan’s first ever tokenized…
               
Seaboard Marine Launches LNG-Powered Seaboard Verde to Boost…
Seaboard Marine launched its newest LNG-powered V-Class containership, Seaboard Verde, a ship developed to enable cleaner shipping practices. Seaboard Verde, part of Seaboard Marine’s expanding…
               
ZEN Energy and HD Renewable Energy Partner for…
At the end of 2024, Australian renewable energy developer ZEN Energy and Taiwan’s HD Renewable Energy (HDRE) solidified their partnership with plans to create a…
               
Toyoda Gosei North America Advances Carbon Neutrality with…
Toyoda Gosei North America Corp, the regional headquarter of the Toyoda Gosei Co. Ltd. In Americas, has purchased Renewable Energy Certificates from Eurus Energy America,…
               
BOEM Seeks Public Input on Offshore Wind Leasing…
The BOEM has recently issued a Call for Information and Nominations to consider the potential leasing of wind energy off the coast of Guam. This…
               
EU Maritime Emissions Rules to Boost Shipping Costs…
Starting January 1, 2025, new European Union regulations targeting marine fuel emissions will increase shipping costs significantly, as reported by Reuters. Under the FuelEU Maritime regulation, commercial…
               
Exxon Mobil Files Lawsuit Against California Attorney General…
Exxon Mobil has moved to court with a lawsuit against California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several environmental groups.  The company accused them of defamation and disparagement of its advanced plastics recycling…
               
Canada Infrastructure Bank Invests in Large-Scale Wind Energy…
The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced it is investing $224.2 million to support the development of a wind farm. The money, provided in the form…
               
YOUWAN Unveils Innovative Carbon Removal Technology
YOUWAN, a Taiwan-based carbon removal company, has introduced an innovative approach to reducing CO2 emissions. Ranked among the XPRIZE TOP 100 carbon removal companies, YOUWAN aims…
               
AMEA Power Secures Key BESS Projects to Strengthen…
AMEA Power is among the region’s fastest-growing renewable energy companies, having just recently emerged successful in two substantial Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects that…
               
Malaysia’s Carbon Capture Technologies to Attract Over $10…
According to a prediction by TA Securities, Malaysia’s carbon capture technologies will garner over $10 billion in capital expenditures by 2030. This aligns with the…
               
NTPC Renewable Energy Wins 1000 MW Solar Project
NTPC Renewable Energy Limited acquired a 1000 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. It emerged as the successful bidder at an e-reverse auction held by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited, UPPCL. This development was filed with the Bombay Stock…
               
Trina Solar Sets World Record for HJT Module…
Trina Solar has achieved a new milestone in solar energy by setting a world record for the conversion efficiency of a specific type of solar…
               
Tamil Nadu Plans 7,500 MW Renewable Energy Boost…
Tamil Nadu is working on adding around 7,500 MW in its renewable energy capacities in the coming financial year of 2025-26 based on a succession…
               
Indonesia Announces Higher Biodiesel Mix for 2025
The country’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister has issued a decree that has allocated 15.6 million kiloliters of biodiesel for 2025. This new regulation would require the producers of biodiesel and fuel retailers to make some adjustments.  This step contribute’s to the…
               
DeepGreenX and Sente Ventures Unveil $25B Green Energy…
DeepGreenX Group Inc., an AI-powered green energy and technology company, has teamed up with Sente Ventures to create a landmark five-year, $25 billion strategic investment…
               
ADB Commits $1 Billion Annually to Boost Bangladesh’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a commitment of $1 billion to Bangladesh’s inclusive development over the next five years with emphasis on climate…
               
Biden Administration’s New Rules on Clean Hydrogen and…
The Biden administration announced new rules that will allow nuclear power plants to qualify for tax credits to produce cleane hydrogen. This move is part…
               
DOE Launches Initiative to Empower Texas and Louisiana…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of nine organizations to join the groundbreaking Regional Energy Democracy Initiative (REDI) Consortium in Texas and Louisiana.…
               
SK Energy Exports First Sustainable Aviation Fuel to…
SK Energy has announced a groundbreaking achievement through the exportation of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to Europe, marking the first major step for the South…
               
Bloomberg Acquires Viridios AI to Boost Carbon Market…
Bloomberg LP has acquired Viridios AI, a carbon analytics and data company, from its parent, Viridios Group. This strategic move allows Bloomberg to expand its…
               
Mufin Green Finance Secures $18 Million Loan for…
Mufin Green Finance, India’s largest electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem financier, has secured an $18 million, 10-year loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation…
               
Messer Group Begins Sourcing CO2 from Bioethanol Producer…
Messer Group, the German industrial gas producer, has launched a new initiative to source carbon dioxide (CO2) from a bioethanol producer located near its plant in Vrdy, Czech Republic. Messer…
               
Xcel Energy Secures 20-Year License Extension for Monticello…
Xcel Energy has received significant support for its clean energy objectives with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission‘s recent renewal of the Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant’s…
               
NEXTCHEM Secures €125 Million Loan to Boost Innovation…
MAIRE announced its subsidiary NEXTCHEM S.p.A. closed on a €125 million loan agreement, 70 percent guaranteed under SACE S.p.A. “Garanzia Archimede.” The loan agreement will…
               
Iberdrola to Build 120 MW Solar Facility in…
Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Avangrid announced it will begin building a new 120 MWac solar project in Morrow County, Oregon. Known as Tower Solar, this…
               
Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels in Hanoi
Recently, Vietnam’s capital Hanoi found itself blanketed by thick smog. This caused the capital to the top the list of the most polluted cities. Consequently,…
               
PacificLight to Build Singapore’s Largest Hydrogen-Ready CCGT Plant
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) has granted PacificLight Power Pte Ltd (PLP) the right to develop, own, and operate a cutting-edge hydrogen-ready Combined Cycle Gas…
               
Polish Power-Grid Operator PSE Unveils Ambitious Investment Plan…
The State owned power grid operator of Poland, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne (PSE) has created a comprehensive investment programme for the transmission network. The plan is…
               
BP Reaches Key Milestone with First Gas Flow…
BP has officially started gas flow from wells at its Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 liquefied natural gas project, taking the operation to the…
               
Equinor Secures Over $3 Billion in Financing for…
Equinor announced that it closed a project financing package valued more than $3 billion for its Empire Wind 1, an offshore wind project in waters…
               
Morgan Stanley Exits Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Morgan Stanley has announced its decision to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the latest US lender to exit the prominent climate coalition. This…
               
CRC Secures First-Ever EPA Class VI Permits for…
California Resources Corporation and its carbon management subsidiary, Carbon TerraVault (CTV), have made history by receiving the first-ever Class VI well permits granted by the…
               
Isometric Introduces New CO₂ Removal Protocol for Mining…
Isometric, a leading carbon removal registry, has introduced a new protocol designed to advance CO₂ removal within the mining industry. The protocol, which outlines how…
               
POWERGRID Secures $200 Million Green Loan for Renewable…
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) and Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID) have signed a green loan contract. The loan has a $200 million value…
               
Argentina Unveils Eco-Refineries of the South Project to…
A pioneering project was submitted in the Senate by Argentine lawmakers that proposes to significantly reduce aviation’s carbon footprint. Named Eco-Refineries of the South (ERS), this ambitious…
               
InductEV Joins ZEPA to Accelerate Port Decarbonization with…
InductEV, a leading US provider of wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has joined the Zero Emissions Port Alliance (ZEPA), a strategic coalition focused on…
               
UK’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate Takes Effect to…
Air travel in the UK will be getting greener as the state’s Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) mandate takes force. This new regulation places the UK firmly on the global map with regards to efforts towards decarbonizing the aviation industry. Airlines now have to be using cleaner alternatives to fuel. The fuel in question is…
               
ACWA Power Secures $701.9M Financing for 1.1GW Wind…
ACWA power has acquired senior debt facilities for the development of wind power project. The funding amounting nearly SAR 2.638 billion ($701.9 million) will be used…
               
Poland’s PFR SA Advances Energy Transition with Green…
Poland’s state-owned development fund, PFR SA, has taken a position as one of the key players who are positioning the country towards greener energy by…
               
Northleaf Capital Partners Divests Majority Stake in Spanish…
Northleaf Capital Partners, a global private markets investment firm, has announced the divestment of its majority stake in NCP Mula Solar (Spain), S.L., owner of…
               
South Korea’s New Carbon Emissions Rules to Take…
Carbon emissions standards for South Korea’s power companies will take a step up in 2026. The government has just approved a new emissions-trading plan in order to speed up efforts to cut greenhouse gases. High emitting sectors like power generation will be affected by the new set of rules through an updated version of the 4th Basic Plan for Emissions Trading. Carbon Trading Rules and Revisions The government will…
               
Freeport LNG Reaches 800th Shipment as Expansion Continues 
Freeport LNG, one of the leading firms in the market for liquefied natural gas, marked a recent milestone when its 800th shipment left from its…
               
Citigroup and Bank of America Exit Net-Zero Banking…
Citigroup and Bank of America announced their withdrawal from the Net Zero Banking Alliance, an international banking body committed to decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. This withdrawal is just after Wells Fargo and Goldman Sachs exited the same alliance last month. The NZBA was established to encourage financial…
               
Aypa Power Secures $190 Million Financing for Texas…
Aypa Power, which develops hybrid renewable energy projects and utility-scale energy storage systems, recently finalized a $190 million financing package for the construction of its…
               
New Research Explores China’s Forestation Potential for Carbon…
A research team from Peking University’s Institute of Carbon Neutrality has unveiled insights into China’s carbon removal potential through forestation. Published in Nature Communications, the study…
               
Saipem’s Castorone Heads to Black Sea for Sakarya…
The pipelay vessel Castorone has set off towards the Black Sea for laying an offshore pipeline to support development at the second phase of the…
               
Equinor Completes Acquisition of 10% Stake in Orsted
Equinor has completed the acquisition of a 10% shareholding in Denmark based Orsted, thereby making it the second largest shareholder.  It is the second largest stakeholder after the Danish state which…
               
Adelaide Airport Achieves Carbon Neutrality
Adelaide Airport has achieved a big milestone of becoming the first major airport in Australia to be declared carbon neutral. This success demonstrates years of efforts through efforts to reduce carbon emissions and improve environmental practices. Since 2018, Adelaide Airport has been very dedicated to reducing its carbon emissions by almost 90%. This was achieved through adopting energy…
               
Northern Lights JV Unveils Northern Pathfinder to Expand…
The Northern Lights Joint Venture (JV) has announced the successful delivery of the Northern Pathfinder, a 7,500-cubic-meter-capacity vessel. This 130-meter long vessel, the second one in…
               
Abu Dhabi Launches MARSDNA Tool to Boost ESG…
Abu Dhabi has unveiled MARSDNA, a pioneering digital tool that was specifically designed to aid organisations within the maritime sector to monitor, measure, and drive…
               
EQT and Temasek Sell O2 Power to JSW…
EQT Infrastructure IV and Temasek have sold 100 percent in O2 Power to a subsidiary of JSW Energy, JSW Neo Energy, for USD 1.5 billion.…
               
Eni Launches Baleine Field Phase 2 in Côte…
Eni has commenced production from Phase 2 of the Baleine field off the coast of Côte d’Ivoire in a major milestone for energy development in…
               
Brookfield Acquires Majority Stake in Neoen
The purchase of a controlling share in French renewable energy provider Neoen by Brookfield is now finalised. Brookfield acquired 53.12% of Neoen’s shares at a…
               
EBRD Funds Large Scale Solar-Thermal Project in Novi…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it is providing a €105 million sovereign loan to Serbia. The funds will be used to…
               
EBRD Grants $65 Million Loan to Polat Enerji…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has declared a $65 million loan to Turkish energy company Polat Enerji to finance a pioneering hybrid renewable…
               
UK Prepares for First Carbon Dioxide Injection Test…
The UK is gearing up for its first carbon dioxide (CO2) injection test, a pivotal step for carbon capture and storage (CCS). At the forefront…
               
Finland Prepares for Its First Offshore Wind Tender…
A new law pertaining to offshore wind development has been introduced by Finland. The Finnish Act on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone…
               
ExxonMobil Expands Offshore Drilling and Production in Guyana
ExxonMobil Guyana has restarted hydrocarbon explorations at the Stabroek Block off South America’s North Atlantic. The company, backed up by Noble Corporation-owned MODUs and Stena…
               
New York’s Landmark Bill Targets Fossil Fuel Companies
New York has introduced a new bill directed at fossil fuel companies. The law holds fossil fuel companies accountable for their share of emissions and…
               
EPA Approves California’s Stricter Emissions Rules
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted permission to California enforcing ACC II regulations and steeper low-NOx requirements for heavy-duty and off-road vehicles. This…
               
Suez Canal Economic Zone Secures $64 Billion in…
The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has secured $64 billion of green hydrogen investments through 12 finalized framework agreements according to Waleid Gamal El-Din, Chairperson…
               
Frontier Launches Alkalinity Challenge for Large-Scale Carbon Removal
Frontier is launching a pioneering initiative aimed at advancing carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through alkalinity driven approaches. The Alkalinity Sourcing Challenge focuses on identifying accessible…
               
ADB and India Collaborate to Boost Climate-friendly Infrastructure…
The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have inked a $500 million loan deal. The loan has a sovereign guarantee and is intended…
               
Venture Global LNG Exports First Cargo from Plaquemines…
Venture Global LNG, a major US liquefied natural gas (LNG) firm, has transported the first cargo from its Plaquemines export facility in Louisiana as reported…
               
Isometric and Pachama Collaborate on Digital Monitoring for…
Isometric, a prominent carbon registry, has teamed up with climate tech startup Pachama to revolutionize dMRV for reforestation credits. This collaboration seeks to upgrade the quality and transparency of reforestation efforts using innovative technologies. Leveraging Advanced Technologies Isometric…
               
Trina Solar Partners with AMEA Power for Egypt’s…
Trina Solar, a global leader in smart photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has partnered with AMEA Power to supply its Elementa 2 platform, delivering 5MWh…
               
EXIM Approves $526 Million for Guyana’s Gas-to-Energy Project
The Export-Import Bank of the United States, commonly known as EXIM, has approved more than $526 million for Guyana’s Ministry of Finance. The funds will support the development of a transformative…
               
SJVN Green Energy Ltd. Invites Bids for 1,352…
SJVN Green Energy Ltd. (SGEL), the subsidiary of SJVN Ltd, has initiated the process of bidding for the development of a major solar power project…
               
EBRD Provides $42 Million Loan for Solar Power…
The EBRD granted a $42 million loan to Kavram Enerji, a Fiba Renewables subsidiary, for the financing of two solar power plants in Türkiye. The…
               
Study Reveals Key Factors Driving Public Support for…
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology is critical for decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. But, despite its reported importance, research on public…
               
UP Catalyst Wins World Economic Forum’s Carbon Capture…
UP Catalyst, a leader in renewable carbon materials, has won the prestigious World Economic Forum Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Challenge. The global competition, focused…
               
Suzuki Motor Signs Investment Agreement with NDDB Mrida…
Suzuki Motor Corporation has officially signed an investment agreement with NDDB Mrida Limited (Mrida), a subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). Under the…
               
Oil Spill Crisis in Krasnodar Region, Clean-Up Efforts…
Authorities in Russia’s Krasnodar region announced a region-wide emergency after two damaged oil tankers caused severe pollution. One tanker was split in half by a storm on while another ran aground, which resulted in an oil spill. The incident occured…
               
Gazprom Approves $15 Billion Investment to Enhance Gas…
Recently, Gazprom released its approved investment program and budget for 2025, standing at RUB 1.52 trillion ($15.22 billion). The Russian gas giant outlined plans to allocate these funds to top-priority projects…
               
Scottish Startup Secures Milestone Deal for EU’s First…
The Carbon Removers announced an agreement to sequester 50,000 tonnes of CO2 annually under the North Sea. The agreement is part of Project Greensand Future,…
               
Brenmiller Energy Hits Milestone in Thermal Energy Storage…
Brenmiller Energy Ltd., one of the world’s largest companies in thermal energy storage (TES) technology, has attained an important contractual milestone in its revolutionary TES…
               
Waaree Energies Announces Rs 850 Crore Investment in…
Waaree Energies Ltd has announced the board has cleared a line of series of major investments, amounting to Rs 850 cr, to take manufacturing capacities…
               
Ant Digital and GCL Energy Partner to Drive…
Ant Digital Technologies and GCL Energy Technology signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop advanced power systems, green finance, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.…
               
Japan Awards Offshore Wind Contracts to Accelerate 2030…
Japan is fast tracking its offshore wind energy programs to achieve decarbonization, awarding two major wind farm projects to chosen consortiums, according to Reuters. As part of its third public auction round, the island nation’s industry and…
               
Shandong Electric Power Construction Secures 300MW Solar Project…
Shandong Electric Power Construction (Sepco), one of the largest Chinese energy groups, has announced acquiring a major contract to build a solar power project in…
               
Saudi Vision 2030 Advances with 300MW Solar Power…
Shandong Electric Power Construction, or Sepco for short, has secured the major contract for building the 300 MWac photovoltaic power plant in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia.…
               
Iberdrola Acquires Full Ownership of Avangrid
Iberdrola announced that it has acquired the entire ownership of Avangrid by buying the 18.4% of the company’s shares that it did not already own.…
               
EBRD Invests €21.7 Million in Greece’s Real Estate…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed €21.7 million to the P&E Investments Axiopoiisis & Anaptyxis Akiniton consortium in Greece. EBRD is…
               
Rayonier Partners with Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage…
Rayonier Inc. signed a major underground pore space easement agreement with Reliant Carbon Capture & Storage, covering about 104,000 acres of land in Alabama. The…
               
TeraWulf Signs Long-Term Data Center Lease Agreements with…
TeraWulf Inc. has announced a partnership with Core42, a company owned by G42. They signed long-term data center lease agreements. As part of the agreement,…
               
African Development Bank Approves €28 Million for Solar…
The African Development Bank Group has granted funding worth €28 million to Chad for the construction of solar power plants in Gassi and Lamadji towns.…
               
South Korea Pledges 450 Trillion Won for Green…
During the Carbon Neutrality Grand Alliance Declaration Ceremony, South Korea’s Prime Minister Han Duck-soo emphasized the urgency to fight climate change. He spotlighted how the climate crisis…
               
Avaada Group Commits $12 Billion to Green Energy…
The Avaada Group, an India-based entity, has initiated a $12 billion investment in Rajasthan to hasten the switch towards renewable energy. The announcement was made at the Rising Rajasthan 2024 Summit.…
               
IFC Supports Low-Carbon Cement Production in Senegal with…
International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced it is providing a €75 million green loan to Sococim, the largest integrated cement manufacturer in Senegal, to expand low-carbon…
               
Hyliion Receives $6 Million Grant from DOE for…
Hyliion Holdings Corp., a leader in sustainable energy technology, has been awarded a $6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Methane Emissions…
               
Yale Explores ERW Climate Solution with FedEx Support
In an attempt to mitigate climate change, researchers at Yale University are considering enhanced rock weathering as a potential solution. The research effort is part…
               
EIB and EMT Valencia Partner to Expand Zero-Emissions…
European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Valencia’s Empresa Municipal de Transportes, EMT, to reinforce sustainable urban transport in the region by offering a loan…
               
EBRD Funds Africa’s Largest Onshore Wind Farm in…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, EBRD, continues to take the lead in efforts to enhance renewable energy and low-carbon technologies in Egypt with…
               
Bangladesh Signs Agreements with World Bank for Sustainable…
Bangladesh and the World Bank have entered into two big financing agreements. The agreements involve a total amount of $900 million. The accords will help…
               
ADB and Vastu Housing Finance Collaborate to Enhance Sustainable Housing in India
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted approval to provide a senior secured loan up to the worth of $70 million towards the Vastu Housing…
               
Europe’s High Energy Taxes Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Europe’s ailing industries have several challenges, but one is outstanding: high energy taxes. According to Leonhard Birnbaum, President of Eurelectric, these taxes are significantly eroding the competitiveness of Europe’s energy-intensive sectors, according…
               
Biden Administration Approves SouthCoast Wind Offshore Project
The Biden administration has declared that the SouthCoast Wind project has been approved. This certification marks the administration’s eleventh approval of a big offshore wind…
               
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Secures ₹1,200 Crore…
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL), one of the leaders in renewable energy EPC players has stated that it received a Letter of Intent (LoI)…
               
Wells Fargo Exits Global Net-Zero Banking Alliance
Wells Fargo has joined the list of recent high-profile group withdrawals by formally leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA). The financial behemoth’s decision coincides with…
               
Fortera Partners with Sumitomo Corporation to Advance Green…
California-based Fortera announced that it is teaming up with Japan’s Sumitomo Corporation to accelerate its carbon reducing ReCard technology in Asia. The partnership targets the…
               
Oklo and Switch Partner to Deploy 12 Gigawatts…
Oklo Inc., an advanced nuclear technology firm, and Switch, a leading provider of AI, cloud, and enterprise data centers, have signed a non-binding Master Power…
               
Chevron-Led Partnership Secures Carbon Storage Exploration Permit in…
A Chevron-led partnership with Shell and ExxonMobil has secured a greenhouse gas assessment permit to explore carbon storage options in the Northern Carnarvon Basin offshore…
               
Amazon Boosts Renewable Energy in Greece
Amazon has announced that it has invested in three large scale wind farms in Greece. The investment marks the company’s largest renewable energy initiative in…
               
EBRD Anchors Armenia’s First Sustainability-Linked Bond with $13.5…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced its participation as an anchor investor in Team Telecom Armenia’s inaugural sustainability-linked bond issuance. At…
               
EIB and Iberdrola Partner on €100 Million Green…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Iberdrola, with support from the Archimede Guarantee offered by SACE, for a major photovoltaic plant project in…
               
EliTe Solar Breaks Ground on Major Solar Facility…
EliTe Solar, a solar PV manufacturing company based in Singapore, achieved a great milestone in its expansion worldwide when it broke ground for a new…
               
IFC Supports Madagascar’s First Sustainability Bond to Support…
IFC has invested heavily in the country’s first sustainability bond issued by Société Générale Madagasikara, SGM. The proceeds from the bond will go towards funding…
               
BII and Mercer Collaborate to Mobilize Capital for…
British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, and it has joined forces with consulting firm Mercer to accelerate the flow of private capital into climate related projects in emerging markets. The…
               
Neoen Secures Debt Financing for Renewable Energy Expansion
Neoen, a leader in renewable energy production, has successfully secured AUS$1.4 billion in debt financing. The funds obtained will be directed towards expanding the company’s…
               
US Faces Rising Risk of Power Shortfalls, Warns…
According to a recent report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), the United States is at a higher risk of facing power supply…
               
Energy Transfer and Chevron Sign 20-Year LNG Supply…
Energy Transfer LP announced that its subsidiary, Energy Transfer LNG Export, LLC has entered into a major 20-year LNG Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with…
               
NYK and ENEOS Sign Deal to Procure Marine…
Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK), and ENEOS Corporation, (ENEOS) recently announced a deal for collaboration in reducing carbon emissions from shipping. Under this deal, the…
               
Atmos Renewables Acquires Wild Cattle Hill Wind Farm
Igneo Infrastructure Partners (Igneo) and its Australian renewables business, Atmos Renewables (Atmos), have announced a significant acquisition. Atmos has acquired 100% of the Wild Cattle…
               
Technip Energies and LanzaTech Secure $200 Million Funding…
Technip Energies and LanzaTech Global, Inc. announced that up to $200 million in funding by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations…
               
EIB and EDP SA Secure €700 Million to…
The European Investment Bank and EDP SA have agreed to two significant loans of €700 million for supporting renewable energy projects and upgrading the power…
               
US Pushes for Alignment of Methane Standards with…
The US government is intensifying efforts to align its methane regulations for liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the European Union’s (EU) new standards. US officials sent a…
               
SEER and DevvStream Join Forces to Monetize Carbon…
Strategic Environmental & Energy Resources, Inc. (SEER), a prominent player in environmental and renewable fuel solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with DevvStream, Inc., an emerging…
               
CleanCapital Acquires Solar Assets, Expands Portfolio to 340…
CleanCapital, a major independent power producer dedicated to distributed clean energy, said it has acquired a portfolio of 40 assets equating to 22.7 MW from Kendall Sustainable Infrastructure (KSI). The acquisition brings the total operating and under construction portfolio of CleanCapital above 340 MW, with over 240 projects. Wood…
               
BSD Builders Partners with Hydria Gas Technologies to…
BSD Builders, Inc., a leader in healthcare construction, has announced a strategic partnership with Hydria Gas Technologies, LLC, a recognized innovator in gas storage solutions.…
               
Montana Court Rules Young People Have a Constitutional…
The Supreme Court of Montana ruled that a right to a stable climate is guaranteed under the state constitution.The court overturned legislation that prohibited authorities…
               
Air New Zealand Secures Major Supply of Sustainable…
Air New Zealand signed an agreement with Neste to supply 23,000 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). This is the airline’s largest SAF…
               
Macquarie Provides €420 Million Financing to Leading European…
Macquarie Asset Management declared that it had given Nadara over €420 million in debt financing on behalf of institutional clients. Nadara is a prominent name…
               
EBRD Boosts Green Finance with Loan to Komercijalna…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is sustaining its drive on green finance by advancing funds to Komercijalna Banka AD Skopje, the largest commercial bank in North Macedonia. Under GFF, this €4 million loan is will finance small and medium-sized enterprises in…
               
Google Secures 250MW of Wind Power Through Deal…
Google has revealed that it has signed a 15 year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). The agreement entails the acquisition of 250MW of renewable wind…
               
Fugro to Lead Ground Investigation for Innovative CO2…
Fugro has been contracted to conduct an extensive ground investigation as part of a pioneering CO2 pipeline project offshore Belgium. This pipeline is part of…
               
CO2 Lock Corp to Launch CCS Pilot Project…
CO2 Lock Corp, a subsidiary of FPX Nickel Corp, has announced plans to establish an innovative carbon capture and storage CCS pilot project in Northern British Columbia in 2025. A first of its kind, The…
               
ADB and Australian Partners Invest $10 Million to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $10 million financing contract with PT TBS Energi Utama Tbk known as TBS in ensuring sustainable transportation in…
               
Envision Energy Signs Wind Power Contract in the…
Envision Energy, a green tech firm marked another significant milestone by signing what will be the Philippines’ largest single wind power contract. ACEN, Ayala Group’s…
               
RINA Awarded Contract for CCS Project in Malaysia
RINA has secured an important contract from PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS). This marks another step towards Malaysia attaining net zero emissions supported through carbon capture and storage technologies. Pre-FEED Study RINA will head the pre-FEED study of a significant CCS project that will be situated in Malaysia. It will target two…
               
INPEX Initiates Blue Hydrogen Project in Niigata, Japan
INPEX Corporation, an oil and gas company based in Japan has started the front end engineering design (FEED) work for the Niigata Prefecture offshore hydrogen…
               
Ørsted Sells 50% Stake in US Solar Projects
Ørsted has announced that it is divesting a 50% equity stake in three US onshore renewable energy projects. The projects will be sold to Energy…
               
Frontier Commits $80 Million to Carbon Removal Technologies
Frontier has stated that it has entered offtake agreements with CO280 and CREW Carbon. As part of the agreements, Frontier will be investing $80 million in CO2 removal solutions. This investment into CO2 removal solutions falls in line with the strategy by Frontier to accelerate carbon removal technology development. CO280’s Carbon Removal…
               
Cubico Sustainable Investments Secures Financial Close for Wambo…
Cubico Sustainable Investments reached financial close on its two Wambo Stage I and Stage II wind farms that are located in Queensland, Australia. The two wind farms will provide 506 MW of power to help Queensland…
               
Haven Energy and Clean Power Alliance Partner to…
Haven Energy partners with Clean Power Alliance to expand green energy access and launch a virtual power plant. The partnership aims to install networked energy…
               
Bp and XRG Form Arcius Energy Joint Venture…
bp and XRG have successfully achieved financial close and established a new joint venture, Arcius Energy, which will develop international natural gas resources. Announced in February 2024, the joint venture is 51% owned…
               
UK Government Launches Consultation on CORSIA Implementation
The UK government has announced the launch of a public consultation for the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation, known as CORSIA, in an effort to seek stakeholder and public views. The consultation requests feedback on how to adjust the scheme…
               
Ameresco Unveils SOLSTICE Microgrid to Boost Sustainable Energy…
Ameresco, Inc., a cleantech integrator has announced the launch of the SOLSTICE microgrid project. In collaboration with Edmundston and Edmundston Energy, this project will provide…
               
Canada Unveils Revised Clean Electricity Regulations with Net-Zero…
Canada has revealed its finalized Clean Electricity Regulations (CER). The new regulations will set a target to achieve a net zero electricity grid by 2050.…
               
EBRD Provides €75 Million Loan to Advance Waste…
The EBRD is providing Serbia €75 million to help push the third phase of its National Solid Waste Programme. Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and partners are co-financing this…
               
IFC Issues $184 Million Green Bond to Support…
The World Bank Group member IFC issued a green bond to support biodiversity and ecosystem conservation projects in emerging markets. The five-year bond, worth 2…
               
Sungrow Partners with KTISTOR Energy to Deploy PowerTitan…
Sungrow, a global leader in photovoltaic (PV) inverters and energy storage systems, has announced a strategic collaboration with KTISTOR Energy for the deployment of the…
               
BlueScope, BHP, and Rio Tinto to Build Pilot…
Australia’s biggest iron ore miners and its largest steelmaker are joining forces to build the country’s biggest electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant in Kwinana,…
               
LanzaTech and ArcelorMittal Announce Major Developments in Sustainable…
Carbon recycling technology provider LanzaTech and steel and mining leader ArcelorMittal announced developments in their partnership to produce sustainable ethanol. Ethanol produced at ArcelorMittal’s Steelanol facility in Ghent, Belgium has reached a big volume.…
               
African Development Bank Invests $10 Million Toward Sustainable…
The African Development Bank Group Board of Directors has committed a $10 million concessional equity investment in the ARM-Harith Successor Infrastructure Equity Fund. These funds will support transportation infrastructure and energy-efficient technology in…
               
Swedish Energy Agency Funds Malmö CO2 Hub with…
The Swedish Energy Agency awarded SEK 5.3 million to Malmö CO2 Hub to develop southern Sweden’s carbon capture, utilization, and storage infrastructure. The funding, under…
               
Japan Aims for 40-50% Renewable Energy in Power…
Japan is plans to incorporate some changes in its energy policy. As per a Reuters report, the island nations intends to have renewable eneryg constitute…
               
ADNOC Signs LNG Agreement with EnBW for Ruwais…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed a third Sales and Purchase Agreement for the Ruwais liquefied natural gas project. The company agreed on a new 15-year deal with EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg…
               
EIB Approves €243 Million Loan to ERG Group…
European Investment Bank (EIB) provided €243 million green loan to independent wind and solar energy operator ERG Group to boost the development of renewable energy projects in Italy, France, and Germany. The loan supports EU renewable energy targets and also enables Italy, France,…
               
Equatic and Arup to Build First Ever Large…
Carbon removal company Equatic has partnered with Arup, a design and engineering firm. Together, they will build the world’s first large scale ocean carbon dioxide (CO2) removal facility. They are working together to eliminate global…
               
BCG Joins Top 10 Global CDR Buyers with…
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has strengthened its climate action efforts by signing a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) purchase agreement with ClimeFi. BCG agreed to buy 50,250 tonnes of certified, durable…
               
WEC Energy Secures $2.5B Conditional Loan Guarantee for…
The Biden administration has granted WEC Energy, the parent company of Wisconsin Electric Power (WEPCO),  a conditional loan guarantee. Bloomberg reports that the funding is set to…
               
RMC Switchgears to Build 1 GW Solar Module…
RMC Switchgears Limited has announced plans to establish a Solar Module Manufacturing Plant in Badodiya Village, Chaksu Tehsil, Jaipur, Rajasthan.  The plant will have an annual production capacity of…
               
ADB Approves $6 Million Grant for Climate Resilience…
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $6 million grant for a $16.6 million initiative to enhance climate resilience. improve water and food security and…
               
Supreme Court to Hear Case on California’s Right…
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could severly affect California’s ability to set stricter vehicle emissions standards and promote electric vehicle adoption. The case tests the…
               
Egypt to Boost Renewable Energy Capacity by 10…
Egypt has announced that it will increase its renewable energy capacity by 10 GW by the year 2028. The initiative is part of the National Platform for the NWFE Program. The plan was unveiled during…
               
Uzbekistan Launches Largest Wind Farm in Central Asia
Uzbekistan has inaugurated the Zarafshan Wind farm, a 500-megawatt (MW) project that is currently the largest operating wind farm in Central Asia. On December 11,…
               
Drax Group Partners with Pathway Energy to Advance…
Drax Group, a UK based renewable energy company, has signed an alliance deal with carbon-negative Pathway Energy LLC. Under this tie up, Drax Group will…
               
EIB Announces €100 Million Financing for Marcegaglia’s Sustainability…
The European Investment Bank has approved a €100 million financing deal to support Marcegaglia. the steel group based in Mantua, as part of its €170…
               
African Development Bank Invests $30 Million in AFC’s…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted a $30 million equity investment in Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to help launch its green shares initiative. This…
               
CarbiCrete Partners with Meta to Advance Carbon-Free Concrete…
CarbiCrete, a Montreal based company, had announced a significant partnership with Meta to enhance its low carbon concrete production technology. This collaboration will enable CarbiCrete…
               
DOE Announces $6 Million for CO2 Transport Study
The US Department of Energy‘s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced a new $6 million inititaive to study CO2 transportation from…
               
Iberdrola Partners with Kansai on Windanker Offshore Wind…
Iberdrola has announced that it is partnering with Kansai Electric on an offshore wind project. The deal will witness Kansai co-invest and buy a 49%…
               
Vestas Secures Order for 1.1 GW Inch Cape…
Vestas announced securing a firm order for the 1.1 GW Inch Cape Offshore Wind project from Inch Cape Offshore Limited. This joint venture between ESB…
               
Spiritus Launches First Direct Air Capture Pilot Facility…
Spiritus, a climate tech company launched its first pilot facility. The facility will deliver 1000 tons of gross carbon removal capability at full capacity. Scheduled…
               
Lithuania and EIB Launch €100 Million Initiative for…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Lithuanian government have started a new project to renovate 700 apartment buildings across the country. The project, estimated…
               
Stellantis and CATL Partner to Build €4.1 Billion…
Stellantis and CATL signed an agreement to invest €4.1 billion in a joint venture to build a large lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in…
               
EIB Supports Tau Group with €20 Million Venture…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €20 million venture debt loan for Tau Group, an Italian technology startup pioneering advancements in transport electrification.…
               
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $14.8 Million to Boost Energy…
To help small and medium-sized manufacturers (SMMs), the US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $14.8 million fund. The funds are part of the…
               
BluSky Carbon Signs Letter of Intent for Biochar…
BluSky Carbon has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for its second large-scale biochar project. The project, known as AR2, is based in Northwest Arkansas.…
               
IATA Reports Slower-than-Expected Growth in Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently released updated estimates for Sustainable Aviation Production (SAF). The revised estimates show that the growth of SAF is…
               
Avangrid Expands Fleet with 130 Hybrid Trucks to…
Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, announced the purchase of 130 new hybrid bucket trucks. This will span for over three years to…
               
TES Advances Green Energy Hub in Wilhelmshaven with…
Tree Energy Solutions (TES), a green energy leader, is making significant progress in advancing its Green Energy Hub in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. TES is developing a…
               
Frontier Carbon Solutions Launches SCS Hub to Tackle…
Frontier Carbon Solutions announced that it has launched its Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub (SCS Hub). The project aims to reduce industrial carbon emissions across the…
               
Drax and Pathway Energy Partner to Advance Sustainable…
Drax Group and Pathway Energy LLC have agreed to support sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. Drax will supply Pathway’s SAF plant with over 1 million…
               
UK’s Carbon Capture Projects Move to Execution Phase…
The United Kingdom’s first large scale carbon capture projects have received the green light. BP, along with Equinor and Total reaching a Final Investment Decision…
               
EBRD Boosts Green Investment in Kosovo through Partnership…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is partnering with NLB Banka Prishtina to increase its green investment initiatives in Kosovo. This partnership will allocate…
               
Chevron and Exxon Mobil Eye Entry into Electricity…
Chevron Corp and Exxon Mobil plan to venture into the electricity business. According to Reuters, both US oil majors are exploring deals to use natural…
               
Asian Development Bank Approves $500 Million Loan to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided a $500 million loan to help India’s economic growth by supporting environmentally sustainable infrastructure. This investment will help…
               
TotalEnergies and OQAE Sign Landmark Agreements for 300…
TotalEnergies, in partnership with OQ Alternative Energy (OQAE) announced agreements to develop 300 MW of renewable energy projects. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) will receive electricity…
               
Cordiant Capital Acquires HydrogenOne Capital LLP to Strengthen…
Cordiant Capital has announced the acquisition of HydrogenOne Capital LLP, a firm specializing in alternative investments within the hydrogen sector. This acquisition reflects Cordiant’s hydrogen…
               
CarbonQuest and Carbfix Join Forces to Accelerate Carbon…
CarbonQuest, a distributed carbon capture technology leader, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Carbfix, the global frontrunner in CO2 mineral storage. This collaboration…
               
Carbon Trade Exchange Extends Partnership with UNFCCC CDM…
Carbon Trade Exchange (CTX) has announced a two-year extension of its agreement with the UNFCCC CDM Registry. This partnership has significantly benefited global buyers, providing…
               
Nofar Energy Secures Landmark Fixed-Price Agreement for Stendal…
Nofar Energy, a leader in renewable energy and battery energy storage systems (BESS), has secured a pioneering 7-year Fixed-Price Flexibility Purchase Agreement (FPA) for its…
               
Google Invests in Intersect Power to Boost Clean…
Google has announced it is backing clean energy developer,Intersect Power, along with TPG Rise Climate and other investors. The search engine giant is backing Intersect…
               
Enfinity Global Secures €165 Million Financing for Solar…
Enfinity Global Inc., a renewable energy company has successfully finalized a €165 million finance agreement to construct a portfolio of three utility-scale solar power projects…
               
EIB Group Unveils €3 Billion Financing Package for…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has announced a €3 billion financing package to support agriculture, forestry, and fisheries across Europe. EIB President Nadia Calviño…
               
Ecuador Initiates $1 Billion Bond Buyback for Amazon…
Ecuador is taking significant steps to fund Amazon rainforest conservation through a $1 billion bond buyback. This deal aims to free up funds for environmental…
               
EBRD and NIB Support Vilnius’ Green Public Transport…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have pledged €80 million to advance the development of greener public…
               
Solar Landscape Secures $847 Million to Expand Rooftop…
Solar Landscape, a commercial and industrial rooftop solar developer in the US, has secured $847 million in project financing for 2024. This marks the largest…
               
Nuada and Carbfix Partner to Offer Innovative Carbon…
Nuada and Carbfix have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions. The collaboration aims to help industries reduce their emissions and meet global climate…
               
ADB Approves $30 Million Financing Facility to Support…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $30 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), designed to strengthen the…
               
UK’s Northern Endurance Partnership Reaches Financial Close for…
The Northern Endurance Partnership (NEP) has reached a financial close, marking a key step in the UK’s transition to a low-carbon future. NEP will execute…
               
Shell Reaches Settlement with Greenpeace Over Oil Vessel…
British oil giant Shell has settled a lawsuit against the environmental group Greenpeace after a protest by activists. The protest occurred in January 2023, when…
               
Denmark’s First Full-Scale CO2 Storage Facility Receives Investment…
Denmark has made a major move in carbon capture and storage (CCS) with its first full-scale CO2 storage facility. INEOS, alongside Harbour Energy and Nordsøfonden,…
               
DOE Allocates $52 Million to Advance Sustainable Energy…
The US Department of Energy‘s (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) has announced a $52 million investment to support six innovative university and industry projects. The…
               
Air Liquide Secures €110 Million Grant for Hydrogen…
Air Liquide has been awarded a €110 million grant from the European Innovation Fund to support its ENHANCE project in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium.…
               
Vulcan Energy Obtains Debt Financing for Lionheart Project
Vulcan Energy has secured a €120 million ($198.09 million) commitment from Export Finance Australia (EFA). This funding supports Vulcan’s debt financing for the phase one…
               
Avantus Signs Power Purchase Agreement for 100 MW…
Avantus, a leading renewable energy developer, has announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Arizona Public Service (APS) for the Kitt Solar…
               
Gentari Signs Landmark Power Purchase Agreement for Green…
Clean energy provider Gentari, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables India Castor One Private Limited, has entered into a major agreement with AM Green Ammonia India Private Limited (AMG Ammonia).…
               
German Opposition Parties Back Carbon Capture and Storage…
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s main opposition party, has expressed support for a bill to enable carbon capture and storage (CCS) in underground facilities.…
               
ADB Helps Thailand Issue Asia’s First Sustainability-Linked Sovereign…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has assisted Thailand’s Ministry of Finance, via its Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), in successfully issuing Asia’s first sustainability-linked sovereign…
               
India’s Push for More Coal-Based Steelmaking Could Hinder…
India’s plan to ramp up coal-powered steelmaking may pose challenges to its goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, according to a new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM). The…
               
Iberdrola to Build Portugal’s Largest Wind Farm
Iberdrola, a leading renewable energy company, has received approval to build Portugal’s largest wind farm, integrating wind and hydro power. The project, located in Vila Real and Braga districts in…
               
CRC and Net Power Sign MOU for Ultra-Low…
California Resources Corporation (CRC) and its carbon management division, Carbon TerraVault (CTV), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Net Power Inc. to develop…
               
Vattenfall Pauses Carbon Capture and Storage Project
Swedish energy giant Vattenfall has decided to pause its ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) project, originally set to start in 2028. The decision comes amid market uncertainties and concerns about…
               
IFC Supports Colombia’s First Social Bond Issuance by…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has agreed to issue social bonds worth COP$540 billion by three Colombian companies: Promigas,…
               
Planet Labs and Laconic Partner to Drive AI-Powered…
Earth data and insights specialist Planet Labs has entered a multi-year, seven-figure partnership with climate finance group Laconic. This collaboration aims to drive sustainable carbon trading solutions,…
               
EBRD Partners with Romania to Advance Renewable Energy…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed to assisting Romania in designing and implementing future renewable energy auctions, marking a significant step…
               
EIB Approves €250 Million Loan for Infrastructure Projects…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a significant €250 million loan agreement with the regional government of Madrid to fund key infrastructure projects as…
               
ASEAN Report Identifies $3 Trillion Carbon Market Opportunity…
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has the potential to unlock a $3 trillion carbon market and remove 1.1 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent…
               
Catona Climate Partners with Eden’s Compassionate Carbon to…
Catona Climate, a climate finance company, has partnered with global nonprofit Eden: People+Planet. The company is leveraging its carbon project development subsidiary, Compassionate Carbon, to…
               
ReNew Commissions 750 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan
ReNew, a renewable energy company in India, has successfully commissioned 750 MW of a nearly 1 GW solar project in Rajasthan. The project supports ReNew’s…
               
Isometric Partners with Seven dMRV Providers to Streamline…
Isometric has partnered with seven digital monitoring, reporting, and verification (dMRV) providers to enhance the carbon removal certification process. This collaboration aims to speed up…
               
enSights Raises $10 Million to Expand AI-Powered Clean…
enSights, an AI-powered, cloud-based platform for clean energy optimization and management, has secured $10 million in Series A funding. The round was co-led by JAL…
               
EBRD Lends €80 Million to Ukrnafta to Boost…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced an €80 million loan to Ukrnafta, Ukraine’s state-owned oil and gas company. The loan will…
               
ComEd and US Department of Energy Launch Battery-Energy…
ComEd, in partnership with the US Department of Energy (DOE), celebrated the commissioning of a new battery-energy storage system in Rockford, Illinois. This installation is…
               
EBRD Boosts JGL’s Growth with €10 Million in…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is bolstering the growth of Croatia’s capital markets by investing in the country’s third sustainability-linked bond (SLB)…
               
Denmark’s Offshore Wind Tender Faces Setback with No…
Denmark’s ambitious offshore wind tender initiative has encountered a significant setback. The country’s Energy Agency revealed that no bids were received for any of the…
               
EIB Commits $80 Million to African Infrastructure Fund…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has pledged $80 million in equity to the Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to support infrastructure projects across…
               
ExxonMobil Reaffirms Commitment to $15 Billion Natural Gas…
ExxonMobil has reiterated its commitment to a $15 billion investment in natural gas development and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in Indonesia. This significant…
               
Phillips 66 and United Airlines Partner to Supply…
Phillips 66 and United Airlines have entered into a strategic agreement to supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at two major US airports—Chicago O’Hare International Airport…
               
ADNOC Signs LNG Agreement with PETRONAS for Ruwais…
ADNOC has signed a second Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Malaysia’s PETRONAS for its lower-carbon Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project. The 15-year agreement…
               
EIB Group Invests €395 Million in New Sabadell…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have jointly committed €395 million to a new asset-backed securities (ABS) issue originated by…
               
Fluor Signs FEED Contract for Heidelberg Materials’ Carbon…
Fluor Corporation has signed a Front-end Engineering and Design (FEED) contract with Heidelberg Materials for the company’s GeZero project. This initiative, located in Geseke, Germany,…
               
China Seeks Public Feedback on New Steel Industry…
China is seeking public feedback on new guidelines for reporting greenhouse gas emissions in the steel industry. This move is part of the country’s efforts…
               
Shell and Equinor Announce New Joint Venture to…
Shell UK Limited, a subsidiary of Shell plc, and Equinor UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Equinor ASA, have agreed to combine their UK offshore oil…
               
Catona Climate Partners with Indigo Ag for 250,000…
Catona Climate, a global climate finance company, has announced a strategic partnership with Indigo Ag. Together, they will secure 250,000 carbon credits from a leading…
               
IFC and Central Puerto Partner to Boost Renewable…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Central Puerto, Argentina’s largest private electricity generator, have announced a significant agreement…
               
Indonesia’s 2040 Coal Phase-Out Requires Annual Retirement of…
Indonesia has set an ambitious goal to phase out coal by 2040. The country plans to retire 3 gigawatts (GW) of coal capacity each year…
               
Meta Signs Four Clean Energy Agreements with Invenergy
Meta Platforms, Inc. has signed four contracts with Invenergy, securing 760 MW of clean energy. These new agreements bring Meta’s total clean energy procurement from…
               
Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance Urges Regulatory Action on…
The UN-convened Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance (NZAOA) has released a new report. It emphasizes the critical role of regulatory mandates in addressing Scope 3 emissions…
               
Outokumpu Invests EUR 40 Million in Biocarbon Plant…
Outokumpu, the global leader in sustainable stainless steel production, has announced a significant investment of EUR 40 million in a new biocarbon production plant in…
               
Aramco Partners with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A…
Aramco, in partnership with Carbon Clean and Samsung E&A, is launching a groundbreaking project to demonstrate a new, efficient carbon capture technology. The project will…
               
EBRD Expands Investment in Sunly to Accelerate Renewable…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has expanded its equity stake in Sunly, a renewable energy developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP), with…
               
EIB Supports Sateliot with €30 Million Loan for…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €30 million loan to Spanish startup Sateliot to co-finance the deployment of its constellation of over 100…
               
Pregis takes a step toward Net-Zero by Matching…
Pregis, a global provider of protective packaging, mailing, bagging, and flexible packaging solutions, has made significant progress toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2040. Starting in…
               
CarbonCure, Abdullah Abdin, and Gulf Cryo Collaborate to…
CarbonCure Technologies, Abdullah Abdin, and Gulf Cryo announced new collaborations to integrate carbon capture and utilisation technologies into construction projects within NEOM, facilitated by the…
               
Enilive Partners with easyJet to Supply Sustainable Aviation…
Enilive, a company focused on mobility services and sustainable products, has signed a new agreement with easyJet, Europe’s leading low-cost airline, to supply Sustainable Aviation…
               
MARA Acquires Wind Farm in Texas
MARA, a leader in digital asset computing, has announced a major acquisition to support its energy goals. The company will acquire a wind farm in…
               
TotalEnergies Strengthens Renewable Energy Presence with VSB Acquisition…
TotalEnergies has signed a significant agreement to acquire VSB Group, a leading German renewable energy project developer, for a total consideration of €1.57 billion including…
               
North Carolina Town Sues Duke Energy Over Climate…
The town of Carrboro, North Carolina, has filed a lawsuit against Duke Energy. The lawsuit accuses the company of misleading the public about climate change.…
               
KBC and EIB Launch €600 Million Facility to…
KBC and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have announced a new €600 million financing facility to enhance access to funds for small and medium-sized enterprises…
               
Climate Investment Funds Approves $500 Million Plan to…
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved a $500 million plan to help Ethiopia restore its degraded land, protect forests, and improve food security. This…
               
EBRD Provides €50 Million Loan to AKLease for…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €50 million loan to Türkiye’s AKLease. This financing will support sub-borrowers investing in green…
               
ADB and SAFCO Announce $86.2 Million Investment in…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed an $86.2 million financing deal to build and operate a sustainable aviation…
               
Avon Pension Fund Commits Up to $190M to…
The United Kingdom’s Avon Pension Fund plans to allocate $127-$190 million to natural capital investments in 2024-25. This commitment, outlined in its latest Responsible Investment…
               
Heirloom Secures $150 Million in Series B Funding
Heirloom, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology company, has raised $150 million in Series B funding. The investment was co-led by Future Positive and Lowercarbon…
               
CVC DIF Completes Sale of Wind Farm Projects…
CVC DIF, the infrastructure strategy of global private markets manager CVC, has completed the sale of its Cerro Grande and Peralta wind farm projects in…
               
Tata Power Launches 431 MW Solar Project in…
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), a subsidiary of Tata Power, has successfully commissioned a 431 MW DC solar power project at Neemuch in Madhya…
               
Aramco, Linde, and SLB Partner to Develop Major…
Aramco, an energy and chemicals company, has entered into an agreement with Linde and SLB to develop a large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) hub…
               
EU Delays Deforestation Ban and Rejects Proposed Changes
Negotiations for EU institutions reached a compromise regarding the EU’s ban on commodities linked to deforestation. The ban will be delayed by a year, with…
               
SLB Capturi Completes Carbon Capture Plant at Heidelberg…
SLB Capturi has announced the successful mechanical completion of the carbon capture plant at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway. This marks a significant…
               
ADB and Meghna Group Partner to Build Energy-Efficient…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has partnered with Tanveer Dal Mill and Flour Mills Limited, a subsidiary of the Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), to…
               
TotalEnergies and Aljomaih Energy Sign 25-Year PPA for…
TotalEnergies, in partnership with Saudi developer Aljomaih Energy and Water Company (AEW), signed a significant 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Saudi Power Procurement…
               
IFC Issues AU$700 Million Green Bond to Boost…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has successfully raised AU$ 700 million through green bond issuance in the Kangaroo…
               
Pilot Energy and Capture6 Partner for Direct Air…
Pilot Energy has entered a joint development agreement with Capture6 to install Direct Air Capture (DAC) and water treatment capacities at its Mid West Clean…
               
European Commission and EIB Launch €3 Billion Initiative…
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a significant new partnership to drive investment in the EU’s battery manufacturing sector. This effort…
               
Climeworks Signs Agreement with KAPSARC for DAC Development…
Climeworks, a leader in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, has signed an agreement with King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) to explore DAC…
               
DOE Announces $303.5 Million Loan Guarantee to Eos…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Invest in America initiative, has officially granted a $303.5 million loan guarantee to…
               
European Commission Announces €4.6 Billion Investment in Decarbonization…
The European Commission has announced a significant investment of €4.6 billion to advance decarbonization technology and clean hydrogen projects. These funds will be raised through…
               
Alpha Omega Power Secures Financing for 100MW Battery…
Alpha Omega Power (AOP), a utility-scale renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced the acquisition and financing of the Caballero battery energy storage project. Located…
               
Green & Clean Power Secures $300 Million for…
Green & Clean Power LLC (GCP) announced that it has successfully acquired $300 million in debt and equity financing for a major solar-plus-storage project in…
               
New US Solar Tariffs on Southeast Asia to…
A new round of US solar panel import tariffs targeting Southeast Asian producers is expected to raise consumer prices and reduce profit margins for solar…
               
Avangrid and Portland General Electric Launch 120 MW…
Avangrid, in collaboration with Portland General Electric (PGE), QTS, and Meta, has announced the development of the Tower Solar project in Morrow County, Oregon. This…
               
CS Tech Launches Hong Kong’s First Carbon Capture…
CS Tech Solution Limited (CS Tech), a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology leader, has unveiled Hong Kong’s first carbon capture system. This new system…
               
Orbital Materials and AWS Partner to Drive Data…
Orbital Materials, a leader in AI-driven material innovation, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance data center efficiency and decarbonization efforts. This collaboration…
               
Philippine Banks Move Away from Financing Coal Power…
At least four major domestic banks in the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to not supporting the construction of new coal plants, according to Philippine…
               
Lufthansa Expands Green Fares to Long-Haul Routes for…
Lufthansa Group is making a move toward more sustainable air travel by extending its Green Fares to long-haul routes. Passengers on flights worldwide can now…
               
EIB Lends €400 Million to ČEZ for Czech…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has approved a €400 million loan to Czech energy supplier ČEZ to enhance and expand the country’s electricity distribution infrastructure.…
               
Sungrow Hosts ESS Experience Day in Milan, Showcasing…
Sungrow, an energy storage solutions provider, successfully hosted its Power Up Your Future ESS Experience Day in Milan, attracting over 200 participants across Italy and Europe’s…
               
Xpansiv Expands Features to Enhance Carbon Removals Trading…
Xpansiv, a leading platform for the spot exchange of environmental commodities, has launched new features aimed at improving the trading of carbon removals. The platform’s…
               
EBRD Extends US$30 Million Loan to Türkiye’s Team…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has provided a US$30 million loan to Türkiye’s Team Agro Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret to fund its…
               
Carbon Markets Could Accelerate UK’s Net-Zero Goals, Startup…
The Startup Coalition, representing the voice of UK tech startups, has released a new report urging the UK Government to establish the nation as a…
               
EIB Lends €350 Million to CSOB to Boost…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to lend €350 million to Czech bank Česko-Slovenská Obchodní Banka (CSOB) to support sustainable financing initiatives for businesses…
               
MGen Plans to Convert Stranded Coal Plants to…
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of the Philippines’ largest electricity retailer Manila Electric Co., has announced plans to convert two of its stranded…
               
Petrobras Launches Procurement for FPSO Units to Boost…
Petrobras has announced the initiation of a new procurement process for the construction of up to two Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) oil production…
               
EIB and Naturgy Secure €1 Billion Loan to…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Spanish energy company Naturgy have signed a €1 billion financing agreement to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy in…
               
BCG Eco Partners with Capital Quantum and Corects…
Vietnam’s BCG Eco, the afforestation arm of Bamboo Capital Group, has entered a strategic partnership with two Singapore-based firms: Capital Quantum and Corects. This collaboration aims to strengthen BCG Eco’s…
               
ADB Signs $24.3 Million Financing Deal for Solar…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $24.3 million financing package for Muktagacha Solartech Energy Limited (MSEL) to develop a 20-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar…
               
UN Court Begins Climate Change Hearings
The United Nations’ top court, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), began hearings on Monday to discuss the legal obligations of countries to combat climate…
               
Countries Fail to Reach Consensus in UN Plastic…
Countries negotiating a global treaty to curb plastic pollution have failed to reach a final agreement. The fifth UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting took…
               
Meralco PowerGen Plans $2 Billion Investment for Coal…
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has announced plans to invest at least $2 billion in two coal-fired…
               
Masdar Acquires Majority Stake in TERNA ENERGY, Boosting…
Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, has acquired 70% of the outstanding shares of TERNA ENERGY SA from GEK TERNA SA and other shareholders.…
               
Indonesia Pursues Nuclear Power and Renewables to Shift…
Indonesia is in discussions with the United States and Russia to acquire nuclear power technology, with plans to develop nuclear plants by 2036, as per…
               
Celeros Flow Technology and Carbon Clean Partner to…
Celeros Flow Technology announced a new partnership with Carbon Clean, a carbon capture solutions provider at ADIPEC 2024. Celeros and Carbon Clean combine expertise and…
               
Namibia Delays Green Bond Issuance Due to EU…
Namibia has delayed its plans to issue green bonds aimed at funding renewable energy and hydrogen projects. The delay stems from setbacks with the European…
               
KenGen Appointed to Shape Kenya’s Carbon Market Framework
The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry appointed Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) to the Multi-Sectoral Technical Committee (MSTC), a pivotal team…
               
The Climate Trust and Inlandsis Fund Invest $2…
The Climate Trust, a nonprofit focused on carbon markets, has finalized a $2 million investment in two grassland conservation projects in Southeast Montana. This investment,…
               
Synergy Completes Second Kwinana Battery in Western Australia
Synergy, an energy retailer, has completed the second Kwinana Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a major milestone in Western Australia’s clean energy transformation. This addition…
               
Germany Launches €24 Billion Green Hydrogen Network for…
Germany has launched a €24 billion green hydrogen transportation network to support its energy transition and reduce carbon emissions. The public bank KfW is backing…
               
Eni Partners with Côte d’Ivoire to Launch Forest…
Eni, the Italian multinational energy company, has signed an agreement with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Water and Forests to launch a project to preserve and…
               
Urgency Grows as UN Struggles to Finalize Global…
Negotiators at the fifth round of talks for a global plastic pollution treaty are working to speed up sluggish proceedings. With the deadline approaching on…
               
Rotterdam Invests €2 Million in Carbon Capture Tech…
The Port of Rotterdam is taking significant steps toward reducing emissions with a €2 million (~$2.1 million) investment in carbon capture technologies. The funding, allocated…
               
ADB and Gulf Energy Sign $820 Million Loan…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has entered into an $820 million financing agreement with Gulf Renewable Energy Company Limited, a subsidiary of Gulf Energy Development…
               
EU and EIB Partner to Boost Green Transition…
The European Union, in partnership with EIB Global of the European Investment Bank (EIB) and Serbian financial institutions Banca Intesa and Intesa Leasing, has announced…
               
EIB Grants €80 Million to Nortegas for Biomethane…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a significant framework financing package of up to €80 million to the Nortegas Group, aimed at advancing the…
               
Langh Tech Launches Onboard Carbon Capture System for…
Langh Tech, a Finnish green technology company, has unveiled an innovative onboard carbon capture (OCC) system to reduce CO2 emissions from ships. This solution supports…
               
Kapture’s CO2 Sequestration Trials Mark Breakthrough in Sustainable…
Melbourne-based climate tech startup Kapture has successfully completed trials for carbon dioxide (CO2) sequestration in concrete. This marks a significant achievement in its mission to…
               
Suniva Partners with Imperial Star Solar to Boost…
Suniva Inc., a Georgia-based solar cell manufacturer, has formed a strategic partnership with Imperial Star Solar. This collaboration aims to produce crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) modules that meet…
               
OECS and IRENA Collaboration to Enhance Geothermal Energy…
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission announced a partnership with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to accelerate geothermal energy development across Member…
               
ADNOC Launches XRG, an $80B Investment Platform for…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the launch of XRG, an $80+ billion investment company focused on lower-carbon energy and chemicals. The move reflects…
               
Canada Issues Warning to Oil and Gas Companies…
Canada’s environment minister, Steven Guilbeault, warned oil and gas companies that withholding emissions data would violate federal laws. This comes after Alberta Premier Danielle Smith…
               
World Bank Approves $225.5 Million Project for Forest…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the $225.5 million Enhancing Landscape and Ecosystem Management (ELEMENT) Project to support sustainable forest management in…
               
Uniper and Stegra Sign Agreement for 6 TWh…
Uniper and Stegra signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 6 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity to Stegra’s plant in Boden, Northern Sweden.…
               
Jinko Power Secures Financial Close for 400-MW Solar…
Chinese solar power producer Jinko Power Technology Co Ltd has secured financial closure for its 400-MW photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Saudi Arabia. The company…
               
BNP Paribas Asset Management Excludes New Investments in…
BNP Paribas Asset Management has announced a strategic shift, stating it will no longer invest in new bonds issued by companies involved in oil and…
               
Serbia Launches Second Renewable Energy Auction to Expand…
Serbia has announced the start of its second renewable energy auction, offering opportunities for wind projects up to 300 megawatt (MW) and solar photovoltaic (PV)…
               
DOE Launches $30 Million AI Initiative to Speed…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has launched a $30 million initiative to simplify the energy interconnection process. The funding provided by the structure Law…
               
EIB Group and Santander Partner to Finance €183…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, which includes the EIB and European Investment Fund (EIF), has partnered with Santander Bank to support €183 million in…
               
Nokian Tyres Partners with Enery for Clean Energy…
Nokian Tyres Oyj, a Finnish tyre manufacturer, has signed a major power purchase agreement (PPA) with Enery, a Vienna-based renewables company. The agreement will provide…
               
EnergyAustralia’s Mt Piper Battery Storage Project Approved to…
EnergyAustralia has received development approval from the NSW Department of Planning, Housing, and Infrastructure for its proposed Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) near…
               
Chevron and CalBio Complete Dairy Biomethane Project in…
CalBioGas Hilmar LLC, a joint venture between Chevron USA. Inc., a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, and California Bioenergy LLC (CalBio), has completed the central processing…
               
Svante Secures Funding from InBC Investment Corp. to…
Vancouver-based carbon capture company Svante has announced it secured funding from InBC Investment Corp. This investment will support Svante’s mission to reduce CO2 emissions from…
               
ADB Unveils Environment Action Plan to Address Asia’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched its Environment Action Plan 2024–2030, a comprehensive strategy to tackle the region’s escalating environmental challenges, including the ongoing triple planetary…
               
Australia Introduces Bill to Boost Renewable Hydrogen and…
The Australian Government has introduced the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credit and Other Measures) Bill 2024 to Parliament. The new legislation positions Australia as a…
               
Revelop Partners with Myrspoven to Enhance Energy Efficiency…
Revelop, a Swedish real estate company specializing in transforming underperforming brown assets into sustainable, high-performance properties, partnered with Myrspoven to improve its buildings’ energy efficiency.…
               
First Renewable Fuel Production Plant in the Baltic…
The Port of Riga will soon be home to the first renewable fuel production plant in the Baltic region. This project, backed by Ukrainian investors,…
               
Metro Self Storage Partners with Wunder to Deploy…
Metro Self Storage has partnered with Wunder, a leading provider of commercial energy solutions, to implement solar energy across its growing self-storage network. The first…
               
Engie Signs Virtual Power Purchase Agreement for Neoen’s…
French utility Engie has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with Australian company Neoen for its 300-MW Victorian Big Battery. The agreement highlights the…
               
Meriden Carbon Launches Carbon Storage Initiative in Wyoming
A group of Wyoming ranchers in Laramie County has launched an innovative carbon storage project called Meriden Carbon. This new venture combines local land ownership with…
               
IFC Partners with Orascom Development to Boost Sustainability…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a new partnership with Orascom Development Holding’s largest subsidiary, Orascom Development Egypt (ODE). The partnership aims to enhance energy…
               
Trump Presidency Poses Challenges for SAF Industry
The future of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) could face significant challenges under President-elect Donald Trump, aviation industry officials warn. Members of the International Air Transport…
               
EIB Lends €430 Million to SKF for Green…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €430 million loan to SKF, a global leader in bearings and seals manufacturing, to fund research, development, and…
               
EBRD Invests €9 Million in Autonom’s Sustainability-Linked Bond…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) committed €9 million to a €30 million sustainability-linked bond issued by Autonom, a prominent Romanian car leasing…
               
Malaysia to Begin Producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel in…
Malaysia is taking significant steps toward sustainable energy by planning to produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starting in 2027. The country’s Plantation and Commodities Minister,…
               
Tokyo Metro and JERA Group Partner on Solar…
Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. has taken a significant step toward achieving its environmental goals by signing a solar virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with JERA…
               
ADB Approves $500 Million Loan to Support the…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million loan to help the Philippines combat climate change. This loan will accelerate reforms across key…
               
Eni and MSC Sign Agreement to Accelerate Sustainability…
Eni and MSC Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to foster joint initiatives in energy transition and decarbonisation. Claudio Descalzi, the CEO of Eni…
               
West Virginia Takes First Step Toward Issuing Own…
Senators Joe Manchin and Shelley Moore Capito announced that the EPA has taken the first step toward granting West Virginia authority. The state will gain…
               
Türkiye Launches $5 Billion Decarbonisation Initiative to Achieve…
Türkiye launched the Türkiye Industrial Decarbonisation Investment Platform (TIDIP), a key initiative to reduce carbon emissions across its industrial sectors. The event, held in Ankara,…
               
Danske Commodities Signs Balancing Agreements for Polish Offshore…
Danske Commodities has announced a historic deal to support two major offshore wind projects in Poland. The energy trading company has signed balancing agreements for…
               
AAIB Launches $500 Million Sustainability Bond to Support…
Arab African International Bank (AAIB) issued Egypt’s first-ever $500 million sustainability bond, marking a major milestone in the country’s green finance efforts. The bond, which…
               
Sunly Begins Construction of Largest Solar Park in…
Sunly has officially begun construction on the largest solar park in the Baltics, located in Risti, Lääne County. The groundbreaking ceremony was marked by Priit…
               
ADB Approves $200 Million Loan to Boost Sri…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan to upgrade Sri Lanka’s electricity infrastructure, aiming to improve the reliability of its power transmission…
               
CO2BC Publishes Key Guide for Policymakers on Scaling…
The Carbon Business Council (CO2BC) has released a Carbon Removal Policy Guide aimed at policymakers, providing crucial insights into the carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector. The guide…
               
HSBC Pulls Out of Voluntary Carbon Market
HSBC has decided to abandon its plans to create a carbon credit desk, following a sharp decline in the credibility of the voluntary carbon market.…
               
Clean Energy Fuels Expands RNG Station in Carson,…
Clean Energy Fuels Corp opened a newly expanded renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station in Carson, California. The station will serve public and private fleets…
               
NIM and EH Group Partner to Develop Zero-Emission…
NIM, a Dutch maritime engineering innovator, and EH Group, a Swiss high-tech firm specializing in hydrogen fuel cell technology, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).…
               
COP29 Advances Loss and Damage Fund
At the COP29 climate summit, leaders decided to fully activate the long-awaited Loss and Damage Fund. This decision directly benefits developing nations, particularly small island…
               
EIB Signs First Synthetic Securitization Deal Backed by…
The European Investment Bank Group (EIBG) finalized its first synthetic securitization agreement, supported by solar panel loans for Polish homeowners. This milestone represents a key…
               
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide Partner to Boost Renewable…
TotalEnergies partnered with Air Liquide to produce renewable hydrogen at the La Mède biorefinery in southeastern France, marking a significant step towards decarbonizing the company’s…
               
EBRD Lends €50 Million to Build Merchant Solar…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) approved a loan of up to €50 million to Tenevo Solar Technologies EAD to construct and operate…
               
ADB Approves New Environmental and Social Framework to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a new Environmental and Social Framework (ESF) to provide stronger safeguards for people and the environment. The updated framework…
               
Northvolt’s Bankruptcy Raises Concerns Over Europe’s Battery Industry…
The recent bankruptcy of Northvolt, Europe’s leading electric vehicle (EV) battery startup, has dealt a significant blow to the continent’s ambitions to establish a self-sufficient…
               
DOE Announces $70.8 Million Investment for Small and…
The US Department of Energy (DOE), as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, unveiled $70.8 million in funding to support federal partnerships with…
               
COP29 Announces Historic Baku Finance Goal to Boost…
At COP29 in Baku, the Azerbaijani Presidency introduced the Baku Finance Goal (BFG). The goal aims to direct $1.3 trillion in climate finance to developing countries every year…
               
COP29 Deal Clears Path for Global Carbon Credit…
Countries at the COP29 climate conference reached a historic agreement on Saturday to establish rules for a global carbon credit market. This system is designed…
               
COP29 Climate Summit Extends Overtime Amid Funding Disputes
The COP29 climate summit in Baku ran into overtime as negotiators struggled to finalize a climate finance deal. The proposed agreement, which called for $250…
               
Singapore and Peru Conclude Carbon Credit Cooperation Agreement…
Singapore and Peru have successfully concluded negotiations on an Implementation Agreement aimed at enhancing carbon credit cooperation. This agreement is aligned with Article 6 of…
               
COP29 Talks Could Unlock Polluting Biomass through CCS…
At COP29, climate experts raised concerns about the risks of expanding biomass energy, especially if Article 6 carbon markets are operationalized. They warned that increasing…
               
IFC Announces $301 Million Financing for Vinte to…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, unveiled a financing package worth MXN 6,011 million (US$301 million) to support Vinte Viviendas…
               
Tata Power Partners with ADB to Fund $4.25…
Tata Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to finance clean energy projects in India. The agreement aims…
               
New Carbon Finance Offering Aims to Drive Investments…
Carbonaires, UBS, and The Carbon Removers have launched a new carbon finance offering to attract investment in carbon removal. This partnership aims to stimulate the…
               
Southeast Asian Energy Companies Commit to Reducing Methane…
PETRONAS and other major energy companies in Southeast Asia issued a joint statement during the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29). The statement advocates…
               
EIB and DNB Bank Launch €190 Million Green…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group and Norway’s DNB Bank ASA joined forces in a landmark initiative to provide €190 million in financing to accelerate green…
               
Catona Climate Invests in Nature Restoration Project
Catona Climate has taken a significant step in advancing nature-based climate solutions with its recent investment in an Assisted Natural Regeneration (ANR) project in Antioquia,…
               
COP29 Adopts Baku Workplan to Empower Indigenous Peoples…
COP29 took a significant step toward strengthening the role of Indigenous Peoples and local communities in global climate governance by adopting the Baku Workplan and…
               
“Failure is Not an Option”: Guterres Urges Urgent…
As COP29 nears its end in Azerbaijan, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sent a stark reminder about the urgency of agreeing on a new climate finance…
               
COP29: A Wake-Up Call for Data-Center Energy Demands…
At COP29, world leaders gathered to address the ongoing climate crisis, but a surprising challenge has emerged. The rapid growth of data centers, fueled by…
               
COP29 Green Zone Explore SID’s Struggle Against Climate…
While high-level discussions continued in COP29’s Blue Zone, the Green Zone provided a platform for localized and inclusive climate dialogues. Among the standout sessions was…
               
BP to Invest $7 Billion in Carbon Capture…
BP has announced a $7 billion investment in Indonesia’s Papua region. The funds will go towards a carbon capture project and gas field development. The…
               
COP29 Launches Water for Climate Action Declaration
The COP29 Presidency concluded its thematic agenda by launching the Water for Climate Action programme, integrating water into climate policies. The program features a declaration…
               
Azerbaijan Completes First Renewable Energy Auction with EBRD…
Azerbaija achieved a significant milestone in its renewable energy journey by concluding its inaugural renewable energy auction. Backed by the EBRD, Azerbaijan’s first renewable energy…
               
ASEAN Moves Toward a Unified Carbon Market at…
At COP29, ASEAN countries took a major step toward a unified carbon market by signing a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC). Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore…
               
EIB Funds Solar and Agrivoltaic Projects in Burgenland,…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced an €80 million investment to co-fund the construction of six solar farms with battery storage in Burgenland, Austria. The…
               
COP29 Green Zone Highlights Sustainable Tourism and Climate…
The COP29 Green Zone continued to showcase innovative solutions for climate action, hosting a series of events alongside the main negotiations in the Blue Zone.…
               
Developing Countries Demand $900 Billion in Public Funding…
At the COP29 summit in Baku, developing countries called for up to $900 billion in public funding from developed nations as part of a new…
               
US DOE Announces $2.2 Billion Investment in Clean…
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the US Department of Energy (DOE) committed up to $2.2 billion to support the development of two major…
               
President Prabowo Optimistic Indonesia Will Achieve Net Zero…
Indonesia is optimistic about reaching net zero emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than its original target. President Prabowo Subianto shared this ambitious plan during…
               
ADB Partners with Solomon Islands and Tonga to…
On the sidelines of COP29, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed agreements with the Solomon Islands and Tonga governments to support major renewable energy projects.…
               
25 Countries Pledge to End New Coal Power,…
Twenty-five countries and the European Union (EU) pledged to eliminate new unabated coal power from their energy systems as part of a global commitment to…
               
EU Greenlights Carbon Removal Certification Framework
This week, the EU Council made a historic move by approving a new regulation to establish the first official EU-level certification framework for permanent carbon…
               
Fresh Proposals on Climate Finance Targets Released at…
The United Nations climate body has released new options ahead of the COP29 summit, focusing on how much financial support richer nations should provide to…
               
World Bank Reports Bosnia Needs $6.8 Billion for…
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces significant climate risks, including floods, wildfires, and severe air pollution. A World Bank report reveals that the country needs to invest…
               
OPEC Secretary-General Defends Fossil Fuels at COP29, Urges…
OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais made headlines at the COP29 climate summit on Wednesday by defending the continued use of crude oil and natural gas, calling…
               
Britain Doubles Funding for Environmentally Friendly Heat Pumps
Britain has announced a major boost in funding to help homeowners switch to environmentally friendly heat pumps. This initiative aims to make homes more energy-efficient…
               
COP29: UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration Signed by 50+…
Over 50 countries signed a UN declaration at the COP29 summit in Azerbaijan, aiming to make global tourism more sustainable and climate-friendly. This declaration is…
               
Ample Secures $25M Investment from Mitsubishi to Expand…
Ample, an innovator in battery-swapping technology for electric vehicles (EVs), announced a significant $25 million investment from Mitsubishi Corporation. This strategic collaboration aims to accelerate…
               
Alberta Energy Regulator Suspends Sunshine Oilsands’ Operations
The Alberta Energy Regulator(AER) has ordered Sunshine Oilsands, a Canadian oil sands company, to suspend operations in northern Alberta, including its wells, facilities, and pipelines,…
               
MDBs Welcome G20 Endorsement of Reform Roadmap to…
The Heads of 10 multilateral development banks (MDBs) supported the  G20 Roadmap towards Better, Bigger, and More Effective MDBs, following its endorsement by G20 leaders. The…
               
TVA, Argo, and Brookfield Sign Power Purchase Agreement 
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), in collaboration with Argo Infrastructure Partners and Brookfield Asset Management,  announced a groundbreaking 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for clean energy.…
               
Stiell Calls NDCs “Final Barricade” Against Climate Crisis…
UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell urged immediate climate action at the current COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, highlighting that the upcoming Nationally Determined…
               
OnStream Secures $26 Million Grant for GeoDura CO2…
OnStream CO2, LLC has announced the receipt of a $26 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to further develop its GeoDura CO2…
               
Iberdrola Launches Green Bond in Australia
Iberdrola, a Spain-based energy company, has made history by issuing its first green bond in Australia. The AU$750 million (approximately €460 million) green debt issuance…
               
Multilateral Banks Praise Egypt’s NWFE Program for Advancing…
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, twelve multilateral development banks issued a joint statement praising Egypt’s Nexus of Water, Food, and Energy (NWFE) program. The statement, titled…
               
Australia Commits $50 Million to Global Loss and…
At the ongoing COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen announced a $50 million commitment to the Fund for…
               
COP29 Deal Could Boost Carbon Market Participation, but…
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, a new deal aims to accelerate global participation in carbon markets, potentially moving billions into emissions-reduction projects, especially for poorer…
               
ADB and Tuvalu Launch Solar Power and Battery…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Tuvalu inaugurated a 500-kilowatt on-grid solar rooftop system and a 2-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS)…
               
India Urges Climate Justice for Developing Nations at…
At the ongoing COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, Kirti Vardhan Singh, India’s Union Minister of State for Environment, emphasised India’s significant strides in renewable energy…
               
UK Launches Principles for Voluntary Carbon Market Integrity…
At COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UK officially introduced its Principles for Voluntary Carbon and Nature Market Integrity. According to Funds Europe, this initiative aims to…
               
COP29 Signatories Commit to Cutting Methane Emissions from…
The COP29 Presidency launched the Reducing Methane from Organic Waste Declaration, with over 30 states as initial signatories. Together, these countries represent 47% of global methane…
               
COP29 Green Zone Panel Explores Sustainable Tourism through…
The ninth day of COP29 highlighted the synergy between tourism and sustainability through a public-facing Green Zone programme. On November 19, the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating…
               
COP29: Tackling Emissions in Hard-to-Abate Sectors with Technology…
At COP29, leaders focused on reducing emissions in challenging sectors like steel, cement, and chemicals. These sectors account for a significant portion of global emissions.…
               
CarbonFree Launches endurocal™: The World’s First Zero-Carbon Mineral
CarbonFree, a pioneer in decarbonisation technologies, unveiled endurocal™, the first zero-carbon calcium carbonate alternative designed to replace traditional calcium carbonate in various industries. The innovative product…
               
Equatic Accelerates Carbon Removal Efforts with New Leadership and…
Equatic, an ocean-based carbon removal company, is accelerating its efforts to reach gigaton removal levels. The company has appointed new leadership and expanded its advisory…
               
Azerbaijan Achieves Historic ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable…
At the COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan made history by becoming the first country to receive the ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Event Management…
               
TotalEnergies and Oil India Partner on Methane Emissions…
TotalEnergies and Oil India Limited (OIL) signed a cooperation agreement to deploy TotalEnergies’ pioneering AUSEA technology for methane emissions detection at OIL sites across India.…
               
ADB Approves $250 Million Loan to Support Uzbekistan’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $250 million policy-based loan to help Uzbekistan advance its climate transition efforts. The loan will focus on institutional…
               
Masdar and SOCAR Green Secure Financial Close for…
Masdar, the UAE’s leading clean energy company, and SOCAR Green, a subsidiary of SOCAR focused on sustainability, have reached financial close for two major solar…
               
Sherry Rehman Calls for Urgent Climate Finance Action…
As the COP29 climate negotiations continue in Baku, Azerbaijan, global leaders face mounting pressure to take meaningful action against the climate crisis. Amid the complex…
               
North Dakota Approves Carbon Pipeline Permit for Summit…
In a significant move, North Dakota regulators recently approved a permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ carbon pipeline. This approval is a crucial step in the…
               
“Let’s Cut the Theatrics and Get Down to…
As the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) enters its second week, Simon Stiell, the Conference’s Executive Secretary, called on countries to “cut the theatrics” and…
               
US-Backed Carbon Market Proposal Sparks Debate at COP29
A contentious proposal has emerged as the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) enters its second…
               
US DOE Releases National Blueprint for Clean and…
The US Department of Energy (DOE), the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and various federal agencies introduced The National Blueprint for…
               
US GOP Delegation’s Strong Support for Fossil Fuels…
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, a delegation of US Republicans made their stance on climate change and energy clear. Despite pledges from the…
               
COP29 Launches Human Development Day to Address Climate…
The COP29 Presidency placed human development at the forefront of climate resilience by hosting the first-ever Human Development Day. This initiative highlights the interconnectedness of…
               
AIM for Climate Secures $29.2 Billion in Funding…
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, the US and United Arab Emirates announced a major milestone for their joint agricultural initiative. The Agriculture Innovation…
               
COP29 Summit in Baku Urges G20 Leaders to…
As the COP29 climate summit unfolds in Baku, Azerbaijan, the host nation strongly appealed to the leaders of the world’s largest economies to prioritize action…
               
ADB Approves $100 Million Loan to Boost Climate…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $100 million policy-based loan to support Mongolia’s efforts to advance climate action and achieve its commitments. The “Accelerating…
               
Paebbl Secures €2.7 Million Grant to Advance Carbon…
Paebbl, a leading carbon utilization company, has secured a €2.7 million ($2.8 million) grant from the Dutch Ministry of Climate and Green Growth. The grant,…
               
COP29 Launches Baku COP Presidencies Coalition to Integrate…
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (COP29) made significant strides in integrating health into the global climate action agenda, reinforcing the connection between…
               
Enel to Invest €38 Billion in Grids and…
Italian utility giant Enel SpA (BIT) has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest €38 billion ($40.05 billion) into its grid and renewables businesses. This initiative aims to boost…
               
EU and EIB Partner to Advance Energy Efficiency…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Union (EU) announced a significant collaboration to enhance energy efficiency in Yerevan, Armenia. A €10 million EU…
               
ADB and Masdar Join Forces to Expand Solar…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Abu Dhabi Future Energy PJSC (Masdar) partnered to develop two large-scale solar power plants in Azerbaijan. These projects, located…
               
COP29 in Baku Faces Stalemate as Key Issues…
The first week of COP29 concluded with no significant breakthroughs, as divisions between developed and developing nations slowed progress. Key issues like climate finance, trade…
               
Eni Earns “Gold Standard Reporting” Recognition for Methane…
Eni earned the prestigious “Gold Standard reporting” designation under the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP 2.0), demonstrating its commitment to reporting methane emissions…
               
Brazil’s Senate Approves Carbon Market Bill
Brazil’s Senate approved a significant bill to regulate the country’s carbon market. The bill now moves to the Lower House for further review, according to…
               
COP29 Green Zone Hosts Panel on Youth and…
On November 16, the COP29 Green Zone hosted a panel discussion titled “Empowering Youth for a Digital Climate Revolution.” Organised by the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating…
               
COP29: World Bank Launches New Carbon Market Insurance…
The World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) has introduced a new Letter of Authorization (LoA) template. The LoA provides insurance coverage for private investors…
               
UAE Strengthens Climate Commitments at COP29 in Baku  
At the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the UAE Ministry of…
               
Urgent Agreement Needed on Climate Finance, Warns COP29…
The global climate talks at COP29 have reached a critical point. Negotiators are under pressure to finalize a climate finance deal. The outcome of these…
               
Tensions Flare at COP29 Over Fossil Fuel Pledge
Tensions are rising at COP29 in Azerbaijan as negotiators clash over whether to reaffirm last year’s historic commitment to transition away from fossil fuels. This…
               
COP29 Launches Digitalisation Day to Drive Global Green…
The COP29 Presidency launched the first-ever Digitalisation Day, uniting over 90 governments and 1,000 digital technology stakeholders to endorse the COP29 Declaration on Green Digital…
               
UN Climate Chief Urges G20 Leaders for Support…
COP29 is halfway done, and the frustration is showing. Delegates in Baku face significant challenges as they attempt to scale up climate finance to address the…
               
UN Forum Launches Global Guide on Net-Zero Transition…
At the 2024 UN Climate Change Conference (COP2z) in Baku, the United Nations-convened Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero (FIT) unveiled the first-ever global…
               
India Calls COP29 Historic for Global South
India has described COP29 in Baku as a historic opportunity to empower the Global South. The country believes that the summit can help the most…
               
COP29 Launches Baku Call on Climate Action for…
At the opening of COP29, the Presidency launched an initiative, the Baku Call on Climate Action for Peace, Relief, and Recovery (BCCAP). This framework addresses climate…
               
COP29: Leading Energy Companies Commit $500 Million to…
TotalEnergies, BP, Shell, and Equinor have announced a joint investment commitment of $500 million aimed at improving energy access. The companies made this pledge at…
               
Global Coalition Unveils Post-2025 Climate Finance Framework at…
A global coalition of financial organisations released key recommendations for a post-2025 climate finance framework to support the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) negotiations at…
               
EIB and EIF Back Enpal’s €100 Million Solar…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and its subsidiary, the European Investment Fund (EIF), have supported the German energy company Enpal in launching Europe’s first public…
               
Carbon Clean Partners with Julius Montz to Strengthen…
Carbon Clean has secured a strategic partnership with Julius Montz, a leading global engineering firm. This collaboration will help advance Carbon Clean’s CycloneCC technology, particularly…
               
Masdar, SOCAR Green, and ACWA Power to Develop…
Masdar, SOCAR Green, and ACWA Power signed an MoU to develop Azerbaijan’s first offshore wind farms, advancing renewable energy. The 3.5-GW projects in the Caspian…
               
COP29: Developing Countries Need $1 Trillion per Year…
At the COP29 climate talks in Baku, economists warned that developing countries will need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the…
               
COP29: Singapore Joins EU and China in Expanding…
Green bond issuers in Singapore could have greater access to European Union (EU) and Chinese investors. This could happen if their debt instruments align with…
               
Alcazar Energy Partners Signs MoU Wind Power Project…
Alcazar Energy Partners, a leading renewable energy investor, has signed an MoU with Egypt’s EETC and NREA. The MoU focuses on developing a 2 gigawatt…
               
EBRD and EU Expand Green Economy Funding for…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo (RBKO), is boosting its support for…
               
COP29: Indonesia and Japan Launch Bilateral Carbon Trading…
Indonesia and Japan have officially launched a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) for carbon trading, effective from October 28, 2024. The announcement was made at the UN Climate…
               
EIB, EU, and Solar Impulse Foundation Launch Energy…
During COP29 in Baku, the European Investment Bank Group (EIBG), alongside the European Commission (EC) and the Solar Impulse Foundation (SIF), unveiled a fresh initiative…
               
COP29 Hosts Second Annual Business, Investment & Philanthropy…
The COP29 Presidency in Baku organised the second edition of the Business, Investment & Philanthropy Climate Platform to consolidate private sector initiatives for climate action.…
               
COP29 Green Zone Highlights Climate Finance in South…
On November 14, the fourth day of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Green Zone continued its climate action initiatives with a joint panel session co-organised…
               
TotalEnergies Launches Advanced Methane Detection Technology to Achieve…
TotalEnergies announced the rollout of advanced continuous, real-time methane detection equipment across all its Upstream facilities, aiming for a near-zero methane emissions target by 2030. …
               
IFC Invests $20M in Bank Respublika to Support…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) granted a $20 million loan in local currency to Bank Respublika, a leading financial institution in Azerbaijan. This initiative expands…
               
Trafigura Expands Carbon Removal Project in Colombia with…
Trafigura Group has announced a significant $100 million expansion of its Brújula Verde carbon removal project in Colombia. This expansion is in partnership with GenZero,…
               
EIB Pledges €150 Million for Forest Restoration in…
At COP29 in Azerbaijan, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a funding commitment of €150 million aimed at supporting Côte d’Ivoire’s initiatives for forest protection,…
               
Microsoft and Royal Bank of Canada Buy 10,000…
The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Microsoft have partnered with Deep Sky Labs to combat climate change. Together, they have signed a deal to…
               
UAE Champions Collaboration and Climate Action at COP29…
Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, represented the UAE at numerous significant events during the COP29 climate summit…
               
COP29 Negotiations: New Iteration of NCQG Draft Released
After developing countries rejected the first draft of the new collective quantified goal (NCQG) on Tuesday, the co-chairs released a new iteration on Wednesday morning.…
               
COP29: India Urges Pakistan and Bangladesh to Tackle…
India has urged Pakistan and Bangladesh to take proactive steps in mitigating air pollution during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. This call comes after Pakistan blamed…
               
DOE Unveils Ambitious Plans for Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) released its latest report in the Pathways to Commercial Liftoff series, highlighting the transformative potential of sustainable aviation fuel…
               
Argentina Withdraws from COP29
The Argentinian delegation at COP29 has reportedly withdrawn from the climate conference, just three days after it began. This decision, according to Spanish media outlet Climatica,…
               
Climate Justice and Equity Discussed at COP29 Panel…
The third day of the COP29 conference brought significant discussions as part of the Green Zone programme in Baku. A key joint panel titled “Climate…
               
COP29: Saudi Arabia Launches First Voluntary Carbon Credit…
At the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Saudi Arabia unveiled its first carbon credit exchange. This launch represents a key step in the…
               
NZECA Unveils Target-Setting Protocol at COP29 to Drive…
At COP29, the UN-convened Net-Zero Export Credit Agencies Alliance (NZECA) released its first Target-Setting Protocol, designed to assist export credit agencies (ECAs) and export-import (ExIm)…
               
Masdar Signs Investment Agreement for 1GW Wind Farm…
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, has made significant progress in developing a 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan. The project reached a milestone with the…
               
ADB and Kazakhstan Partner to Accelerate Coal Plant…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Kazakhstan made a significant move toward the possibility of retiring a coal plant earlier than expected…
               
Masdar to Develop 1GW Wind Farm in Uzbekistan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a prominent clean energy firm from the UAE, signed an agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to build…
               
NOAA Launches Strategy to Advance Marine Carbon Removal…
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Biden-Harris administration have launched a new strategy for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This initiative focuses…
               
COP29: Study Highlights Climate Action Gaps Among G20…
As world leaders gather for COP29 in Baku, a new study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) highlights significant gaps in climate…
               
Greek PM Highlights Need for Balanced Green Transition…
During the COP29 climate summit at Baku, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis underscored Europe’s crucial part in the worldwide green transition. He stressed the urgent…
               
MDBs Commit $120 Billion Annually for Climate Action…
At the World Leaders Climate Action Summit during COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) shared their financing estimates. These banks have committed…
               
rPlus Energies and Idaho Power Launch Pleasant Valley…
rPlus Energies, a renewable energy developer, signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Idaho Power for its new project, the 125-megawatt (MW) Pleasant Valley…
               
Azerbaijan President Calls Oil and Gas as “Gift…
As the COP29 climate summit unfolded in Baku, President Ilham Aliyev used the international stage to defend his country’s oil and gas industry. He referred…
               
COP29 Green Zone Highlights Business and Community Efforts…
As official negotiations continued in COP29’s Blue Zone, the Green Zone brought together various engaging public events on November 12, highlighting the significant contributions of…
               
California Unveils Stricter Carbon Intensity Goals for Fuels
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has voted to strengthen its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), marking a significant step in the state’s push towards…
               
Ofgem Approves Five New Subsea Power Links to…
UK energy regulator Ofgem has announced the approval of five new subsea power links, including three interconnectors and two offshore hybrid assets. These projects will…
               
UN Climate Chief Warns of Economic Fallout from…
On Day 2 of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), Simon Stiell, the UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, made a strong appeal for immediate and…
               
COP29: Coal Transition Commission Unveils Recommendations to Accelerate…
At COP29, the Coal Transition Commission, co-chaired by the French and Indonesian governments, released its first report with recommendations to accelerate the coal-to-clean transition. This…
               
COP29: Loss and Damage Fund Ready to Receive…
The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage is now ready to accept contributions following the signing of crucial agreements. This is an important step…
               
ADB Launches IF-CAP to Boost Climate Financing in…
At the COP29 event, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) introduced the Innovative Finance Facility for Climate in Asia and the Pacific (IF-CAP), supported by various…
               
Alerion Clean Power Advances Romania’s Renewable Energy with…
Alerion Clean Power S.p.A., through its subsidiaries, is making significant progress in boosting renewable energy capacity in Romania, with upcoming wind farm projects anticipated to…
               
Masdar and KESH Sign Joint Venture to Develop…
At the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Korporata Elektroenergjitike Shqiptare (KESH) – Albania’s Power Corporation –…
               
IRC Urges Global Leaders at COP29 to Act…
As world leaders gather at COP29, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) raises concerns about the worsening effects of climate change in Africa, particularly in regions…
               
Vattenfall to Invest €5 Billion in Germany’s Energy…
Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall AB has announced plans to invest over €5 billion (USD 5.4 billion) in Germany. The investment will focus on fossil-free generation,…
               
Indonesia Unveils 75 GW Renewable Energy Strategy at…
At the COP29 summit, Indonesia announced an innovative strategy to attract global investments to develop 75 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy projects over the next…
               
Keir Starmer to Announce New UK Climate Pledge…
Keir Starmer is set to announce a new climate pledge for the UK at COP29 in Azerbaijan, The Guardian reveals. The UK will commit to…
               
COP29 Approves Article 6.4, Paving the Way for…
COP29 has begun with a significant achievement, approving the Article 6.4 mechanism. This move allows countries to trade carbon emissions reductions, helping them meet their…
               
Eni, Plenitude, and EIP Seal €209 Million Investment…
Eni, a multinational energy company, Plenitude, its renewable energy unit, and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP), an investment firm, signed a deal to increase EIP’s share…
               
EIB Group to Enhance Climate Action Partnerships at…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group is set to introduce new climate action initiatives at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan.  EIB…
               
ADB Approves $21.95M for Maldives Climate Resilience and…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a financing package of $21.95 million to strengthen the Maldives’ ability to tackle climate change and promote the long-term sustainability of its food systems.   The…
               
COP29: G77 and Developing Nations Oppose Initial Climate…
Discussions on climate finance have begun with tension at the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) to the UNFCCC. The G77 and China group, representing over…
               
ScottishPower and Siemens Gamesa Partner for £1 Billion…
ScottishPower awarded Siemens Gamesa a £1 billion deal for turbines at the £4 billion East Anglia TWO wind farm. Siemens Gamesa will enhance UK manufacturing…
               
Guterres Calls for Urgent Action on Climate Finance…
At the COP29 climate summit in Baku, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a compelling address, urging global leaders to take significant steps regarding climate finance…
               
Gujarat to Showcase Green Energy Leadership at COP29…
Gujarat’s Minister of Finance, Energy, and Petrochemicals, Kanubhai Desai, will lead a delegation at the COP29 climate summit in Baku, showcasing the state’s dedication to…
               
IAEA to Advocate for Nuclear Solutions at COP29
IAEA to Advocate for Nuclear Solutions at COP29 As global leaders and stakeholders gather in Baku for COP29, Rafael Mariano Grossi, the IAEA Director General,…
               
New Climate Finance Goal Essential for Every Nation’s…
The Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) outlined ambitious objectives for the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan. In his opening…
               
Energy Vault Announces 57 MW Battery Storage Project…
Energy Vault Holdings Inc., a prominent player in sustainable, grid-scale energy storage solutions, announced plans to implement a 57 MW/114 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in…
               
Dutch Court to Decide on Landmark Climate Ruling…
A Dutch court will rule on Tuesday whether to uphold a landmark decision that ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions, according to a Reuters…
               
COP29 Opens with Urgent Climate Call from President…
COP29 commenced with a powerful address from the conference’s President, Mukhtar Babayev, emphasising the urgent need for decisive climate action.   In his opening remarks, Babayev acknowledged…
               
AFD Sees Other Banks Joining €400 Million South…
The head of France’s state development bank, Agence Française de Développement (AFD), expects other development finance institutions to add to a €400 million ($432 million)…
               
Al Jaber Highlights COP28 Milestones as He Passes…
As COP29 officially began in Baku on November 11, 2024, outgoing COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber delivered his final address. He reflected on the progress…
               
Ahead of COP29, India to Stress Paris Agreement…
As the 29th edition of the Conference of Parties (COP29) prepares to kick off in Baku, India is set to maintain its strong stance on climate finance,…
               
Uniper Delays Green Transformation Investment
German energy group Uniper SE has announced that it will need more time to meet its target of investing around €8 billion in its green…
               
EBRD and QNB Egypt Launch Climate Risk Facility…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) launched an innovative risk-sharing facility in collaboration with QNB Egypt. The initiative marks a pioneering development for…
               
Brazil Reveals New Climate Change Pledge Ahead of…
Brazil announced a new climate pledge late Friday night, revealing plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 59% to 67% by 2035, compared to…
               
ADB and Ipak Yuli Bank Sign $50 Million…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Ipak Yuli completed a loan agreement worth 625 billion Uzbek sums, roughly $50 million, to broaden financial opportunities for…
               
DOE Secures 200 Million Barrels for Strategic Petroleum…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) concluded the latest phase of its buyback initiative for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).  In this phase, they revealed…
               
Voluntary Carbon Market Faces Critical Need for Carbon…
Carbon Direct unveiled its  2024 State of the Voluntary Carbon Market report, highlighting a growing demand for carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. While the voluntary carbon…
               
COP29: Understanding Carbon Credits and the Role of…
As COP29 begins in Baku, Azerbaijan, global attention is on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. This provision has the potential to foster international cooperation…
               
BLUETTI Partners with UN-Habitat to Boost Clean Energy…
BLUETTI, a global provider of clean energy storage solutions, formed a significant partnership with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). This partnership aims to…
               
EBRD Supports Energy-Efficient Housing Development in Poland
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is helping address Poland’s housing shortage with a €100 million loan to Vantage Development. Vantage is a…
               
Capsol Partners with Sumitomo to Deploy CO2 Capture…
Capsol, a leader in carbon capture technology, has partnered with Sumitomo, a decarbonization company, to launch a carbon capture demonstration at a biomass-powered combined heat and power…
               
Bloom Energy Partners with FPM Development to Install…
Bloom Energy, a leading provider of solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies, has partnered with FPM Development. The partnership aims to implement…
               
ADB Launches First Bond in Kyrgyz Som, Raising…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) successfully issued its inaugural bond in Kyrgyzstan’s local currency, raising 427.5 million Kyrgyz som, roughly $5 million. This bond has…
               
ADNOC Signs Long-Term LNG Agreement with SEFE for…
ADNOC announced a significant long-term sales and purchase agreement (SPA) at the ADIPEC energy conference.  This agreement marks the establishment of the first SPA for…
               
South Dakotans Reject Carbon Pipeline Proposal
Voters in South Dakota have rejected a proposed carbon pipeline project, dealing a setback to Summit Carbon Solutions. Despite the vote, Summit’s CEO, Lee Blank,…
               
Reliance Power to Challenge SECI’s Ban on Clean…
Reliance Power announced it would challenge a three-year ban imposed by India’s top renewable energy agency. The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) banned…
               
IFC Invests €65 Million in Erste Bank to…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a significant investment of up to €65 million in Erste Bank a.d. Novi Sad.  This initiative aims to tackle…
               
CIP Launches New Renewable Energy Platform in Australia
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has launched a new subsidiary in Australia aimed at advancing renewable energy projects. The platform, named Voyager Renewables, will focus on…
               
EBRD Commits €3 Billion to Green Cities Programme…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed an additional €3 billion to its Green Cities programme. This investment strengthens the Bank’s commitment…
               
FREYR Battery to Acquire Trina Solar’s US Solar…
FREYR Battery has announced an agreement to acquire the US solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar Co. Ltd. The deal, valued at $340 million, is…
               
EIB Approves €10.3 Billion Support for Agriculture, Clean…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its largest-ever package to assist in recovery and resilience in flood-affected regions and European agriculture.  The Board approved €10.3…
               
Masdar Partners with Sarawak Energy and Gentari to…
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), a leading player in the clean energy sector, partnered with Malaysia’s Sarawak Energy and Gentari, a Malaysian clean…
               
BASF and Exterra Carbon Solutions Partner for Carbon…
BASF and Exterra Carbon Solutions (Exterra) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Quebec, Canada.…
               
BeZero Carbon Partners with Climate Impact X
Carbon ratings agency BeZero Carbon has announced a new partnership with Climate Impact X (CIX), a global carbon marketplace based in Singapore. Under this collaboration,…
               
EBRD and EU Launch New Green Financing Programme…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with the European Union (EU), launched a new credit line. This credit line encourages green…
               
Poland Proposes Changes to Offshore Wind Energy Auction…
Poland’s Ministry of Climate and Environment (MKiS) has proposed a change to the Offshore Wind Act. The new proposal suggests setting separate maximum prices for…
               
ADB Approves €89.47 Million Loan to Enhance Armenia’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a €89.47 million policy-based loan to aid in the second phase of Armenia’s Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Markets Development…
               
IFC Grants $70M Green Loan to Çimsa for…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) provided a $70 million green loan to Çimsa Çimento San. ve Tic. A.Ş. (Çimsa), a leading cement manufacturer in Türkiye,…
               
Kremlin Adviser Warns Against Rapid Fossil Fuel Transition
Russia’s climate envoy, Ruslan Edelgeriyev, has cautioned against quickly replacing fossil fuels. He said a rapid transition could harm industries, according to a Reuters report. …
               
Eku Energy Achieves Financial Close for Williamsdale Battery…
Eku Energy has reached Financial Close for the Williamsdale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It is a project that will enhance energy security in Canberra.   The…
               
Tārgale Wind Park Launches Latvia’s First Major Energy…
Tārgale Wind Park celebrated the grand opening of Latvia’s first large-scale energy storage facility, marking a pivotal achievement in the nation’s renewable energy development.  Hoymiles, a key…
               
ADNOC and 44.01 Announce Carbon-to-Rock Scale-Up Project in…
ADNOC and 44.01 announced the expansion of their innovative carbon-to-rock project in Fujairah. Following a successful initial phase, this initiative aims to increase operations with…
               
SeaO2 Secures Over €2 Million to Expand Carbon…
Dutch startup SeaO2, specializing in innovative carbon (CO₂) removal technology from seawater, has raised over €2 million in new funding. The company aims to accelerate…
               
SolarBank Corporation Launches 3.1 MW West Petpeswick Community…
SolarBank Corporation, a renewable and clean energy project developer, announced plans to construct 3.1 megawatts of direct current (MW DC) ground-mounted solar power project. This…
               
Neustark and Aggregate Industries Launch Carbon Removal Technology…
Neustark, a leading Swiss carbon removal specialist, has partnered with United Kingdom-based Aggregate Industries to introduce a technology that removes CO₂ from the atmosphere and…
               
Black & Veatch Partners with Baker Hughes to…
Black & Veatch, a global liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure group, announced a strategic collaboration with Baker Hughes, an energy technology company at ADIPEC 2024.…
               
US Green Power Demand Set to Grow Regardless…
Demand for green power in the United States is expected to grow, regardless of the upcoming presidential election results, according to a Reuters report. Leaders…
               
ADNOC, Masdar, and Microsoft Partner to Utilise AI…
ADNOC and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Microsoft. The agreement seeks to use AI and low-carbon technologies…
               
ADB Approves $311 Million Loan to Boost Nepal’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $311 million loan to improve and modernise the electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure in Nepal. This substantial funding…
               
Poland’s Shift to Net-Zero by 2050 Could Boost…
Poland will need to invest around $450 billion to decarbonize its economy by 2050, according to a new World Bank report. The shift away from…
               
Alberta Shifts Policy on Emissions Reduction Targets
The  United Conservative Party (UCP)  in Alberta has made a significant policy shift, voting to abandon provincial emissions reduction targets and recognize carbon dioxide (CO2)…
               
Primergy Solar Secures $225 Million in Project Financing…
Primergy Solar, LLC, a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale solar and energy storage projects, successfully closed $225 million in project financing for its…
               
EBRD and EU Invest in Energy Efficiency in…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €20 million loan to help Montenegro boost energy efficiency in 24 educational buildings. This…
               
SACE and Eni Partner to Support Italian SMEs…
SACE and Eni have announced a new strategic partnership to strengthen support for small and medium-sized Italian businesses (SMEs) as they work towards sustainable growth. This…
               
TechnipFMC and Prysmian Partner to Accelerate Floating Offshore…
TechnipFMC and Prysmian have announced a collaboration aimed at advancing the global development of floating offshore wind energy. This partnership aims to address the growing…
               
ADB and Partners Launch Construction of Tina River…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) collaborated with local leaders and project partners in the Solomon Islands for a ceremony marking the start of construction on…
               
Saudi Arabia Moves Closer To 2027 Carbon Market…
Saudi Arabia has made significant progress toward establishing a national carbon market, taking key steps at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) summit to improve Saudi…
               
Cairn Oil & Gas Signs MoU with UNEP…
Cairn Oil & Gas, part of Vedanta Group and a private oil and gas exploration company in India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
               
Emidat Secures $4.4M to Advance Sustainable Construction Practices
Emidat, a company focused on environmental data solutions for the construction industry, has raised €4 million (~$4.4 million) in seed funding, led by General Catalyst.…
               
Britain Faces Major Hurdles to Meet 2030 Clean…
Britain is facing a tough road ahead in its efforts to decarbonize the electricity system by 2030. A new report from the National Grid ESO…
               
EIB and CDP Partner to Boost €1 Billion…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) have strengthened their collaboration with a new agreement. This agreement will enable CDP to…
               
TotalEnergies and Sinopec Establish LNG Partnership to Support…
TotalEnergies, an energy company, signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with the China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec). This marks a step in expanding its…
               
CRH Launches Romania’s First Wind Farm to Power…
CRH, a provider of building materials, inaugurated a wind farm to provide renewable energy to its Medgidia Cement Plant in Romania. CRH Romania’s wind power…
               
EBRD Invests $54.6 Million to Launch Solar Power…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it would invest up to $54.6 million in support of EBRD solar power projects in Uzbekistan.…
               
ADB Approves $85M Loan to Enhance Irrigation and…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $85 million aimed at modernising Nepal’s irrigation systems and boosting agricultural output. This ADB Irrigation agriculture…
               
Spiritus Launches New Manufacturing Facility in Missouri to…
Spiritus, a company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) and carbon sequestration, officially launched Garden One, its first sorbent production facility. The Spiritus Carbon manufacturing…
               
EBRD and EU Launch Go Green Initiative for…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside the European Union (EU), introduced the SME Go Green initiative.  This program is designed to support…
               
DOE Establishes Working Group to Empower Tribal Communities…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the creation of the Tribal Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Working Group, managed by DOE’s Office of Fossil…
               
DOE Expands Voucher Program for Clean Energy Innovation
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced an expansion of its Voucher Program, aimed at enhancing the commercialisation of clean energy innovations throughout the country.…
               
EIB Grants €300M Loan for Gran Canaria Hydroelectric…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a substantial loan of €300 million to facilitate the construction of the Salto de Chira pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant…
               
TotalEnergies Discovers New Gas Condensate in Danish North…
TotalEnergies announced the discovery of TotalEnergies Gas Condensate North resources at the Harald East Middle Jurassic (HEMJ-1X) exploration well in the Danish North Sea.  Located…
               
EIB and WWF Partner to Boost Nature-Based Climate…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) announced a partnership designed to accelerate climate adaptation throughout Europe by leveraging Nature-based…
               
DOE Invests $500M in Clean Energy for Federal…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $149.87 million to support 67 clean energy projects across Federal facilities in 28 states, six US territories, and…
               
Origen Partners with EERC to Accelerate Direct Air…
Origen, a UK-based company specializing in direct air capture (DAC) technology that utilizes limestone, has formed a partnership with the Energy & Environmental Research Center…
               
Grenergy and CATL Launch 1.25 GWh Energy Storage
Grenergy has formed a strategic alliance with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) to advance the Oasis de Atacama project in Chile. This collaboration focuses…
               
ADB Launches Biodiversity Bond, Raising A$150M for Asia-Pacific…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) launched its first biodiversity and nature-focused bond, raising A$150 million to support nature-oriented projects in Asia and the Pacific, highlighting…
               
1PointFive and Enterprise Partner to Develop CO2 Transportation…
1PointFive, a company specializing in carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS), signed an agreement with Enterprise Products Partners L.P. to develop a carbon dioxide (CO2)…
               
Baker Hughes Secures Multi-Year Contract with Petrobras for…
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced significant contracts with Petrobras to provide 77 kilometers of flexible pipe systems for Brazil’s pre-salt regions as part…
               
QatarEnergy and TotalEnergies Launch Solar Project in Iraq…
QatarEnergy, a petroleum company based in Qatar, partnered with TotalEnergies, an energy company, to jointly develop a significant solar project in Iraq, as part of…
               
EIB, CDP, and SACE Collaborate on €500 Million…
The European Investment Bank (EIB), Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), and SACE committed €500 million in financing. This significant investment by EIB, CDP, and SACE…
               
Transition Industries and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Partner for…
Transition Industries LLC announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company, Inc. (MGC) to establish a long-term Methanol Sales…
               
Terraset Acquires 5,000 Tons of Carbon Removal Credits
Terraset, a leading climate non-profit, has announced a substantial investment in carbon removal by acquiring 5,000 tons of carbon removal credits from 11 innovative organizations.…
               
Eni and SERI Industrial Collaborate on Innovative Battery…
Eni, an energy company headquartered in Rome, signed an agreement with SERI Industrial, a major player in the energy storage field, for the development of…
               
UK Climate Advisers Urge Government to Target 81%…
Britain’s climate advisers, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC), have made an important recommendation to the government. UK climate emissions advisers urge a commitment to…
               
BP Acquires Full Ownership of Lightsource BP to…
BP acquired the remaining 50.03% stake in Lightsource bp, making the renewable energy company a wholly owned subsidiary of BP.  The acquisition, first announced in…
               
EIB and Elia Transmission Belgium Partner on €650…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €650 million green credit agreement with Elia Transmission Belgium (ETB) to support the EIB Elia Energy Transmission initiative’s…
               
DOE Allocates $473.6 Million to Strengthen US Power…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $473.6 million in FY 2024 Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grants, awarded to 49 states, five territories,…
               
ADB Approves $434 Million Loan for Renewable Energy…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan of $434.25 million to improve renewable energy capacity and bolster energy security in Assam, India.  This initiative…
               
EIB and Caribbean Bank Partner for €100M Climate…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) announced a new €100 million loan to finance water management projects across 14 Caribbean…
               
G20 Calls for Efficient Climate Fund Disbursements
A group of funds backed by the world’s 20 largest economies is urging more targeted and efficient operations to enhance the slow pace of disbursements…
               
Terna and EIB Sign €400M Loan for Italian…
Terna, Italy’s electricity transmission operator, and the European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €400 million finance contract to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the…
               
Morgan Stanley Signs Carbon Removal Agreement with Climeworks
US investment bank Morgan Stanley has signed a long-term contract with direct air capture company Climeworks for the delivery of 40,000 tons of carbon removal…
               
Microsoft Signs Marine Carbon Removal Deal with Ebb…
Microsoft has signed its largest marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) deal to date with Ebb Carbon, committing to the removal of 350,000 tonnes of CO2…
               
DOE Unveils $28M Grant Program for Energy Auditor…
The DOE’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs announced the selectees for the Energy Auditor Training (EAT) Grant Program, which is part of the…
               
US DOE Supports LongPath Technologies with $162.4M Loan…
The US Department of Energy</a> provided LongPath Technologies, Inc. with a $162.4 million loan guarantee as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Initiative.…
               
KKR Acquires Stake in Enilive to Boost Sustainable…
KKR, a global investment firm, has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Enilive, Eni’s mobility transformation company. Enilive focuses on biorefining, biomethane…
               
Powur PBC Partners with ProLux Energy to Boost…
Powur PBC announced a three-year partnership with ProLux Energy, an EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) company serving Illinois and Arizona. This collaboration aims to advance…
               
ION Clean Energy and Koch Engineered Solutions Partner…
ION Clean Energy (ION) and Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) announced an expansion of their collaborative efforts to advance affordable post-combustion carbon capture projects through technology-driven…
               
CleanPowerSF Partners with Scout Clean Energy for Wind…
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission’s (SFPUC) community choice energy program, CleanPowerSF, has secured its largest-ever single source of wind power. The acquisition was made…
               
Unifuel secures $3M seed funding for Flexiforming technology
Universal Fuel Technologies</a> (Unifuel) announced the closing of a $3 million seed funding round to advance its Flexiforming technology.  This advancement has the potential to…
               
Neste Withdraws from Renewable Hydrogen Project
Neste has announced its decision to withdraw from investing in a 120-megawatt (MW) electrolyzer project to produce renewable hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland.…
               
Denmark Advocates for EU Strategy on Chinese Wind…
Denmark plans to advocate for a common European Union strategy to tackle the increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers in the European wind market. This Denmark…
               
Vanguard Renewables and Oakmulgee Dairy Partner on RNG…
Vanguard Renewables, a company under Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and part of BlackRock, began the construction of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) project in…
               
Cemex and Linde Partner for Cement Production Decarbonization
Cemex, a leading construction materials company, has joined forces with Linde, a renowned gases and engineering firm, to revolutionize cement production through decarbonization. Backed by…
               
North Dakota Secures $49 Million for Carbon Storage…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has announced a $49 million investment which will aid in building…
               
EU Innovation Fund Awards €157 Million to Cemex-Linde…
The EU Innovation Fund awarded €157 million to a consortium led by Cemex, a cement producer, and Linde, an industrial gases and engineering firm.  This…
               
Second AI Clean Energy Summit Set to Take…
The second AI Clean Energy Summit (AICES), organised by The Foundation for American Science and Technology (FAST), is set to take place in Seattle on…
               
EIB To Announce Key Initiatives for Global Environmental…
The European Investment Bank(EIB) will unveil a series of key initiatives to enhance global environmental protection during the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Cali,…
               
Carbon Ridge Secures $9.5 Million in Funding to…
Carbon Ridge, a developer of modular onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) solutions for the maritime shipping industry, announced a successful $9.5 million funding round,…
               
DOE Invests in MetOx to Boost US Power…
MetOx International, Inc. (MetOx), a US-based firm specialising in High-Temperature Superconducting (HTS) wire production, announced its selection to negotiate $80 million in funding from the…
               
Germany’s PNE AG Seeks Approval for $4.6 Billion…
Germany’s PNE AG is seeking approval from the Vietnamese government to develop a $4.6 billion offshore wind farm, a Reuters report mentions.   If granted, the…
               
EBRD Invests $55 Million in Türkiye’s Sustainability Bond…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested $55 million in the Eurobond issuance of Rönesans Holding, one of Türkiye’s conglomerates.   The $350 million…
               
GIC and Macquarie Group Consider Selling Stake in…
According to a Reuters report, Singapore’s GIC and Australia’s Macquarie Group are exploring the sale of their approximately 30% stakes in Energy Development Corp (EDC),…
               
Ocean Winds and Eletrobras Form Partnership to Advance…
Ocean Winds, an international offshore wind energy company, established a new partnership with Eletrobras, an electric company, to advance offshore wind projects in Brazil.  The…
               
DOE Invests $428 Million to Accelerate Clean Energy…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $428 million in funding for 14 projects to revitalise coal communities by accelerating clean energy manufacturing.   These projects,…
               
Kern County Board Approves Carbon TerraVault I Project
California has achieved a milestone in its climate change efforts by securing unanimous conditional approval from the Kern County Board of Supervisors for the Carbon…
               
Better Energy Inaugurates its Studsvik Solar Park
Better Energy inaugurated its Studsvik Solar Park at an opening event alongside its partners. The park, located in Sweden, is expected to generate 25 gigawatt-hour…
               
Evergy, Inc to Build Two New 705 MW…
Evergy, Inc, an electric services company announced plans to construct two new 705 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle natural gas plants in Kansas, scheduled to commence operations…
               
CRH Ventures Launches Sustainable Building Materials Accelerator Program 
CRH Ventures, the venture capital arm of CRH, announced the launch of its newest accelerator program, Sustainable Building Materials.   This program aims to identify and…
               
Cambodian Solar Firms Withdraw from US Tariff Investigation 
Two Cambodian solar companies, Solar Long and Hounen Solar, have decided to withdraw from a US trade investigation concerning allegations that they are flooding the…
               
Wizz Air and Airbus Join Forces to Test…
Wizz Air has partnered with Airbus to test Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) operations, marking a significant advancement in the airline’s environmental strategy. This initiative positions…
               
BOEM Completes Environmental Assessment for Offshore Wind Projects…
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) completed a comprehensive environmental assessment of offshore wind energy projects across six designated lease areas spanning more than…
               
UT Austin and Honeywell Collaborate on Innovative Carbon…
A new carbon capture solvent, developed through a partnership between the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Honeywell, will undergo engineering-scale testing this…
               
EIB and Deutsche Leasing Launch €560 Million Project…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Deutsche Leasing announced the launch of the second phase of a €560 million project to support small businesses and…
               
Southeast Asia Faces Urgent Need for Increased Clean…
According to a report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), Southeast Asia must ramp up its clean energy investments to $190 billion by 2035—about five…
               
EBRD and TBC Bank Partner to Support Green…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) agreed to provide TBC Bank, its long-time partner, with a loan equivalent to $25 million in Georgian…
               
Repsol Halts Renewable Hydrogen Investments in Spain Amid…
Repsol SA has announced a pause in its renewable hydrogen investments in Spain, which encompass a total electrolyser capacity of 350 megawatts across three significant…
               
EIB and Iberdrola Sign €120 Million Agreement to…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) signed a €120 million loan agreement with Iberdrola to support research and innovation projects to advance energy technologies.   This financing…
               
Vycarb Launches Pilot Project for Carbon Dioxide Removal…
Vycarb, a prominent carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and storage player has launched an innovative pilot project along New York City’s East River.  This initiative, backed…
               
Saudi Arabia Narrows Down Bidders for 3.7 GW…
Saudi Arabia has shortlisted several bidders for the next stage of its National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), focusing on four solar projects with a combined…
               
SolaX Power Announces $149.8 Million Investment in Energy…
SolaX Power, an energy storage solutions provider, announced a $149.8 million investment to establish a research and manufacturing facility in Zhejiang Province.   The new facility…
               
EBRD Extends €6.9 Million Loan to Bank Respublika…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a loan of up to €6.9 million in local currency to Bank Respublika, one of…
               
Esso Australia Completes Kipper Compression Project to Secure…
Esso Australia Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Australia Pty Ltd and operator of the Gippsland Basin Joint Venture, announced the completion of its Kipper…
               
Statkraft Seeks Approval for 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore…
Statkraft has submitted a planning application for the 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore Delta North bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea.   Located in Sweden’s…
               
Prabowo Aims to Enhance Indonesia’s Energy Security with…
Indonesia’s new government plans to revitalize oil and gas production through regulatory cuts, reactivating idle wells, and boosting output from existing assets, aiming to reverse…
               
Indian Bank and Tata Motors Partner to Provide…
Indian Bank, a public sector bank, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors, a commercial vehicle manufacturer in India, to offer personalised financing…
               
Egypt Reduces Renewable Energy Target for 2040 to…
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced that the country has lowered its renewable energy target for 2040 to 40%, a significant reduction from the previous…
               
Ameresco Announces Pu`uloa Microgrid Project to Enhance Energy…
Ameresco Inc., a renewable energy company, announced the Pu`uloa Microgrid project in the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program…
               
Santos Launches Moomba Carbon Capture Project 
Santos has officially launched operations at its Moomba carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Australia’s Cooper Basin.  The initiative is designed to store up…
               
European Investment Bank and European Environment Agency Partner…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Environment Agency (EEA) partnered to advance climate action, environmental sustainability, and sustainable finance.  Through a recently signed…
               
US Department of Energy Announces $2 Billion for…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced nearly $2 billion in funding for 38 innovative projects to enhance the nation’s power grid, as part of…
               
Octavia Carbon Secures $5 Million in Seed Funding…
Kenya-based direct air capture (DAC) company Octavia Carbon has successfully completed a $5 million seed funding round.   This funding round was co-led by Lateral Frontiers…
               
X-Energy Secures $500 Million Financing Round Led by…
X-Energy Reactor Company, LLC, a developer of small modular nuclear reactors and fuel technology, announced a $500 million Series C-1 financing round led by Amazon.com,…
               
SERMATEC Launches Innovative Energy Storage System to Enhance…
SERMATEC, a renewable energy solutions provider, launched a 5.1 megawatt (MW)/17.8MWh energy storage system aimed at enhancing the efficiency of solar power in Bulgaria  This…
               
Montana Renewables Secures $1.44B for Renewable Fuels Expansion
Calumet has announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) Loan Programs Office has granted a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee of up to…
               
DevvStream to Acquire 50% Stake in Monroe Sequestration…
DevvStream Holdings Inc, a firm in carbon credit project co-development and technology-driven solutions, has announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to acquire a 50% equity…
               
ADNOC Implements Advanced AI-Powered Solution Across 30 Reservoirs 
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced the deployment of the Advanced Reservoir 360 (AR360) solution developed by AIQ in collaboration with SLB, across more…
               
Ohmium International Partners with SwitcH2 to Launch 300…
Ohmium International, a green hydrogen technology devleoper, has announced a new partnership with SwitcH2 BV, a renewable energy joint venture that includes partners like BW…
               
IFC Invests in QNB Türkiye’s Blue and Green…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced its investment in QNB Türkiye’s first blue bond and green bond issuances.  This project aims to address climate change…
               
EIB Global and KCB Bank Kenya Announce €230…
The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) and KCB Bank Kenya announced a €230 million partnership to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), youth, and women-led…
               
Gevo Secures $1.46 Billion Loan Guarantee for Net-Zero…
Gevo, Inc., a developer of net-zero hydrocarbon fuels and chemicals, has announced that it has received a conditional commitment for a loan guarantee totalling $1.46…
               
IFC and Association of Banks in Cambodia Collaborate…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced a collaboration with the Association of Banks in Cambodia (ABC) to enhance the capabilities of local financial institutions in…
               
Ontario Appeals Court Orders New Hearing in Youth-Led…
A court of appeal in Ontario has ordered a new hearing regarding a youth-led lawsuit that claims the province’s climate plan infringes on young people’s…
               
Norwegian Appeals Court Rules in Favor of Government…
A Norwegian appeals court ruled on Monday in favor of the government in a case initiated by environmental activists aiming to halt the development of…
               
Alcoa and IGNIS Equity Holdings in Advanced Talks…
Alcoa Corporation and IGNIS Equity Holdings, the majority shareholder of Spain’s IGNIS Group of Companies, announced they are advancing discussions for a strategic cooperation agreement. …
               
Vision RNG Secures $207 Million Financing for Renewable…
Vision RNG, a renewable natural gas (RNG) production company, finalised a significant $207 million financing agreement with HASI, an investor in climate solutions.   This funding…
               
Eternal Power Launches €800 Million Green Hydrogen Project…
Eternal Power announced the development of a multi-phase green hydrogen project in northeastern Germany, with a total investment estimated at €800 million. The company has…
               
EIB Approves €5.8 Billion for Infrastructure and Sustainable…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved €5.8 billion in new financing to support a diverse range of infrastructure, energy, and development projects across Europe and…
               
EIB Group, EIF, and Groupe BPCE Announce €1…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, in partnership with European Investment Fund (EIF) and Groupe BPCE,  announced two significant financing initiatives worth over €1 billion…
               
Redeux Energy Partners Sells Hybrid Solar and Battery…
Redeux Energy Partners LLC, a utility-scale solar and energy storage development company, has announced the sale of a hybrid solar and battery storage project to…
               
IFC Invests €43 Million in Solar Project to…
In order to support Bulgaria’s transition to a more sustainable and diversified energy mix, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is financing a 225-megawatt (MW) direct…
               
Meta Joins Carbon Dioxide Removal Challenge with $35…
Meta has announced a pledge to contract at least $35 million for carbon removal projects next year. The move is part of Meta’s goal to…
               
ADNOC Acquires Majority Stake in Fertiglobe, Expanding Low-Carbon…
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) successfully acquired OCI Global’s 50% + 1 shareholding in Fertiglobe plc, increasing its ownership to 86.2%.   The remaining…
               
Hy2B Wasserstoff Launches Testing of 5-MW Electrolyser in…
The German consortium Hy2B Wasserstoff GmbH has initiated testing of a 5-MW electrolyser in Bavaria. According to the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development…
               
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners Secures Long-Term Agreements for UK’s…
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, an investment manager specializing in energy transition infrastructure, announced two long-term offtake agreements with Tesco and Shell.   These agreements cover the entire…
               
CorPower Ocean Advances Wave Energy Solutions with €32…
CorPower Ocean announced on that it has successfully secured €32 million ($35 million) in funding to advance the commercialization of its wave energy technology.   This…
               
UK Plans to Import and Store CO2 from…
The UK is set to emerge as a global leader in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology, bolstered by a substantial £22 billion investment aimed…
               
2024 CCS Report Reveals Doubling of Carbon Capture…
The 2024 Global Status of CCS report, released by the Global CCS Institute, showcases a remarkable surge in carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects globally.…
               
EBRD Major Investments in Khan Bank’s Green Bond…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) invested $12.5 million in Khan Bank’s $30 million green bond issuance, marking its first involvement in a…
               
Baker Hughes and Repsol Partner to Enhance AI…
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company and Repsol, a multi-energy company, announced a partnership to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities using the Leucipa automated field…
               
ADB Approves $200 Million Loan for Green Urban…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $200 million loan to support green, low-carbon, and climate-resilient urban development in Chongqing Gaoxin District, part of Chongqing…
               
Sainsbury’s Signs PPA with Capital Dynamics for Pines…
Sainsbury’s has made a significant move toward achieving Net Zero in its operations by 2035, signing a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Capital Dynamics,…
               
Germany Allocates €2.8 Billion to Decarbonize Key Industries
The German government has allocated up to €2.8 billion ($3.1 billion) to support 15 industrial companies in their efforts to decarbonize, as part of its…
               
US Department of Energy Approves $861.3 Million Loan…
The US Department of Energy approved an $861.3 million loan guarantee for the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) farms and two standalone battery energy…
               
Fortum Develops Biodegradable Plastic from Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Fortum Recycling and Waste, a waste management and circular solutions company based in Finland, developed biodegradable plastic using carbon dioxide emissions from its waste incineration…
               
Captura to Launch New Direct Ocean Capture Pilot…
Captura, a US-based direct ocean capture (DOC) company, has announced plans to enhance its research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) capabilities in Los Angeles and Hawaii. …
               
Mission Zero Launches International Direct Air Capture Project…
Mission Zero has officially begun deploying its third direct air capture (DAC) system at Deep Sky’s carbon removal innovation and commercialization centre, Deep Sky Labs,…
               
Alcazar and RP Global Partner on 200 MW…
Alcazar Energy Partners, a prominent independent investor in renewable energy across emerging markets, has announced an agreement with RP Global to secure the development, construction,…
               
Japanese Companies Team Up for Innovative Carbon Capture…
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX), Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu), and Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Inc. (HEPCO) teamed up with the Japan Organization for…
               
BrightNight Secures $260 Million Financing for Solar Project…
BrightNight, a global renewable power producer focused on providing clean and dispatchable energy solutions, has successfully closed a $260 million tax-equity financing commitment for its…
               
SolarBank Corporation Develop 7-Megawatt Community Solar Project in…
SolarBank Corporation announced its plans to develop a 7 MW DC ground-mount solar power project in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  The Stauffer Project follows a 13.8…
               
Scope3 Secures $25 Million Funding to Expand Decarbonisation…
Scope3, a sustainability platform focused on decarbonising in the media and advertising sectors, announced the closure of a $25 million funding round led by GV. …
               
Consumers Energy Launches Initiative to Expand Electric Vehicle…
Consumers Energy announced the launch of a new initiative to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at workplaces across Michigan.   The company anticipates that over 500…
               
Kairos Power and Google Partner to Deploy Advanced…
Kairos Power and Google signed a Master Plant Development Agreement, enabling the deployment of a US fleet of advanced nuclear power projects totaling 500 megawatts…
               
Article 6.4 Supervisory Board Establishes Key Standards for…
The Article 6.4 Supervisory Board, tasked with establishing the UN carbon market under the Paris Agreement, has finalized two critical standards related to carbon removal…
               
Climate finance at COP29 may settle in the…
As the COP29 climate summit approaches in Azerbaijan, leaders recognize that trillions of dollars are needed to tackle climate change, yet negotiators suggest that a…
               
NSMP launches Electric-Drive Compressor at TGPP for Increased…
North Sea Midstream Partners (NSMP), a midstream operator, announced the start-up of a new electric-drive compressor at its Teesside Gas Processing Plant (TGPP).   The project,…
               
India’s Power Secretary Highlights Need for Localized Supply…
India must assess the viability of a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to enhance its renewable energy transmission capacity, according to Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, who…
               
Uniper Signs Nine-Year Power Purchase Agreement to Support…
Uniper, an energy company, entered into a significant nine-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a major international industrial gas producer.  This agreement aims to provide…
               
US Appeals Court Halts Kinder Morgan’s 32-Mile Gas…
A US appeals court has temporarily halted the approvals and permits needed for Kinder Morgan’s subsidiary to build a 32-mile gas pipeline in Tennessee, responding…
               
SolaX Power Receives SMM Global Tier 1 Award…
SolaX Power, a provider of solar energy storage solutions, was awarded the SMM Global Tier 1 Award for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).   This recognition…
               
OX2 Secures First Onshore Wind Power Project in…
OX2 announced that it has acquired its first onshore wind power project in Australia. The project, currently in an early stage, is reported to consist…
               
Suzlon Group Secures 400MW Wind Power Order for…
Suzlon Group, a provider of renewable energy solutions, secured a 400-megawatt (MW) wind power order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of…
               
Ingka Investments Expands Stake in Golden Plains Wind…
Ingka Investments has announced its second investment in the Golden Plains Wind Farm, a 1,333-megawatt project in Victoria, Australia. It has acquired a 15% stake…
               
Iberdrola to double its investment in the UK 
With significant growth expected in power demand and energy policies aimed at promoting net zero, industrialization, and electrification, Iberdrola is now planning to accelerate its…
               
Ørsted Commissions 300 MW Solar Farm with Battery…
Ørsted, an energy company, officially commissioned the Eleven Mile Solar Center, a solar farm with a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW) paired with a 300…
               
Canada Launches $7 Million Investment in CO2 Removal…
At a recent event hosted by Toronto-based lobby group Carbon Removal Canada, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat unveiled a groundbreaking initiative to invest CA$10…
               
TotalEnergies Signs Charter Contract with Ibaizabal to Construct…
Totalenergies signed a charter contract with the Spanish shipowner Ibaizabal to construct a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker vessel with an 8,600 cubic meters…
               
ExxonMobil Secures Largest Offshore Carbon Storage Lease in…
ExxonMobil has announced what it describes as the largest offshore carbon storage lease in the United States, covering 271,000 acres in Texas waters east of…
               
EIB, Enel, and SACE Partner to Provide $300…
The European Investment Bank (EIB), in partnership with Enel and Italy’s Export Credit Agency, SACE, provided Enel Colombia with a $300 million loan.   The loan,…
               
NineDot Energy Secures $40 Million in Tax Equity…
NineDot Energy, a company specializing in community-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), secured over $40 million in its first tax equity financing.  Monarch Private Capital…
               
Boviet Solar North Carolina Plant Set to Launch…
Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd., a prominent player in the solar energy sector, has announced significant progress in the renovation of its new manufacturing facility…
               
Bentley Systems Incorporated introduces new Carbon Analysis capabilities
Bentley Systems Incorporated announced the general availability of new Carbon Analysis capabilities within its iTwin Experience platform.  With the new Carbon Analysis tool, engineers can…
               
Veolia North America Highlights Commitment to Sustainability at…
Veolia North America (VNA), a utility company, hosted a ceremony at its hazardous waste treatment center in Gum Springs, Arkansas, highlighting its efforts to make…
               
Major Oil Firms Lobby to Protect IRA’s Carbon…
Representatives from the oil industry are urging Donald Trump to maintain the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) if he returns to the White House, according to…
               
Masdar and Norwegian Firms Forge New Partnerships in…
Masdar, the clean energy leader from the United Arab Emirates, has forged new agreements with three Norwegian companies, further strengthening its enduring partnerships with Norway. …
               
Aqaba Development Corporation Signs $242 Million Agreement to…
The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) signed a $242 million agreement with APM Terminals, a port operator, to expand and manage the Aqaba Container Terminal.  The…
               
Walmart and Solar Landscape Partner to Bring Community…
Solar Landscape, a developer of solar projects, partnered with Walmart to invest in 74 community solar projects across Maryland and Illinois.  The completion and operation…
               
Britain to Offer Guaranteed Income for Renewable Energy…
Britain will offer developers of renewable energy storage projects a guaranteed minimum income to scale their investments in technologies that will help the country meet…
               
EBRD Extends €25 Million Loan to Enhance Energy…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is extending a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s QNB Finansleasing to support sub-borrowers engaged in green economy…
               
EIB and IKB Partner to Support Sustainable Investments…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) partnered with IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG to support investment by Germany’s mid-cap companies.  Businesses employing up to 3,000 people can access long-term…
               
QatarEnergy and Shell International Eastern Trading Company Forge…
QatarEnergy and Shell International Eastern Trading Company have entered into a significant long-term agreement for QatarEnergy to supply up to 18 million tons of naphtha…
               
EBRD Launches Initiative to Decarbonize Mongolia’s Construction Sector 
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will help decarbonise Mongolia’s construction sector and introduce new standards for sustainable office buildings.  …
               
Mitsubishi Electric Partners with VTT to Advance Direct…
Mitsubishi Electric has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with VTT- Northern Europe’s largest research and development institute based in Finland. The agreement entails cooperation…
               
Atlas Renewable Energy Secures $289 Million for Battery…
Atlas Renewable Energy, with support from DNV, secured $289 million in funding for its Battery Energy Storage System del Desierto.  The project, supported by BNP…
               
Fitch Ratings Warns of Slow Decarbonization Progress Amid…
Fitch Ratings has issued a warning that the global economy’s decarbonization is progressing at an unsatisfactory pace, according to a report released by the agency,…
               
SolarBank Corporation to Construct 13.8 MW Solar Project…
SolarBank Corporation announced plans to construct a 13.8 MW DC ground-mount solar power project called the Grandview Project in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.  This project is…
               
CDPQ and Nuveen Green Capital Launch $600 Million…
CDPQ, an investment group, and Nuveen Green Capital (NGC), a sustainable real estate financing solutions provider, announced the launch of a $600 million integrated financing…
               
North Star Project Becomes Canada’s First Carbon Removal…
Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) and Carbon Alpha have announced that their North Star project has successfully passed the preliminary assessment conducted by Puro. earth,…
               
EQT Completes Acquisition of OX2 AB to Strengthen…
EQT, an investment organization, announced the successful completion of its recommended public offer for OX2 AB, facilitated through its investment vehicle, Otello BidCo AB. The…
               
Avaada Group lays foundation for a manufacturing facility…
Avaada Group, a green energy solutions provider, laid the foundation for its new manufacturing facility, Avaada Electro Pvt. Ltd., in Addl Butibori Industrial Park in Nagpur. …
               
Hyundai Motor Group and Singapore Boost Joint Research…
Hyundai Motor Group announced the signing of a collaborative research agreement with Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU) in the new energy field at the Singapore-Korea…
               
Equinor’s Development Projects Experience Significant Cost Increases
Equinor’s Development Projects Experience Significant Cost Increases  Equinor, an oil and gas sector situated in Norway, is currently managing 19 development projects.  Thirteen of them…
               
ADB Invests in Tajikistan’s Power System Reconnection to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted an additional $15 million to support Tajikistan in enhancing an existing initiative to reconnect the country’s power system…
               
TotalEnergies Expands Renewable Electricity Supply Agreement with Saint-Gobain
TotalEnergies signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Saint-Gobain to supply renewable electricity to Saint-Gobain’s French facilities.  Beginning in January 2026, the arrangement will supply…
               
California Launches HEAR Program to Support Clean Energy…
California launched its Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) program as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s broader effort to support clean energy initiatives nationwide.  This…
               
EIB Unveils €600 Million Ukraine Energy Rescue Plan…
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced the Ukraine Energy Rescue Plan. It is an initiative to extend the European Union’s support for Ukraine’s damaged…
               
BP and Equinor Among Key Beneficiaries of £4…
The Net Zero Teesside project, a carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) project, has received approval from the UK government. It will be constructed in…
               
BayWa r.e. Completes 200MW Solar Project Handover to…
BayWa r.e. completed the construction and operational handover of a 200 megawatt (MW) solar power project to Nevada Gold Mines (NGM), operated by Barrick Gold…
               
IFC and Axis Bank Partner to Boost Green…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is partnering with Axis Bank, a private sector bank in India, to provide…
               
NextEnergy Capital Secures Major Solar PPA for Llanwern…
NextEnergy Capital (NEC) announced that NextPower UK ESG (NPUK ESG) had finalized one of the largest solar-sleeved Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in the UK to…
               
SAIL and BHP Partner to Explore Lower-Carbon Steelmaking…
The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a steel producer in India partnered with BHP, an Australian mining company to support decarbonisation in steelmaking.  The…
               
TotalEnergies partners with RWE to acquire a 50%…
TotalEnergies, an energy company signed an agreement with RWE to acquire a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects in the North Sea.  The two…
               
Go Ahead to Invest £500 Million in Decarbonizing…
British transport company Go Ahead plans to invest £500 million over the next three years to decarbonize its bus fleet, according to a Reuters report.  …
               
Heliene Secures $54 Million Investment to Expand Solar…
Heliene Inc., a North American solar PV module manufacturer, has successfully secured a strategic equity investment of up to $54 million from Transition Equity Partners…
               
Stanwell Expands Renewable Portfolio with Cressbrook Pumped Hydro…
Stanwell is collaborating with a leading global pumped hydro operator to acquire the Cressbrook Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) Project, commonly referred to as ‘Big…
               
BP and Greasezilla Partner to Convert Brown Grease…
Downey Ridge Environmental Company and BP have partnered to advance waste-to-energy conversion by transforming brown grease waste into biofuel feedstock for sustainable energy production.  As…
               
SolarBank Corporation Announces Plans for 2.9 MW Solar…
SolarBank Corporation, a renewable and clean energy project developer, announced plans to develop the Silver Springs Project, a 2.9 megawatt direct current (MW DC) ground-mount…
               
Thyssenkrupp Reevaluates Green Steel Plans Amid Decarbonization Project…
Germany’s Thyssenkrupp, according to Reuters, announced that it is reassessing its plans for green steel production in light of a report indicating that it may…
               
GAIL Limited and AM Green BV Partner to…
GAIL (India) Limited and AM Green B.V. (AMG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on initiatives promoting sustainable energy solutions.  The partnership’s main…
               
Eni Secures UK Government Commitment for Liverpool Bay…
Eni announced that it has secured a commitment from the UK Government to provide funding and grant an Economic License for its Liverpool Bay CO2…
               
Runergy Marks North American Expansion with New Facility
Runergy has officially begun production at its advanced solar module manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama, USA.   This milestone marks a key moment in Runergy’s strategic…
               
Supreme Court Refuses to Halt EPA Mercury and…
The US Supreme Court rejected requests to temporarily block new federal air pollution regulations from President Joe Biden’s administration aimed at reducing mercury and methane…
               
EIB Provides €150 Million Loan to Polish SMEs…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €150 million loan to Pekao Leasing, a subsidiary of Bank Pekao SA, to facilitate the growth of small…
               
Respira Partners with Palladium to Launch New Nature-Based…
Respira, a carbon finance company focused on social impact, has partnered with Palladium, a specialist in international development and nature-based solutions, to launch two new…
               
UK Government Commits £22 Billion to Carbon Capture…
The United Kingdom government has committed around £22 billion in funding for carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects across the country.   The proposed funding will…
               
Eni and JOGMEC Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to…
Eni, an energy company based in Italy, signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the government agency Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC).   The…
               
Avantium Secures €3.5 Million EU Grant for ICONIC…
Avantium N.V., a frontrunner in renewable and circular polymer materials, has received a €3.5 million grant from the EU Horizon Europe program for its involvement…
               
Enbridge to Build New Oil and Gas Pipelines…
Enbridge Inc, a pipeline and energy company announced plans to build, own, and operate new crude oil and natural gas pipelines in the US Gulf…
               
Essar Energy Transition Fuels Secures $650 Million in…
Essar Energy Transition (EET) Fuels, the owner of the Stanlow refinery, announced the securement of $650 million in receivable financing and trade credit financing facilities…
               
TotalEnergies Plans to Increase Oil and Gas Production…
French energy giant TotalEnergies has unveiled plans to boost its oil and gas production through 2030 to reassure investors about the company’s financial stability.  CEO…
               
Enfinium to Deploy Carbon Measurement Technology Across All…
Enfinium, a prominent UK operator in the energy-from-waste sector, plans to implement new carbon measurement technology at all its operational sites by the end of…
               
IFC Invests $5 Million in Equator Africa Fund…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced an investment in Equator Africa Fund I, marking IFC’s first investment in a venture capital fund focused on climate…
               
Recurrent Energy Secures $500 Million Investment from BlackRock’s…
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc and developer of solar and energy storage assets, announced the completion of a $500 million investment deal…
               
Trade Body Warns UK May Miss 2024 EV…
A trade body warned Britain will likely miss the 2024 electric vehicle market targets set by the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate. The trade body called…
               
IFC Provides €500 Million Green Loan to ENGIE…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, announced a €500 million green and sustainability-linked loan to ENGIE S.A., the parent…
               
US Department of Energy Invests $1.5 Billion in…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $1.5 billion investment to enhance the nation’s transmission capacity, in line with the Biden-Harris Administration Investing in…
               
CIF Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Fund Cleaner…
The multilateral Climate Investment Funds announced its commitment to invest up to $1 billion to expedite the development of technologies to reduce industrial sector emissions…
               
Google Partners with energyRe for 12-Year Renewable Energy…
energyRe has announced that Google has entered into a 12-year power purchase agreement for renewable energy generated from a new 435-megawatt (MWdc) solar project, which…
               
Eni Integrates UK Upstream Assets with Ithaca Energy
Eni, the energy company, announced the integration of its UK upstream assets with Ithaca Energy plc.  Eni UK acquired 38.7% of Ithaca’s increased share capital,…
               
Clean Max and Google Collaborate to Drive Decarbonization…
Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions, a leading provider of renewable energy and net-zero solutions for Asia’s Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector and backed by Brookfield,…
               
Standard Chartered Launches Sustainable Finance Variants for Borrowing…
Standard Chartered announced the launch of the sustainable finance variants of its Borrowing Base Trade Loans (BBTL).  The solutions will be available in key markets,…
               
Asian Development Bank Invests $25 Million in Climate…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced a $25 million investment in a climate bond issued by Vivriti Capital Limited (VCL).  The Climate Bonds Initiative certified…
               
Vaulted Deep Achieves Milestone with Initial Deliveries of…
Vaulted Deep, a company specializing in biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS), has announced the successful delivery of its initial tonnes as part of an…
               
Macquarie Asset Management to Acquire ZITON, Strengthening Offshore…
Macquarie Asset Management, through the Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7, has reached an agreement to acquire ZITON, a prominent offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M)…
               
Next Wave Energy Partners and Lummus Technology Introduce…
Lummus Technology and Next Wave Energy Partners LP (Next Wave), an energy company, announced the manufacture of the world’s first renewable alkylate, a bio-based, low-carbon…
               
EBRD Invests €100 Million to Boost Green Genius’s…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a €100 million equity investment to boost the expansion efforts of renewable energy developer Green…
               
Environmental Think Tank Predicts Major Emission Reductions for…
According to an environmental think tank, China’s carbon dioxide emissions, a significant contributor to climate change, could decrease by one-third by 2035 if the country…
               
US and Brazil Collaborate on Clean Energy Initiatives…
The United States Secretary of Energy, Jennifer Granholm, and Brazil’s Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, announced a series of new joint initiatives to…
               
TotalEnergies Announces Final Investment Decision for GranMorgu Oil…
TotalEnergies, in association with Staatsolie, APA Corporation, and the National Oil Company of Suriname, announced the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the GranMorgu oil development…
               
IFC and HSBC Launch Fund to Boost Sustainable…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has partnered with HSBC Asset Management (HSBC AM) to launch a specialized fund focused…
               
Nasdaq Report Reveals Major Changes in Voluntary Carbon…
Nasdaq has released its latest report, “2024 Global Net Zero Pulse,” highlighting significant shifts in the voluntary carbon market (VCM) over the past year.   The…
               
Origis Energy Secures Tax Equity Commitment from J.P.…
Origis Energy, a provider of renewable energy and decarbonization solutions in the US, announced the securement of a tax equity commitment from JP Morgan for…
               
ContourGlobal Enters US Renewable Market with Acquisition of…
ContourGlobal has announced its entry into the US renewable energy market by acquiring a 151 MW solar portfolio of two South Carolina projects. This acquisition…
               
Adani Mundra Cluster Joins World Economic Forum’s Initiative…
The Adani Mundra Cluster, formed by three Adani portfolio companies, including Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL), Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), and Ambuja…
               
Sustainability Economics’ panel discussion at Climate Week NYC…
As part of Climate Week NYC 2024, Sustainability Economics hosted a critical panel discussion on transition credits. The panel, titled Transition Credits: A New Financial…
               
New perspectives on Transition Financing Instruments highlighted by…
As part of Climate Week NYC 2024, Sustainability Economics hosted a panel discussion on innovative financing mechanisms aimed at accelerating the phase-out of coal-fired power…
               
Panelists advocate for diverse funding mechanisms to enable…
As part of Climate Week NYC 2024, Sustainability Economics hosted a critical panel discussion on the topic of financing just transitions. The panel, titled “Financing…
               
Sustainability Economics Workshop at Climate Week NYC 2024…
Sustainability Economics hosted a pivotal workshop at One World Trade Center as part of Climate Week NYC 2024 on September 26th, focusing on the urgent…
               
India’s Ambuja Cement Joins Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
Ambuja Cement Limited, part of the Adani Portfolio, has become the first cement manufacturer to join the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization (AFID).  This effort seeks…
               
Biden-Harris Administration Allocates $2.8 Billion for Clean Power…
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the Biden-Harris administration allocated over $2.8 billion to support reliable, affordable, and clean power in the…
               
US Trade Officials Set to Announce Tariffs on…
US trade officials are set to announce new tariffs this week on solar panels imported from four Southeast Asian countries. American manufacturers have argued that…
               
Invenergy Partners with Honda for Landmark 63 MW…
Invenergy, a leading privately held developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has announced a significant virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Honda Motor…
               
Governor Newsom Signs Three Bills to Regulate Oil…
Governor Gavin Newsom signed three bills on Wednesday aimed at regulating the locations and operations of gas and oil drilling sites throughout California.   He stated…
               
Avangrid’s Renewable Energy Efforts Lead to Significant Reduction…
Avangrid, Inc., a member of the Iberdrola Group, is at the forefront of the clean energy transition.   It generates enough renewable energy across its portfolio…
               
GoldenPeaks Capital and CNBM to Develop 1GW of…
GoldenPeaks Capital Holding Ltd (GPC), an independent power producer in Eastern Europe, announced an expanded partnership with China National Building Material Group Corporation (CNBM), a…
               
Britain Becomes First G7 Nation to End Coal-Fired…
Britain is set to become the first among the G7 countries to end coal-fired power production by pulling the shutters down on its last coal…
               
Source Agriculture Corp Partners with RWE Clean Energy…
Source Agriculture Corp announced a partnership with RWE Clean Energy Development LLC to install wind turbines on its 158-acre farm in Illinois.  This aligns with…
               
Enoc Group to Showcase Sustainable Energy Solutions at…
ENOC Group, an energy group is participating in the 26th edition of the Water, Energy, Technology, and Environmental Exhibition (WETEX) to showcase its commitment to…
               
Lithos Carbon Signs New Agreement with Microsoft
Lithos Carbon announced Microsoft as a return carbon removal customer, after signing a new, three-year agreement to remove CO2 using Enhanced Rock Weather (ERW) permanently.  …
               
IFC Invests €75 Million in Voestalpine’s First Green…
IFC has announced an investment of €75 million in voestalpine AG’s inaugural green bond issuance. Headquartered in Austria, voestalpine is a leading player in steel…
               
TotalEnergies Secures 45% Stake in Lewis Energy Group’s…
TotalEnergies announced an acquisition, securing a 45% interest in dry gas-producing assets owned and operated by Lewis Energy Group in the Eagle Ford Basin, Texas. …
               
Experts Warn Against Forestry Australia’s Proposal to Remove…
Researchers are raising concerns over a recent proposal by Australia’s forestry industry to remove trees from native forests, potentially including national parks, in order to…
               
EIB and NEXI Group Sign €220 Million Financing…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €220 million financing agreement with Nexi Group, a European PayTech company.  The agreement was formalized during a meeting…
               
DOE Allocates $44 Million for Clean Energy Projects…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has allocated around $44 million for Tribal communities to deploy clean energy solutions that will bring…
               
TotalEnergies, Equinor, and Shell Complete CO2 Storage Facilities…
Totalenergies, an energy company along with Equinor and Shell, announced the completion of the carbon dioxide (CO2) receiving and storage facilities for the Northern Lights…
               
First Solar Expands Domestic Production Amid Global Growth…
First Solar, Inc. announced the inauguration of its new $1.1 billion fully vertical integrated thin-film solar manufacturing facility in Lawrence County, Alabama.  The unveiled facility…
               
Sustainability Economics Highlights Pathway to Profitable Energy Transition…
On September 26, 2024, Sustainability Economics hosted a full-day workshop at One World Trade Center as part of Climate Week NYC 2024. The event began…
               
French and Emirati Nuclear Industries Strengthen Collaboration Through…
The EFUSION program, launched in 2019, aims to foster new partnerships and strengthen collaboration between the French and Emirati nuclear industries.  CSFN organized the 8th…
               
Exxon Mobil Faces Lawsuit for Allegedly Misleading Public…
At a press briefing during Climate Week NYC 2024, California Attorney General Rob Bonta made a significant announcement regarding the state’s legal actions against oil…
               
Masdar to Acquire Saeta Yield in $1.4 Billion…
Masdar, a prominent clean energy company, has announced plans to acquire Saeta Yield from Brookfield Renewable and its institutional partners for an implied enterprise value…
               
AM Green Acquires Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3…
AM Green Technology and Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of AM Green Group, an energy transition solution provider, announced the acquisition of Chempolis Oy and Fortum…
               
Spain Boosts Green Hydrogen Target
Spain has raised its target for green hydrogen production capacity, reflecting growing confidence in a sector where some major energy companies have revised their plans…
               
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM Partner to Supply 1.5…
TotalEnergies and Air France-KLM signed an agreement where TotalEnergies will supply up to 1.5 million tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Air France-KLM Group…
               
US Department of Energy Invests $112.5 Million to…
The Biden-Harris Administration announced $112.5 million in funding from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite the development of wave energy converters (WECs), which…
               
Italy to Propose Early Review of EU Ban…
Italy plans to submit an official proposal this week to advance the European Union’s scheduled review of the ban on new internal combustion engine cars,…
               
Brookfield Asset Management Secures $2.4 Billion for Catalytic…
Brookfield Asset Management secured a closing of $2.4 billion for its Catalytic Transition Fund (CTF), which aims to raise $5 billion for clean energy and…
               
Grenergy Expands Oasis De Atacama Project With $128…
Grenergy is set to enhance its renowned Oasis de Atacama project, the largest battery project in the world, by adding two new phases. This expansion…
               
Crescent Midstream Announces $1 Billion Carbon Capture and…
Crescent Midstream, in collaboration with Entergy, SAMSUNG E&A, and Honeywell, announced plans for a $1 billion carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Lake Charles. …
               
Google Partners with Mombak for 50,000 Metric Tons…
Google has entered into an agreement with Brazilian startup Mombak to purchase 50,000 metric tons of nature-based carbon removal credits by 2030. This marks Google’s…
               
Climate Week NYC 2024 Launches with Helen Clarkson’s…
Helen Clarkson, CEO of Climate Group, delivered the opening address at the 2024 Climate Week NYC, held at the Times Center in New York, setting…
               
rPlus Energies Announces Green River Energy Center, a…
rPlus Energies, a renewable energy company, announced the Green River Energy Center, a 400 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and 400 MWh battery storage project…
               
EDF Renewables and OPPD Collaborate for Renewable Energy…
EDF Renewables North America, a renewable energy company entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) for the Milligan…
               
Global Energy Alliance, SEforALL, and Rockefeller Foundation Support…
The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), and the Rockefeller Foundation announced their support for “Mission 300” (M300),…
               
John Kerry Warns Oil and Gas Industry to…
John Kerry, the US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, has warned the oil and gas industry to prove the viability of carbon capture technology or…
               
Frontier Partners with CarbonRun to Launch First River…
Frontier has secured offtake agreements with CarbonRun, a Canadian company that employs river liming—a proven method of river de-acidification—to achieve carbon removal.   Frontier buyers will…
               
TotalEnergies Commences Gas Production from Fenix Field in…
TotalEnergies announced the commencement of gas production from the Fenix field, located near Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.  The field, which is part of the Cuenca…
               
India’s Adani Total Gas Secures $375 Million Financing…
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), a City Gas Distribution (CGD) company, secured $375 million in financing from global lenders as part of a broader financing…
               
Alight Secures €110 Million Financing from Rabobank for…
Alight, a Sweden-based independent solar power producer, announced that it has achieved financial close on a senior debt portfolio financing agreement with Dutch lender Rabobank. …
               
US Department of Energy Allocates Over $3 Billion…
The US Department of Energy announced the allocation of more than $3 billion to fund 25 selected projects across 14 states.  This is a component…
               
DOE Unveils $1.8 Billion Investment to Advance Direct…
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has unveiled plans to invest up to $1.8 billion in the design, construction, and…
               
DOE Unveils $1.8 Billion Investment to Advance Direct…
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) has unveiled plans to invest up to $1.8 billion in the design, construction, and…
               
Climate Week NYC 2024: It’s Time
Climate Week NYC, the world’s largest annual climate event, is once again bringing together over 600 events and activities throughout New York City—spanning in-person, hybrid,…
               
European Commission Approves €2.7 Billion State Aid Program…
The European Commission (EC) announced its approval of a €2.7 billion ($3 billion) state aid program in Austria aimed at assisting industrial companies in their…
               
Ajinomoto and Danone Collaborate to Reduce GHG Emissions…
Ajinomoto Co, Inc. partnered with Danone to reduce several sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the milk supply chain.  The partnership is centered on…
               
Excelerate Energy and Wärtsilä Gas Solutions Partner to…
Excelerate Energy, Inc., a US LNG company based in Texas, has partnered with Wärtsilä Gas Solutions, a subsidiary of the Wärtsilä technology group, to acquire…
               
Kenya Partners with S&P Global Commodity Insights to…
S&P Global Commodity Insights announced its selection by Conservation International on behalf of the Kenyan government.  As part of this arrangement, S&P will work with…
               
HIF Global Secures Investment from MOL to Expand…
HIF Global, a leader in the e-Fuels sector, has announced a new investment from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LTD. (MOL), a prominent international shipping company. This…
               
Twelve Secures $645 Million to Advance Carbon Transformation…
Twelve, a company specializing in transforming carbon, announced a funding of $645 million.  This funding consists of $200 million in Series C capital, $45 million…
               
Climate Asset Management Raises Over $1 Billion for…
In a report by Reuters, the chief executive of Climate Asset Management said that the company had raised over $1 billion in natural capital projects…
               
Iberdrola Inaugurates Second Largest Offshore Wind Farm in…
Iberdrola has officially inaugurated the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in Brittany, marking it as the second largest of its kind in France.  With a total…
               
Meta Secures Up to 3.9 Million Carbon Offset…
Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced its agreement to acquire up to 3.9 million carbon offset credits from the…
               
Consumers Energy to Construct Blackman Solar, a 30-Acre…
Consumers Energy announced its plans to commence construction on Blackman Solar, a new 30-acre community solar array in Jackson County.  This project is a component…
               
Brazil to Reinstate Daylight Saving Time Amid Drought-Driven…
Brazilian energy officials announced on Thursday that daylight saving time will be reinstated to conserve energy amid a significant drought impacting power generation.   However, the…
               
ERM Launches New Carbon Credit Sourcing Portal
Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a sustainability consulting firm, launched a new carbon credit sourcing portal to help its clients obtain carbon credits.  This portal aims…
               
ADB Approves $500 Million Loan to Accelerate Indonesia’s…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has greenlit a $500 million policy-based loan to expedite Indonesia’s energy transition. This funding is part of the Affordable and…
               
Uniper Extends Gas Partnership with ConocoPhillips to Ensure…
Uniper, an energy company headquartered in Germany, extended its gas partnership with ConocoPhilips, an exploration and production company, to provide up to 10 billion cubic…
               
Elawan Energy Expands North American Operations with New…
Elawan Energy S.L., a subsidiary of ORIX Group, has announced a new corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply Google with renewable energy from a…
               
Doral Renewables Chooses IPSC to Manage Solar Projects…
IHI Power Services Corp. (IPSC), a provider of asset management and operations services, has been selected by Doral Renewables, LLC (Doral) to manage the assets…
               
Coca-Cola Advances Towards Net-Zero Emissions in Australia by…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Plc, a UK-based bottling company, has finalized a new power purchase agreement with France’s Engie SA in Australia.   This agreement will allow…
               
EIB and SGEF Poland Strengthen Partnership with Focus…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced a €100 million loan to SG Equipment Leasing Polska (SGEF Poland), a subsidiary of France’s Société Générale, to…
               
Air Company Secures $69 Million in Series B…
Air Company, a carbon conversion technology company, secured $69 million in Series B funding to expedite its technology advancement.  This technology is intended to reduce…
               
Vistra Completes $3.25 Billion Buyout of Final Stake…
US utility Vistra announced that it plans to acquire the remaining 15% equity stake in its subsidiary, Vistra Vision, for approximately $3.25 billion in cash.  …
               
WATTBRIDGE Energy Launches 384-MW Remy Jade Generating Station…
WattBridge Energy, LLC, an independent power producer, announced the launch of the Remy Jade Generating Station, a 384-MW fast-start dispatchable power facility in Harris County,…
               
Orsted and Equinor Announce Agreement for Carbon Dioxide…
Orsted entered into a decade-long agreement to sell Equinor carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits amounting to 330,000 tons of CO2.  This is a component of…
               
Credit Agricole Cuts Gold Trading to Boost Investments…
According to a Reuters report, Credit Agricole, France’s second-largest bank with a prominent international footprint, is shifting its focus towards trading in compliance carbon markets…
               
EIB Approves €5.3 Billion for Climate Resilience and…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved €5.3 billion in new financing to support climate resilience, urban development, and business innovation across Europe.  This investment will…
               
IFC and Carbon Trust Collaborate to Drive Decarbonization…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has partnered with the Carbon Trust to assist companies in reducing emissions and decarbonizing…
               
Encavis AG and Innovar Solar Forge 500 MW…
German independent power producer Encavis AG has entered into a framework agreement with solar developer Innovar Solar to establish a rolling portfolio of 500 megawatts…
               
TotalEnergies Signs 10-Year Agreement with BOTAŞ to Supply…
TotalEnergies, an integrated energy company, has entered into a Heads of Agreement (HoA) with BOTAŞ, a Turkish petroleum pipeline corporation, to supply 1.1 million tons…
               
Government of India Approves Joint Venture ASHVINI to…
The Government of India formally approved establishing Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. (ASHVINI) to increase India’s nuclear energy capacity.  ASHVINI, a joint venture (JV) between the…
               
IFC Grants $150 Million to Grupo Ransa for…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, announced that it has provided Grupo Ransa with a $150 million financing package to…
               
Hoymiles Inaugurates First Overseas Manufacturing Facility in Monterrey,…
Hoymiles, a company that offers photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, inaugurated its first overseas manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.  Situated near the airport in the…
               
Port of Friday Harbor Receives $7 Million Grant…
The Port of Friday Harbor secured a $7 million grant through the Washington State Department of Transportation’s Port Electrification Grant Program.  With this funding, the…
               
EIB Secures €166 Million Green Loan with BNZ…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with BNZ to secure a €166 million loan to fund 17 solar photovoltaic facilities in Spain, Italy, and…
               
Woodland Group and Ball Corporation Partner to Reduce…
Woodland Group, in collaboration with Ball Corporation, has initiated trials involving the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), a renewable diesel alternative.  The company used…
               
Denmark’s Largest Wind Farm: A New Partnership Between…
Eurowind Energy and Wind Estate are collaborating to form a joint venture valued at over three billion kroner, featuring an operational capacity of 186.3 megawatts…
               
Carlyle Invests $1 Billion in North Bridge ESG…
Carlyle, an investment firm, announced an investment in North Bridge ESG LLC, a company specializing in real estate finance solutions.  Up to $1 billion will…
               
Helios Project Partners with BlueScopeX to Innovate Green…
Helios Project Ltd., the creator of the Helios Cycle, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BlueScopeX Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BlueScope…
               
EIB and Moldova Sign Agreements to Boost Economic…
European Investment Bank (EIB) and Moldova’s government signed two agreements to improve the country’s economic and environmental resilience at the Moldova Partnership Platform conference.  These…
               
DOE Commits $1.5 Billion Loan Guarantee to Wabash…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has made a conditional commitment to Wabash Valley Resources for a loan guarantee of $1.5 billion.  …
               
Rhode Island Launches Federal Home Energy Rebates Program…
US Department of Energy announced the launch of Rhode Island’s first federal home energy rebates program as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. …
               
Climeworks Partners With Terraset to Unlock Philanthropic Funding…
Climeworks has teamed up with Terraset to harness philanthropic support in their efforts to accelerate carbon removal solutions. Terraset, a non-profit organization, collects funds through…
               
Hydrogen Sector Sees Seven-Fold Investment Increase Over Four…
The Hydrogen Council reported today that the global pipeline for clean hydrogen projects is expanding and maturing, with 434 projects amounting to approximately $75 reaching…
               
Woodland Biofuels to Invest $1.35 Billion in Carbon-Negative…
Woodland Biofuels Inc., a Toronto-based company, announced a $1.35 billion investment at the Port of South Louisiana to create a carbon-negative renewable natural gas (RNG)…
               
Magma Power Secures Global Patents for Magma-Based Renewable…
Magma Power, LLC, a green energy start-up based in Tampa, Florida, announced the securement of eleven global patents for its magma-based renewable energy technology.  These…
               
DOE Releases Better Buildings Initiative Report, Revealing Nearly…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released its “2024 Better Buildings Initiative Progress Report,” which showcases the accomplishments of public and private sector partners…
               
Enfinium Launches UK’s First Carbon Capture Pilot at…
Enfinium, a UK energy-produced-from-waste operator, has announced the successful launch of the country’s first carbon capture pilot at an energy-from-waste facility.   This achievement marks a…
               
EIB provides €35 Million in Funding to Kauno…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) provided €35 million to Kauno Energija, the utility business that serves Kaunas, the second-largest city in Lithuania, to improve and…
               
Summit Next Gen Secures Site for Sustainable Aviation…
Summit Next Gen announced the completion of its site acquisition to create a platform for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  This project aims to supply…
               
High Court Blocks UK’s First New Deep Coal…
A high court ruling has blocked the United Kingdom’s first new deep coal mine in three decades, and climate campaigners are hailing it as a…
               
Tata Power and Tata Motors Partner to Establish…
Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Motors Limited. …
               
Adani Green Energy Secures Contract to Supply Maharashtra…
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), an Indian renewable energy company, secured a contract to supply Maharashtra with 5 (gigawatts) GW of solar power.  Based on…
               
COP29 Announces Key Goals for Climate Finance and…
With less than two months remaining before the COP29 United Nations Climate Summit, Azerbaijani leaders have unveiled their objectives for the upcoming event. A key…
               
European Investment Bank Provides €40 Million Credit Facility…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced a €40 million credit facility for Stark Future SL., a developer and manufacturer of electric motorbikes.  The funding will…
               
Simply Blue Group to Develop Major Sustainable Aviation…
Simply Blue Group, a clean energy developer, has announced that it will transform the Goldboro site in Nova Scotia, Canada, previously earmarked for the Goldboro…
               
US Department of the Interior Announces Offshore Wind…
The US Department of the Interior announced an upcoming offshore wind energy lease sale for eight areas off the Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine coasts. …
               
Kibo Energy to Acquire Renewable Projects in Europe…
Kibo Energy PLC announced that it has signed a binding term sheet from Swiss-registered ESGTI AG to acquire a diverse portfolio of renewable energy projects…
               
EPA Finds ADM in Breach of Environmental Regulations…
Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has been cited for violating federal environmental regulations following a leak at its carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Illinois.   The Illinois…
               
HONGQI Wins Environmental Protection Award at Sino-European ESG…
HONGQI, a Chinese automotive brand, was granted the Best Case for International Cooperation award for Environmental Protection at the inaugral Sino-European Corporate ESG Best Practice…
               
Reverion Secures $62 Million in Series A Funding…
Reverion, a company focused on developing reversible, carbon-negative power plants, has announced a successful $62 million Series A funding round, which includes non-dilutive capital.   The…
               
Sumitomo Corporation and AMPIN Energy Transition Partner to…
Sumitomo Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan, partnered with AMPIN Energy Transition Private Limited, a renewable energy developer in India, to establish a new company called…
               
Coastal GasLink Accumulates C$1.4 Million in Environmental Fines;…
The Government of British Columbia has imposed a C$590,000 fine on Coastal GasLink, a subsidiary of TC Energy, for ten additional penalties for environmental non-compliance. …
               
DOE Approves $72.8 Million Loan Guarantee for Tribal…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) approved a $72.8 million loan guarantee in line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda.  This fund will…
               
Record Heat Drives Boost in China’s Coal Output…
According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of China, China’s coal production increased by 2.8% in August compared to the previous year,…
               
PHINIA Inc. and Kohler Engines Launch CR350 System…
PHINIA Inc., a fuel and electric systems and solutions provider, launched the first electronically controlled, low-pressure common rail injection system for compact diesel engines in…
               
Fils and Madkhol Partner to Expand Sustainable Investment…
Fils, an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) -focused financial technology company, partnered with Madkhol, a Saudi-based technology platform specializing in Robo-advisory investment services.  The agreement,…
               
Climate Activists Block Major Highway in The Hague…
In the latest demonstration against government subsidies on fossil fuels, climate activists blocked a major pathway in the Netherlands.   Due to a strike causing a…
               
Chevron and MOL Partner to Equip First LNG…
Chevron Shipping Company LLC, a subsidiary of Chevron USA. Inc., and Mitsui OSK Lines, Ltd. (MOL) announced an agreement to install Wind Challenger technology on…
               
1PointFive Receives $500 Million Funding From US Department…
1PointFive, a subsidiary of Occidental, announced that it has secured funding of $500 million from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to support the development…
               
Gevo to Acquire Red Trail Energy’s Ethanol Plant…
Gevo Inc. has unveiled plans to purchase the ethanol production facility and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) assets from Red Trail Energy LLC for $210…
               
TotalEnergies Invests in Japan Hydrogen Fund to Advance…
TotalEnergies, an energy company, announced its investment in the Japan Hydrogen Fund to develop the low-carbon hydrogen value chain.  Several Japanese companies, including Toyota Motor…
               
Toroto Partners with Microsoft to Deliver 234,000 Carbon…
Toroto, a Mexican startup specializing in nature-based solutions, has announced a new agreement with Microsoft to deliver more than 234,000 carbon credits from a project…
               
Imerys Recognizes CynerSorb as Pioneer Product for Sustainable…
Imerys, a provider of specialist solutions based on minerals, named CynerSorb a Pioneer Product using its SustainAgility Solutions Assessment (SSA) approach with an emphasis on…
               
US Department of Energy Announces $40 Million Funding…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $40 million investment to enhance the solar energy supply chain as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing…
               
EIB and FirstRand Bank’s €400 Million Investment to…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and FirstRand Bank Ltd. announced a €400 million joint venture in South Africa’s renewable energy sector.  To finance investments in…
               
Origen Power Partners with Shell and Mitsubishi on…
Origen Power Limited,  a limestone-based carbon removal solutions provider, has announced a new collaboration with Shell US Gas & Power LLC and Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas).  …
               
BP and Iberdrola Announce Joint Venture for 25MW…
BP and Iberdola approved constructing a 25-megawatt (MW) green hydrogen project at BP’s Castellon refinery.  The project, a collaboration under their joint venture Castellón Green…
               
Neoen Signs Power Purchase Agreement with SmartestEnergy for…
Neoen, a global leader in renewable energy production, has finalized a power purchase agreement (PPA) with SmartestEnergy for 50% of the electricity generated by its…
               
BHE Montana Expands Renewable Energy Portfolio with 75-Megawatt…
BHE Montana, an energy provider has commenced construction on its new Glacier Battery System, a 75-megawatt energy storage facility in Cut Bank.  With its two-hour…
               
Standard Chartered, British Airways, and Partners Announce a…
Standard Chartered, British Airways, CUR8, CFC, and WTW announced the completion of the first global transaction to provide financial support for UNDO, a carbon removal…
               
AESI Announces New Manufacturing Facility in Malaysia to…
At the RE+ clean energy conference, American Energy Storage Innovations, Inc. (AESI) unveiled plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Malaysia by Q4 2025. …
               
Great Carbon Valley and Yama Partner to Accelerate…
Great Carbon Valley (GCV) and Yama are joining forces to accelerate the development of direct air capture (DAC) projects across East Africa. This strategic partnership…
               
Summit Materials Expands Green America Recycling Operations with…
Summit Materials, a producer of aggregates and cement, announced the expansion and reconfiguration of its Green America Recycling operations at the Davenport Cement Plant.   A…
               
Battolyser Systems Raises €30 Million in Series A…
Battolyser Systems, the company behind the world’s first electrolyzer with integrated battery functionality that offers the most cost-effective green hydrogen, has successfully secured €30 million…
               
Doha Bank and MUFG EMEA Conclude First Green…
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG) EMEA and Doha Bank announced the completion of their first Green Repo scheme in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA)…
               
Sunfire to Supply 100 MW Electrolyzer, Boosting RWE’s…
Sunfire, a leading global electrolysis firm, has been awarded a significant contract to supply a 100-megawatt (MW) pressurized alkaline electrolyzer for RWE’s hydrogen facility in…
               
Suzlon Group Secures 1166 MW Wind Energy Contract…
Suzlon Group, a provider of renewable energy solutions, has secured a contract from NTPC Green Energy Limited, the renewable arm of energy conglomerate NTPC Limited,…
               
EIB and DBSA Boost Support for South African…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) have announced a significant increase in their support for renewable energy projects…
               
Exowatt Unveils New Modular Energy Solutions at RE+…
Exowatt, a renewable energy company, announced the launch of its leading product, the Exowatt P3, at the RE+ 2024 event in Anaheim, California.  This modular…
               
Contact Energy Enters NZD 1.86 Billion Deal to…
New Zealand-based Contact Energy Limited has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire local renewables firm Manawa Energy Limited in a deal…
               
Brookfield Asset Management to Invest Over $200 Million…
Brookfield Asset Management and Infium, the producer of commercially available ultra-low carbon fuels, partnered to advance the development of Infinium’s eFuels platform, including eSAF, a…
               
Google Partners with Holocene in $10 Million Carbon…
Google has entered into a partnership with Holocene, a direct air capture (DAC) startup, through a $10 million deal that sets a new benchmark with…
               
APA Corporation Sells Permian Basin Properties for $950…
APA Corporation, an oil and gas company, made an agreement to sell its non-core producing properties in the Permian Basin to an undisclosed buyer for…
               
COFINA Senegal and EIB Provide €675,000 to Support…
Compagnie Financière Africaine (COFINA) Senegal, in partnership with the European Investment Bank (EIB), provided over €675,000 in financing to 57 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). …
               
Envision Energy Invests $1 Billion in Spain’s Green…
Envision Energy, a renewable energy company announced an investment in Spain’s renewable energy sector.  The company plans to establish Europe’s first integrated green hydrogen net…
               
OEUK Calls for Support in Domestic Energy Transition…
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK), a leading trade organization, recently hosted a parliamentary reception in Westminster. The event gathered senior industry leaders, offshore workforce representatives, GMB…
               
AMS Renewable Energy Expands Reach with Acquisition of…
AMS Renewable Energy, a solar and storage EPC firm based out of New York, announced that it is expanding its operations by acquiring Collective Solar,…
               
National Grid Renewables Begins Construction on Blevins Solar…
National Grid Renewables, a North American renewable energy company, announced the commencement of onsite construction for the Blevins Solar Project in Falls County, Texas.  The…
               
Oil India Limited Joins Oil and Gas Decarbonization…
Oil India Limited (OIL), the oldest major crude oil and natural gas exploration and production company in India and a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE),…
               
EIB and LIFTT Partner to Invest €100 Million…
European Investment Bank (EIB) partnered with Italian venture capital firm LIFTT to launch a €100 million initiative to increase equity investments in highly innovative companies. …
               
CDR.fyi Announces Strategic Moves to Boost Carbon Removal…
CDR.fyi, a leading organization in the carbon removal sector, has unveiled three key initiatives aimed at boosting the global deployment of carbon removal technologies, which…
               
Emirates NBD Egypt Joins Chapter Zero Egypt to…
Emirates NBD Egypt officially joined Chapter Zero Egypt, the first association of its kind in Africa and the Middle East dedicated to promoting climate governance…
               
Sol Systems Partners with Tenaska for Midwest Solar…
Sol Systems announced that it is strengthening its clean energy portfolio by acquiring over 2 gigawatts (GW) of utility-scale hybrid solar and storage projects in…
               
Wolfspeed Launches Silicon Carbide Module for Renewable Energy…
Wolfspeed Inc., an American developer and manufacturer of wide-bandgap semiconductors, introduced a silicon carbide module designed to transform the renewable energy, energy storage, and high-capacity fast-charging…
               
Fosun International achieves second consecutive AA rating in…
Fosun International Limited, a Chinese multinational conglomerate holding company, has been recognized with an AA rating in the latest sustainability ratings by Hang Seng Indexes…
               
Finland and Norway Enhance Energy Sector Collaboration with…
Finnish Minister of Climate and the Environment Kai Mykkänen and Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland held a virtual meeting to discuss enhancing energy sector…
               
OCI Global to Sell Entire Methanol Business to…
OCI Global, a leading producer and distributor of hydrogen products, has announced a major transaction involving the sale of its entire equity stake in its…
               
Tata Power Solar Expands Solar Cell Production Capacity…
Tata Power Solar, a cell and module manufacturer under Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd, announced the start of commercial production from its 2 gigawatts (GW)…
               
European Auto Manufacturers Join ‘Sail for Change’ Program…
Toyota Motor Europe, Ford of Europe, and another European vehicle manufacturer are set to reduce emissions from their logistic chain by utilizing LNG-fueled vessels.  The…
               
OKQ8 Rebrands Sunday to Strengthen Renewable Energy Solutions
OKQ8, a provider of sustainable energy solutions, is strengthening its commitment to renewable energy by integrating its solar energy brand, SunDay, under OKQ8.  OKQ8, now…
               
IFC Supports Indonesian Steel Producer GRP in Cutting…
The International Finance Corporation has announced a loan to PT Gunung Raja Paksi Tbk (GRP), an Indonesian steel producer, to support the decarbonization of the…
               
EBRD Launches Mongolia’s First Sustainability-Linked Loan for MCS…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is offering companies in Mongolia loans to support their efforts to tackle environmental challenges.  …
               
CHiQ Receives TÜV Certifications for Sustainable Practices
CHiQ, a brand of smart home appliances, secured two certifications at the 2024 IFA exhibition by TÜV.  These comprise the Product Carbon Footprint Verification Statement…
               
Biden Administration Reaches Offshore Wind Milestone With Tenth…
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced that it has approved the Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the tenth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project to…
               
Sustainability Forum Middle East Partners with BCG to…
Sustainability Forum Middle East (SFME) partners with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to host a roundtable on “MENA’s Economic Transition – Seizing Green Opportunities for Growth…
               
Deep Industries Secures ₹1,402 Crore Contract from ONGC…
Deep Industries, a provider of Oil and Gas support services, announced a contract win worth ₹1,402 crore from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). …
               
Harvestone and Bank of America Announce Tax Equity…
Harvestone Low Carbon Partners, LP (HLCP), a US-based decarbonization platform and a portfolio company of Energy Capital Partners (ECP), announced that it has sealed a…
               
Avangrid Secures 791-Megawatt from Massachusetts
Avangrid Inc., a sustainable energy company, secured an award of 791 megawatts (MW) from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the regional offshore wind solicitation.  The…
               
Italy Plans to Draft New Nuclear Power Rules…
According to a Reuters report, Italy has announced that by early 2025, it plans to draft new rules permitting the use of nuclear power technologies.…
               
CDPQ and Fonds de Solidarité FTQ Invest $575…
CDPQ, a global investment group, and the Fonds de solidarité FTQ announced a new investment of $575 million in Énergir, a North American energy company. …
               
ADB Approves Road Map to Tackle Climate Change…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a new road map to guide the challenges to accelerate efforts to combat climate change and enhance private sector…
               
Mantel Secures $30 Million to Advance Carbon Capture…
Mantel Capture, Inc., a technology provider specializing in carbon capture system, secured $30 million in series A funding.  The funding round was co-led by Shell…
               
UBS Asset Management Secures $315.7 Million for Texas…
UBS Asset Management’s Energy Storage Investment Fund I has successfully secured $315.7 million in financing for four battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in Texas,…
               
CarbonX Secures New Investment to Expand Carbon Dioxide…
CarbonX, a permanent carbon removal management firm, has announced the successful closure of a new oversubscribed investment round. Notable investors, including Redstone, VR Ventures, Engie…
               
Orsted Secures Contracts for Hornsea 3 and Hornsea…
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) granted Orsted contracts for difference (CFD) to develop two offshore wind projects, Hornsea 3 and…
               
US DOE Announces Hydroelectric Facility Upgrades Across 33…
The Department of Energy (DOE), under the Biden-Harris Administration, announced an initiative to upgrade 293 hydroelectric facilities in 33 states.  The projects, supported by up…
               
Iberdrola Secures Two Offshore Wind Contracts, Set to…
Iberdrola, an energy utility company, announced that its subsidiary, Scottish Power, has secured two contracts in the United Kingdom in the government’s sixth round of…
               
SEB Publishes Its Latest Green Bond Report on…
SEB published the latest issue of its Green Bond report, focusing on increasing investments in sustainable water management.  According to the report, there are significant…
               
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch Enterprise…
The Ute Mountain Ute tribe Farm and Ranch enterprise, a tribally owned farm known for its agricultural practices, announced the installation of the first enterprise-wide…
               
Astroenergy Secures Contracts for 2,000 MW Solar Plant…
Astroenergy has secured contracts from two Chinese companies – China International Water & Electric Corp (CWE), and the Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA) to…
               
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Finishes Taiwan’s Zhong Neng Offshore…
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has officially completed construction on the Zhong Neng offshore wind farm. This project is a collaboration between CIP via its fund…
               
Indonesia’s President Calls for Greater Global Investment in…
Indonesian President Joko Widodo urged developed countries to invest in Indonesia’s energy transition and climate solutions, Reuters reported. The nation’s substantial renewable energy potential and…
               
IFC Announces ClimaLab Initiative for European Financial Institutions…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is launching a program to provide European financial institutions with the knowledge and…
               
EET Fuels and Toyo Engineering Collaborate on Industrial…
EET Fuels, which unveiled its plans to establish the world’s leading low-carbon process refinery, has advanced to the front-end engineering design (FEED) stage of its…
               
ADNOC Partners with ExxonMobil for Low-Carbon Energy Facility…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has entered into an agreement to acquire a 35% equity stake in ExxonMobil Corporation’s planned low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia…
               
Chevron Maximizes Oil and Gas Recovery with Deepwater…
Chevron Corporation, an energy company, announced the commencement of water injection operations at two projects in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico to improve oil…
               
Avflight Mesa Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Partnership…
Avflight Mesa, in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation, has announced the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at its location, marking a significant step in eco-conscious…
               
France’s Largest Floating Solar Plant Begins Construction with…
Q Energy announced that it has reached the financial close of its “Les Ilots Blandin” project for an amount of €50.4 million. Crédit Agricole Transitions…
               
Oxylus Energy Secures $4.5 Million Series Seed Investment…
Oxylus Energy, a developer of carbon utilization technology, announced the securement of a 4.5 million series seed investment, which was co-led by Toyota Ventures and…
               
EU’s New Proposal Seeks to Enhance Transparency in…
European Union regulators have unveiled significant changes to the bloc’s rules on labelling sustainable investments, aiming to provide clearer information for investors and address concerns…
               
Signol Secures £2.5 Million to Drive Sustainability in…
Signol, a sustainability startup that uses behavioral science to reduce emissions in shipping and aviation, secured £2.5 in a funding round led by industry-focused investors. …
               
Nori Carbon Marketplace Announces Closure Amidst Voluntary Carbon…
Nori, a notable player in the carbon marketplace sector, has announced its closure. Co-founder Alexsandra Guerra shared the news through a LinkedIn post, expressing gratitude…
               
Black & Veatch to Evaluate Carbon Capture Technology…
Black and Veatch, a critical infrastructure solutions provider, announced that it is planning to assess the feasibility and readiness for implementing carbon capture, utilization, and…
               
Ignitis Renewables Commits €106 Million to Boost Solar…
Ignitis Renewables, a green energy company, announced that it is expanding its operations in Latvia.   The expansion plan includes an investment of €106 million to…
               
TotalEnergies to Invest $444 Million in Solar Portfolio…
TotalEnergies and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), a renewable energy company, announced a partnership to create a new joint venture focused on solar energy.  This…
               
First Citizens Bank Provides $145 Million in Financing…
First Citizens Bank announced its arrangement of $145 million in financing for Linea Energy LLC, which will expand renewable energy projects throughout the United States. …
               
ENI and Sanam Launch Italy’s First Carbon Capture…
Eni and Sanam announced the initiation of CO2 injection activities for Phase 1 of the Ravenna Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.  This joint venture…
               
ARENA Launches $1 Billion Solar Sunshot Program to…
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced that it has launched the initial phase of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program, aimed at fostering innovation…
               
SolaX Power earns TÜV Rheinland Certifications
SolaX Power, producer and distributor of solar inverters, has obtained a series of TÜV   Rheinland certifications and earned industry-leading awards following its earlier success in…
               
Southeast Asia to Supply 12% of Global SAF…
With support from Boeing, the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) released a study estimating that Southeast Asia’s bio-used feedstocks can meet approximately 12% of global…
               
Wells Fargo Pledges $500 Billion for Sustainable Financing…
In its August 2024 Climate Report, Wells Fargo announced that it will leverage its scale to lead the shift towards sustainability.   As per the report,…
               
Elektro Ljubljana to Receive €50 Million Loan from…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) approved a € 50 million loan agreement to Slovenian electricity company, Elektro Ljublijana to support upgrades and expansion of the country’s…
               
India’s Adani Energy Solutions Completes Acquisition of Khavda…
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd (AESL). India’s private transmission and distribution company announced the completion of the special purpose vehicle (SPV) acquisition of the Khavda Phase-IV…
               
EU-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) Now in…
The European Commission announced that the European Union-Angola Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) has entered into force.   The agreement marks the first agreement signed by…
               
EU to Implement Stricter Criteria for Hydrogen Funding…
After local industries raised concerns about cheap Chinese imports, the European Commission announced that it is working on framing tighter rules to ensure that European…
               
Locus Energy and Ingrid Capacity Team Up for…
Locus Energy, a small-scale sustainable infrastructure developer, announced that it has partnered with Ingrid Capacity, an energy tech company, to accelerate battery energy storage capacity…
               
Qatar Energy to Double Solar Power Production with…
Qatar Energy announced plans to build a new solar power project that will be more than double the state of Qatar’s solar energy production.  This…
               
China to Continue Fossil Fuel Phase-Out and Electricity…
Georgia Power selected locations earlier this year for 500 megawatts (MW) of new battery storage energy systems (BESS), with approval from the Georgia Public Service…
               
China to Continue Fossil Fuel Phase-Out and Electricity…
China’s National Energy Administration said that the country will continue to phase out of fossil fuels and reform its electricity system, according to a Reuters…
               
Abidjan Hosts 12th Conference on Climate Change and…
The 12th Conference on Climate Change and Development in Africa (CCDA-XII) commenced in Abidjan to tackle the challenges of climate change across the continent.  This…
               
UAE Collaborates with BRICS on Climate Change and…
Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, representing the United Arab Emirates, played a prominent role in the BRICS high-level dialogue on climate change in Moscow,…
               
Uzbekistan to Get Its First Renewable Hydrogen Facility…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is going to finance a “pilot renewable hydrogen facility” in Uzbekistan to contribute to…
               
Petrogas and CNPC Sign Agreement with Oman’s Ministry…
Mazoon Petrogras, a subsidiary of Petrogas E&P(PG), in partnership with CNPC, a part of the Mohammed Al Barwni Group has signed an agreement with the…
               
US DOE Allocates $62 Million to Support Innovation…
The US Department of Energy announced $62 million for 20 projects in 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean…
               
TotalEnergies Invests $100M in US Forest Projects to…
TotalEnergies announced that it has signed a $100 million agreement with Anew Climate, a climate solutions provider, and Aurora Sustainable Lands, a carbon-stewardship company and…
               
India’s UltraTech Cement Raises $500 Million Through Sustainability-Linked…
UltraTech Cement Limited announced that it raised $500 million through a sustainability-linked loan that supports the company’s sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. …
               
SUNfarming and SPIE Collaborate on Europe’s Largest Agrivoltaic…
SUNfarming GmbH, a Germany-based developer and investor in agrivoltaic systems, announced that it has partnered with SPIE, a prominent European provider of multi-technical services in…
               
South Korea to Mandate 1% SAF in International…
South Korea announced that, starting in 2027, it will ensure that all departing international flights use a mix of around 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).  …
               
Resource Innovations Partners with Arizona Governor’s Office of…
Resource Innovations, in partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Resiliency, announced the launch of Efficiency Arizona, a new initiative to increase energy efficiency in…
               
Wood Advances Carbon Capture and Storage Projects on…
Wood, a consulting and engineering company, is proceeding with three carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.  These CCS projects have…
               
Egypt’s Ministry Launches International Bid Round for Natural…
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the initiation of a new international bid round for 2024.  The purpose of this bid round…
               
Hygreen Energy and Coxabengoa Sign Agreement to Advance…
Hygreen Energy, an electrolyzer manufacturer, announced that it has signed a strategic agreement with Coxabengoa, a vertically integrated water and energy utility, to advance hydrogen…
               
Energy Giant Ørsted Shuts Down Its Last Coal-Fired…
Ørsted, one of the world’s largest energy companies, announced its plans to shut down its last coal-fired heat and power plant, Esbjerg Power Station, located…
               
UK Government Plans to Introduce New Environmental Guidance…
The United Kingdom government announced its plans to introduce new environmental guidance for oil and gas companies operating in the North Sea.   The guidance intends…
               
SBTi Introduces New Guidelines for Achieving Net-Zero in…
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) announced the launch of its new science-based decarbonization framework for companies and financial institutions in the building’s value chain.  …
               
Arevon Energy Commences Construction on the 251MW Gibson…
Arevon Energy, Inc., a renewable energy developer, has initiated construction on the 251-megawatt (MWdc) Gibson Solar Project in Gibson County, Indiana.  The approximately $250 million…
               
AXPO Secures Full Output from RWE’s 628 MW…
As per its latest announcement, Axpo Polska has finalized a route-to-market power purchase agreement (PPA) with RWE Renewables Poland, a division of the global renewables…
               
Scala Data Centers Partners with Serena to Establish…
Scala Data Centers, a company focused on the data centers in the Hyperscale market, has partnered with Serena, a clean energy investment firm, to establish…
               
CPS Energy Signs Agreements for 350 MW of…
CPS Energy, a utility in the United States that provides electricity and natural gas, has signed two storage capacity agreements (SCAs) with Eolian LP for…
               
PSEI Expands Presence in California Utility-Scale Market with…
Power Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Inc. (PSEI), the renewable energy infrastructure investment group of Power Sustainable (PS), and EDF Renewables North America (EDF Renewables) have announced…
               
Linde and Dow Collaborate on Canada’s Largest Clean…
Linde, an industrial gases and engineering company, announced that it has signed a long-term agreement to supply clean hydrogen to Dow’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero Project.  …
               
Air Products Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Tatung…
Air Products San Fu Co., a subsidiary of Air Products, announced the signing of a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for solar electricity with Tatung…
               
GCL SI Joins ABSOLAR to Advance the Solar…
GCL SI has become a member of the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR) to advance the Brazilian solar energy market.  The membership agreement,…
               
Carbon Clean Signs MoU with PETRONAS for Strategic…
Carbon Clean, a carbon capture solutions provider, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PETRONAS CCS Solutions Sdn Bhd (PCCSS), a…
               
Lhyfe, OX2, and Velarion Team Up to Develop…
Lhyfe, a green hydrogen producer, announced that it is joining forces with OX2, a Europe-based onshore wind developer, and Velarion, a company within the green…
               
Chaberton Energy and Pivot Energy to Launch Community…
Chaberton Energy, a company focused on developing renewable energy products, announced the commencement of construction on a new 2.9-megawatt defined conditions (Mwdc) community solar project…
               
Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy Announce the Completion of…
Nexamp and TurningPoint Energy (TPE) announced the completion of their collaboration to repurpose a former golf course into a 9.4 megawatt (MW) solar farm in…
               
ReNew and Microsoft Sign Green Attribute Deal Involving…
ReNew, an India-based renewable energy company, announced that it has signed a green attribute sale worth 437.6 megawatts (MW) with Microsoft.   According to the company…
               
DOE Allocates $31 Million to Boost Geothermal Energy…
The US Department of Energy announced the selection of six projects eligible to receive up to $31 million to advance geothermal energy throughout the country.  …
               
India’s GameChange Solar Partners with Sterling and Wilson…
GameChange Solar, a company that provides solar tracking solutions for ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV) plants, announced a partnership with Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Limited, one…
               
Enfinity Global Secures €500 Million for 1.5 GW…
Enfinity Global Inc., a renewable energy company, announced that it has achieved a financial close on €500 million in financing for its latest venture.   This…
               
Acer Collaborates with Cathay Cargo and Dimerco Express…
Acer Inc., in partnership with Cathay Cargo and Dimerco Express Group, announced their initiative to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector.  Acer and its…
               
Boviet Solar Maintains Tier 1 PV Module Manufacturer…
Boviet Solar Technology Co. Ltd, a solar energy company, announced its achievement once again as a Tier 1 PV module manufacturer by Bloomberg New Energy…
               
JAPEX, Marubeni, and Pertamina Launch Joint Study on…
Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) announced that it has entered into a joint study agreement with Marubeni Corporation and PT Pertamina, an Indonesian state-owned…
               
New Zealand Moves to Reopen Offshore Oil and…
New Zealand announced that it would pass laws by the end of 2024 to reverse a ban on offshore oil and gas exploration. This reversal…
               
EDP Signs Solar Power Agreement with Microsoft for…
EDP Renovaveis SA announced that it has signed a contract with Microsoft Corporation to sell all the solar power generated from its 200 megawatt-peak installations.  …
               
Helexia Secures €60 Million Financing Facility to Support…
Helexia, a subsidiary of Voltalia, a key player in the energy transition, announced the securement of a € 60 million financing facility.  This new funding…
               
BPC Receives Purchase Orders from Multinational Oil and…
BPC Instruments announced receiving two consecutive purchase orders from the California-based branch of a multinational oil and gas company headquartered in London. The purchase order…
               
Sunly Raises €300 Million for Expansion of Solar,…
Sunly, a renewable energy company, announced that it has raised €300 million in debt financing to ramp up the construction of 1.3 gigawatts of solar,…
               
Recology Launches North America’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered…
Recology, a waste management company, launched North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle in San Francisco.  The vehicle was built in collaboration…
               
Sany Renewable Energy Receives ISO Sustainable Procurement Compliance…
Sany Renewable Energy Co. Ltd, a provider of wind power solutions and renewable energy, has become the first company to receive the ISO 20400 Sustainable…
               
Pertamina Patra Niaga Secures ISCC Certification for Sustainable…
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, a subsidiary of the State oil and gas company PT Pertamina, announced that it has increased its commitment to sustainability by…
               
Sage Geosystems and Meta Announce Agreement for Next…
Sage Geosystems and Meta Platforms, Inc. announced a new agreement at the US Department of Energy’s workshop to advance geothermal development.  This new agreement is…
               
Aslan Energy Capital and PT Calypte Sugi Power…
Aslan Energy Capital announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Calypte Sugi Power, Indonesia, to cooperate on developing a power…
               
Norges Bank Investment Management Commits €900 Million to…
Norges Bank Investment Management, which oversees Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, has pledged € 900 million to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) fifth flagship fund, CI V.  …
               
The Rise of Renewable Energy and Green Investments…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a significant shift in the global power mix, with renewable energy projected to overtake coal as the leading source…
               
Australian Securities and Investments Commission Reports Progress in…
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has been actively addressing its efforts to combat greenwashing, carrying out 47 regulatory interventions between April 2023 and…
               
Equinor Pulls Out of Vietnam Offshore Wind Sector…
Equinor, Norway’s state-owned energy company, announced that it has scrapped its plans to invest in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector.   According to a Reuters report, this…
               
ASIC Takes Action Against Greenwashing With $123,000 in…
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced that it made four regulatory interventions to address greenwashing misconduct during the 15-month period ending 30 June…
               
DOE Announces $66 Million in Energy Efficiency Grants…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 17 states and territories will receive awards totalling $66 million from the Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund…
               
Westinghouse’s Small Modular Reactor Gains Approval for Design…
Westinghouse Electric Company announced that it received formal approval from the UK Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to commence the Generic Design…
               
India’s Renewable Energy Capacity Hits 195 GW With…
According to a report by JMK Research, India’s renewable energy capacity has reached 195 gigawatts (GW) as of June 30, 2024.   Solar energy greatly contributed…
               
Norway Urges Ramp-Up in Oil and Gas Exploration…
In a recent resource report, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate (NOD) emphasised the need for Norway’s oil and gas companies to increase investments in exploration and…
               
Amigo LNG Announces 20-Year Agreement to Supply LNG…
Amigo LNG, a division of LNG Alliance Pvt Ltd, has announced a 20-year agreement to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to E&H Energy Group, an…
               
Taiwan’s Department of Industrial Technology Announces Innovations at…
The Department of Industrial Technology (DoIT) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has unveiled 30 innovations from various start-up teams in the Taiwan Research-Institute…
               
California Advances Renewable Energy with Approval of 10.6…
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has approved a significant decision to advance the state’s renewable energy initiatives.   It voted to adopt a proposed plan…
               
Egypt Seeks to Revive Oil and Gas Production…
At a press conference, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced plans to restore the country’s oil and gas production to its previous levels by 2025,…
               
DMEGC Solar to Launch 940MW Fishery-PV Project in…
DMEGC Solar announced that it is making strides toward a greener energy landscape with its ambitious 940 megawatts (MW) Fishery-PV Complementary initiative in Jiangsu, China.  …
               
TrinaSolar’s Yiwu Factory Achieves Four-Star Zero-Carbon Factory Certification
Trinasolar, a factory in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, has secured the 2023 Zero-carbon factory (Type I) Four-star Certificate from TiGroup.  This marks the second consecutive year…
               
Brazil to Invest $1.1 Billion to Accelerate SAF…
Brazil is ramping up its investment in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production with plans to endow $1.1 billion.   The country’s development bank, BNDES, and the…
               
Spearmint Energy and Sungrow USA Extend Partnership to…
Spearmint Energy, a renewable energy company and Sungrow USA Corporation, a global provider of inverters and energy storage system solutions, have announced an extension of…
               
Energiekontor Advances Renewable Energy Projects with New Wind…
Energiekontor AG, a developer and operator of wind and solar parks based in Bremen, Germany, announced that it has obtained three building permits for new…
               
Tata Power Solar Partners with India’s ICICI Bank…
Tata Power Solar Systems Limited (TPSSL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL), announced its partnership with ICICI Bank, a private sector…
               
Consumers Energy expands clean energy initiative to help…
Consumers Energy is moving forward with an extended clean energy initiative fueled by customer demand.   This initiative, which recently received endorsement from the Michigan Public…
               
Alberta Energy Regulator Imposes Penalty for Environmental Violations…
The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) announced an administrative penalty of $50,000 on Imperial Oil after an investigation revealed environmental violations at the Kearl oil sands…
               
Chinese Biofuel Firm Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech Partners with…
Chinese biofuel firm Zhejiang Jiaao Enprotech announced that its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) unit has entered into an investment deal with BP. This deal marks…
               
Suriname Launches World’s First Sovereign Carbon Credits
Suriname, in partnership with ITMO Ltd and BancTrust Investment Bank Limited, launched the world’s first sovereign carbon credits verified under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6. …
               
SolarBank Unveils Solar Project in New York With…
SolarBank Corporation announced that it plans to develop a 6.41 megawatt DC ground mount solar power project known as the East Bloomfield project in East…
               
Energy Toolbase and Yotta Energy Collaborate to Advance…
Energy Toolbase has announced its partnership with Yotta Energy to deliver a fully integrated hardware and software solution, encouraging renewable energy developers to deploy energy…
               
BlueWave Launches Five Solar Projects Across Massachusetts
BlueWave, a solar developer, has announced the launch of five projects across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts incorporating the company’s dual-use solar design operating under the…
               
Avantus and Toyota Tsusho America Launch 159 MW…
Avantus, an energy company, announced that it, along with Toyota Tsusho America, has commenced the construction of the 159 megawatt (MWdc)/125 MWac Norton Solar Project…
               
Arch Resources and Consol Energy Announce Collaboration to…
Arch Resources and Consol Energy have announced an agreement to merge to create Core Natural Resources, a North American natural resource company that focuses on…
               
VTT Technical Research Centre launches Energy First Initiative…
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland announced a new program, the Energy First initiative, to address the challenges of energy and resource consumption in the…
               
BayWa r.e. transforms ex-military sites into sustainable solar…
BayWa r.e. announced that it has completed the construction of two solar clusters in central and southwest France. The two clusters, combined, span over an…
               
The National Energy Improvement Fund launches commercial clean…
The National Energy Improvement Fund. LLC (NEIF) announced the launch of a commercial financing product in coordination with the Indiana Energy Independence Fund, the state’s…
               
Quantum Capital Group acquires Caerus Oil and Gas…
Quantum Capital Group announced that it has completed the acquisition of Caerus Oil and Gas for nearly $1.8 billion, including asset-backed securities and other liabilities.  …
               
Fortera secures $85 million in funding round to…
Fortera, a materials technology company, announced that it has secured to raise $85 million in Series C funding for scaling the development of its low-carbon…
               
ADNOC, PETRONAS, and Storegga partner to develop CCS…
ADNOC, an energy company owned by the UAE government, announced that it has signed a Joint Study and Development Agreement (JSDA) with PETRONAS, a Malaysian…
               
German auto industry pushes for implementation of RED…
The Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Germany’s auto industry, is urging an approach to implementing the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III), which would introduce…
               
Atlas Renewable Energy partners with ArcelorMittal for solar…
Atlas Renewable Energy announced that it has entered into an agreement with ArcelorMittal, a steel producer, to supply renewable energy.   Under the terms of the…
               
RMC Green Energy Pvt ltd. receives approval for…
RMC Green Energy Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of RMC Switchgears Limited, announced that they received approval from the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation to establish a…
               
EBRD and Raiffeisen Bank to provide €110 million…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it and Raiffeisen Bank will provide a €110 million financing package for constructing and operating…
               
Amprion secures €1.1 billion in green bond issuance…
German transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion announced it has raised €1.1 billion through its latest green bond issuance. The proceeds of the funding will be…
               
Google collaborates with Energix to boost clean energy…
Google has announced a new partnership with Energix Renewables to advance its goal of running entirely on 24/7 carbon-free energy and meet increasing demand for…
               
Google fuels Swift Current’s Double Black Diamond Solar…
Swift Current Energy announced that it has closed on a tax equity investment from Google for the energy company’s 800 MWdc Double Black Diamond Solar…
               
Harrison Street to acquire stake in CPV Renewables…
Competitive Power Ventures Group (CPV Group), a top developer, owner, and operator of large-scale renewable and low-emission power generation, announced that it is expanding its…
               
DOE allocates $8.8 Million to improve Hydrogen Turbine…
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) has allocated $ 8.8 million to support 11 university-based research and development…
               
US DOE announces $127.5 million funding to boost…
The US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) announced that it would be endowing around $127.5 million in federal…
               
Recurrent Energy expands presence in Italy with €50…
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced that it successfully closed a € 50 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to…
               
New Zealand Government announces significant changes to the…
The New Zealand government announced significant changes to the Emission Trading System (ETS) to create a more credible market. Due to oversupply, auctions for New…
               
Boeing invests in Wagner Sustainable Fuels to boost…
Wagner Sustainable Fuels has announced that Boeing has become an early investor to support their sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facility in Brisbane.   The Brisbane…
               
NIPSCO advances energy transition with completion of third…
Northern Indian Public Service Company LLC (NIPSCO), a subsidiary of NiSource Inc., announced that it has completed a solar project for its electric generation fleet.  …
               
Enlight Begins Commercial Operations for Tapolca Solar Project…
Enlight Renewable Energy, a renewable energy company, announced that the Tapolca solar project has commenced operations.   Located in Hungary, the project has a production capacity…
               
AMEA Power signs PPA and Implementation Agreement for…
AMEA Power, a renewable energy company, announced that it has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Implementation Agreement (IA) with Ethiopian Electric Power.   The…
               
Statkraft and Avangrid sign second VPPA in nine…
Avangrid, Inc., a sustainable energy company, and Statkraft, a hydropower company, announced that they have signed a short-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). According to…
               
RepAir and C-Questra to develop EU’s first onshore…
RepAir Carbon US Inc., a developer of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with C-Questra, a carbon storage…
               
Masdar Partners with Infinity Power for 200MW wind…
Masdar, UAE’s clean energy company, announced that it has signed a power purchase agreement with Infinity Power, the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC), for the…
               
Natron Energy to build $1.4 Billion sodium-ion battery…
Natron Energy, Inc., unveiled its plans to build the first sodium-ion battery Giga factory in the United States. The company plans to locate the facility…
               
EBRD grants €25.1 million Loan to EPBiH for…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide a €25.1 million loan to Elektroprivreda Bosne i Hercegovine (EPBiH), Bosnia and…
               
Promethean Particles secures £8 million funding to advance…
Promethean Particles announced that it has completed a £8 million funding round. The funding will enable the firm to enhance its innovative technology for carbon…
               
Svante secures $100 million from Canada Growth Fund…
Svante, a carbon capture company, announced that it had received $100 million in funding from the Canada Growth Fund (CGF). The funds are meant to…
               
Australian banks increase efforts to cut carbon footprint,…
Leading Australian banks are intensifying their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and align with global climate objectives by scaling back lending to carbon-intensive projects. …
               
Energiequelle enhances renewable output with latest wind turbine…
Energiequelle GmbH announced that it has launched three new Enercon turbines in Mittelherwigsdorf, Saxony, as part of a significant repowering project with Alterric Deutschland GmbH.  …
               
China’s Tongwei Co. to acquire majority stake in…
Tongwei Co., one of China’s leading solar manufacturers, plans to acquire at least 51% of a smaller competitor as consolidation in the industry accelerates due…
               
OnPath Energy secures approval for 60-MW wind farm…
OnPath Energy announced that its proposal for a wind farm extension that will provide electricity to over 80,000 homes has been approved.   Located near New…
               
Algonquin Power finalizes $2.5 billion deal with LS…
Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. announced that it has reached a final agreement to sell its renewable energy division, excluding hydro assets, to a fully…
               
National Grid ESO unveils plan to connect 4.5…
The National Grid Electricity System Operator(ESO) for Great Britain unveiled its strategic design to connect up to 4.5 gigawatts of floating offshore wind renewable energy…
               
Ofgem’s new funding model fast-tracks grid upgrade with…
Ofgem’s Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework is expediting 26 major connection projects to enhance grid capacity, potentially saving an estimated £1.5 billion, according to…
               
EBRD funds €25 million project to boost Polinas…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is set to provide a €25 million loan to Türkiye’s Polinas Plastik.   The EBRD…
               
SUSI Partners invests in battery storage portfolio in…
SUSI Partners announced that via its SUSI Energy Transition Fund (SETF), it has committed to financing the development of a battery energy storage portfolio in…
               
UK climate tech firm raises $5.4 million to…
Cocoon, a UK-based climate tech company, announced that it has secured $5.4 million in pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to develop the company’s…
               
Railpen expands green energy portfolio with 66 MW…
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the United Kingdom (UK) announced that it has entered a joint venture with GreenPower, a renewable energy…
               
HIF Global secures $36 million investment from JOGMEC…
HIF Global announced an equity investment of $36 million by Japan Organisation for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), a Japanese government entity, though Idemitsu Efuels…
               
Hot weather inflamed by carbon pollution killed nearly…
A study by Nature Medicine reveals that carbon pollution-driven heat waves resulted in nearly 50,000 deaths across Europe last year, with the continent warming significantly…
               
Donald Trump mocks climate change, says it’ll lead…
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump interviewed billionaire Elon Musk for two hours on Musk’s social media platform X on Monday.  However, technical issues delayed the…
               
Sweden eyes $38 billion nuclear power expansion with…
Sweden plans to expand nuclear power to fight climate change, which will cost about 400 billion crowns ($38 billion). A government commission suggests funding through…
               
Cero Generation finalizes funding for major Solar projects…
Cero Generation announced that it has reached financial close on a portfolio of five solar projects in the Palencia region of Spain. The five projects…
               
Catalyze launches first Bronx battery storage project, boosting…
Catalyze, a fully integrated developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP) of distributed renewable energy assets, announced the launch of its first Battery Energy Storage System…
               
BlueFloat Energy partners with MIRDC to enhance Taiwan’s…
BlueFloat Energy announced the location for its “Winds of September Phase 1” project, which will be part of Taiwan’s forthcoming floating Demonstration Program, which will…
               
Europe’s top carbon polluters face rising bond interest…
According to a report by the Dutch Central Bank, Europe’s biggest carbon polluters are paying increasingly higher interest rates on their bonds.   The report added…
               
Australia’s fossil fuel exports rank second for climate…
A new study commissioned by the University of New South Wales’ Australian Human Rights Institute reveals that Australia’s coal and gas exports cause more climate…
               
CarbonQuest boosts market reach with new investment from…
CarbonQuest, a provider of distributed carbon capture technology, announced the initial closing of its Series A funding round with Riverbend Energy Group. The investment acquired…
               
Australia’s pension funds eye returns amid rising natural…
The increasing frequency of natural disasters presents an opportunity for Australia’s largest pension funds to enhance their returns.  Colonial First State, one of Australia’s major…
               
China’s central bank to extend low-carbon loan program…
China’s central bank will extend its low-cost loan program for carbon reduction projects until the end of 2027, the government announced on Sunday.  The People’s…
               
BHP, Rio Tinto and Qantas to invest $52.7…
BHP (BHP.AX), Rio Tinto, and Qantas will invest a combined A$80 million ($52.7 million) as early-stage investors in an Australian carbon credits fund focused on…
               
UK insurers set record with £1.4 billion payouts…
According to the Association of British Insurers, insurers in the UK paid a record £1.4 billion ($1.78 billion) in claims due to severe weather, including…
               
Solarvest secures five Corporate Green Power Agreements for…
Solarvest Holdings Berhad, a clean energy company, announced that it has secured five separate Corporate Green Power Agreements (CGPAs) with a Malaysian multi-asset exchange, two…
               
Zelestra and Graphic Packaging sign VPPA to boost…
Zelestra, a renewable energy company, announced that it has signed a virtual power purchase agreement (PPA) with Graphic Packaging International, a sustainable consumer packing company.  …
               
Report uncovers biomass power stations’ emissions are four…
A new report from climate thinktank Ember reveals that last year, Drax power station emitted four times more carbon than the UK’s last coal-fired plant,…
               
Iberdrola places $525 million in 10-year US green…
Iberdrola announced that, through its US-regulated electricity grid subsidiary New York State Electric & Gas Company (NYSEG), part of Avangrid, it has successfully issued a…
               
US DOE announces $85 million to boost heat…
The US Department of Energy announced approximately $85 million for heat pump manufacturers to ramp up the production of electric heat pumps, heat pump water…
               
Pivot Energy and Microsoft collaborate to develop 500…
Pivot Energy, a renewable energy provider, announced that it has signed a 5-year framework agreement with Microsoft to develop 500 megawatts (MWac) of community-scale solar…
               
Petrobras obtains environmental licenses to expand Brazil’s oil…
Petrobras, Brazil’s state-run oil company, has secured environmental licenses to boost production in the Mero and Buzios offshore fields. The Buzios field might see an…
               
Misinformation campaign could slow down green transition, UN…
The UN has accused fossil fuel companies of running a “massive misinformation campaign” to slow the transition from a carbon-intensive economy and delay the adoption…
               
US loans $1.45 billion to South Korea’s Qcells…
On Thursday, the US Department of Energy announced a conditional loan guarantee of up to $1.45 billion for South Korea’s Qcells. This funding will support…
               
Glencore scraps plan to spin off its coal…
Glencore has abandoned its plans to spin off its coal business after shareholders overwhelmingly urged the company to retain the highly profitable but environmentally damaging…
               
IFC and Citi collaborate on $500 million facility…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Citi have decided to launch a $500 million facility in Mexico as the initial initiative within a $2 billion…
               
Fourth Partner Energy to expand with $275 million…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), along with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft (DEG), announced that it will endow $275 million…
               
IFC and EU partner to advance green economy…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced that it is partnering with the European Union (EU) under the Green Economy Programme for the Philippines (GEPP), which…
               
India’s Reliance to become largest developer of renewable…
According to the annual report released on Wednesday, Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries is preparing for its next phase of growth and aims to become the…
               
Repeating false, skeptical claims about climate science makes…
Australian-led new research shows that repeating false or skeptical claims about climate science can make them appear more credible, even to those who accept the…
               
FRV Australia reaches financial close for battery storage…
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia announced achieving financial close and commencement of construction of the Terang Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.   The project highlights…
               
EBRD invests €20 million to boost EV charging…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will be providing €20 million as a loan to European charge point operator Allego.…
               
EBRD to promote renewable energy in Tunisia by…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is collaborating with Proparco, a French development agency, to promote Tunisia’s green transition.   To…
               
EIB grants €50 million green loan to Matrix…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it has signed a €50 million green loan agreement with Matrix Renewables to support the design, construction, and…
               
US DOE invests $2.2 billion in grid resilience…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will endow $2.2 billion in the nation’s grid for eight projects in 18 states.   The investment…
               
Environmental groups sue Suncor Energy over pollution from…
Environmental groups filed a lawsuit against Suncor Energy on Tuesday, claiming that pollution from its Commerce City refinery in Colorado has caused long-term damage to…
               
RWE sign green power supply contract with steelmaker…
German utility RWE and steelmaker Salzgitter have agreed on a significant long-term green electricity supply contract to support Salzgitter’s goal of meeting its power needs…
               
China nails down a three-year plan to upgrade…
China’s state planner revealed a new three-year plan on Tuesday to enhance the power system as the country works to boost renewable energy and manage…
               
Tokyo Gas acquires 21.2% stake in Portugal’s WindFloat…
Tokyo Gas, Japan’s largest gas provider, announced its acquisition of a 21.2% stake in Portugal’s WindFloat Atlantic operational floating offshore wind power project. This move…
               
Exclusive: New video game puts corporate sustainability on…
The battle against climate change is intensifying, with new voices joining the movement as glaciers continue to melt and global temperature continues to rise. Amid…
               
Statera Energy’s 400 MW battery storage project approved…
Statera Energy announced that it has secured planning permission for a 400-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) that can store energy for up to…
               
Vopak and Northern Territory Government partner on CO2…
Vopak announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Northern Territory Government to develop a common-user infrastructure, including a CO2 import…
               
SunPower sells key assets for $45 million to…
SunPower, the US-based solar company, announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Complete Solaria, a solar technology, services and installation company.   According…
               
EBRD grants $20 million loan to Crédit Agricole…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is set to boost small businesses and green investments in Egypt by providing a…
               
EBRD supports Romanian renewable energy with €12.2 million…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide €12.2 million for the construction of two solar power plants in Romania’s…
               
Analysis shows nearly 25% of US lawmakers deny…
A recent analysis found that nearly one in four members of the US Congress members deny climate change despite growing public concern over global warming.…
               
Removing US subsidies in climate risk zones limited…
In 1982, the US Congress passed the Coastal Barrier Resources Act to safeguard undeveloped coastal areas by barring federal funding that could spur further development,…
               
Deforestation’s impact on climate is less severe than…
A study published on Monday in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows that logging, forest burning, and other human activities, along with natural…
               
OX2 sells 99-MW offshore wind project in Romania…
OX2 announced that it has reached an agreement to sell a 99.2-megawatt offshore wind project in Romania to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between IFM…
               
EBRD funds wind farm project in Estonia with…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide a €100 million loan to Enefit Green for the construction and operation…
               
EIB grants €35 million green loan to Haizea…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it had signed a  €35 million green loan with Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish company that manufactures components…
               
New Zealand to scrap green policies in bid…
New Zealand’s green policies are under threat as the government rolls back environmental reforms to boost the struggling economy and honour voter promises.  Prime Minister…
               
Iberdrola expands UK presence with €2.5 billion acquisition…
Iberdrola announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 88% of Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for an equity value of €2.5…
               
Asia-Pacific executives propose new climate measures including climate…
Asia-Pacific business executives called on emerging countries in the region to issue climate bonds indexed to a basket of currencies. This approach aims to mitigate…
               
China’s extreme heat sees rise in power demand 
Chinese meteorologists attribute this year’s record heat to high continental temperatures driven by global warming despite cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures in the equatorial Pacific caused…
               
China expedites carbon emission controls to hit 2030…
According to the cabinet on Friday, China will speed up creating a carbon emissions control system to meet its 2030 peak emissions goal. Currently, Beijing’s…
               
Iberdrola signs €500 million green loan to support…
Iberdrola announced that it has signed a € 500 million syndicated green loan € with ICO, Sabadell, and HSBC.   This loan is backed by Cesce’s…
               
Plenitude secures long-term PPA with Ferriera Valsabbia to…
Plenitude announced that it has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA1) with Ferriera Valsabbia to supply energy produced 100% from renewable sources.   As per…
               
DOE allocates $41 million to boost renewables-to-liquids technologies…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will invest $41 million in 14 projects to develop technologies that will boost Renewables-to-Liquids (RtL).   These…
               
Shell’s H1 profits climb to $14 billion, boosted…
Shell’s profits reached $14 billion (£10.9 billion) in the first half of 2024, driven by its focus on fossil fuels, which boosted earnings beyond expectations…
               
Australian pension fund fined A$11.3 million for greenwashing…
Australian pension fund Mercer Superannuation Australia Ltd. has been fined A$11.3 million ($7.3 million) for greenwashing, concluding the corporate regulator’s first court action on this…
               
SBS signs 10-year renewable energy deal with ZEN…
SBS, an Australian broadcaster, announced that it has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with ZEN Energy for renewable energy.   ZEN Energy will supply…
               
AEP’s new CEO outlines diverse energy strategy to…
The new chief executive of American Electric Power Co. has indicated that meeting the substantial energy needs of data centers will require a diverse range…
               
Gunvor Group and VARO Energy announce joint venture…
Gunvor Group, an independent commodities trading house, announced its plans to join VARO Energy in building a large-scale sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) manufacturing facility at…
               
BrightNight secures $440 million from Goldman Sachs to…
BrightNight, a renewable power company, announced that it has received a $440 million strategic investment from Goldman Sachs Alternatives’ infrastructure business.   This strategic investment, along…
               
Barclays praises Wimbledon amid backlash for providing services…
Barclays has faced widespread protests from climate campaigners and anti-war activists. They argue that Barclays is using sponsorship of major sports events and music festivals…
               
Google data center in Uruguay faces backlash over…
Google’s plan to build a data center in Uruguay has angered environmentalists, who argue it will release large amounts of carbon dioxide and hazardous waste.…
               
Antarctic ground temperatures soar 10°C, nears record heatwave 
Ground temperatures across much of Antarctica’s ice sheets have soared an average of 10°C above normal over the past month, leading to what is being…
               
New type of carbon credits gain momentum to…
Lenders to power producers are witnessing increasing momentum in developing a new type of carbon credit designed to facilitate the phase-out of coal-fired power capacity. …
               
3Degrees and Microsoft strike carbon removal deal with…
3Degrees, a climate solutions provider and certified B Corp announced that it has made a CDR transaction with Microsoft.   The deal involves purchasing over 80,000…
               
FRV Australia secures A$1.2 billion refinancing for renewable…
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia, a developer of sustainable energy solutions and a member of Jameel Energy and the Canadian infrastructure fund OMERS, announced that…
               
Deutsche Bank, BASF launches sustainability-linked finance program
Deutsche Bank launched a new sustainability-linked payables finance program for BASF in Asia. This program will specifically target BASF’s operations in China and encourage its…
               
Societe Generale to acquire 75% stake in energy-focused…
Societe Generale, Europe’s financial services group announced its plans to acquire a majority, 75%, stake in Reed Management SAS, an asset management company with an…
               
KKR acquires major stake in Avantus, accelerates growth…
KKR, an investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority equity interest in Avantus, a developer of utility-scale solar and solar-plus-storage projects, through KKR-managed…
               
Germany’s solar power generation hits new record
According to BloombergNEF, Germany solar generation is expected to increase by 34% this summer compared to last year due to added capacity.  This rapid growth…
               
World’s Top Truckmakers Adapt Engines for Low-Emission Hydrogen
Some of the world’s largest truck manufacturers, including Volvo and MAN, are adapting combustion engines to run on low-emission hydrogen instead of diesel.  This approach…
               
Eolian secures green loan with global banks to…
Eolian, L.P., a portfolio company of Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), announced that it has successfully closed a $315 million green loan and a $75 million…
               
JetBlue and World Fuel Services announce first regular…
JetBlue airline and World Fuel Services announced a new commercial agreement to bring the first regular supply of Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), provided by…
               
US oil & gas methane emissions four times…
New comprehensive aerial measurements reveal that oil and natural gas producers in the US are emitting methane at more than four times the rates estimated…
               
US lawmakers introduce bill to block Chinese solar…
On Wednesday, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduced a bill to block Chinese solar panel manufacturers from receiving subsidies for their factories in the…
               
Helios and Gaia raise millions for Africa-focused climate…
Helios Investment Partners LLP and Gaia Fund Managers are raising hundreds of millions of dollars for Africa-focused climate funds to capitalize on opportunities in renewable…
               
EIB and Deutsche Bank partner to strengthen wind…
The European Investment Bank announced that it is going to extend a €5 billion initiative to support wind-energy equipment manufacturers in Europe by providing a…
               
Google, PacificLight Energy, and Rexus Bioenergy Partner for…
Google, PacificLight Energy (PLE), and Rexus Bioenergy (RExus) have embarked on a 10-year partnership where PacificLight will purchase renewable energy produced by RExus’s Waste Wood-to-Energy…
               
NatWest Group issues first electric vehicle green bond,…
NatWest Group announced that it has issued its inaugural Electric Vehicle Green Bond, raising net proceeds of €750 million from institutional investors across the UK,…
               
AES launches AI-driven robot to transform solar energy…
AES unveiled its recent innovation, poised to change the solar industry: an AI–driven solar installation robot. According to the company, the robot can install solar…
               
HIF Global teams up with Airbus to advance…
HIF Global announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus to accelerate the global development of e-fuels for aviation (e-Sustainable Aviation…
               
SBTi publishes technical outputs to revise Corporate Net-Zero…
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) published four technical outputs as an early step in revising the SBTi Corporate Net-Zero Standard.  Earlier in May 2024,…
               
UK boosts renewable power auction budget by 50%…
Britain has increased its annual renewable power auction budget by 50% to 1.5 billion pounds (approximately $1.92 billion).  The government announced that the renewable energy…
               
TotalEnergies strengthens clean energy strategy with acquisition of…
TotalEnergies announced that it has signed an agreement with Scatec, a Norwegian renewable energy company, to acquire 100% of its subsidiary SN Power.   SN Power…
               
Indonesian coal companies overlook methane emissions, report says 
Unreported methane emissions from coal mines could heighten risks within the coal sector and impede the decarbonization efforts of Indonesian coal companies, according to a…
               
Enlight Renewable Energy secures financing for Atrisco Energy…
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd. announced that it has reached the financial close for the energy storage portion of its Atrisco Solar and Energy Storage project,…
               
IAG secures largest SAF purchase in Spain, advances…
International Airlines Group (IAG) announced that it has reached an agreement with Repsol to purchase and supply over 28,000 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)…
               
Air New Zealand abandons 2030 carbon goal, cites…
Air New Zealand announced on Tuesday that it is abandoning its 2030 emissions reduction target due to delays in receiving fuel-efficient aircraft and high prices…
               
Investment firm announces renewable initiative and new wind…
Investment firm ArcLight Infrastructure Partners announced the launch of SkyVest Renewables, an operating-focused renewable investment initiative, and the concurrent acquisition of a 160 MW operating…
               
Wildfire smoke poses greater risk for brain than…
New research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philadelphia revealed that wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of…
               
US DOE announces $24 million funding for workforce…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that 21 new projects have been selected to receive $24 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.   The funding…
               
Intertek reappointed by TenneT for long-term offshore wind…
Intertek announced its reappointment by transmission system operator TenneT to provide long-term client representation services for offshore wind grid connections in the North Sea.  The…
               
Financial loss plagues smaller Chinese solar companies amid…
An increasing number of China solar manufacturers are facing restructuring or bankruptcy due to a worsening oversupply and intense price wars. This is further leading…
               
Forests, land ecosystems failed to curb emissions in…
According to a Laboratory for Climate and Environmental Sciences (LSCE) study presented on Monday, forests and other land ecosystems were less effective at combating climate…
               
Spain approves construction of about 300 renewable projects…
On Monday, Spain’s government announced it had approved nearly 300 renewable power projects with a combined capacity of over 28 gigawatts.  These projects, involving mainly…
               
India declines to accept EU carbon tax proposal,…
According to a senior official speaking to Reuters, India has rejected a European Union proposal to impose higher taxes on its carbon-emitting industries, even though…
               
Repsol, Iberia, and Inditex team up to use…
Multi-energy company Repsol and Iberia Airlines Group have signed an agreement with Inditex, a global fashion retail group, for the purchase of sustainable aviation fuel…
               
COP29 host launches comprehensive training program to boost…
To support Azerbaijan’s government agencies in aligning with global climate goals, the COP29 Azerbaijan Operating Company has launched an extensive training program aimed at enhancing…
               
Hecate Energy’s lease request triggers BOEM inquiry into…
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it has received an “unsolicited lease request” from Hecate Energy Gulf Wind LLC (Hecate Energy).   The…
               
Wood Consulting facilitates over €1 billion in clean…
Wood Consulting has announced its role in securing over €1 billion in funding for its clients in Europe, facilitating final investment decisions for three major…
               
US power producers turn to natural gas despite…
US power producers are relying more on natural gas even as renewable energy grows rapidly.  While renewables have steadily increased their share in the power…
               
Energy operator invests 30% more in electricity grid…
TenneT, an energy operator in the Netherlands and Germany, announced it increased its investment activity in the first six months of 2024, spending EUR 4.6…
               
CF Industries partners with ExxonMobil for carbon capture…
CF Industries Holdings, Inc., a leading ammonia producer, announced that it is proceeding with its planned carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) project at its facility…
               
EBRD invests $40 million in Georgia Global Utilities’…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it has successfully participated in Georgia Global Utilities’ (GGU) second green Eurobond issuance.   EBRD’s participation…
               
New Zealand Super Fund targets sustainable growth with…
New Zealand Super Fund announced its new investment focus within its overall approach to sustainability. The fund investment team is now specifically targeting sustainable growth…
               
Logistics real estate specialist receives €250 million EIB…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it is going to lend Warehouses De Pauw (WDP) with €250 million.  WDP is a prominent European logistics…
               
Masdar and Endesa seal renewable energy deal in…
Masdar announced that it has finalised an agreement with Endesa S.A. to become a partner for 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy assets in Spain,…
               
Yellen says $3 trillion needed in global transition…
On Saturday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated that shifting to a low-carbon economy globally will need $3 trillion in new funding each year until…
               
First Street secures $46 million to advance physical…
First Street, a provider of physical climate risk data, announced that it has finalized an oversubscribed Series A-1 funding round, raising a total of $46…
               
US DOE funds $33 million for solar-thermal projects…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it will invest $33 million in nine projects in seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) systems,…
               
LanzaJet Secures investment from Airbus to scale sustainable…
LanzaJet, a sustainable fuels technology company and sustainable fuels producer, announced that it has received a strategic investment from Airbus.   The investment from Airbus will…
               
VH Global Sustainable Energy acquires 248.4 MW solar…
VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities PLC, a London-listed investment company, announced the acquisition of a portfolio of seven solar and two wind assets across Europe,…
               
EIB and ANA partner to introduce low-carbon infrastructure…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it had signed a €50 million with Aeroportos de Portugal (ANA) to introduce low-carbon infrastructure in mainland Portugal…
               
Honda to cut gasoline car production in China…
Honda Motor plans to start cutting production of gasoline cars in China by 19% from October 2024 as it transitions towards electrification.  The Japanese automaker…
               
UK’s water coasts the hottest ever recorded, scientists…
A report has found that water temperatures near the UK’s coasts in 2023 were the highest ever recorded. This means that children today are growing…
               
UN Chief issues global call to action as…
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres issued a new “global call to action” to protect people from extreme heat just days after the world recorded its…
               
EIB and IDB partner on $300 million guarantee…
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that they have approved guarantees amounting to $300 million to support an “innovative…
               
Emerging economies urge developed countries to boost climate…
China, South Africa, Brazil, and India have renewed their call for wealthier countries to increase climate financing to trillions of dollars annually to expedite the…
               
Eku Energy launches first Japan project with Tokyo…
Eku Energy, an energy storage specialist, unveiled the Hirohara Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) situated in Oaza Hirohara, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture.   This 30 megawatt/120…
               
EIB and Prysmian sign €450 million deal to…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it had signed a €450 million finance contract with Prysmian, a prominent player in the power and telecom…
               
UK’s Crown Estate and Great British Energy collaborate…
The Prime Minister of the UK and the Energy Secretary announced a new partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate. The collaboration can…
               
Singapore shortlists two consortia for low-carbon ammonia power…
Singapore’s Energy Market Authority (EMA) and the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) have announced that they have shortlisted two consortia for the next round of…
               
TotalEnergies make final investment decision on 100 MW…
TotalEnergies announced that it has made the final investment decision for a 100-megawatt/200-megawatt-hour battery storage project in Dahlem, North Rhine Westphalia.   This marks the initial…
               
Airline executives call for global initiatives to promote…
At the Farnborough Airshow, airline executives cautioned that the UK’s initiative to promote green jet fuel must be adopted and expanded globally for the technology…
               
TotalEnergies acquires 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind…
TotalEnergies announced that it has inked agreements with RWE to acquire a 50% stake in OranjeWind, a 795-megawatt offshore wind farm in the Netherlands that…
               
Cyan Renewables to buy its Australian peer for…
Singapore’s Cyan Renewables, which specializes in offshore wind farm vessels, announced Thursday that it has acquired Australian counterpart MMA Offshore for A$1.1 billion ($725.67 million). …
               
Global coal demand to remain broadly unchanged through…
The International Energy Agency’s latest update on global coal market trends forecasts that coal demand will stabilize in 2024 and 2025.  This stability comes despite…
               
Egypt to increase electrical capacity with two $700…
Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy has unveiled plans to boost the country’s electrical capacity by 750 megawatts, with two renewable energy projects set…
               
Clearway Energy signs 25-Year PPA with Puget Sound…
Clearway Energy Group announced that it has signed a 25-year-long power purchase agreement (PPA) with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for the Haymaker wind farm.   The…
               
Beijing Energy International seeks to partner with investors…
Beijing Energy International Holding, the investment arm of the Chinese capital city, is open to teaming up with new investors to purchase several solar farms…
               
Carbon storage operator partners with GIG-PIB to develop…
C-Questra announced that it had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Mining Institute-National Research Institute in Poland (GIG-PIB) to partner on developing carbon capture,…
               
GLIL Infrastructure and Bluefield Solar invest £141 million…
GLIL Infrastructure, a UK-based infrastructure investment fund, and Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited, an income fund listed on the London Stock Exchange, are preparing to…
               
Eskom aims for capacity expansion as it plans…
South Africa’s Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. plans to compete with private power developers by gradually transitioning from coal to cleaner technologies as overall capacity expands…
               
Summit Carbon Solutions to partner with Mangrove Systems…
Summit Carbon Solutions (Summit) has partnered with Mangrove Systems (Mangrove), a Toronto-based technology company, and selected its solution, Mangrove Nexus, as its primary carbon management…
               
EIB Global commits €73 million to accelerate the…
European Investment Bank Global, the arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB), announced that it will be providing Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Serbia with a…
               
Ormat and SLB partner to provide integrated geothermal…
Ormat Technologies, Inc., an alternative geothermal energy technologies company, has partnered with Schlumberger Limited (SLB), a global player in decarbonizing industry and innovating in energy…
               
South Africa passes new climate change law to…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted a comprehensive climate change law that imposes emission caps on major polluters and mandates that every town and…
               
SSE Renewables plans to advance pumped storage hydro…
SSE Renewables announced that it intends to advance a new pumped storage hydropower project at Loch Fearna in Scotland’s Great Glen. The project will be…
               
JBS utilizes animal waste for sustainable aviation fuel,…
Brazilian meatpacker JBS is supplying animal waste from its international operations to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). It is also exploring a similar initiative in…
               
Kamala Harris could ‘set a new high bar’…
Green advocates welcome the prospect of a Kamala Harris presidency, noting her robust environmental record, which starkly contrasts with Donald Trump’s pledge to roll back…
               
Environmental Agency says UK water companies do not…
Britain’s Environment Agency strongly criticized the country’s water companies for releasing sewage into rivers and seas, stating that most of them were not meeting fundamental…
               
Energy firm to invest $1.09 billion in Germany’s…
EnBW announced on Tuesday its plan to invest 1 billion euros ($1.09 billion) in Germany’s upcoming national hydrogen transport network.  This infrastructure, slated to commence…
               
Indonesia needs $146 billion in private sector investment…
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reports that achieving Indonesia’s 2030 climate target will require private sector investments in renewable energy amounting…
               
Clearway Energy secures funding and begins construction on…
Clearway Energy Group announced that it closed over $700 million in construction financing and has commenced the construction process on two of its major projects…
               
PetroChina signs Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, a…
PetroChina became the newest signatory of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) by joining over 50 other oil and gas producers committed to reducing…
               
NGP’s sustainable real assets fund gets $500 million,…
Equity firm NGP announced the closing of its sustainable real assets (SRA) with around $500 million of capital commitments from NGP’s dedicated energy transition fund…
               
CarbonBlue raises $10 million to expand water-based carbon…
Climate-tech startup CarbonBlue announced that it had raised $10 million through a seed funding round to “scale up and deploy” its water-based carbon dioxide removal…
               
US EPA grants $450 million to expand heat…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that “the general competition selection of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator to receive a $450 million Climate…
               
Afreenergy Solar expands in Senegal with the acquisition…
Afreenergy Solar, a subsidiary of Independent Power Producer (IPP) Afreenergy, announced that it has inked an agreement with GreenYellow for the acquisition of a portfolio…
               
Parkwind introduces sustainable boat charging solution at Nobelwind…
Parkwind announced that it has implemented an innovative boat charging system at sea, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maintenance vessels and…
               
Indonesia aims for coconut-based sustainable aviation fuel
Indonesia, the world’s second-largest coconut producer, is looking to use the fruit in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.  In 2023, Indonesia produced 2.8 million…
               
Former UK Minister opens investment bank to fund…
Chris Skidmore, the former UK Conservative energy minister who resigned over disagreements regarding oil and gas drilling, has launched an investment bank to support green-energy…
               
Iberdrola expands renewable footprint in Portugal with two…
Iberdrola announced that it is expanding its renewable production in Portugal with the addition of two new photovoltaic (PV) plants – Montechoro I and II.  …
               
Private loans from wealthy Australians increase in coal…
Wealthy Australians seeking appealing investment returns are becoming a significant source of capital for coal projects that banks have avoided due to environmental, social, and governance…
               
Air Liquide to deploy the world’s largest CO2…
Air Liquide announced that its large-scale CO2 liquefication technology, Cryocap LQ, has been chosen by Stockholm’s energy company, Stockholm Exergi, to contribute to its Bio-Energy…
               
Kamala Harris to prioritize clean energy and environmental…
Vice President Kamala Harris has been actively involved in advancing environmental priorities within the Biden administration. Harris shares similar climate and energy positions with President…
               
COP29 Host suggests fossil fuels can align with…
COP29 host Azerbaijan has suggested that continued fossil fuel extraction is compatible with the Paris Agreement.  The Azerbaijan presidency recently released 14 non-binding pledges and…
               
First Solar unveils ownership of TOPCon Patents, launches…
First Solar announced its acquisition of patents related to the manufacturing of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) crystalline-silicon (c-Si) photovoltaic (PV) solar cells.   The company…
               
Pakistan to urge Chinese power plants to switch…
According to the country’s power minister, Pakistan plans to ask Chinese power plants operating in the country to switch to using coal from Pakistan’s Thar…
               
Azerbaijan releases 14 initiatives for COP29’s Action Agenda 
Azerbaijan, the host of this year’s COP29, has announced a package of 14 initiatives as part of the summit’s action agenda. These initiatives aim to…
               
Phlair announces new direct air capture plant in…
Phlair, a Munich-based climate tech company, announced its new direct air capture (DAC) plant, Electra 01, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.   As per the announcement,…
               
Chrysler parent Stellantis pays $190.7 million penalty for…
Stellantis, Chrysler’s parent company, has paid $190.7 million in civil penalties for not meeting US fuel economy standards for 2019 and 2020. According to government…
               
Renewables soar as global electricity demand climbs, says…
According to a new IEA report, global electricity demand has grown at its fastest pace in years, fueled by strong economic growth, intense heat waves,…
               
Masdar secures $1 billion in second green bond…
Masdar announced that it has secured $1 billion through its second green bond issuance under the company’s Green Finance Framework.   The announcement comes a year…
               
EU commits €7 billion for sustainable, safe and…
The European Commission announced that it has selected 134 transport projects to invest over €7 billion in EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF),…
               
Iberdrola’s subsidiary and Carbon2Nature partner to enhance carbon…
Iberdrola announced that its subsidiary, Neoenergia, is partnering with Carbon2Nature to develop projects that capture carbon using nature-based solutions to reduce the global footprint. In…
               
New report highlights significant progress in corporate sustainability 
More than three-quarters of executives have seen significant or moderate progress towards their sustainability goals in the past year, according to Deloitte’s 2024 “Sustainability Action…
               
Climate crisis prediction from America’s biggest oil refiner…
Nearly 50 years ago, Marathon Petroleum‘s corporate predecessor warned in its company magazine, Marathon World, that global temperature rise is linked to “industrial expansion” and…
               
US public EV chargers hit 9000, set to…
In the second quarter, the US expanded its network of public fast-charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) by about 700, reaching nearly 9,000 nationwide.  This…
               
Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks partner to expand EV infra…
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks announced a partnership to electrify over 100 Starbucks stores across the United States.   The aim of the first phase of…
               
Singapore’s decarbonisation centre completes its final trial of…
Singapore’s Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) announced the completion of its final trial involving biofuels to power ships, conducted in collaboration with German container…
               
Germany sees more onshore wind farms discontinued than…
Germany discontinued more onshore wind farms than it added for the first time after the subsidy program ended. Yet, the country still expanded the capacity…
               
Repsol and EDF Renewables seal exclusive deal for…
Repsol and EDF Renewables announced the signing of an exclusivity agreement to collaborate for future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, considering the Iberian…
               
Renewables surpass fossil fuels in Italy for the…
Italy’s Terna, the company that manages the Italian national electricity transmission grid, said that renewable sources overtook fossil fuel production for the first time during…
               
Cloverleaf Infrastructure secures $300 Million for clean-powered data…
Cloverleaf Infrastructure announced that it has secured $300 million to develop clean-powered data centre sites.  The capital commitment of $300 million was received from private…
               
Macquarie Asset Management to acquire full ownership of…
Macquarie Asset Management announced that it aims to acquire, using its managed funds, an additional stake worth 39.25% in the Lynn and Inner Dowsing offshore…
               
US federal court rules in favor of environmentalists…
On Tuesday night, a federal court in Alaska overturned an oil and gas lease sale. The sale, which was required by the Biden administration’s climate…
               
Danish startup secures $43 million to build full-scale…
Again, a Danish startup, announced that it has secured $43 million in a Series A financing round to facilitate its goal of decarbonising and turning…
               
EIB commits €400 million to enhance water security…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced its largest water financing of €400 million in Jordan, aimed at improving “water availability, security and sustainability.”   The financing…
               
Intersect Power secures $837 million financing for Texas…
Intersect Power, LLC, announced the closing of two transactions totalling $837 million of financing commitments for the construction and operation of three standalone Battery Energy…
               
SAF production capacity in the US to jump…
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported that the production capacity of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the United States may increase by 1400% in…
               
Britain needs to act fast to meet 2030…
Britain’s new Labour government must swiftly act to meet its 2030 climate target. According to the country’s climate advisers, current plans cover only a third…
               
RWE secures feasibility license for offshore wind farm…
RWE announced that it has received a feasibility licence from the Australian Government to develop an offshore wind farm near the Kent Group Islands in…
               
Asset manager Eurazeo’s first transition infrastructure program closes…
European asset manager Eurazeo announced that its first infrastructure program has closed with €706 million in aggregate commitments from institutional investors across North America, EMEA,…
               
Saudi Arabia’s PIF enters three joint ventures for…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced it had inked three new agreements to localize the manufacturing and assembly of components required for solar and…
               
Spain announces $2.5 billion plan to boost renewable…
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez unveiled a new 2.3 billion euro ($2.5 billion) plan on Wednesday to accelerate Spain’s shift to clean energy. The plan…
               
Avangrid commences operations at True North Solar Project…
Avangrid, a subsidiary of Iberdrola, announced that it has commenced producing power from its True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, near Waco.   According…
               
EU’s 2030 renewable hydrogen goals deemed “overly ambitious”…
European Union’s 2030 goals for renewable hydrogen production and demand were “overly ambitious”, according to the bloc’s spending watchdog, the European Court of Auditors (ECA). …
               
Octopus Energy expects new onshore wind projects following…
The CEO of Britain’s Octopus Energy said in an interview with Reuters that the company expects to announce new onshore wind projects “fairly soon” after…
               
SunCable’s flagship project receives approval to advance to…
SunCable announced that it has secured the principal environmental approval from the Northern Territory Government and Northern Territory Environment Protection Authority for the company’s “flagship…
               
New Zealand’s 2035 emissions target at risk despite…
A discussion document on the country’s second emissions reduction plan (2026-30) said New Zealand could miss its 2035 emissions reduction target despite being on track…
               
US court orders federal regulators to reassess the…
A US court has directed federal regulators to review the environmental impact of greenhouse gas emissions from Commonwealth LNG’s Louisiana liquefied natural gas project.  While…
               
rPlus Energies secures $1 billion financing for Green…
rPlus Energies announced it has secured $1 billion in construction debt financing for its Green River Energy Project subsidiary. The project in Emery County has…
               
Australia invests about $13 million in recycling plastic…
The Australian federal government has allocated A$20 million ($13.48 million) to assist in establishing Recycling Plastics Australia’s new soft plastics recycling facility in Kilburn. This…
               
Copenhagen Offshore Partners advances Haewoori Offshore Wind Project…
Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) announced that the Haewoori Offshore Wind project has finished the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) consultation with Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry…
               
RWE secures €619 million funding for hydrogen projects…
RWE announced that the German and federal state governments confirmed that over “€ 619 million has been granted to implement two of RWE’s large hydrogen…
               
Leeward Renewable Energy boosts growth with $1.25 billion…
Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) announced that it has secured $1.25 billion in construction warehouse financing. This financing expands LRE’s financing capacity to facilitate the continuous…
               
HSBC inaugurates new climate-focused infrastructure finance unit 
Britain’s HSBC has established a new unit to capitalize on infrastructure and project finance opportunities related to the global transition to a lower-carbon economy. A…
               
China to test run carbon reduction technologies at…
On the first day of China’s 20th Third Plenum, the country’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said it plans to…
               
AIIB provides funding worth $75 million to a…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $75 million financing contract to support green and blue bonds to be issued by Southeast Asia…
               
EIB commits €490 million for energy-efficient homes in…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Institut Català de Finances (ICF) announced that they have signed a €163 million loan to facilitate the construction of…
               
Naked Energy raises £17 million to accelerate global…
Naked Energy, a Britain-based solar heat and power company, announced that it has secured £17 million of new equity as part of a Series B…
               
Supermarket chain partners with energy transition firm to…
Supermarket chain Carrefour Market announced that it is partnering with GreenYellow to install and operate photovoltaic power production equipment in around 350 of its hypermarket…
               
South Africa eyes $2.4 billion from climate pact…
South Africa’s National Treasury expects as much as $2.4 billion to flow into the country in 2024 from a climate finance pact with some of…
               
TotalEnergies, UK power join hands to launch EV…
French oil giant TotalEnergies and UK power company SSE announced plans to capture a 20% share of the electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging market in Britain…
               
More than 100 companies demand for tougher policies…
132 companies, with a total revenue of $1.1 trillion, exclusively shared a letter with Reuters demanding decisive action on nature loss. Companies such as Unilever,…
               
Akaysha Energy Secures Record A$650 Million BESS Financing 
Akaysha Energy announced the completion of a $650 million debt raise with a consortium of eleven domestic and international banks.   This financing will support the…
               
Quinbroook and Origin Energy expand partnership with Stage…
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a global investment manager specialising in energy transition infrastructure, announced an expansion of its partnership with Origin Energy.   The partnership expansion entails…
               
Iberdrola and Multiverse Computing complete trials to increase…
Iberdrola, an energy company, and Multiverse Computing, a value-based quantum computing solutions company, announced the successful completion of a pilot project in northern Spain.   The…
               
EU partners with ChromaWay to develop blockchain sustainability…
The European Union (EU) has confirmed its collaboration with ChromaWay to develop blockchain-based sustainability solutions, ChromaWay said in a tweet.  The partnership involves utilizing the…
               
Mercedes-Benz plans to increase EV assembly in India…
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is considering increasing the assembly of electric vehicles at its Indian plant to achieve cost savings and meet its objectives of…
               
Sam Altman-backed carbon storage startup receives funding worth…
44.01, a startup backed by Sam Altman’s Apollo Projects, announced the completion of a $37 million Series A funding round. The startup is developing a…
               
Rio Tinto and Ngarluma collaborate on renewable energy…
Rio Tinto and Ngarlum Aboriginal Corporation (NAC) announced that they will partner to develop an 80-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Ngarluma Country, near Karratha.   The…
               
South Africa Climate Commission proposes new body for…
South Africa’s Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has recommended that the country establish a body to guide investment in the energy transition and secure additional funding…
               
Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires Vergia to boost…
Swiss Life Asset Managers has announced the acquisition of Vergia, a leading platform based in Norway focused on advancing the green energy transition. This acquisition,…
               
Xpansiv and Japan’s Enechain collaborate for enhanced carbon…
Xpansiv announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Enechain Corporation, Japan’s energy marketplace operator. This would allow Japanese companies to access high-quality…
               
EU to call for global transition from fossil…
The European Union plans to urge other nations at this year’s COP29 climate summit to honor their commitments to transition away from fossil fuels, according…
               
Ørsted innovates new low-noise method for offshore wind…
Ørsted announced that it is working on developing a “new, lower-noise installation method” that could possibly transform the installation of offshore wind foundations.   According to…
               
Essar Energy to launch Europe’s first 100% hydrogen-ready…
Essar Energy Transition (EET) announced the launch of EET Hydrogen Power, Europe’s first hydrogen-ready combined heat and power plant (CHP).   The plant is proposed to…
               
India’s REC avails green loan facility worth $200…
India’s REC Limited, a financial firm for the power sector, announced that it has secured a 5-year green loan amounting to ¥31.96 billion (around $200…
               
Fertiglobe wins bid to supply renewable ammonia to…
Fertiglobe, a chemical industry company, announced that it has been chosen as the winning bidder for delivering renewable ammonia to the European Union, following a…
               
Iberdrola signs PPA with Burger King to supply…
Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Iberdrola España, announced that it has signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Burger King.   As per the agreement,…
               
Frontier secures $40 million DAC offtake agreement with…
Frontier, an advance market commitment that aims to accelerate the development of carbon removal technology, said it has facilitated another set of direct air capture…
               
Atlantic Shores submits bid for New Jersey’s offshore…
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) announced that it has submitted a proposal to the Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation (NJ4).   The proposal features projects strategically…
               
Verra calls for validation of new methodology to…
Verra, a climate action standards and sustainable development company, said it has published a Request for Proposals (REP) for validation/verification bodies (VVBs) to review the…
               
Jaguar Land Rover partners with Pirelli to roll…
Jaguar Land Rover announced that it has joined forces with global tire manufacturer Pirelli in the global automotive industry‐first commitment to use Forest Stewardship Council…
               
US court dismisses Baltimore’s climate lawsuit against major…
A Maryland judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the city of Baltimore against energy giants such as Exxon Mobil, BP, and Chevron. The judge ruled…
               
EIB and Poste Italiane sign €450 million deal…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Poste Italiane announced the signing of a €450 million finance contract to explore ways to “boost service digitalisation and…
               
Enagás sells Tallgrass Energy stake for $1.1 Billion…
Enagás announced that it has reached an agreement to sell its 30.2% shares in Tallgrass Energy to Blackstone Infrastructure Partners for “1,100 million dollars.”&nbsp;Additionally, the transaction…
               
DOE announces plans to allocate $14 million for…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced a pledge to invest $14 million to increase “consumer battery recycling”, along with creating a more sustainable domestic…
               
Recurrent Energy signs 10-year-long PPA with GKN Automotive
Recurrent Energy announced that it had inked a 10-year-long power purchase agreement (PPA) with GKN Automotive, a company focusing on drive systems.  The PPA will…
               
BRK inks agreement with Elera for supply of…
BRK and Elera, a power generation company owned by the Canadian group Brookfield, announced a partnership in which BRK will acquire 48 megawatts (MW) of…
               
RWE and Masdar’s Dogger Bank South offshore wind…
RWE and Masdar announced that they had reached a crucial developmental milestone for the Dogger Bank South Offshore Wind Farms (DBS).   The announcement mentioned that…
               
China leads global renewable energy surge with two-thirds…
Research by Global Energy Monitor showed nearly two-thirds of the world’s big wind and solar energy production plants are in China.   China currently has 339 GW of capacity…
               
Renewables growth rate falls short of 2030 target,…
A report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) on Thursday revealed that the world may fail to triple its renewable energy capacity by 2030…
               
Amazon achieves 100% renewable energy consumption goal 
Amazon announced that all the electricity consumed by its operations, including data centres, corporate buildings, grocery stores, and fulfilment centres, would be matched with 100%…
               
Strathcona Resources partners with Canada Growth Fund to…
Canadian oil producer Strathcona Resources announced a strategic partnership with Canada Growth Fund (GCF) to build carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) infrastructure on facilities across…
               
Woodside and Taiwan state-owned oil firm sign agreement…
Woodside, a global energy company founded in Australia, has signed a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with CPC Corporation, Taiwan, for the long-term supply of…
               
China’s coal generation hits record low in May…
According to a new analysis published on Carbon Brief, clean energy generated a record-high 44% of China’s electricity in May 2024, pushing coal’s share down…
               
Report reveals massive institutional investments in fossil fuels 
Urgewald, a non-profit environmental and human rights organization, in collaboration with 13 partner organizations, released the financial research report “Investing in Climate Chaos,” which sheds…
               
Neoenergia and Brazil’s Ministry of Defense partner for…
Neoenergia and the Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a Technical Cooperation Agreement to finalize contracts with Brazil’s Armed Forces.   The initiative focuses on…
               
Orsted assumes ownership by purchasing the remaining shares…
Orsted announced that it has completed the acquisition of Eversource Energy’s 50% share in Sunrise Wind offshore wind project. With this acquisition, Orsted is now…
               
US offshore wind sector set to invest $65…
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report, which highlighted that the clean power industry is predicted to invest nearly…
               
ArcelorMittal Gent begins innovative trial to recycle CO2…
ArcelorMittal and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) announced that they are collaborating with a tech company, D-CRBN, to test a new technology for converting the…
               
SSE and APG advance offshore wind farm development…
The ‘Noordzeker’ consortium, a joint venture between SSE and APG (representing Dutch pension fund ABP), announced that it will progress with the development of the…
               
Citibank pledges to halt project-related financing for oil…
In its new environmental and social risk management (ESRM) framework, Citibank pledged to no longer provide project-related financing for oil and gas expansion in Amazonia.  Climate…
               
UK’s former climate watchdog appointed to lead ‘mission…
UK’s Labour Party has appointed Chris Stark, a leading climate expert and former head of the UK’s climate watchdog, to lead a “mission control centre”…
               
Black Bear Energy, Evergrow announces first successful solar…
Black Bear Energy, a renewable energy company, and Evergrow, a clean energy financing firm, announced their first successful solar tax credit transfer from a Real…
               
Occidental seals record carbon removal deal with Microsoft 
Occidental Petroleum Corp. has secured a landmark carbon removal agreement with Microsoft Corp. as part of Microsoft’s efforts to curb its growing emissions. Occidental, through…
               
Podesta highlights climate rules in anticipation of Supreme…
John Podesta, Senior Advisor to the President for International Climate Policy, on Tuesday, said that the Biden administration had anticipated a Supreme Court decision. This…
               
New Zealand releases new climate strategy  
The New Zealand government announced a new strategy to tackle climate change.   As part of the new climate strategy, it plans to build more resilient…
               
Levanta Renewables enters the Thai solar market with…
Levanta Renewables, a renewable energy developer and independent power producer in Southeast Asia, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of a 90% controlling stake…
               
Clearway Energy secures financing, initiates repowering of South…
Clearway Energy Group announced the successful closure of financing and the commencement of repowering construction for its Cedro Hill wind farm located in Webb County,…
               
Campaigners stage march to cut its Council ties…
Divest East Sussex, a campaign group that opposes fossil fuels, has staged a march aiming to “cut the ties between East Sussex County Council and…
               
Dominion Energy expands offshore wind portfolio with acquisition…
Dominion Energy announced that it reached an agreement to acquire the Kitty Hawk North Wind offshore wind lease and associated developments from Avangrid, Inc. for…
               
TEMBUSU Asia – First Singapore Validation and Verification…
8 July 2024 – TEMBUSU Asia Consulting (TAC) is now accredited by the Asia Carbon Institute (ACI) as the first Singapore Validation and Verification Body…
               
Dimitra launches traceable carbon credit initiative to empower…
Dimitra, an agricultural technology and sustainability solutions company, announced the launch of its carbon credit initiative, Dimitra Carbon.   This revolutionary carbon credit program seeks to…
               
European specialists launch initiative to aid Indian carbon…
A team of European carbon removal specialists have launched an initiative to assist Indian businesses in developing projects that extract carbon dioxide from the atmosphere…
               
US forgives $35 million Indonesian debt in exchange…
The US Treasury on Monday announced that Indonesia will forgive $35 million of debt over nine years. In return, Indonesia will undertake efforts to restore…
               
UK’s Coal Authority releases Nature Recovery Plan for…
UK’s Coal Authority has released a nature recovery plan, seeking to include nature-related credits into its financial models by 2026.  The three-year strategy (2024-26) has…
               
HMC Capital acquires majority stake in Stor-Energy for…
Australian asset manager HMC Capital announced a $50 million deal to acquire a majority stake in Sydney-based battery project developer Stor-Energy over three years.  This…
               
Battery storage firm initiates strategic expansion into Spain 
Field, a battery storage firm, announced its expansion into Spain. The firm’s general manager, Toni Martinez, is spearheading the expansion, which will see the company…
               
China’s Ministry of Industry sets new solar PV…
China’s industry ministry proposed a draft rule on Tuesday that raises the minimum capital requirement to 30% for solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing projects. Previously, the…
               
Obton partners with investment manager to acquire a…
Danish solar PV company Obton announced its first joint venture with investment company GSSG Solar. Together, the two firms acquired a portfolio of nine Japanese…
               
Wind farms supplied 34% of Ireland’s electricity in…
According to the June Wind Energy report released by Wind Energy Ireland, wind farms accounted for 34% of Ireland’s electricity generation in the first half…
               
L&T renewable arm lands contract for 3.5 GW…
The renewables arm of Larsen and Toubro (L&T) announced that it has finalized mega orders with “a leading developer” in the Middle East to build…
               
Climate collective calls for Japan’s ambitious transition goals,…
The Japan Climate Initiative (JCI), a group of companies and NGOs, said the country can triple its renewable capacity and aim to phase out coal…
               
TotalEnergies and SLB partner to develop digital solutions…
TotalEnergies announced a partnership with SLB to develop “innovative digital solutions” to accelerate efforts to contribute to more sustainable hydrocarbon production.   As part of the…
               
Tokyo grapples with power strain amid scorching summer…
Unusually hot summer weather in Tokyo is putting pressure on the city’s power supply, leading the local utility to ask people to use electricity wisely. …
               
Shanghai Stock Exchange reports surge in ESG disclosure…
A report from the Shanghai Stock Exchange revealed that over half of the listed companies have been increasingly prioritizing sustainable development, which is evident from…
               
Technip Energies and SBM Offshore establish Ekwil for…
Technip Energies, an engineering and technology company, and SBM Offshore announced the formal implementation of Ekwil, a 50/50 floating offshore wind joint venture. This marks…
               
Budweiser Brewing achieves 25% carbon emission reduction in…
Budweiser’s China unit has reduced its carbon emissions by more than 25%, achieving the target two years ahead of schedule. The beer company is leveraging…
               
Corre Energy, SemperPower announce €7 million joint venture…
Corre Energy announced a joint venture (JV) with SemperPower, an energy equipment and solutions company, to develop one of Europe’s largest battery storage facilities. The…
               
2024 on track to be the world’s hottest-recorded…
According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), last month marked the hottest June ever recorded, continuing a trend of record-breaking temperatures. This…
               
Germany to launch tender for 12.5 GW hydrogen-ready…
Germany said it plans to launch the first tender for the construction and modernization of 12.5 GW of gas power plants that can switch to…
               
SBTi’s credibility undermined by new revelations
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), the world’s largest verifier of CO2 and corporate climate goals, could suffer long-term reputational damage unless it swiftly addresses…
               
ERM begins offshore trials for Dolphyn Hydrogen Process…
ERM, a sustainability consultancy company, announced that it has commenced offshore trials to test the key elements of its Dolphyn Hydrogen process.   The trials mark…
               
European Energy secures grid connection approval for 500…
European Energy announced that it had acquired grid connection approvals for nearly 500 megawatts (MW) of solar and wind energy projects across Romania.  The approvals…
               
Shell faces $2 billion impairment charge following asset…
In its second-quarter update, Shell announced that it would incur an impairment charge of up to $2 billion following the sale of its Singapore refinery…
               
CalPERS allocates nearly $10 billion to climate action…
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) announced a commitment of almost $10 billion to advancing global efforts to transition to a low-carbon economy.   This…
               
EU approves €10.82 billion plan for French offshore…
The European Commission announced that it has approved a €10.82 billion French scheme to support offshore wind energy deployment. It aims to help foster a transition…
               
ENGIE and BASF sign 7-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement
ENGIE announced that it signed a 7-year Biotmethane Purchase Agreement (BPA) with BASF. According to the agreement, ENGIE will supply the chemicals company with 2.7…
               
EBRD loans over $14 million to Moroccan mining…
The European Bank for reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it is providing $14,635,368 loan to Morocco’s mining sector to help set up its transition…
               
South Africa possesses significant potential in the production…
At the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference in Johannesburg, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called upon South Africa to harness its resources…
               
Climate group urges an EU-wide mandate for zero-emission…
Campaigners from the Climate Group’s flagship fleet initiatives, EV100 and EV100+, have urged for an EU-wide mandate to set zero-emission corporate fleet targets for light,…
               
Abu Dhabi’s oil company partners with Japanese bank…
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company announced that it has signed a general agreement with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation for a $3 billion green…
               
Norway seeks to explore renewable energy, carbon capture…
According to the energy minister, Norway aims to enhance its partnership with Indonesia and explore investment opportunities in renewable energy, such as hydropower and carbon…
               
Covestro and BP sign long-term power purchase agreement
Covestro, a polymer materials manufacturing company, announced that it has signed a 10-year-long power purchase agreement (PPA) with bp. The purchased power will be supplied…
               
IAG warns of higher airfares to fund carbon…
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, said that airlines in Europe will be forced to raise fares to fund the cost of cutting…
               
Bekaert and Rezolv Energy sign 10-year virtual power…
Bekaert, announced that it has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement(VPPA) in Romania with Rezolv Energy, an independent power producer in Central and Southeastern…
               
Report highlights grid access as top obstacle for…
According to WindEurope, securing access to the electricity grid is the number one bottleneck to deploying renewables at scale in Europe.   WindEurope’s report added that…
               
UN’s Methane Observatory flags Big Oil of site…
A gas platform in the Gulf of Thailand has received a new warning from United Nations International Methane Emissions Observatory (IMEO) about methane emissions detected…
               
Startup raises €5M seed for European carbon offset…
Carbon offset startup Tree.ly announced that it has secured €5 million Seed investment. PortfoLion Capital Partners led the funding, which also  included Gründungsfonds, Symbia VC, and the…
               
Google reports a 48% surge in greenhouse gas…
Google’s annual environment report shows that its greenhouse gas emissions have soared 48% since 2019. The tech giant said “increased data centre energy consumption and…
               
UK Pension funds prefer diversified renewable energy investments,…
AlphaReal, an assets investment manager, recently surveyed UK pension funds and insurers that collectively manage over £350 billion in assets. The survey revealed a strong…
               
Canada announces $39 million for communities hit by…
The federal government of Canada has allocated $39 million to support ten projects in Alberta that aim to help communities transition away from coal-powered energy. …
               
US achieves surge in clean energy investments, says…
According to the IEA’s latest review of US energy policies, the country has made significant strides in recent years in its efforts to ensure a…
               
Spain’s Zelestra secures additional €225 million for clean…
Spanish renewable power developer Zelestra announced that it has added €225 million to its €310 million sustainability-linked loan signed in 2023. The company is looking…
               
New York court dismisses lawsuit challenging NYC Pension…
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a conservative group against city pension funds for their decision to divest billions of dollars…
               
US imposes $145.8 million fine on General Motors…
General Motors will pay a $145.8 million fine and forfeit credits valued at hundreds of millions of dollars following a US government inquiry that revealed…
               
European citizens invited to invest in the Greek…
Akuo Group announced the opening of a crowdfunding campaign for a portfolio of solar power plants in the Thessaly region of Greece. The group said…
               
India’s solar power growth hits 6-year low amid…
India’s solar power growth slowed to its lowest rate in six years during the first half of 2024, according to data from the federal grid…
               
Iberdrola acquires Balantia to enhance energy efficiency and…
Iberdrola, a Spanish renewables company, announced that it has acquired the “80% it did not control of Balantia”. Iberdrola had initially entered the firm’s capital…
               
Nippon Steel and Sumitomo renew contract with Equinor…
Japan’s largest steelmaker, Nippon Steel and trading house, Sumitomo Corp, announced that they have renewed a long-term contract with Norway’s Equinor to supply seamless steel pipes…
               
Cepsa and PreZero Spain partner to convert waste…
Cepsa announced that it has entered a strategic partnership with PreZero Spain to advance objectives related to decarbonization.   According to the agreement, PreZero Spain will…
               
NGOs call for the exclusion of carbon offsets…
In a new critique of the voluntary carbon market, over 80 non-governmental organizations have urged corporations to exclude carbon offsets from their transition plans, arguing…
               
Luxcara selects Chinese turbines for offshore wind farm…
Luxcara, an independent German asset manager for clean energy infrastructure projects, announced that it has signed a “preferred turbine supplier”.   The asset manager has signed…
               
Genex secures $107 million funding for its solar…
Genex Power announced that it has secured a five-year $107 million senior debt facility for its 50MW Kidston and Jemalong solar projects in Australia.   The…
               
US Department of the Interior approves ninth offshore…
The US Department of the Interior announced the approval of the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind energy project, the country’s ninth commercial-scale offshore wind energy…
               
Ineos Energy CEO criticizes UK oil and gas…
The chief executive of Ineos Energy has stated that the company will focus on expanding in the US and Denmark instead of Britain. This decision…
               
Redflow and Stanwell partner to boost Queensland’s energy…
Redflow Limited, a clean energy storage company, announced it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with one of Queensland’s government-owned coal-fired generators, Stanwell Corporation.…
               
China inaugurates country’s first technical centre for SAF 
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) launched the country’s first technical centre for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The facility, which will focus on standard…
               
EIB and Snam sign €100 million financing agreement…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it has entered a € 100 million financing agreement with Snam, an Italian energy infrastructure company. The funds…
               
EU approves €3 billion Swedish CCS Scheme to…
The European Commission has sanctioned a €3 billion Swedish initiative under EU State aid regulations to support carbon capture and storage (CCS). This scheme is…
               
BOEM approves construction and operations plan for New…
The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced that it has approved the New England Wind Construction and Operations Plan (COP) for two offshore…
               
Climate tech company secures $34 million in Series…
Aether Fuels, a climate technology company, announced that it has secured $34 million in Series A financing from a syndicate of global investors.   The funds…
               
Private equity fund acquires stake in Solar Sovereign  
Texas-based fund Inferno Capital Group announced that it has acquired a significant stake in energy company Solar Sovereign.   The group said that this move signifies…
               
Shell halts construction at its biofuel plant amid…
Shell announced that it plans to temporarily pause on-site construction work at one of Europe’s largest biofuel plants due to weak market conditions. The biofuel…
               
Neste to provide sustainable aviation fuel to Hotelplan…
Neste announced that it will supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Hoteplan Group, a Swiss travel group mainly focused on the leisure and business travel…
               
EIB Global supports €271 million Egyptian climate and…
During the EU-Egypt Investment Conference in Cairo, the European Investment Bank (EIB Global) unveiled a €271 million financing initiative aimed at empowering industrial companies throughout…
               
Air New Zealand welcomes 500,000-litre shipment of SAF
Air New Zealand has welcomed its first shipment of 500,000-litre Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington. The airline announced that this is a step towards…
               
Asset manager AEW leads in adopting FCA Sustainability…
AEW, the real estate investment and asset manager, announced that it will be one of the first asset managers to adopt FCA Sustainability Impact label…
               
Amazon bypasses carbon offset standard funded by Bezos
Amazon has become the first company to bypass a global standard for verifying carbon offsets, developed by a non-profit largely funded by its founder and…
               
EIB to provide €300 million loan to Europe’s…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) announced that it is providing voestalpine AG, a steel and technology company, a loan of €300 million. voestalpine AG is…
               
Verra announces new carbon capture and storage methodology
Verra, a certifier of voluntary carbon offsets, announced the release of the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) Methodology VM0049 Carbon Capture and Storage.   The standard, known…
               
Egypt’s wind megaproject of $10 billion to begin…
Construction on one of the world’s largest wind farms in Egypt is set to commence by March 2026, according to a statement from a company…
               
Home buyers in Australia and New Zealand inching…
Policymakers, researchers, and property experts caution that home buyers in Australia and New Zealand are overlooking the risks of climate change as they gravitate towards…
               
Renewable energy start-up Xurya raises $55 million in…
Xurya, a renewable energy company providing rooftop solar rentals with no upfront costs in Indonesia, has announced securing an additional $55 million investment.  It said…
               
DHL Express partners with Bank of Philippine Islands…
DHL Express announced that it has signed an agreement with the Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI). The partnership aims to reduce DHL’s annual greenhouse gas…
               
Iberdola’s 1 billion Windanker project reaches delivery phase
Iberdrola announced that its €1 billion Windanker project in Germany has reached the delivery phase. All associated supply chain contracts for major components are secured…
               
Eco-gamers launch online video game to target asset…
A team of eco-gamers known as Serious People has developed a video game titled “Asset Manager Quest” to encourage investment firm ‘Abrdn‘ to divest from…
               
Gunvor and Quercus announce partnership to develop 3…
Gunvor Group, a prominent energy commodities trading company, has announced a partnership with Quercus Real Assets Limited, a specialist in international renewable investments focused on…
               
World Bank invests additional $1.5 billion to boost…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors announced that it has approved $1.5 billion in financing for a second operation to help India accelerate the…
               
ARENA approves $143 million for 370 community batteries…
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced that it has conditionally approved up to $143 million to support the deployment of approximately 370 community batteries…
               
Coal dependency soars in Indonesia and Philippines, surpassing…
According to data from energy think tank Ember, the Philippines has entered the top ten list of economies most reliant on coal-fired electricity, surpassing Indonesia…
               
Malaysian bank under fire for financing Vietnamese coal…
While Malaysia commits to phasing out coal power domestically, a Malaysian government-owned development bank has agreed to finance the Song Hau 2 coal plant in…
               
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop international…
The International Organization for Standardization announced that it is working on developing an international standard for Net-Zero.  The international standard will “provide clarity on the…
               
Deep Wind Offshore secures expansion in Baltic Sea…
Deep Wind Offshore announced that it has extended its exclusive rights to develop an offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea region by winning an…
               
EU sets new standard with 75% CO2-free electricity…
Industry data revealed on Monday that 75% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of this year came from CO2 emissions-free sources, marking…
               
US Department of the Interior announces offshore wind…
The US Department of the Interior announced that it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale in the Central Atlantic. The lease will target…
               
Google buys stake in BlackRock-owned solar power firm…
Google announced that it has bought a stake in Taiwan’s New Green Power and plans to purchase up to 300 megawatts of renewable energy from…
               
China’s offshore wind power costs set to undercut…
For the first time this year, the price of offshore wind power in China will fall below that of coal-generated electricity. The government has approved…
               
Recurrent Energy signs $103 million agreement with Bank…
Recurrent Energy, a developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced that it had completed signing a $103 million tax credit facilitation…
               
Renewco and INDHO announce joint venture to launch…
Renewco Power, a UK-based renewable energy platform, announced a joint venture with INDHO, a green hydrogen developer, to develop a new platform focused on green…
               
Japan proposes stricter SAF regulations to slash aviation…
Japan announced a new proposal that includes stricter rules for domestic producers of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to help cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It…
               
Sirona Technologies raises a €6 million seed round…
Sirona Technologies, co-founded by a former Tesla engineer, announced that it had raised a €6 million seed round to advance its mission of combating climate…
               
Climate Bonds Initiative partners with UNEP FI and…
The Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) announced a collaboration with the UNEP Finance Initiative and Principles for Responsible Investment to support global interoperability and implementation of…
               
Invesco launches $1.6 billion US climate ETF backed…
Amid US investors withdrawing from sustainable funds, Atlanta’s Invesco has introduced a new climate-focused ETF. The fund received an initial $1.6 billion in assets from…
               
Capital cities swelter as days above 35°C jump…
A study by a think tank revealed a 52% increase in the occurrence of 35°C (95°F) days in 20 major global capitals, from Delhi to…
               
ERM offers new guidelines for investing in Nature…
The ERM Sustainability Institute launched a new guide to help corporate investors and financial institutions understand how and why to invest in high-integrity Natural Climate Solutions (NCS). …
               
Shell set to build two carbon capture hubs…
Shell announced its plans to establish two new carbon capture storage (CCS) facilities- Polaris and Atlas – in Canada.    Shell Canada Products, a subsidiary of…
               
IDB Invest launches first private sector bond for…
IDB Invest, the private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, has issued the IDB Group’s first private sector bond to fund green and…
               
EIB and Cepsa sign €285 million loan agreement…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Cepsa announced the signing of a €285 million loan agreement. The funds will be used by Cepsa to construct…
               
Positive results for JERA’s ammonia co-firing trial at…
JERA, a Japanese power generator, announced the successful conclusion of a three-month trial at its Hekinan Thermal Power Station in Central Japan. In this trial,…
               
Singapore’s Renewable Energy Investor Acquires Rānui Generation 
SC Oscar, the Singapore-based renewable energy investor, acquired New Zealand renewables developer Rānui Generation for an undisclosed amount, as the infrastructure fund manager aims to…
               
US DOE announces over $63 million to support…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $63 million to support four transformative energy technologies through the Seeding Critical Advances for Leading Energy Technologies with…
               
Iberdrola issues €350 million green bond to diversify…
Iberdrola, a Spain-based electricity company, announced that it had issued a green bond for 335 million Swiss francs (€350 million) in two “tranches” to diversify…
               
Carbon removal market poised for explosive growth with…
A report by management consultancy Oliver Wyman reveals that if barriers to growth are addressed, the global market for CO2 removal credits could reach up…
               
Denmark to implement world’s first livestock emissions tax…
Denmark has taken a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions and achieving its 2030 climate goals by introducing a landmark tax on livestock emissions.   This…
               
Korean Air expands cargo SAF program in partnership…
Korean Air announced that it will expand its cargo sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program by partnering with global logistics company CEVA Logistics.   Korean Air’s customer-participation…
               
Report highlights impact of $100 billion carbon market…
BeZero Carbon, a global carbon credit ratings agency, published a report outlining the transformative potential of a $100 billion carbon market expected to emerge over…
               
Air freight’s greenhouse emissions up by 25% compared…
According to a report from the campaign group Stand.earth, the surge in online shopping and changes in the post-pandemic economy has driven a 25% rise…
               
Malaysia announces plans to fully retire CFPPs by…
At the London Climate Action Week, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the country has established a phase-out plan for existing coal-fired…
               
Big Oil could face homicide charges over 2023…
Prosecutors in Arizona are considering the possibility of pushing homicide charges against major oil companies for deaths resulting from a July 2023 heatwave, according to…
               
New report reveals surge in climate litigation against…
A new report from LSE’s Graham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment shows that companies accused of misrepresenting their progress on climate change…
               
Oman shortlists nine companies for the Ibri III…
Nama Water and Procurement Company (NWAP), Oman’s sole provider of electricity, water and wastewater services, announced the list of prequalified applicants shortlisted for the development…
               
Nuada begins carbon capture trials at Buzzi’s cement…
Nuada, a carbon capture company, announced the launch of a pilot plant in collaboration with Buzzi Unicem at its cement facility in Italy. This marks…
               
Edison partners with Blunova for floating offshore wind…
Edison, an Italian electricity and natural gas producer and distributor, announced an agreement with Blunova SpA (Carlos Maresca Group) to jointly develop a floating offshore…
               
EU proposes a framework to resolve funding disputes…
A document seen by Reuters showed that the European Union (EU) will outline guidelines for its member states to jointly develop large-scale renewable energy projects.…
               
Arizona utility Salt River Project adds two additional…
Arizona utility Salt River Project (SRP) and Plus Power LLC announced the addition of two battery storage systems. The two systems—Sierra Estrella Energy Storage and…
               
O.C.O Technology and Petronor collaborate to build €20…
O.C.O Technology announced that it had entered a joint venture partnership with Petronor to build a €20 million facility in the Port of Bilbao, which…
               
United Airlines chief emphasizes oil industry cooperation in…
Lauren Riley, chief sustainability officer for United Airlines, the third largest airline in the US, said in an interview with the Financial Times that sustainable…
               
LanzaJet secures MUFG investment to scale sustainable aviation…
LanzaJet, a sustainable fuels company, revealed that it had received an investment from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) to accelerate the deployment of its “proprietary…
               
ICMA releases new resources on green enabling projects…
The International Capital Market Association (ICMA) released new materials to support green enabling projects and guidelines for sustainability-linked loan financing bonds.   The principles set the…
               
EBRD to provide loan to Turkey’s cement sector…
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will be providing Türkiye’s Cimsa, a cement producer, to bankroll the company’s decarbonisation investment…
               
Australia stresses batteries’ crucial role amid plans to…
Australia’s largest electricity grid identifies household batteries as crucial, requiring A$122 billion ($81 billion) annually to replace ageing coal-fired power stations and address increasing energy…
               
Temasek and Blackrock to invest in carbon removal…
In a joint partnership, Singapore’s Temasek and BlackRock have initiated a $69 million capital raise to enhance global carbon removal efforts by Swiss firm Neustark. …
               
Europe’s biggest airline group to charge up to…
Deutsche Lufthansa AG plans to introduce a surcharge of up to €72 ($77) per flight next year to cover the increasing costs of alternative fuels…
               
GE Vernova announces milestone gas turbine and services…
GE Vernova announced that it has received a major gas turbine order and a long-term service agreement for power plants in Saudi Arabia.   The order,…
               
Evri invests £19 million to boost electric cargo…
To accelerate its commitment to sustainability, Evri, a UK-based parcel delivery company, announced an investment worth £19 million. This new funding will expedite the rollout…
               
Report highlights benefits of early retirement of Chinese…
A new policy brief by the Boston University Global Development Policy Center said the early retirement of overseas coal plants would bring health and climate…
               
EU backs 650-billion-euro plan through climate financing initiative 
A European Union informed that a group of 112 cities aiming to eliminate their net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 would need 650 billion euros…
               
Fervo Energy signs two 15-year PPAs with Southern…
In a press release, Fervo Energy, a green energy supplier, announced the signing of two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Southern California Edison(SCE).   The…
               
Investors to start talks with companies to drive…
Over 200 investors have proposed a plan to initiate discussions with 60 companies about biodiversity. The focus will be on companies operating in countries where…
               
Alcazar Energy announces $500 million investment to launch…
In a press release, Alcazar Energy Partners unveiled its plans to launch the biggest onshore wind farm project in North Macedonia with an investment of…
               
South Africa risks $9.3 billion climate finance pact…
A panel appointed by South Africa’s environment minister said the country is risking a $9.3 billion climate finance pact by delaying the closing of several…
               
European Investment Bank to provide €1.2 billion loan…
The European Investment Bank announced in a press release that it would provide a €1.2 billion loan to RWE to finance the construction of the…
               
ECB may take “remedial action” against firms failing…
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans to set emissions reduction targets for the corporate sector portfolios in the asset purchase programme (APP) and pandemic emergency…
               
Heirloom announces plans to build two direct air…
Heirloom, a direct air capture company, announced that it plans to establish two direct air capture (DAC) facilities in Louisiana. The company stated in a…
               
Macquarie Asset Management set to divest stake in…
Macquarie Asset Management announced in a press release, that it has secured an agreement to divest its stake in Hydro Dolomiti Energia (HDE).   The release…
               
Macquarie Asset Management acquires 49.9% stake in Hydro…
Hydro, an aluminium and renewable energy company, announced that it had completed the transaction to sell 49.9% of Hydro Rein to Macquarie Asset Management.   Hydro…
               
Adaptavate announces first-ever full-sized​, ​​​​​​​​carbon-negative​ plasterboard 
Adaptavate announced in a press release that it has produced the “world’s first plasterboard to store carbon permanently.”  The plasterboard reportedly can take nearly 1…
               
KKR and IGNIS partner to launch platform for…
KKR, a global investment firm, and IGNIS, a Spanish renewable group, announced in a press release that they are collaborating on the launch of IGNIS…
               
ExxonMobil partners with Air Liquide to advance the…
ExxonMobil, an international energy and petrochemical company, and Air Liquide announced an agreement to support the production of low-carbon hydrogen and low-carbon ammonia at ExxonMobil’s…
               
EU distributes nearly €3 billion across member states…
The European Commission announced that the European Union (EU) has distributed €2.967 billion via the Modernisation Fund to back 39 energy projects in 10 member…
               
Doral Renewables secures $400 million investment from Dutch…
Doral Renewables, a US-based developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy and storage projects, announced a $400 million minority equity investment by Dutch pension fund…
               
Second High-Level Dialogue on clean energy financing held…
The second round of the High-Level Energy Transition Dialogues, a preparatory event for the upcoming COP29 climate change conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, was hosted by…
               
Global initiative RE100 calls on Japan to triple…
On Tuesday, RE100, a global corporate initiative promoting renewable energy procurement, urged the Japanese government to swiftly and decisively triple its renewable electricity capacity by…
               
Germany likely to phase-out coal power plants before…
Germany’s climate envoy stated on Monday that the country is expected to shut down its coal-fired power stations earlier than the mandated 2038 deadline due…
               
Rolls-Royce innovates with consortium on next-gen hydrogen engine…
Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a subsidiary of Rolls-Royce Holdings, is working with a consortium of five companies on developing the technologies required for a “highly efficient…
               
Sunrise Wind offshore project in the US gets…
Sunrise Wind, New York’s largest offshore wind project, announced in a press release that it has obtained approval for its Construction and Operations Plan (COP)…
               
Australia’s first CIS auction attracts 40 GW of…
Australia’s inaugural National Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) auction has attracted significant interest. Investors propose 40 GW of new renewable energy projects, including wind and solar…
               
US government announces $850 million initiative to slash…
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced the launching of applications for federal funding totalling $850 million…
               
Climate Arc urges investors to target high-emitting sectors…
Climate Arc, a nonprofit providing guidance, data and funding to promote green investments, argues that climate investors must target the sectors with the highest emissions…
               
Hong Kong gears up to host largest Asia-focused…
Hong Kong will welcome 300 finance executives and international speakers to its largest sustainable finance event, which is scheduled for July 1st and 2nd.   Titled…
               
Nextracker acquires US-based Ojjo for $119 million
Nextracker, a solar trackers solutions provider, announced in a press release that it has acquired Ojjo, a solar foundations expert, in an all-cash transaction for…
               
Insurance broker launches world’s first carbon credit warranty…
The Howden Group, an insurance broker, announced it played a role in developing the first-ever warranty and indemnity policy for carbon credits. This initiative aims…
               
Greenpeace report highlights climate risks in Chinese asset…
According to a new Greenpeace report, major Chinese asset managers have billions of dollars invested in fossil fuels and have no plans to phase them…
               
European Commission approves €3 billion German state aid…
In a press release, the European Commission announced that it has approved a €3 billion German scheme to fund the construction of the “Hydrogen Core…
               
China wants EU to scrap preliminary tariffs on…
Beijing has urged the European Union to cancel its initial tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles before July 4, according to China’s state-controlled Global Times.  This…
               
Global coalition urges governments to boost climate ambitions…
Several of the world’s largest companies, financial institutions, cities, and regions have united to urge governments to enhance their climate ambitions before the February 2025…
               
SENCO announces €20 million investment in Strohm’s to…
SENCO Hydrogen Capital, a private equity firm specializing in investments in hydrogen and energy-in-transition spaces, announced a € 20 million investment in Strohm, an international…
               
ADB invests $50 million in Actis Fund to…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed $50 million to the Actis Asia Climate Transition Fund, which is managed by Actis, a global investor in…
               
E-fuels offer a long-term solution for key transport…
According to a report by Wood Mackenzie (WoodMac), e-fuels could provide a solution for powering essential transportation sectors like ships, long-haul aircraft, and heavy-duty commercial…
               
ACCIONA Energia and Vidrala ink PPA for electricity…
ACCIONA Energia announced in a press release that it has inked a power purchase agreement with Vidrala, a glass packaging design and manufacturing company.   The…
               
World Bank warns against rising global gas flaring,…
Recent satellite data gathered by the World Bank shows the amount of gas flared worldwide has increased, marking its highest level since 2019.   This led…
               
Climate lawsuit against Italy’s Eni delayed due to…
A decision on a lawsuit filed by Greenpeace and ReCommon against Italy’s Eni, an energy group, for its role in contributing to climate change through…
               
IMF approves $786.2 million for Tanzania’s climate reforms…
IMF’s executive board approved Tanzania’s request for funding worth $786.2 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), a press release said.  The funding aims…
               
Indigo Ag to deliver 40,000 carbon credits in…
Indigo Ag announced in a press release that it will sell nearly 40,000 agricultural soil-based carbon credits from its third carbon crop to Microsoft.   This…
               
Synhelion launches world’s first solar-powered synthetic fuel plant 
According to a press release, Synhelion, a clean energy company, inaugurated the world’s first industrial-scale plant to make synthetic fuels using solar heat.   Named DAWN…
               
Recurrent Energy secures $513 million for Arizona energy…
In a press release, Recurrent Energy announced that it had secured $513 million in funds as project financing for its Papago Storage project in Arizona.  …
               
Government intervention aims to stabilize China’s solar market 
China’s government has pledged to support struggling solar manufacturers by guiding capacity expansions and preventing redundant investments.  Li Chuangjun, director of the agency’s renewable energy…
               
UK Supreme Court rules in favour of environmental…
The UK Supreme Court ruled that local authorities should have considered the long-term climate impact of onshore oil wells when granting planning permission. This decision…
               
Masdar to Acquire Terna Energy in €3.2 Billion…
In a press release, Masdar announced that it had reached a definitive agreement with Terna Energy to completely take over the firm. Masdar is planning…
               
ARENA funds Amber Electric for Vehicle-to-Grid trial  
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced in a press release that it will provide $3.2 million in funding to Amber Electric to test out…
               
Qualitas Energy inks long-term VPPA with Salesforce 
In a press release, Qualitas Energy announced the inking of a deal of long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Salesforce for 27 MWp of…
               
Beagle Systems and AIRMO collaborate on a methane…
In a press release, Beagle Systems, an air data acquisition company, announced its collaboration with AIRMO. The two organizations have joined forces to create an…
               
Nippon Steel’s US Steel acquisition raises decarbonization cost…
Nippon Steel could risk increasing its decarbonization costs by acquiring US Steel. An activist shareholder group has urged the company to consider the takeover’s impact…
               
Frontier secures $48.6 million offtake agreements with Stockholm…
In a press release, Frontier announced that it had facilitated offtake agreements with Stockholm Exergi, marking the initiation of Europe’s foremost commercial-scale carbon removal retrofit…
               
Amsterdam’s Cawa secures €500K to boost transparent carbon…
Cawa, an API infrastructure enabling carbon accounting and ESG platforms to sell transparent, high-quality carbon credits, announced that it raised € 500,000 in a new…
               
Wilder Carbon introduces the world’s first “buffer insurance”…
UK-based carbon standard Wilder Carbon and specialist carbon insurance company Kita announced the world’s first “Buffer Insurance” policy for Wilder Carbon’s buffer pool.  According to…
               
CDB’s President calls for urgent funding to protect…
The acting President of the Caribbean Development Bank urged prompt action to secure the financing of initiatives to safeguard the region’s coastlines and population from…
               
Equatic set to build North America’s first commercial-scale…
Equatic, a carbon removal company, announced in a press release that the engineering on North America’s first commercial-scale ocean-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) plant is…
               
Vestas secures 577 MW order for Golden Plains…
In a press release, Vestas, a renewable energy company, announced that it has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the second stage…
               
Indian engineers warn of prolonged power outages, amid…
The All India Power Engineers Federation has warned the state government that the current situation is worsening daily, emphasizing that a grid outage in the…
               
UK’s Octopus Energy to invest $2 billion in…
Octopus Energy, a UK-based electricity supplier, announced its first investment in US renewables. It targets investment worth $2 billion in US renewables by 2030.  In…
               
Report highlights the urgent need for improved climate…
A new report by Ceres examines companies’ disclosures under the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s Climate Risk Disclosure Survey (CRDS).    It aims to serve as…
               
DRI expands renewable portfolio in Romania with 126…
DRI, the renewable energy arm of DTEK Group, announced in a press release that it is purchasing a 126-megawatt (MW) solar park project in Văcărești.  …
               
Federal coalition eyes Queensland’s CFPP for potential nuclear…
Queensland is poised to become a focal point in the Coalition’s push towards nuclear energy, with plans suggesting the state could host up to two…
               
Sineng Electrical partners with Chinese state-owned DEC International…
Sineng Electric announced it is forming a strategic partnership with DEC International, a Chinese state-owned power equipment manufacturer. The partnership aims to drive innovation and…
               
Canada’s proposed oil and gas emissions cap likely…
A recent report by Deloitte Canada, commissioned by the Alberta government, shows that the proposed federal oil and gas emissions cap would cut production, deter…
               
Companies adopting 1.5°C-aligned climate transition plans jump by…
Data released by CDP shows the number of companies disclosing they have 1.5 °C-aligned climate transition plans has jumped by around 44%.  According to CDP’s…
               
Microsoft to receive 8 million carbon credits from…
BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, a Latin American investment bank, is planning to execute a carbon offset credit transaction with Microsoft. TIG will provide Microsoft…
               
EU regulators push for revisions in landmark ESG…
Regulators overseeing the markets, banking, and insurance sectors urged the European Commission in their joint ESA opinion document on Tuesday to revise the Sustainable Finance…
               
Macquarie Asset Management set to sell 37.5% stake…
In a press release, Macquarie Asset Management announced that it has finalized an agreement to sell a 37.5% stake in the Race Bank Offshore Wind…
               
Global offshore wind capacity increases with 10.8 GW…
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) published a report highlighting a significant milestone in the offshore wind sector, with the installation of 10.8 gigawatts (GW)…
               
Iberdrola secures final environmental approval for Portugal’s largest…
Iberdrola, a Spanish energy company, announced in a press release that it has obtained the latest approval to build Portugal’s largest wind farm. Further approvals…
               
Volkswagen and Vulcan Green Steel sign MoU to…
Volkswagen AG and Vulcan Green Steel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a partnership focused on low-carbon steel.  VW plans to procure…
               
Mizuho Financial Group partners with asset management firms…
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group and global wealth and asset manager Lombard Odier have signed a new sustainability alliance agreement.  The…
               
UK’s asset owner introduces Climate Transition Index in…
Phoenix Group, a UK asset owner, has introduced a climate transition index as part of its commitment to redirect £160 billion towards decarbonisation efforts over…
               
Asset management firm to invest $267 million in…
White Summit Capital, an investor and asset manager in sustainable energy infrastructure, will invest 250 million euros ($267 million) in a green hydrogen and methanol…
               
IFC commits $105 million to Brookfield’s 500 MWp…
The International Finance Corporation has announced its commitment to partially finance a 550 MWp solar power project in Rajasthan, India, managed by Brookfield Asset Management.  …
               
Andrew Forrest urges coalition to reconsider 2030 emissions…
Fortescue founder Andrew Forrest warned that if the federal coalition scraps the 2030 emissions reduction target, Australian exports could face hefty carbon taxes.  Forrest criticized…
               
Transitioning coal plants to renewables in emerging economies…
A recent report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis shows that over 800 coal power stations in emerging economies have the potential…
               
Australia announces fourth offshore wind zone off NSW…
Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, declared a section in the Pacific Ocean off the Illawarra coast in New South Wales for…
               
Energy investments key to propel Africa’s prosperity, IEA…
In a recent report, the International Energy Agency highlighted the vitality of energy investments in the prosperity of the nation.   The report highlights disparities, revealing…
               
Spain calls for stronger support in Europe’s green…
Spain’s climate and energy minister, Teresa Ribera, a leading candidate for the EU’s next head of green policies, emphasized the need for the upcoming European…
               
Union Investment to exclude fossil investments from sustainability…
Union Investment, an investment management company, declared that it would not include fossil investments in sustainability funds and slowly restrict them to conventional funds.   The…
               
African, Inter-American Development bank leaders seek $20 billion…
Leaders of the African and Inter-American Development Banks are touring North America, the Middle East, Korea, and Brazil to secure $20 billion in IMF reserve…
               
BNP Paribas and Bank of Korea cut ties…
BNP Paribas and The Export-Import Bank of Korea, two major international banks, have ended their financial support for Santos’ Barossa gas project.   BNP Paribas, the…
               
Southeast Asia’s green transition at risk due to…
Southeast Asia’s green energy transition is facing uncertainty due to a notable reduction in climate development finance allocated to the region, a new Lowy Institute…
               
New Zealand’s 2024 budget cuts climate initiatives, shifts…
According to a report from Climate Venture Capital Fund, New Zealand’s new coalition government slashed several major climate initiatives in its 2024 budget, which was…
               
Carbonfuture and Swiss Re sign 7-year biochar carbon…
Carbonfuture, a carbon removal solutions provider, announced in a press release that it had inked a 7-year biochar carbon removal (BCR) agreement with Swiss Re.  …
               
Germany’s top climate envoy says deep cuts by…
Germany’s climate envoy insists that achieving net zero emissions by 2050 is not enough under the Paris Agreement, emphasizing that the urgency of deep cuts…
               
Essar Group announces $3.6 billion investment in green…
Essar Group, an India-based firm, will invest Rs 30,000 crore ($3.6 billion) over the next four years in setting up a green hydrogen plant in…
               
Clean energy investments for emerging nations among top…
People in countries most vulnerable to climate change face the consequences of extreme weather conditions. Despite playing a minimal role in driving climate change and…
               
Orsted announces completion of 518 MW energy centre…
Orsted, an energy company, announced the completion of its energy centre in Bee County, Texas, in a press release.  The Helena Energy Centre has a…
               
EBRD provides €45 Million for the Tunisia-Italy electricity…
In a press release, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced that it will provide €45 million as part of a financing package…
               
Philippines suspends new green energy applications to revamp…
The Philippines plans to temporarily halt the processing of new applications for renewable energy projects as it overhauls regulations. This follows a surge in contracts…
               
SA explores private investment in transmission capacity to…
The head of a South African government office responsible for auction rounds for state-provided renewable energy stated that establishing a similar agency to encourage private…
               
Highview Power secures £300 million investment for UK’s…
Highview Power, an energy storage company, announced that it has secured the support of the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) and Centrica with a £300 million…
               
Brookfield Asset Management & ALTÉRRA launch fund to…
Mark Carney, Chair and Head of Transition Investing at Brookfield Asset Management said, “The Catalytic Transition Fund is a private market solution to the global…
               
Swiss leaders reject landmark ruling in favour of…
Swiss politicians have rejected a significant climate ruling from the European Court of Human Rights, sparking concerns that other countries with high pollution levels may…
               
World Bank and HSBC to launch $200 million…
The World Bank has appointed HSBC to structure a new outcome bond aimed at addressing reforestation efforts in the Brazilian Amazon. This principal-protected outcome bond…
               
ThyssenKrupp Steel to present green steel plant proposals…
ThyssenKrupp Steel Europe plans to propose a green steel plant at Duisburg. The company aims to switch to direct reduction steelmaking to gradually replace the…
               
Ex-MD of Goldman Sachs teams up with law…
Jim Bunch, a former managing director at Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has teamed up with law firm Linklaters and London nonprofit Scope 3 Climate Capital…
               
Global oil demand to peak by 2029, IEA…
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global oil demand is expected to reach its highest point by 2029 and then start decreasing the following…
               
SENSEWind announces plans for innovative 6 MW wind…
SENSEWind announced in a press release that it plans to construct a 6 MW wind turbine using its innovative SENSE installation system. This project will…
               
Stalemate in Climate Funding Talks Ahead of COP29 
One of COP29’s main goals is to finalize a new annual financing target to help poorer countries cut their emissions and protect their societies.  As…
               
Largest US oil trade group to file a…
The nation’s largest oil trade group, which includes Exxon Mobil and Chevron, will file a federal lawsuit on Thursday to block the Biden administration’s initiatives…
               
Microsoft inks long-term PPAs with European Energy to…
European Energy announced that it has signed a chain of power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft.   European Energy issued a press release announcing the PPAs,…
               
Report finds lower value-chain emissions for US-shipped LNG…
A research report by Rystand Energy revealed that the value-chain emissions of liquified natural gas (LNG) are lower on average than those of coal-fired power…
               
Startup eyes US factory for futuristic solar panels,…
California-based startup Swift Solar Inc. intends to construct a factory in the United States within the next two to three years to manufacture its advanced…
               
Koehler Group decarbonizes CFPP, switches to biomass
At its Oberkirch site, the Koehler Group is upgrading its power plant to use eco-friendly biomass as fuel. With the last piece of coal now…
               
EIB to provide advisory support to Bulagaria’s national…
According to a press release by NEK, the European Investment Bank (EIB) is set to provide advisory assistance to Bulgaria’s national electricity company, Natsionalna Elektricheska…
               
Emirates Global Aluminium announces Green Finance Framework
The Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) published its Green Finance Framework to assist decarbonization projects and activities that could help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon…
               
UK Green Party pledges fossil fuel divestment for…
If it wins the general election on July 4, the UK’s Green Party has pledged to require non-bank financial institutions, such as pension funds and…
               
Spain leads Europe in solar capacity but faces…
Recent research by Global Energy Monitor shows Spain has more utility-scale solar capacity in operation (29.5 GW) than any other European nation. However, it risks…
               
UBS hosts first-ever biodiversity-centric ESG conference
UBS Group AG recently organized its first-ever conference centred on the ESG aspect of biodiversity, indicating its aspirations to expand into a business sector previously…
               
Seabased and BIDC sign MoU to catalyze Barabados’…
Seabased Group and The Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a “wave park as part of…
               
Orsted announces plans to install Tesla battery storage…
According to a press release, Orsted, a Danish renewable energy company, will install a Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system (BESS) in England.   The company…
               
Texas initiates carbon capture and storage lease initiative…
Texas is planning to put over 1 million acres of state-owned land up for lease to target parties interested in carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
               
Glencore plans to back Indonesian nickel miner to…
Glencore Plc is set to back Indonesian nickel miner PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama to build a battery metal plant ahead of the mining company’s initial…
               
Vesper Energy secures $592 million investment for Hornet…
Vesper Energy, a renewable energy developer, finalized construction and term loan syndication for its Hornet Solar project, totalling around $592 million in investment.   In a…
               
World Bank’s new fund to assist climate-affected vulnerable…
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a plan to act as interim host of a fund that will provide financial support to developing…
               
Big banks face scrutiny for ‘greenwashing’ their role…
A recent report reveals that five major banks are accused of misleading the public about their involvement in the the destruction of the Amazon Rainforest.…
               
Microsoft and Repsol ink six long-term renewable energy…
According to a press release, Repsol, a Spanish energy company, has signed six 12-year virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAS) with Microsoft.   The agreement comprised of…
               
OMV Petrom to invest $805 million to build…
Key Points: Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and Renewable Diesel (HVO) Plant OMV Petrom, a leading oil refinery company, has announced plans to invest $805 million…
               
Chinese solar industry urges government action amid price…
Chinese solar panel manufacturers are calling for immediate government intervention. They aim to curb investment and foster industry collaboration, to stop the steep decline in…
               
Europe will need to invest more in sustainable…
European leaders are urged to increase investment in synthetic aviation fuels alongside biofuels to achieve Net-Zero targets and decarbonize aviation by 2050.  Relying solely on…
               
Netherlands concludes largest offshore wind auction for two…
The biggest-ever auction for offshore wind projects in the Netherlands has ended, with major companies set to develop the sites. A group of companies, including…
               
World’s largest carmakers to face $7.6 billion lawsuits…
The world’s largest carmakers are currently facing 1.5 million lawsuits in Britain, accusing them of manipulating emissions tests. The estimated cost could reach 6 billion…
               
Report highlights US Government’s efforts to boost carbon…
A recent report published by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) highlights the scale of the development of carbon capture storage (CCS) technology in the…
               
Integrity Council announces first high-integrity CCP-labelled carbon credits
According to a press release, The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) announced the “first carbon-crediting methodologies that meet its high-integrity Core Carbon…
               
Rising copper prices challenge India’s renewable energy sector 
Amid escalating copper prices, India’s renewable energy sector faces rising costs and budgeting challenges. In recent months, copper prices have surged due to increased manufacturing…
               
Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance announces new transition finance…
Japan’s Nippon Life Insurance announced guidelines for offering transition finance loans to steelmakers and utilities, aiming to set a standard for local lenders and businesses. …
               
Asset manager announces launch of Sustainable Equity Water…
Candriam, a global asset manager, announced the Candriam Sustainable Equity Water Fund. According to a statement, the fund will invest in “economic activities contributing to…
               
Tronox inks PPA for renewable energy in South…
Tronox Holdings PLC, a titanium dioxide producer, announced it has inked a power purchase agreement (PPA) with South African energy company NOA Group Ltd.   According…
               
Hitachi Energy to invest additional $4.5 billion by…
Hitachi Energy plans to invest an additional $4.5 billion in manufacturing, engineering, digital, R&D and partnership by 2027 to accelerate the clean energy transition.  In…
               
Report warns UK offshore wind targets at risk,…
A recent report by the Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals a disparity between the United Kingdom’s (UK) offshore wind farm ambitions and its…
               
Citigroup faces pressure after climate activists gather outside…
On Monday, a large group of climate activists assembled outside Citigroup Inc.’s headquarters in downtown Manhattan, launching what they claim to be a prolonged campaign…
               
US Supreme Court seeks government’s views on lawsuit…
The US Supreme Court requested President Joe Biden’s administration provide its perspective on Sunoco and other oil companies’ attempt to dismiss a lawsuit filed by…
               
Candi Solar lands $38 million in funding to…
Candi Solar, a clean energy company specializing in solar power solutions, announced that it had secured $38 million in equity investment in a successful funding…
               
Analysts predict an uphill battle for EU climate…
The shift towards right-leaning parties in the European Parliament is expected to hinder the passage of ambitious EU climate policies. However, analysts, officials, and lawmakers…
               
US International Trade Commission investigates Southeast Asian solar…
According to a statement by the US International Trade Commission(USITC), the body voted to continue investigating whether crystalline silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells manufactured in Cambodia,…
               
ESG funds and sustainable investing outperform traditional funds,…
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing surged in popularity among investors and the public from 2017 to 2022 but has recently encountered criticism from certain…
               
European Investment Fund partners with Finnish Banks to…
The European Investment Fund (EIF) has finalised agreements with eight leading banks and financial institutions located in Finland to extend assistance to “small and medium-sized…
               
Iraq unveils gas processing project with an aim…
The Prime Minister of Iraq, Shia Al Sudani, inaugurated the gas processing project at the Halfaya oilfield. According to a statement by Iraq’s Oil Ministry,…
               
New proposal could set international standards for coal…
Some of the world’s major economies are planning to finalize a plan to halt new private-sector funding for coal projects ahead of the 2024 UN…
               
TotalEnergies and Air Products Forge Green Hydrogen deal 
French oil and gas company TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Air Products, a US industrial gas company, to deliver green hydrogen. In a press…
               
Swiss government approves law to boost renewable energy…
The Swiss government approved a new climate bill that aims to enhance the development of renewable energies. The push towards renewable energies is part of…
               
BNP Paribas AM and other asset managers appeal…
BNP Paribas Asset Management, along with prominent investors such as Federated Hermes Ltd., Mirova, Robeco, and Storebrand Asset Management, has issued a statement urging ESG…
               
Hong Kong may mandate green taxonomy for banks…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the country’s central banking institution, is planning to make its green taxonomy framework mandatory for the banking sector to support…
               
Adani Green Energy plans to invest over $1…
India’s Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) will invest over $1 billion in setting up wind power and other energy projects in Sri Lanka. This would…
               
New Zealand plans to lift oil, gas exploration…
The government of New Zealand is planning to lift a ban on offshore petroleum exploration, citing energy security challenges from rapidly declining natural gas reserves. …
               
Riding the wave to ‘Awaken New Depths’: Renewable…
Our oceans, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, are fundamental to global ecological stability. However, due to humans’ anthropocentric perspective, oceans face many threats.…
               
Allspring Global Investments introduces climate-focused global equity fund 
Allspring Global Investments, a global asset management firm, has introduced its first equity fund in its climate transition suite of products by rebranding the Allspring…
               
States urge property insurance companies to consider climate-threatened…
California, Florida, and Louisiana homeowners are finding it nearly impossible to find an insurance company that will cover their property.   Most mortgage lenders mandate that…
               
Australia renewables investment needs faster growth to meet…
According to a report by the Clean Energy Council, investment in major renewable energy projects in Australia bounced back in the first quarter from last…
               
India presents $500 billion clean energy investment prospects…
At the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy Investor Forum in Singapore, Sunil Barthwal, India’s Commerce Secretary, highlighted India’s vast investment opportunities within…
               
Brookfield Asset Management and Microsoft ink largest-ever clean…
Brookfield Asset Management’s energy arm and Microsoft have inked a clean-energy purchase agreement to develop wind and solar farms.   The deal, set to commence in…
               
US Senate panel discuss climate as a cause…
In a hearing, the US Senate Budget Committee addressed the causes of the insurance crisis affecting homeowners nationwide. Democrats argued that climate change is the…
               
Insurance sector faces ‘tremendous volatility’ amid climate crisis,…
On Thursday, CEO Evan Greenberg told CNBC’s Jim Cramer that climate change is a significant contributing factor influencing insurance prices. “Climate change has created tremendous…
               
Sri Lanka enacts law to boost renewable energy…
Sri Lanka’s parliament passed a law aimed at boosting investment in renewable energy. This legislation is part of the country’s efforts to reduce financial losses…
               
Renewable energy, power transmission to drive India’s power…
A report by Moody’s Ratings says that over the coming years, renewable energy and power transmission will drive investment in India’s power sector.   Moody’s Ratings…
               
US solar industry races to deploy stockpiled panels…
As the two-year US tariff break on solar panels from Southeast Asia ends, American project developers must now swiftly deploy the large stockpile of duty-free…
               
China to add 2.5 GW electrolyser capacity by…
China is reportedly planning to install 2.5 gigawatts (GW) of electrolyser capacity by the end of this year. This capacity is believed to be enough…
               
US solar industry records 11 GW surge in…
In a press release, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) announced that a record-breaking 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online…
               
SSE eyes 800 MW offshore wind farm to…
SSE, a multinational energy company, submitted the planning consent application for the proposed Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 project. The proposed project is reported to…
               
Africa Energy Bank set up with a capital…
In a press release, the African Petroleum Producers Organization, along with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), announced the signing of the Establishment Agreement and the…
               
Sol Systems secures $85 million debt investment from…
Macquarie Asset Management and Sol Systems have announced an $85 million debt investment to support the construction and operation of five utility-scale solar projects in…
               
CIF backs Philippines with $500 million investment plan…
The governing board of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) has approved the Philippines government’s investment plan. As part of it, the government will receive an…
               
Maruti Suzuki commits around $54 million to renewable…
Maruti Suzuki plans to invest Rs 450 crores ($54 million) over three years in commissioning renewable energy projects related to solar power generation and biogas.  …
               
UN chief criticizes fossil fuel industry and its…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that countries must confront the fossil fuel industry and companies that support efforts to obstruct climate action.  The UN chief,…
               
Global clean energy investment to hit $2 trillion…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts that global investment in clean energy technology and infrastructure will reach $2 trillion this year, doubling the amount allocated…
               
Carbon removal technology could cost much more than…
Climeworks AG claims to have achieved a breakthrough that could halve the cost of removing a ton of carbon from the air. While this could…
               
Former finance chiefs demand the inclusion of climate…
A group of notable former finance ministers and central bankers from emerging markets is urging global leaders to consider external shocks and climate change in…
               
European asset managers prepare for ESG fund purge,…
According to a recent analysis, new regulations in Europe will lead to a widespread industry purge as asset managers face limits on attaching ESG labels…
               
China debuts world’s largest solar farm 
A Chinese state-owned company said on Monday it had connected the world’s biggest solar plant in northwestern Xinjiang to the grid.  According to a Reuters…
               
Warren Buffet-backed Occidental Petroleum and BHE Renewables to…
Occidental Petroleum and BHE Renewables, a subsidiary of Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, announced that they were working on a joint venture to extract lithium, according…
               
ECB warns euro banks on falling behind climate…
In an interview, a senior European Central Bank (ECB) supervisor said some euro banks have failed to meet the ECB’s climate-related goals and may face…
               
Shell CEO advocates for stable policies to navigate…
Bloomberg reported that Shell Plc’s CEO recently visited Washington to call for stability ahead of a US presidential election that could further disrupt the global…
               
Australia’s pension fund aligns with government’s decision to…
HESTA, one of Australia’s largest pension funds, has backed arguments by the government and the country’s big energy companies that natural gas will be needed…
               
Octopus Australia acquires land for $3.5 billion wind…
Octopus Australia, an investment company, announced its acquisition of 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, New South Wales (NSW), to develop the 1-gigawatt (GW) Merino…
               
European Commission approves Italian State aid scheme to…
In a press release, the European Commission declared that it had granted support for an Italian scheme, under state aid rules, to add 4590 MW…
               
Carbon removal must quadruple to hit climate targets,…
According to a report by researchers released on Wednesday, to achieve global climate goals, governments must expand afforestation and use advanced technologies to quadruple the…
               
Elawan Energy and R.Power SA to build 2-GWp…
Elawan Energy, a Spain-based renewables developer, has collaborated with R.Power SA on a joint venture. According to a report by Renewables Now, the venture’s goal…
               
Ceres and Shell collaborate to produce green hydrogen 
Ceres Power Holdings, a UK-based developer of clean energy technology, said it has secured an additional contract for the second phase of its collaboration with…
               
Sustainable investment opportunities open in Indonesia says minister 
Nurul Ichwan, Deputy for Investment Promotion at the Ministry of Investment, said the growing demand for sustainable products is boosting new investments in clean and…
               
EU approves Germany’s $1.90 billion payout for coal…
Germany’s economy ministry announced it received preliminary approval from the European Commission to compensate power company LEAG with up to 1.75 billion euros ($1.90 billion)…
               
World Environment Day 2024 urges our ‘generation for…
June 5th marks World Environment Day, a global event dedicated to raising awareness and inspiring action on urgent environmental issues. Every year, the focus revolves…
               
Climate advisory firm optimistic about venture capital investments…
Pollination Group, a climate change advisory and investment firm, observes better opportunities for venture capital investments in Australia as the government ramps up support for…
               
New analysis shows COP28’s promised global goals to…
According to the International Energy Agency’s analysis released on Tuesday, the combined efforts of countries would expand renewable energy by 2.2 times by 2030. The…
               
Cairn Oil and Gas to achieve Net-Zero by…
In a press release, Cairn Oil and Gas announced that it is accelerating its efforts to become net-zero by 2030. It is planning to do…
               
BlackRock invests $500 million in Recurrent Energy towards…
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced the initial closing and funding of an investment in its platform by BlackRock through a fund…
               
Scotland eases restrictions on rooftop solar panels 
The Scottish Government has decided to remove the requirement for planning permission to install solar panels on rooftops. Earlier, planning permission was required to install…
               
ACWA Power and Tunisia sign MoU for green…
According to a press release by ACWA Power, the company and the Tunisian Government have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a potential project…
               
Clean investment hits all-time high in US with…
Clean energy and transportation investment in the US hit an all-time high, reaching $71 billion, in Q1 of 2024. This marks ongoing quarter-on-quarter growth since…
               
UK financial institutions triple clean energy investments, report…
A report by the City of London Corporation and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) has revealed that UK financial institutions have almost tripled their investment in…
               
EU’s new proposed sanctions on Russia unlikely to…
According to a Reuters report, the new sanctions proposed concerning the transshipments of Russia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) are not believed to hurt Asian buyers,…
               
Green investors anxious as energy prices drop 
In Europe’s power markets, energy prices are dropping below zero. The demand-supply chain is being compromised as the supply sometimes vastly exceeds the demand.  Although…
               
EU to officially withdraw from Energy Charter Treaty 
The European Union (EU) is reportedly withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). Energy ministers met in Brussels to vote on this decision, and they…
               
Waste Management nears $7 billion deal to buy…
Waste Management is close to finalizing a purchase agreement with Stericycle, a medical waste disposal company, for approximately $7 billion, which includes debt.  According to…
               
Survey reveals emerging cost-effective long-duration energy storage technologies 
A survey of seven long-duration energy storage (LDES) technology groups by BloombergNEF, highlights the cost-effectiveness of certain energy storage technologies for longer durations.   The survey…
               
UK’s ex-chief scientific adviser stresses the urgency to…
The Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, who gained prominence during the pandemic, agreed with Sir Keir Starmer’s pledge to decarbonize Britain’s electricity supplies by…
               
Germany’s climate target at risk, Expert Council warns 
The Expert Council on Climate Issues said Germany is unlikely to meet its 2030 greenhouse gas targets. Germany had aimed to cut 65% of greenhouse…
               
Investors welcome Australia’s first green bond issuance  
Australia is establishing a series of green bonds known as a “sovereign green bond curve“. This involves issuing bonds designated to finance projects with positive…
               
Climate crisis must be top priority in UK…
Green groups are urging that the climate crisis be made a central focus in the upcoming TV debates between Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.  Several…
               
German coal company may get $1.1 billion for…
Germany’s second-largest coal miner will likely receive approximately $1.1 billion in compensation for ceasing its fossil fuel operations. However, Bloomberg reported that the European Commission…
               
Britain’s Electricity System Operator takes action on inaccurate…
The National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) for Great Britain revealed methods to tackle inaccurate data provided by wind generators. The measures taken by the…
               
One of world’s biggest carbon-offset projects withdraws from…
Carbon Green Investments, a company managing offset projects, has announced that it will immediately remove the Kariba forestry project, one of the biggest carbon offset…
               
EU wind and solar power up by 46%,…
A report by Ember, a think tank, revealed that wind and solar power generation in the European Union increased by 46% from 2019 to 2023.…
               
Banks aim to cut carbon emissions in real…
As part of a growing array of Net-Zero regulations, the European Union passed its Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). EPBD aims to achieve a…
               
Clearvise AG acquires solar park with a 42MWp…
In a press release, Clearvise AG, a German renewable power producer, announced its acquisition of the Wolfsgarten solar park from ALTUS Renewables GmbH (ALTUS). The…
               
Shareholders back Glencore’s 2024-2026 Climate Action Plan  
As Glencore nears the completion of its acquisition of Teck Resources’ steelmaking coal business, a majority of the company’s investors have indicated that they are…
               
NSTDA of Thailand and Asia Carbon Institute Join…
The National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand and Asia Carbon Institute signed a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the development of Carbon Credit…
               
Five upcoming potential offshore wind projects to look…
A Global Wind Energy Council report says developing countries who need to balance economic growth with energy security and are targeting to deliver their climate…
               
Sunny side down for Germany’s solar power sector 
Germany’s once-promising solar power sector is facing significant headwinds. According to recent market research conducted by SEB Research, Germany’s solar power production superseded demand, creating…
               
Rewind unveils new protocol For marine carbon dioxide…
Rewind, a carbon removal and storage company, announced its new Marine Terrestrial Biomass Storage (MTBS) Framework Protocol in a blog post. The protocol intends to…
               
UK Nuclear Association unveils manifesto ahead of general…
Britain’s Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has announced its planned industry manifesto for 2024 ahead of the general elections. According to Energy Live News, the manifesto…
               
IFC grants CapitaLand India Trust $200 Million sustainability-linked…
CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) has secured a $200 million sustainability-linked loan (SLL) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a development institution focused on the private…
               
Singapore publishes NRA on Environmental Crimes Money Laundering…
Singapore published an Environmental Crimes Money Laundering (ML) National Risk Assessment (NRA), which identifies the critical threats and vulnerabilities in crimes around the environment that…
               
Germany introduces draft law to advance onshore carbon…
The government of Germany has introduced a new draft law reform to boost onshore CO2 storage along with carbon storage projects under the sea. The…
               
A new guidebook helps asset managers navigate Sustainability…
UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) and consulting firm, PwC collaborated to produce a guidebook for the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements regulations. Its aim is…
               
South Korea to generate 70% of its power…
South Korea aims to get 70% of its electricity from clean energy, such as renewables and nuclear power, by 2038, a significant increase from the…
               
Homecoming Capital invests $50 Million in CET to…
Homecoming Capital, an investor in zero-emission infrastructure, announced its initial $50 million deal with Clean Energy Terminals (CET), a US-based offshore wind port infrastructure development…
               
USA announces initiative to modernize power grid with…
The Biden-Harris administration launched the Federal-State Modern Grid Deployment Initiative to modernise the power grid by gathering the states, federal entities and stakeholders in the…
               
Andrew Forrest plans massive 2 GW renewable energy…
Squadron Energy, owned by billionaire Andrew Forrest, is seeking to construct a huge renewable energy park with 2-gigawatt (GW) wind and solar farms attached to…
               
Plural Energy secures $2.33 million to make clean…
Plural Energy, a financial technology company and an on-chain investing platform announced that it has secured $2.33 million in pre-seed funding. Necessary Ventures and Compound…
               
No new oil, gas, or coal licenses needed…
In a recent study, researchers at University College London and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) said that sufficient fossil fuel projects are already…
               
Architect behind the world’s tallest skyscraper to design…
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM), the architecture firm responsible for the world’s tallest building, is exploring methods to construct skyscrapers that can store energy…
               
World Bank approves $1.2 billion budget support for…
The World Bank has approved a $1.2 billion budget support package for Kenya to help the country manage immediate fiscal challenges and accelerate environmental initiatives. …
               
EU quits energy investment treaty citing climate concerns 
Belgian European Union presidency said EU countries unanimously agreed to jointly quit an international energy treaty due to concerns that it protects fossil fuel investments…
               
Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd. to pay $42.3 million…
According to the United Kingdom’s energy regulator Ofgem, Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (BOWL) has agreed to pay $42.3 million as a fine for breaching the…
               
Jakson Green procures $7.2 million funding from HSBC…
Jakson Green Pvt Ltd., a newly established energy transition firm, recently secured $7.2 million as funding from HSBC India, according to a report by The…
               
SE Asia’s Gas Expansion Threatens Green Energy Transition 
Southeast Asia plans to expand its gas-fired power plant and liquid natural gas import capacity. Global Energy Monitor’s report says this move could lock the…
               
US Internal Revenue Service unveils new clean energy…
The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released unpublished proposed guidance on technology-neutral clean electricity incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act…
               
China introduces new policies as renewable energy expansion…
According to a Bloomberg report, China fears its record pace of renewable installations might encounter hurdles. To counter those fears, the government has taken measures…
               
Amazon, Google, Microsoft sign deals with Duke Energy…
To accelerate clean energy options, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nucor have signed agreements to explore new and innovative approaches to support carbon-free energy…
               
White House announces new measures to support upcoming…
On Wednesday, the White House announced new measures to support the advancement of new nuclear power plants in the United States.  Nuclear power is recognized…
               
Global shift towards renewables decelerates in 2023, says…
REN21, a Paris-based policy group, said the global shift to renewables in major energy-consuming sectors slowed in 2023. Regulatory gaps, political pressures, and a failure…
               
Gautam Adani meets Japanese envoy Hiroshi Suzuki to…
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, recently met with Ambassador Hiroshi Suzuki of Japan to discuss a potential renewable energy project, according to a…
               
Climate Action 100+ backed by global asset owners…
Asset owners overseeing $4.6 trillion have signed a statement extending their support to the Climate Action 100+ investor group. This comes after several high-profile Wall Street…
               
$1 billion funded waste-to-fuel company could collapse
Fulcrum BioEnergy, a clean fuel technology company, secured over $1 billion in funding to convert household waste into eco-friendly fuels for transportation. However, it faces…
               
European Central Bank to impose fines on climate…
In its first-ever move, The European Central Bank is planning to fine several banks for failing to address the impact of climate change. Up to…
               
GE Vernova signs contract with Kalyon PV to…
According to a press release by GE Vernova, an energy equipment manufacturing company, the company has signed an agreement with Kalyon PV to supply its…
               
Aramco Ventures funds Xpansiv to boost global energy…
Xpansive, infrastructure provider for global energy transition, announced that it has secured a new capital raise led by Aramco Ventures, an investor in low-carbon energy…
               
Gentari is among the top competitors for Brookfield’s…
Gentari, the renewable energy division of Malaysian state-owned oil and gas company Petronas, is reportedly the frontrunner in acquiring a part of Brookfield Asset Management’s…
               
New UNDP strategies to promote renewable and reliable…
The United Nations Development Programme in Yemen announced two new strategies to foster private sector engagement and promote investment in renewable energy within the nation.  …
               
Germany urges the EU to act on phasing…
Germany is urging the European Union to act more efficiently to curb the last 20% of Russian energy imports that are still arriving at the…
               
Zenobē secures new round of debt financing worth…
Zenobē, UK’s EV fleet and battery storage specialist, announced the completion of a $524 million financial deal, securing the largest electric bus platform financing in…
               
Temperatures cross 50°C in parts of north and…
In northern and central India, temperatures soar above 50°C amidst a severe heatwave. Over 37 cities across the nation experienced temperatures surpassing 45°C this week. …
               
New Jersey to receive $125 million from Orsted…
According to a report by Reuters, the state of New Jersey will receive $125 million in a legal settlement with Orsted, a Denmark-based energy company.…
               
US government’s new policy to govern usage of…
The US government introduced regulations to oversee the use of voluntary carbon credits to strengthen trust in a developing market. In the past, some high-profile…
               
Cable installation begins for Ireland-France Celtic Interconnector project 
The Celtic Interconnector project, a subsea power cable linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, has taken further steps in transforming the energy infrastructure…
               
EU’s new hydrogen project to generate $3.5B in…
EU competition regulators approved a $1.52 billion joint hydrogen project funded by seven EU countries, which is expected to generate an additional $3.5 billion in…
               
EU, Australia partner to secure supply of critical…
On Tuesday, the European Union and Australia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on crucial minerals. The deal aims to broaden the EU’s…
               
Corporate climate watchdog tightens rules for asset managers…
A top authority on corporate climate goals announced it would enforce stricter criteria for financial institutions seeking its endorsement to ensure their short-term objectives better…
               
Renewable energy startup bags $114 million investment 
Cloover , a Berlin-based renewable energy startup, has secured $114 million in seed rounds to revolutionize its operating system for the sector. Lowercarbon Capital led…
               
President Xi warns against overinvestment in new energy 
At a meeting with major business figures and economists, President Xi Jinping said that excess investment into new energy would be counterproductive, South China Morning…
               
UK’s climate goals challenged by heat pumps installation…
A report published by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) highlights the significant challenges the United Kingdom (UK) government might face regarding heat pumps and decarbonising…
               
RWE to build Australia’s first eight-hour battery storage…
RWE, a renewable energy firm, announced in its press release that it is planning to invest in building Australia’s first eight-hour Battery Energy Storage System…
               
New research highlights gaps in national climate strategies 
According to a report titled “Residual emissions in long-term national climate strategies show limited climate ambition,” several countries worldwide do not include enough strategies to…
               
First biodiversity fund to be set by South…
The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is establishing its first biodiversity fund. Further, they plan on approaching one of the world’s biggest dedicated environmental…
               
Russia set to build Central Asia’s first nuclear…
Russia is reportedly planning to build a small nuclear plant in Uzbekistan. According to a Reuters report, this project is one of the first of…
               
Caribbean leader criticizes wealthy nations for “empty” climate…
The president of this decade’s summit for  Small Island Developing States accused the wealthy nations of making “empty” and “grossly inadequate” climate pledges. The president emphasized…
               
Egypt partners with China’s second-biggest automaker to produce…
An Egyptian firm has teamed up with the second-largest state-owned car manufacturer in China to produce affordable electric vehicles (EV) in the Middle East’s most…
               
EU passes new law which mandates 40% domestic…
The European Union has approved a new law to ensure that 40% of its clean technology, including solar panels and wind turbines, is produced within…
               
Russia and Mali commence work on solar power…
Russia and Mali commenced the construction of the largest solar power plant in West Africa on Friday. The construction comes at a time when Mali…
               
EU enforces new methane emissions regulations 
European Union approved a new law to impose methane emissions limits on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030, pressuring international suppliers to cut the…
               
Iberdrola seeks startups to provide offshore wind farm…
Iberdrola, an electric utility company, is looking for startups that can provide its offshore wind farms with advanced inspection and digitisation services using autonomous or…
               
Rio Tinto and BHP move towards Net-Zero with…
Rio Tinto, an Australian mining company, and BHP Group plan on working together to test large battery-operated electric haul truck technology in the Pilbara region…
               
Marathon Digital signs renewable energy deal with Kenya 
According to a press release by Marathon Digital Holdings, a US-based cryptocurrency mining firm, and Kenya’s Ministry of Energy and Petroleum signed a memorandum of…
               
China’s electricity consumption set to surge by 6.5%…
Reports say China’s rising electricity demand will pressure the nation’s power sector. The research report by State Grid Corp. of China said power supply and…
               
Chemical and plastics associations file lawsuits against California…
Two lawsuits have been filed against California Attorney General Rob Bonta, seeking to prevent his efforts to demand energy groups to submit documents as part…
               
Tata Power to raise $1 billion to fund…
Tata Power is seeking to raise $1 billion to fuel its clean energy projects. This potential loan could mark a milestone, potentially becoming one of…
               
Climate protestors target TotalEnergies over new oilfield development…
The CEO of TotalEnergies informed shareholders that new oilfields must be developed to meet global demand. Climate activists protested outside the annual meetings of the…
               
Biden administration set to lay out first-ever broad…
Biden administration, led by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, will introduce the first US guidelines for carbon markets this week. This marks a significant step forward…
               
Qatar’s $2.5 billion green bond attracts $14 billion…
Qatar’s Ministry of Finance has announced granting of green bonds worth $2.5 billion, “marking the first issuance of its kind in the region, aimed at financing environmentally friendly…
               
Orsted lands $650 million tax equity deal with…
Orsted, a Denmark-based energy company, has secured an investment worth $680 million in tax equity financing from JPMorgan for a portfolio of solar and storage assets in…
               
Tencent announces winners of its CarbonX program
Tencent, the Chinese tech company, is reportedly investing $13.9 million in startups and technologies with promising solutions related to the carbon capture and carbon removal…
               
German climate activists charged with ‘forming criminal organization’,…
Five members of Letzte Generation, a climate activist group similar to Just Stop Oil in Germany, face charges of “forming a criminal organization.” Civil rights…
               
Japan’s Itochu signs renewable energy agreement with Google 
On Friday, Itochu announced signing a long-term power supply agreement with Google to support the tech giant’s renewable energy objectives in Japan. This partnership highlights…
               
Eurazeo targets 750 million euros for a new…
An executive told Reuters that Eurazeo, the French private equity investor, plans to raise at least $813 million for an impact-focused buyout fund targeting companies that…
               
Microsoft signs agreement with RWE for supply of…
According to a media release, RWE, a renewable energy company, has signed two 15-year power purchase agreements (PPAS) with Microsoft Corporation. Under the agreements, Microsoft…
               
Plug, Airbus, Delta and Atlanta International Airport collaborate…
Plug Power, a hydrogen solutions company has announced its collaboration with Airbus, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), and Delta Air Lines to conduct a study…
               
Australian state halts Glencore’s carbon storage project over…
The Queensland state government voiced its opposition to Glencore’s proposed carbon capture and storage project, citing the potential for irreversible damage to the groundwater crucial for farmers’ livelihoods.  Environment…
               
IEA chief stresses the need to speed up…
Ahead of this year’s COP29 summit, the chief of the International Energy Agency emphasized that global climate talks must focus on increasing clean energy investments…
               
Iberdola extends alliance with Bayer to supply green…
Pharmaceutical giant Bayer AG and Iberdrola SA, a Spanish-based utility firm, have entered an 11-year power purchase agreement. According to a news release by Iberdrola,…
               
National Grid to invest $76 billion towards decarbonization,…
National Grid, an energy company operating in the UK and US, plans to raise $8.7 billion in capital to finance its $76 billion network spending…
               
California budget pledges $22 million for climate disclosure…
California Governor Gavin Newsom amended the proposed 2024-2025 state budget to add $22 million to fund the state’s corporate climate disclosure laws and other climate…
               
Holcim to endow $500 million in plant for…
According to a media release, Holcim ,a sustainable construction company, announced the commencement of the construction of its Net-Zero cement plant in Belgium. The GO4ZERO…
               
South Africa may move to WTO against EU’s…
According to Reuters, South Africa’s Trade Minister Ebrahim Patel said the country is considering lodging a formal complaint at the World Trade Organization against the…
               
Carbon Streaming announces reforestation project with Microsoft and…
According to a media release, Carbon Streaming Corporation announced the Azuero reforestation project in collaboration with Microsoft and Rubicon Carbon Capital LLC.   The organization also…
               
Young residents file climate change lawsuit against Alaska’s…
In the latest string of youth climate change-related lawsuits, eight young Alaska residents sued the state, seeking to block a major natural gas project. They argue that…
               
Ahead of EU’s deforestation law, coffee shipments increase:…
The International Coffee Organization (ICO) has observed a surge in coffee imports to Europe before the implementation of the European Union’s Regulation on Deforestation-free products…
               
OpenAir Collective starts campaign for approval of new…
A new law in New York might soon come into force to encourage the deployment of carbon removal technology in buildings. The New York City…
               
Berlin court orders German govt to strategize sector-specific…
A Berlin court has instructed the German government to revise its 2023 climate plan to align with sector-specific 2030 goals. The ruling, issued by the…
               
US lawmakers probe investigation into climate deception by…
US lawmakers lead an inquiry into big oil companies and urge the Justice Department to investigate potential climate deception.   Democrats Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative…
               
Vedanta to avoid coal and move towards renewables,…
Transitioning towards renewable energy, India’s Vedanta Ltd would no longer add coal-fired capacity in its aluminium business, said John Slaven, the company’s CEO.  In an interview with Reuters,…
               
NCX reveals reason behind termination of popular carbon…
The Natural Capital Exchange (NCX), a forest carbon project developer, in 2018 had commenced a carbon credits program but was discontinued after a term of…
               
Otherlab announces free tech for ocean carbon removal  
Otherlab, a climate technology innovation hub, announced the free and non-commercial use of the Trofix Upweller. This technology is designed for ocean restoration and coral…
               
First all-electric school bus fleet in the US…
Battery-operated school buses in Oakland, California, are anticipated to reduce emissions and provide sufficient electricity to power at least 300 homes. A recent report from…
               
Digital program on climate change to be delivered…
ITZA, an e-learning specialist, intends to launch its One Planet digital resource, an interdisciplinary online program on climate change and how to protect the planet,…
               
Climate change responsible for UK’s waterlogged winters, scientists…
Scientists have confirmed climate change as the primary reason behind the UK’s waterlogged winter. This year marked the country’s second wettest ‘October to March’ period.  According to the…
               
China’s solar power expansion slows down 
China’s rapid expansion of solar power in a move towards renewable energy, driven by low equipment costs and government support, is beginning to slow down. Some…
               
New direct air capture facility begins trial in…
280 Earth, Inc. announced the completion of its developmental process and the beginning of operations of its first direct air capture (DAC) facility. The DAC…
               
Climate poses ‘high risk’ to Asia-Pacific real estate…
A report published by climate risk consultancy XDI has issued a warning, revealing that nearly one in ten properties owned by leading real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the…
               
Pilot carbon capture unit begins operations at ArcelorMittal’s…
A carbon capture unit operating on a blast furnace has started its trial run at ArcelorMittal’s facility in the Belgian city of Ghent.   According to…
               
Brookfield plans to invest $500 million in India-based…
According to a Bloomberg report, Brookfield Asset Management is planning to make a substantial investment of $500 million in India-based Leap Green Energy.   This significant…
               
Swiss lawmakers dismiss European court’s climate change allegation 
A Swiss parliamentary committee rejected an allegation against them by a top European court. The court had said that Switzerland violated the human rights of…
               
Additional $34 trillion needed to meet net zero…
BloombergNEF’s extensive New Energy Outlook report, which spans 250 pages and analyzes 18 million data points, reveals that governments and companies must invest an additional…
               
‘Be a part of the plan’ echoes as…
Biodiversity, encompassing the variety of all life forms on Earth, is fundamental to sustaining the ecosystems that provide us with food, clean water, air, and…
               
UK to forego surplus carbon carry forward to…
As per the United Kingdom’s Climate Change Act, if total emissions are less than the limit set, the government can carry forward the surplus to…
               
Clean energy firm RWE 600MW of solar and…
The clean energy firm RWE acquired 500 Megawatts (MW) of solar and energy storage development projects from Galehead Development LLC. With the acquisition of three…
               
Pressure mounts on Biden administration to halt deepwater…
The Biden administration faces increased calls to strengthen its restrictions on America’s growing fossil fuel trade. This includes stopping the construction of new deepwater oil…
               
Investor group calls on policymakers to build a…
The Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) listed several investor priorities for the UK’s next government to unlock investment and deliver a “green and competitive UK”.…
               
Oil shipment and port infrastructures at risk due…
A report by China Water Risk (CWR) revealed, “instead of providing energy security, oil now threatens it.” It says melting ice and swelling seas caused by rising temperatures could…
               
Challenges in transmission lines hinder Australia’s shift towards…
Australia’s energy transition plans have been challenged by the delays in installing transmission lines tied to wind and solar farms. As a result, the country…
               
Norway’s first extensive carbon capture storage project is…
A carbon capture storage (CCS) project powered by TotalEnergies, Shell and Equinor is underway in Norway. The project, Northern Lights, is said to be Norway’s…
               
Over a third of Amazon rainforest struggle to…
A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that more than a third of the Amazon rainforest struggles to…
               
Chevron to end North Sea presence with Clair…
Chevron is reportedly selling its stake in the Clair field and other North Sea assets. The energy corporation plans to sell a 19.4% stake in…
               
Ford supports Biden administration’s environmental rules to cut…
Ford Motor Co. rejected Republican arguments that the new climate rules are harmful to businesses as it said it backs the Biden administration’s efforts to…
               
Peatland project begins in Cambridgeshire to capture 4,000…
The Peatland Progress initiative has begun its project to seal 4,000 tonnes of carbon by creating a wetland. Launched on 23 June last year as…
               
US regulatory body investigates malpractice in the voluntary…
A commissioner at the US regulator informed that The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a US regulatory body, is investigating greenwashing as part of its effort…
               
Australia positioned to become $600 million carbon capture…
A press release by Australian Energy Producers reported that according to Wood Mackenzie’s article published in the 2024 Australian Energy Producers Journal, Australia could transform…
               
Banks anxious of growing energy-related risks in mortgage…
Lenders across Europe are struggling with a rising concern about energy consumption in residential mortgage portfolios  In Germany, the largest economy in the region, numerous…
               
ClearBlue and Kita collaborate to enhance voluntary carbon…
According to a press release, ClearBlue and Kita are collaborating to “increase precision and integrity of carbon insurance models”. They plan to do so by…
               
PAG raises $550 million for renewable energy fund 
PAG, an Asia-Pacific investment firm, said it had raised $550 million for its first renewable energy fund. The fund would be used to invest in physical assets…
               
Kobe Steel announces the possibility of building new…
Kobe Steel, the Japanese steelmaking company, said it will consider building a new large electric arc furnace to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The new furnace would…
               
China aims to extend its lead in green…
China is reportedly upping its competitive edge in advanced technologies to tackle global warming by making advancements in carbon capture storage (CCS) technologies.  Advanced technologies…
               
Environmental activists demand transparency in Russia’s climate strategy
Activists are pressing Russia’s constitutional court to review the nation’s climate policies, specifically its significant methane emissions.  The claim, brought forth by 18 individuals and…
               
Heriot-Watt University uses AI to accelerate carbon capture…
As researchers globally look for advancements to address climate change, Heriot-Watt University achieved a breakthrough in carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. CCS is a…
               
Private equity group proposes ‘green iron’ processing facility…
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners, a private equity group, has proposed working on a new iron ore mine and a ‘green iron’ processing facility in Australia’s Queensland.…
               
Petrovietnam announces comprehensive plans to cut greenhouse gas…
Petrovietnam and its members have unveiled plans to strengthen their solutions regarding carbon emission reduction. According to Vietnam News, Petrovietnam is updating its strategy to…
               
New South Wales implements stricter regulations for polluters…
New coal mines, gas fields, and other major sources of greenhouse gases in New South Wales will now face stricter regulations to minimise pollution and…
               
Methane emissions by US landfills exceed federal limits,…
An analysis of inspection reports found that nearly two dozen US landfills frequently exceeded federal methane emission limits, often reporting lower levels than actual.  The…
               
Deutsche Bank secures $652 million capital-relief deal with…
Deutsche Bank has entered a deal with the European Investment Bank that enables it to offer discounts on over €600 million ($652 million) worth of…
               
China dominates clean energy manufacturing race, new report…
According to Advancing Clean Manufacturing Technology, a new report by the International Energy Association, China is solidifying its position as the global leader in clean…
               
Japan passes law to boost carbon capture technology
The House of Councilors in Japan passed a permit system for business operators to facilitate the integration of carbon capture storage (CCS) technology into the…
               
CapturePoint and Energy Transfer collaborate on a joint…
CapturePoint and Energy Transfer joined hands to develop a joint carbon capture and permanent deep storage project in Louisiana. CapturePoint LLC and its affiliate CapturePoint…
               
Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund asks Shell…
Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund has asked Shell to provide more information about its updated climate targets. However, the fund will oppose an independent…
               
JERA unveils decarbonisation plans with investments worth $32…
JERA, Japan’s leading power utility firm, unveiled its plans to invest 5 trillion yen in renewable energy and new fuels like hydrogen and ammonia. The…
               
Microsoft launches counteractive measures to reduce increasing carbon…
In light of its increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2020, Microsoft is reported to have adopted over 80 counteractive measures to remit the 29%…
               
Japan’s Mizuho to invest $13 billion to develop…
Tokyo-based banking and financial services company Mizuho Financial Group announced a new objective. The company intends to provide JPY 2 trillion (USD$13 billion) in financing…
               
FERC passes historic transmission rule 
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a revolutionising reform, which is being regarded as a milestone of a decision. FERC issued a new rule, Order…
               
China to build first ‘green’ aviation fuel with…
Biofuel companies are investing over $1 billion to construct China’s first plants converting waste cooking oil into aviation fuel.  This investment aims to meet both…
               
US advances decarbonisation efforts with carbon capture projects…
The Biden government is strategically focusing on carbon capture and storage (CCS) networks as a potential solution to accelerate the country’s decarbonisation process. This approach…
               
India’s largest climate impact fund to raise $1…
Eversource Capital, which managed India’s largest climate impact fund in 2022, aims to raise at least $1 billion to support companies in other Asian countries,…
               
Carbon credit demand will exceed supply by 2030
Abatable, a carbon intelligence and procurement platform, said in a new report that the demand for carbon credit provided through the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction…
               
Trump’s presidency could jeopardize $1 trillion in clean…
According to a new analysis by Wood Mackenzie published on Thursday, Donald Trump’s victory in the November 5 presidential election would threaten $1 trillion in…
               
Rishi Sunak’s reversals on net zero goals to…
According to the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), Rishi Sunak’s reversals on net zero have hindered progress on vital infrastructure required for economic growth.  Sir John…
               
UK under danger of losing its spot on…
The UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) has released a report indicating potential challenges facing the UK’s leadership in global green finance.  According to…
               
New research examines carbon emissions from wooden houses…
A group of researchers at Kyusu University has performed an extensive analysis of the carbon footprint involved in constructing a wooden house in Japan. The…
               
Logistics company tests first-ever electric transport for long-distance…
DB Schenker in Sweden introduces a fully electric Scania R 450e lorry for long-distance deliveries. This e-truck will operate between Jönköping and Södertälje, covering a…
               
Net zero plans have limited ambition on ‘residual…
Research by the University of East Anglia highlights the most troubling sectors to decarbonise when countries reach net zero. Agrarian industries are expected to be…
               
20 finalists announced in XPrize’s $100 million carbon…
Researchers and scientists seek solutions as climate crisis persistently looms over the planet’s future like a black cloud. Now, entrepreneurs have also actively joined the…
               
EU greenhouse gas emissions down by 4% in…
In the fourth quarter of 2023, the European Union’s estimated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions stood at 297 million tonnes of CO2 equivalents (CO2-eq), reflecting a…
               
Climate change could worsen neurological conditions, study discovers 
A study by University College London researchers reveals that extreme heat and climate change-related disasters worsen neurological diseases and mental health disorders.  They found that…
               
Request Filed to Assess Pathways Alliance Carbon Capture…
A request was submitted to the Alberta Energy Regulator this week by a group of enviornmentalists and indigenous people regarding Pathways Alliance’s carbon capture network.…
               
Microsoft’s AI ambitions threaten to derail carbon neutrality…
Microsoft Corp.’s ambitious pledge to remove more carbon than it emits by 2030 is now at risk due to its aggressive push to lead in…
               
US to get New Aluminium Smelter that can…
Aluminum plays a critical role as a raw material in the effort to combat climate change. Nevertheless, the industry must undergo substantial changes to transition…
               
Exxon under fire again for falling short on…
Exxon Mobil Corp is again under scrutiny from environmentally focused investors who argue that the company is not meeting its climate-related commitments. Criticism of the…
               
China orders for energy-efficiency plans to meet targets
China’s state planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), has directed provinces to create energy-efficiency plans for entities responsible for roughly 70% of energy…
               
50 MPs plead Rishi Sunak to backtrack on…
A group of 50 politicians, including three from the Conservative party, have urged Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to back down on his plans to…
               
Worley wins contract to develop Bayou Bend Carbon…
Worley, an Australia-based sustainability solutions company, has won a contract to develop and assess CO2 gathering, transportation and storage systems for the Bayou Bend carbon…
               
Net Zero Teesside UK Project to Emit 20M…
According to research submitted by Andrew Boswell to the UK Government, The Net Zero Teesside scheme (NZT), will emit over 20 million tonnes of carbon…
               
Indonesia’s state energy firm, Exxon, KNOC sign agreement…
Indonesia’s Pertamina, ExxonMobil, and South Korea’s KNOC agreed to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) hub in Indonesia.  Pertamina and ExxonMobil will collaborate on…
               
US appeals court upholds Biden administration’s biofuel mandate…
A US appeals court has confirmed a rule from President Biden’s administration on biofuel blending requirements for oil refiners from 2020 to 2022.  The court…
               
Biden to quadruple tariffs on Chinese EVs with…
President Joe Biden plans to increase tariffs significantly on Chinese electric vehicles (EV) and other key industries this week, emphasizing the move as a defence…
               
UK faces funding risk as sustainable finance framework…
Britain’s delay in finalizing its sustainable finance framework is jeopardizing billions of pounds in funding, as per a UK investor association overseeing £19 trillion ($24…
               
Australia to invest $15 billion in renewable energy,…
On Tuesday, the Australian government announced an A$22.7 billion ($15.0 billion) package to strengthen domestic manufacturing and renewable energy sectors and decrease dependence on foreign…
               
Schneider Electric to automate India’s largest single-stage wastewater…
Schneider Electric supports India’s Namami Gange initiative by implementing sustainable automation at Delhi’s largest single-stage wastewater treatment plant.  SUEZ is building the plant under the…
               
World’s 60 biggest banks financed fossil fuels by…
According to the 15th annual Banking On Climate Chaos (BOCC) report released Monday, banks such as Barclays and HSBC committed $705 billion to fossil fuels…
               
Investment manager steps into nature-based carbon credit market 
Octopus Investments has introduced a new Natural Capital Strategy to acquire UK land-based assets to generate carbon removal credits and other revenue streams.  This move…
               
Startup develops vaccine that can reduce methane emissions…
A Boston-based startup is in the process of developing a vaccine that can curb methane emissions that are emitted by livestock.  ArkeaBio, an ag-biotech company,…
               
JPMorgan CEO meets Texas AG amid threats to…
Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co., met with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton because Paxton threatened to prevent more banks from assisting the…
               
Japan to map out a decarbonizing strategy by…
The Japanese government plans to develop a new national strategy by the end of March next year, focusing on decarbonization and industrial policy toward 2040. …
               
EU approves law to cut CO2 from heavy-duty…
European Union countries officially approved a law on Monday to reduce truck carbon dioxide emissions. This law mandates that most new heavy-duty vehicles sold in…
               
Private equity firm offer to buy Swedish renewable…
On Monday, private equity firm EQT announced a cash offer to acquire Swedish renewable energy group OX2 for 16.4 billion crowns ($1.51 billion). EQT is…
               
Decision looms for Glencore’s carbon capture approval in…
This month, Queensland state in Australia will decide whether to approve Glencore’s request to bury liquefied carbon dioxide in the country’s largest aquifer. Farm groups…
               
Court rejects Republican-led states’ attempt to halt SEC’s…
On Friday, a federal appeals court rejected a lawsuit by four Republican-led states trying to stop a US Securities and Exchange Commission rule. This rule…
               
First US-built boat for maintaining offshore wind farms…
A new boat Eco Edison, designed to support operations in US offshore wind farms, will be launched in New Orleans on Saturday in the presence…
               
US and China aim to work together on…
A two-day climate discussion between the largest emitters of greenhouse gases concluded this week, with plans for the US and China to collaborate on phasing…
               
Green hydrogen startup Hysata raise $111 million in…
Australia-based Hysata, a startup focused on green hydrogen, announced it has raised $111 million in a Series B funding round. The funding will support advancements…
               
Singapore Airlines signs agreement with Neste to purchase…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has partnered with Neste to acquire 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in an effort to reduce its…
               
South Africa to secure $2.6 billion deal for…
South Africa is preparing for a transition in its energy sector, seeking $2.6 billion in climate finance by proposing a revised timetable for closing coal-fired…
               
Republican attorneys sue EPA over carbon rule 
Republican attorneys general from 27 US states, and industry trade groups filed lawsuits to block a new Environmental Protection Agency rule to reduce carbon emissions…
               
Dutch pension fund to focus its sustainable investments…
The Dutch multi-sector pension scheme PGB has chosen three ‘focus themes’ for its sustainable investments based on member preferences: climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainable…
               
Institutional investors with assets worth $1.2 trillion urge…
A group of 24 institutional investors, collectively managing $1.2 trillion in assets, are urging Barclays Plc to cease financing fracking. They argue that Barclays’ recent…
               
Confidential documents reveal carbon offsets are largely ineffective 
Staff at a prominent corporate climate action group, whose board proposed a plan allowing companies to offset supply chain greenhouse gas emissions with carbon credits,…
               
Hunger, diseases on the rise post record heat,…
According to a report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), hunger and disease are increasing in Latin America due to a year of extreme heat,…
               
Investment firm KKR, HASI launches $2 billion venture…
Investment firm KKR and Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) have launched a new venture called CarbonCount Holdings 1 LLC (CCH1) to invest up to…
               
Spain’s Official Credit Institute to invest €15 million…
Spain’s Official Credit Institute (ICO) has committed to invest €15 million in Spanish insurance group Mapfre’s green biofuel fund.  Mapfre, in collaboration with IAM Carbonzero,…
               
Climeworks opens world’s largest plant to capture CO2…
Climeworks has unveiled the world’s largest operational direct air capture (DAC) plant, the Mammoth plant in Iceland. This plant is nearly ten times larger than…
               
All-female patrol group vow to protect the Amazon…
According to a BBC report, The Yuturi Warmi, an Ecuadorian patrol group, is determined to defend their community’s land in the Amazon Rainforest against pollution…
               
Asset manager to invest $35 million in renewable…
On Tuesday, AMPIN Energy Transition announced that Switzerland-based asset manager responsAbility, will invest up to $35 million on behalf of its investors in the renewable…
               
Siemens Energy to restructure management of its troubled…
Siemens Energy announced that Jochen Eickholt, who became CEO of Siemens Gamesa in March 2022, will step down at the end of July and will…
               
April marks 11th consecutive month of record temperatures
According to the European Union’s climate change monitoring service, the world just had its hottest April on record, continuing an 11-month streak in which each…
               
Solar, wind power pushed renewable energy to a…
According to a report by think tank Ember, in 2023, due to the increased adoption of solar and wind power, renewable energy made up 30%…
               
India’s Bengaluru sees spells of rain after months…
Recent showers in Bengaluru have provided relief to residents from the persistent heat experienced over the last few months. According to the Indian Meteorological Department…
               
Asheville-based renewable energy firm secures $650 million for…
Pine Gate Renewables, headquartered in Asheville, has secured a $650 million investment from three partners. Generate Capital, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan and HESTA.…
               
Exxon, Chevron CEOs demand clear rules on US…
On Monday, top executives of US oil giants Exxon Mobil and Chevron Corp emphasised the necessity for the US to provide clear guidelines on energy…
               
Investment in clean energy manufacturing soared to $200…
In a first-of-its-kind analysis, Advancing Clean Technology Manufacturing reports that global investment in manufacturing five key clean energy technologies (solar PV, wind, batteries, electrolysers, and…
               
US to host China’s climate envoy this week…
The State Department announced that China’s Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin, will visit Washington on Wednesday and Thursday.  This meeting fulfils the Biden…
               
Leading health funders team up in $300 million…
Three major global health funders have partnered for the first time in a $300 million initiative to address the interconnected challenges of climate change, malnutrition,…
               
Brussels Airport to achieve net zero target by…
Brussels Airport Company is significantly ramping up efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, aiming to eliminate all carbon dioxide emissions (scopes 1…
               
Deutsche Bank appoints Trisha Taneja as global head…
Deutsche Bank announced the appointment of Trisha Taneja as the global head of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) for the origination and advisory division.  Taneja…
               
Britain’s new climate action plan unlawful due to…
London High Court has ruled that Britain’s latest climate action plan is unlawful because ministers were not adequately informed of the risks associated with key…
               
Berkshire Hathaway shareholders reject six environment, social policy…
During their Saturday meeting, shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. decisively rejected six proposals related to environmental and social policies at Warren Buffett’s conglomerate.  The majority…
               
Delay in energy transition could impact investments, says…
According to a report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie, a five-year delay in decarbonization efforts could raise global average temperatures by 3 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial…
               
Air France, Lufthansa Group among 20 other airlines…
Air France, its Dutch arm KLM, Norwegian, SAS, and multiple Lufthansa Group airlines are among 20 carriers under investigation by the European Union for potential…
               
PG&E nears deal to sell power assets to…
California utility Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) announced that it is close to finalizing an agreement to sell its power generation assets to KKR, a…
               
Canada’s 2022 greenhouse gas emissions rose less than…
Environment Minister Stephen Guilbeault announced on Thursday that Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions in 2022 increased by a smaller amount than anticipated, following the peak of…
               
US appeals court clears path for $655 million…
On Thursday, a US appeals court overturned a lower court’s decision that halted a land exchange crucial for developers to proceed with constructing a significant…
               
Major carbon credit programs receive initial approval amid…
Five of the largest carbon credit programs worldwide have received initial approval from a regulatory body dedicated to enhancing standards in the carbon offset market.…
               
Australia’s second-largest pension fund to stop investing in…
On Thursday, the Australian Retirement Trust announced that it will cease investing in most thermal coal companies starting in July as part of its strategy…
               
China warns of climate setback amid US-Europe push…
According to Liu Zhenmin, appointed by Xi Jinping as Special Envoy for Climate Change, efforts by the US and Europe to curb China’s leadership in…
               
Australia hits historic high with 36% renewable electricity…
Renewable energy produced more than one-third of Australia’s electricity in the first quarter of 2024, marking a record high for solar and wind farms during…
               
Confidential report warns Citigroup of billions of loss…
Citigroup could face significant financial losses in its loan portfolio if global efforts to address climate change accelerate, as indicated by a confidential analysis conducted…
               
White House introduces reforms to fast-track clean energy,…
On Tuesday, the White House changed the US environmental review process for large-scale projects. Officials believe these reforms will expedite approvals for various activities, including…
               
New Mexico imposes record $24.5 million fine on…
The state of New Mexico has levied a historic fine of $24.5 million against oil and gas company Ameredev II, LLC, over alleged violations of…
               
UN launches forum for insurance transition to net…
In response to the closure of the Net-Zero Insurance Alliance (NZIA) and amid calls for stronger climate action, the United Nations has introduced the Forum…
               
Britons demand fossil fuel-free pension investments as calls…
A recent poll conducted by DIY investment platform Tillit has revealed a growing desire among Britons for more control over their pension funds, with one-third…
               
NEoT Green Mobility raises €60 million for zero-emission…
NEoT Green Mobility (NGM), based in Paris and dedicated to financing zero-emission mobility projects, has announced securing an additional €60M from its key investors, Mirova,…
               
Australia’s major polluters could be emitting twice the…
According to a report from Melbourne’s nonprofit organization, The Superpower Institute, major polluters in Australia may be emitting more than double the methane as estimated…
               
German parliament passes controversial climate reform
In a move aimed at reshaping Germany’s approach to climate protection, the Bundestag, the lower house of the German parliament, has approved a significant overhaul…
               
Death toll rises as Southeast Asia grapples with…
Bangkok issued extreme heat warnings last week as the heat index reached “very dangerous” levels. Government data indicates that about 30 people have died from…
               
Nature degradation could lead to 12% GDP loss…
An analysis conducted by the Green Finance Institute (GFI) reveals that the deterioration of the UK’s natural environment poses a significant threat to the economy,…
               
G7 reaches agreement to shut down CFPPs by…
Energy ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have agreed to close down their coal-fired power plants by the early 2030s, marking a…
               
Maritime Transport to replace diesel trucks with electric,…
Maritime Transport is progressing toward eco-friendly trucking by replacing diesel trucks with new electric semi-trucks. The company has placed an order for a total of…
               
Calstrs delays climate report due to errors, concerns…
One of the world’s largest pension plans, Calstrs, has announced a delay in the publication of its 2023 climate report after uncovering inaccuracies in its…
               
UAE Energy Minister foresees surpassing renewable energy targets
At the World Economic Forum’s special meeting in Riyadh, UAE’s Energy Minister, Suhail Al Mazrouei, expressed confidence that the country may surpass its target of…
               
Customer experience solutions launches sustainability campaign 
Concentrix, a provider of customer experience solutions, has initiated the ‘Go Clean, Go Green’ campaign. This campaign involves organizing cleanliness drives in public areas such…
               
BHP’s potential takeover bid of Anglo American spotlights…
The metals industry is abuzz with talks of a monumental £31 billion ($39 billion) takeover bid by Australian behemoth BHP Group Ltd for Anglo American…
               
Japan’s biggest utility firm to invest in low-carbon…
Japan’s largest utility, JERA, seeks opportunities to invest in low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia projects in the Middle East and intends to purchase their output. JERA…
               
Canada boosts biofuel industry with multi-billion dollar support…
Canada’s biofuel industry is poised for a significant boost following the federal government’s announcement of a multi-billion dollar financial support package. While industry stakeholders welcome…
               
World will use 100 million barrels of oil…
TotalEnergies SE Chief Executive Officer Patrick Pouyanne emphasized the importance of preparing for a warmer climate, noting that global oil consumption could still exceed 100…
               
Barclays says more money needs to go towards…
Barclays Plc suggests that additional funding should support climate transition projects that are too sophisticated for venture capitalists and too new for infrastructure investors. According…
               
Europe’s largest carbon capture project underway in Rotterdam…
Amidst the bustling Rotterdam port, engineers have embarked on Europe’s most ambitious endeavor to combat climate change: the construction of a groundbreaking carbon capture and…
               
Asia Carbon Institute Collaborates with EcoRegistry to Accelerate…
Singapore, 25 April 2024 –Asia Carbon Institute (ACI) is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with EcoRegistry, a global registry platform known for its scalable…
               
Solar power boosts India to record renewable energy…
According to Rystad Energy, India achieved its highest annual installed renewable energy capacity of 18.5 gigawatts (GW) for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024.…
               
Climate finance veteran Tim Newell drives spin-off of…
Tim Newell, a seasoned expert in fintech and sustainability, has partnered with climate finance firm Aspiration Partners, Inc., to separate Aspiration’s green consumer financial services…
               
Nature loss could COVID-19 impact on UK economy,…
Britain’s economy could face greater peril from nature loss than even the COVID-19 pandemic, with the risk of potentially wiping out 300 billion pounds off…
               
Fossil fuel investment prompts lawsuits from US university…
Organizers from Columbia University, Tulane University, and the University of Virginia have contacted attorneys general, arguing that their universities’ investments in fossil fuels violate the…
               
Parts of US face worst air quality in…
A recent report released on Wednesday reveals that approximately 44 million Americans reside in cities or counties where air quality has reached its lowest point…
               
EU parliament passes stricter air pollution limit 
The European Parliament passed stricter, legally binding air pollution limits and mandated compliance by 2030. The move comes in response to the World Health Organization…
               
Japan to rely on seagrass for carbon capture
100 volunteers gathered on a popular beach in the Japanese port city of Yokohama to plant eelgrass in the shallow waters. Originally a local initiative…
               
Woodside’s shareholder rejects climate plan
Woodside’s shareholders on Wednesday voted against the company’s climate plan, halting its plan for new fossil fuel projects and dealing a significant blow to Australia’s…
               
Calls mount for accelerated action on sustainable finance…
In two separate open letters released recently, advocates have urged the Canadian federal government to expedite the development of a sustainable finance taxonomy aimed at…
               
Australian securities regulator urges firms to prepare for…
Joe Longo, Chair of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has underscored the necessity for Australian businesses to ready themselves for forthcoming mandatory climate…
               
Scotiabank’s 2024 Net Zero Research Fund calls out…
Scotiabank, one of Canada’s largest multinational banking firms in Toronto, revealed its call for grant submissions. The Net-Zero Research Fund is open to organizations within…
               
Biden administration announces $7 billion grants for residential…
In a landmark move coinciding with Earth Day, the Joe Biden administration unveiled a $7 billion initiative aimed at facilitating the installation of residential solar…
               
Climate bonds standard expands certification to promote deforestation-free…
In response to the urgent need for sustainable agri-food systems amidst climate change and biodiversity loss, the Climate Bonds Standard has broadened its Certification to…
               
Australia’s Macquarie launches $1.5 billion Indian EV financing…
The Australian financial giant Macquarie Group has revealed its initiative to establish an electric vehicle (EV) financing platform to revolutionize India’s transportation industry.  Macquarie’s latest…
               
Bhutan, Tiger Conservation Coalition to raise $1 billion…
The Sustainable Finance for Tiger Landscapes Conference ended positively, a landmark event for global conservation. Her Majesty The Queen of Bhutan inaugurated the conference, championing…
               
Carbon removal registry reaches breakthrough by certifying first…
The newly launched Carbon Removal Registry Isometric made its debut on Monday, issuing its first credits to the Frontier fund led by Stripe.  While the…
               
Enel raises coupons on $11 billion ESG bonds…
Enel SpA will increase the interest payments on its sustainability-linked bonds following a penalty triggered by its failure to meet greenhouse gas emissions targets in…
               
China coal consumption to decline slightly by 2040,…
China’s coal consumption is expected to fall by only one-third by 2040, according to a report by a European consultancy published on Tuesday, posing a…
               
Hyundai launches EcoGram in Gurugram
In a move towards environmental sustainability, the Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) has unveiled EcoGram in Gurugram, Haryana, showcasing its commitment to eco-friendly initiatives.  Operational…
               
Passive funds may face hurdles in UK’s new…
Concerns are mounting that passive, index-tracking funds might be notably absent from the UK’s forthcoming “green” fund regime, according to a recent report from the…
               
Southeast Asia has insufficient green investments: report
A recent report by global consultancy Bain & Company sheds light on Southeast Asia’s inadequate green investments, hindering efforts to reduce emissions in the region.…
               
Otis receives approval for science-based GHG emissions reduction…
Otis, an elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company in India, has announced the approval of its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction…
               
SOCAR and bp showcase methane emission reduction efforts…
Representatives from local oil and gas operators embarked on field visits to the Neftianye Kamni Oil Field and the Sangachal Terminal, organized by the State…
               
South Korea’s constitutional court hears climate protection case 
South Korea’s Constitutional Court commenced hearing on Tuesday in a case accusing the government of failing to protect the well-being of 200 people, including dozens…
               
California set to conclude investigation into Exxon’s role…
California is nearing the end of a two-year investigation into Exxon and the fossil fuel industry’s involvement in causing global plastic pollution with a decision…
               
Biden Administration to omit green hydrogen from power…
The Biden administration is expected to exclude green hydrogen from its pivotal plan to curb greenhouse gas emissions in the power sector, Reuters reported citing…
               
Boeing partners with Wagner to boost SAF availability…
Boeing has announced a strategic collaboration with Wagner Sustainable Fuels aimed at enhancing the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Australia. The partnership will…
               
Demark launches biggest offshore wind tender
Denmark on Monday initiated its biggest offshore wind tender to date, signaling a pivotal move towards bolstering its renewable energy capacity. The tender launched by…
               
Mongolia signs nature finance deal to preserve grasslands
Mongolia’s government and a coalition of partners have inked a nature finance agreement to protect 35.6 million acres (144,000 square km) of the country’s lands…
               
Study recommends China shift economic engagement with Africa…
A new study conducted by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Centre and the African Economic Research Consortium suggests that China should redirect its economic engagement…
               
JSW Energy secures letter of award for 700…
JSW Energy has announced that its subsidiary, JSW Neo Energy, has been awarded a letter of award from NTPC for the development of a 700…
               
Study reveals detrimental impact of Oklahoma’s EDEA policy…
A recent study conducted by the Oklahoma Rural Association sheds light on the adverse effects of Oklahoma’s Energy Discrimination Elimination Act (EDEA) on the state’s…
               
Fed to implement Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit
The federal government is set to advance the Clean Electricity Investment Tax Credit (Clean Electricity ITC), initially proposed last year. This initiative entails a 15%…
               
New Zealand commits $25 million to ADB’s energy…
New Zealand has pledged $25 million to the Energy Transition Mechanism Partnership Trust Fund (ETMPTF) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), reinforcing efforts to foster…
               
Controversial practice of ‘avoided deforestation’ in Amazon raises…
A recently published report by the Washington Post documented the practice of ‘avoided deforestation’ in a the heart of the Amazon rainforest.  The Peruvian timber…
               
BHP to receive first ammonia-fuelled carrier by 2026…
The global mining giant, BHP Group plans to receive its first ammonia-fuelled bulk carrier in 2026 to cut shipping emissions, Reuters reported on Monday citing…
               
World Bank secures $11 billion in pledges for …
In a significant move to address pressing global issues, the World Bank said countries have committed to contributing more than $11 billion to new hybrid…
               
Biden-Harris administration announces first recipients of $1.93 billion…
The Biden-Harris Administration has revealed the first recipients of significant investments in clean energy manufacturing. As a component of the comprehensive Investing in America agenda,…
               
Earth Day 2024: climate is changing our lives
World Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, seeks to increase public consciousness surrounding environmental concerns and promote the preservation of our plants. In 2024,…
               
Europe’s heatwave difficult for human body to cope,…
According to the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring service and the World Meteorological Organization, as climate change drives temperatures higher, Europe is experiencing more frequent and…
               
PM Sunak must do more to tackle climate…
The head of the UK government’s advisory body has stated that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak needs to ramp up efforts in addressing climate change, particularly…
               
Leaders gather in Canada to discuss global plastic…
World leaders will convene in the capital of Canada this week to discuss the advancements made in drafting the first global treaty on curbing the…
               
Explainer: Global leaders assemble in Singapore for Ecosperity’s…
The 10th edition of Ecosperity took place in Singapore between April 15-17, themed  “Renewing our vibrant spring”. The conference brought together influential political leaders and…
               
Holtec International sues New York State over nuclear…
Holtec International, the company responsible for decommissioning the Indian Point nuclear power plant in New York, has filed a lawsuit against the state challenging its…
               
Basic Energy and Japan’s Renova join forces for…
Basic Energy Corp. solidified its collaboration with Japan’s Renova Inc. through a joint development and shareholder agreement concerning the Mabini wind project, which is projected…
               
Study reveals alarming rates of subsidence in China’s…
A study utilizing nationwide satellite data, published in the journal Science, indicates that nearly half of China's major cities are experiencing "moderate to severe" levels…
               
Financial firms rally for treaty to combat plastic…
Ahead of the upcoming fourth meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-4) in Ottawa, 160 financial companies are urging governments to establish…
               
Investor returns could suffer from low renewable energy…
Speaking at the Irena Assembly in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, EU energy commissioner Kadri Simson said that reducing European electricity prices could bring down returns…
               
Higher interest rates threaten renewable energy sector
Analysts warn that the renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to soaring interest rates, posing a threat to the worldwide transition to sustainable energy. 
               
UN’s Net-Zero Alliance releases ambitious protocol to halve…
The UN-led Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance launches the fourth edition of its Target-Setting Protocol. Covering most major asset classes for the first time, it will…
               
Biden to announce winners of $2 billion in…
Siemens Energy Inc., a renewable energy firm, and Danish electrolyzer manufacturer Topsoe A/S are among the numerous recipients poised to benefit from approximately $2 billion…
               
Financial sector urge for international treaty to curb…
A group of 160 financial companies on Friday urged governments to agree on a treaty to end plastic pollution, which would enable them to make…
               
Banks wake up as physical risks of climate…
As banks strive to limit global warming to 1.5°C, they face increasing financial risks. With each temperature rise, the threat of economic upheaval grows, challenging…
               
Strategies for accelerated climate finance according to the…
As the urgency of climate change intensifies, governments worldwide are implementing policies to stimulate private climate finance. However, effective mobilization requires innovative strategies tailored to…
               
ABB invests in GridBeyond to enhance energy management…
ABB has announced a minority investment in GridBeyond, a technology company specializing in energy management solutions driven by artificial intelligence and data science. 
               
Scotiabank issues first €1 billion green bond in…
Scotiabank has launched its first-ever €1 billion, 5-year senior fixed-rate green bond in the European market. This issuance aligns with Scotiabank's Sustainable Issuance Framework, released…
               
Australia delays environmental law reforms, raising concerns for…
The Australian government has backtracked on its commitment to reform environmental protection laws, indefinitely deferring necessary changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. 
               
JDE Peet’s expresses concerns over tight deadline to…
JDE Peet's, a major coffee company, raised concerns over the stringent timeline set by the new EU law banning the import of commodities and related…
               
EU carbon price drop threatens funding for green…
The European Union faces a potential shortfall in funding for green technologies as the price of carbon permits dropped significantly this year, affecting the EU…
               
UAE grapples with aftermath of record-breaking storm, flights…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to confront the aftermath of a historic storm that struck earlier this week, severely impacting daily life and travel. 
               
EPA establishes national limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set nationwide restrictions on six varieties of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water, marking the first time…
               
Shell urge shareholder to reject shareholder’s climate resolution
Shell urged shareholders to vote against an independent resolution, co-filed by a group of 27 investors, which calls for the energy company to set stringent…
               
Biden Administration to reverse solar panel trade exemption,…
The Biden administration plans to grant a request by South Korea's Hanwha Qcells to revoke a two-year-old trade exemption that allowed for the import of…
               
Apple to expand its clean energy investment by…
Apple announced its decision to ramp up clean energy initiatives worldwide towards achieving carbon neutrality across its operations by 2030. 
               
White House renews talks on declaring climate emergency
White House officials are revisiting the possibility of declaring a national climate emergency, a groundbreaking action that could grant federal powers to limit oil development. 
               
Climate change to cause $38 trillion losses a…
Climate change is projected to cause annual economic losses totaling $38 trillion by 2049, according to findings from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research…
               
Singapore, partner to raise $5 billion to support…
Singapore plans to raise $ 5 billion along with its international partners that will help finance climate initiatives in Asia, the Monetary Authority of Singapore…
               
Three-quarters of the Great Barrier Reef affected by…
A recent report from Australian authorities has delivered concerning news about the state of the Great Barrier Reef, revealing that approximately three-quarters of the reef…
               
Kenya’s carbon credits attract attention from Netflix, Apple,…
According to a new report by the World Bank, companies like Netflix, Apple, and Shell are investing in Kenya's carbon credits. Kenya is Africa's second-largest…
               
Chevron arm launched $500 million for low-carbon technologies…
Chevron's venture capital arm said it has launched its third fund committing $500 million to invest in renewable energy technologies, as major oil companies seek…
               
Acre Impact Capital launch $100 million fund for…
Two former BNP Paribas bankers have spearheaded a new initiative, raising nearly $100 million for a fund aimed at catalyzing financing for climate-aligned infrastructure projects…
               
Carbon capture faces doubts in steel industry’s green…
A recent report from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has cast doubt on the potential of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage…
               
US creates climate and trade task force to…
The U.S. will create a new trade task force to reduce carbon emissions from global commerce and manufacturing, according to a Reuters report citing White…
               
Green data centres help drive investments in Southeast…
A report released Monday highlights a notable rise in green investments across Southeast Asia in 2023, driven partly by green data center projects. However, the…
               
World leader urge nations to ratify UN Ocean…
The European Union, along with the governments of 13 countries, has called upon nations to prioritize the ratification of a UN treaty aimed at protecting…
               
Smart energy company completes Series C funding of…
GridBeyond, a smart energy company, has completed a Series C funding round of €52M ($55 million). This funding will aid the company in scaling up…
               
Dubai comes to a standstill as cloud seeding…
Torrential rains have caused flooding across the United Arab Emirates, leading to flight cancellations, school closures, and traffic jams. The heavy rainfall is partly due…
               
Germany’s coal mines emit more methane than reported,…
According to a recent analysis by Ember, German coal mines emit significantly more methane than officially reported to the United Nations. 
               
Japan sets sights on ambitious renewable energy targets…
Japan is gearing up to establish ambitious targets for renewable energy and other sources in its national electricity mix by fiscal 2040, with plans to…
               
Germany approves ambitious hydrogen pipeline network 
The German parliament, Bundestag, has given its approval for the construction of an extensive 9,700-kilometre pipeline network dedicated to transporting hydrogen across the nation and…
               
Sublime Systems receives potential $87 million funding for…
Sublime Systems, a startup in the realm of sustainable construction materials, has been selected by the US Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations…
               
EU to invest 3.5 billion euros for ocean,…
The European Union has pledged 3.5 billion euros towards ocean protection and sustainability this year through a series of initiatives, the EU's top environment official…
               
New wind installation surge by 50% in 2023…
The wind energy industry recorded a 50% increase in capacity installation in 2023 despite a turbulent political and macroeconomic environment, according to an industry report…
               
Industrial gas manufacturer receives funding to build hydrogen…
On Monday, Air Products and Chemicals, an industrial gas manufacturer based in Pennsylvania, announced that it had secured funding to construct two hydrogen refueling stations…
               
Singapore’s carbon management firm and Malaysian University collaborate…
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) and Climate Resources Exchange International (CRX) from Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to lead carbon-related projects in Malaysia.…
               
Air New Zealand purchases green fuel from Finland’s…
Air New Zealand has sealed its most significant deal for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with Finland-based petroleum refiner Neste to decarbonise and meet its net-zero…
               
Metal recycling startup to generate $1 billion in…
Runaya, a startup in metal recycling, aims to reach a revenue of $1 billion by the fiscal year 2030, coinciding with its target of achieving…
               
US EPA denies petition to exempt turbine from…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday denied a petition by energy industry groups seeking to remove stationary combustion turbines from the list of sources…
               
India’s Mahindra Group to invest ₹1,200 crore in…
On Monday, Mahindra Group declared a Rs 1,200 crore investment in renewable energy projects in India, including a 150 MW hybrid project combining solar and…
               
Mexico’s presidential candidate vows $13.6 billion to boost…
The frontrunner for Mexico's presidency, Claudia Sheinbaum, has proposed a plan to allocate approximately $13.6 billion towards expanding the country's use of renewable energy while…
               
Azerbaijan to address disagreements on climate finance at…
The Presidency has begun preparations for the upcoming UN climate talks in Baku this November. Officials from Azerbaijan, the host nation, note early disagreements among…
               
World Bank approves billion-dollar loan to boost Pakistan’s…
Pakistan's energy sector is poised for a significant transformation as the World Bank greenlights a billion-dollar loan aimed at funding energy projects within the country.…
               
Biodel Ag and Carbon Asset Solutions forge carbon…
Biodel Ag, Inc., a US-based carbon project developer specializing in regenerative agriculture, and Carbon Asset Solutions Ltd. ("CAS"), a prominent carbon registry and MRV (Measurement,…
               
Maldives inaugurates ESG reporting framework for private sector
The Maldives has taken a significant step towards enhancing sustainability practices in its private sector with the development of the nation's inaugural Environment, Social, Governance…
               
Australia faces solar waste crisis as recycling facilities…
Australia is confronting a looming environmental challenge as the country is projected to generate over 50,000 tonnes of solar waste annually due to the rapid…
               
EU, UK continue to lead G20 in low-carbon…
Since the first edition in 2021, the EU and the UK have consistently held the leading positions in BloombergNEF's assessment of the Group of 20's…
               
World Bank greenlights $1 billion for  Dasu project
The World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to finance the Dasu hydropower project in Pakistan, aiming to make electricity more affordable. 
               
India braces for soaring temperature as parts of…
India is preparing for a temperature surge in the upcoming weeks, which could strain power grids and endanger lives, especially as election rallies increase. 
               
Biodel Ag, Carbon Asset Solutions partner to deliver…
Biodel Ag, a US company specializing in regenerative agriculture carbon projects, has partnered with Carbon Asset Solutions Ltd., a carbon registry and MRV provider. Together,…
               
Mounting debt mean climate investment pose insolvency risk…
Emerging countries will pay a record $400 billion to service external debt this year, and nearly four dozen cannot spend the money they need for…
               
Climate advocates push Japan’s top banks for stricter…
Climate groups, including Australia's Market Forces, Japan's Kiko Network, and a representative from the Rainforest Action Network, have submitted shareholder proposals to Japan's leading banks,…
               
Debt-for-nature swaps could generate $100 billion for climate…
A recent report by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), a UK-based non-profit organization, suggests that debt-for-nature swaps could potentially yield $100 billion…
               
‘Old Wives’’ win against the Swiss government, explained
In a recent judgment by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) in the case of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland, the Court…
               
Analysis: the US needs $100 billion annually in…
Rhodium Group report urges US gov to boost spending on carbon dioxide removal tech to $100 billion yearly by 2050 for extreme climate change mitigation.
               
Middlesex Water Company prepares for new EPA regulations…
Middlesex Water Company in a recent announcement, reaffirmed its commitment to providing safe, clean, and reliable water services by proactively addressing the new national drinking…
               
Arq positioned to benefit from EPA’s stricter regulations…
Arq, a producer of environmentally efficient carbon products, anticipates a surge in demand following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement of enhanced regulations targeting per-…
               
Global Carbon Capture and Storage market primed for…
According to the report, as the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change, carbon capture and storage (CCS)…
               
Parsons Corporation to assist clients in meeting EPA’s…
Parsons Corporation a prominent player in Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) investigation and remediation, reaffirms its commitment to aiding clients in addressing PFAS challenges and…
               
Trump victory no threat to ESG funds, assures…
Ian Simm, founder and CEO of Impax Asset Management, believes that investment funds emphasizing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can withstand a potential victory…
               
US coffee chain Bluestone to offer sustainable beanless…
U.S. coffee chain Bluestone Lane will start selling espresso coffee made from farm foods such as date seeds, guava and sunflower from August in a…
               
Oklahoma sues two energy companies, accusing them of…
According to a press release from the Oklahoma Attorney General's office on Wednesday, the state has filed a lawsuit against two energy companies, alleging manipulation…
               
US achieves clean energy milestone on public lands
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced that the United States had surpassed its target of permitting over 25 gigawatts of clean energy projects on public…
               
Leaders under pressure to resign as SBTi alters…
The board and CEO of the Science Based Targets initiative faced calls to step down following changes to the United Nations-backed guidelines on companies' usage…
               
Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions drop to record low
Government data revealed that Japan experienced a 2.5% decline in greenhouse gas emissions, reaching a historic low during the fiscal year ending in March 2023.…
               
EU lawmakers pass law to limit methane emissions…
On Wednesday, European Union lawmakers approved a groundbreaking law aimed at curbing methane emissions from Europe’s oil and gas imports starting in 2030. This move…
               
Japan and US partner to reduce floating offshore…
Japan has agreed to collaborate with the United States to lower the expense of floating offshore wind projects in deep waters by 2035, the White…
               
Clyde Hydrogen secures £1 million in funding to…
Clyde Hydrogen, a green hydrogen startup, has received over £1 million in pre-seed funding to advance its pioneering technology poised to revolutionize the sector. The…
               
Balkan countries look to the hydrogen boom to…
A discovery of hydrogen beneath the Bulqize chrome mine in Albania has stirred optimism for the region’s transition towards cleaner energy.  This revelation has prompted…
               
Global coal power surges 2%, China a leading…
The world’s coal-fired power capacity saw a record 2% increase last year, primarily fueled by new constructions in China and delays in decommissioning elsewhere, according…
               
Chile unveils plan to set up its first…
Chile aims to begin production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in a large plant by 2030, with the goal of using SAF for half of…
               
Origin names Tony Lucas as finance chief amid…
Origin Energy named Tony Lucas as its new finance chief on Thursday as the Australian electricity retailer transitions towards greener energy alternatives. Lucas, who will…
               
Activists urge Apple to address detention of climate…
More than 60 human rights and environmental organizations have called on Apple to take action regarding the detention of climate experts in Vietnam, a key…
               
Analysis reveals England’s untapped potential for renewable energy
A recent analysis conducted by Exeter University, commissioned by Friends of the Earth (FoE), has unveiled that England has the capacity to generate 13 times…
               
Grid capacity challenges lead to increased curtailments of…
According to a report by news magazine Der Spiegel, Germany faced a surge in so-called re-dispatch measures in 2023 due to a lack of grid…
               
Watershed launches new software solution to aid compliance…
Watershed, a leading provider of climate solutions software, announced the introduction of "Watershed for CSRD," a cutting-edge software solution designed to assist companies in collecting…
               
Adani Green Energy surpasses 10,000 MW milestone in…
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), India's largest renewable energy giant, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 10,000 MW in renewable energy capacity. This accomplishment…
               
Swiss government renews its contribution to the Green…
Switzerland will contribute 135 million Swiss francs over the next four years to support the Green Climate Fund (GCF), which helps developing nations take concrete…
               
Technology provider releases first sustainability report
Tango has taken a significant step in its sustainability efforts by releasing its first Sustainability Report for 2023. In this report, Tango has outlined its…
               
Global carbon credit market to hit $84.4 billion…
As efforts to combat climate change intensify, there are currently 73 carbon pricing mechanisms in operation worldwide as of April 1, 2023. These mechanisms collectively…
               
EPA decision on California EV rules upheld by…
On Tuesday, a US appeals court upheld the Environmental Protection Agency's ruling, allowing California to establish its regulations for tailpipe emissions and electric vehicle standards. 
               
European Court rules Swiss government violated human rights…
In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has declared that the Swiss government failed in its duty to…
               
EU pushes back against Chinese clean-tech investments, favors…
The European Union intensified its scrutiny of Chinese clean-tech investments, raising concerns about the potential displacement of local suppliers as part of EU initiatives to…
               
US EPA introduces rule on cutting chemical plant…
On Tuesday, the US Environmental Protection Agency officially enacted a regulation to diminish cancer-causing toxic air emissions from chemical plants. This rule mandates regular monitoring…
               
Adani Group unveils approx. $30 billion investment plan…
The Adani Group has announced an ambitious investment plan totaling approximately Rs 2.3 trillion by 2030, marking India's most significant renewable energy expansion initiative to…
               
Delays in South Africa’s coal plant closures could…
A delay in the planned closures of coal-fired power plants in South Africa could have dire consequences, including thousands of deaths from air pollution and…
               
Chevron New Energies invests in ION Clean Energy’s…
Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron USA Inc., has announced a significant investment in ION Clean Energy, a Boulder-based technology company specializing in post-combustion…
               
Saudi Arabia’s Biofuel Company to triple refining capacity…
The Biofuel Company in Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to significantly boost its refining capacity, aiming to triple its output by 2025. This expansion initiative…
               
JSW Energy raises $65 million from institutional investors,…
JSW Energy Limited has successfully raised $65 million (Rs 5,000 crore) through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), selling shares to institutional investors, including the Abu…
               
US Federal Reserve blocks push for climate risk…
According to a Bloomberg report, the U.S. Federal Reserve has intervened to prevent a proposal by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision that would have…
               
Ireland’s largest offshore wind project set to reveal…
The final design for Ireland's largest offshore wind project, Codling Wind Park, is poised to be unveiled today. The project, located off the Co Wicklow…
               
Aker Carbon Capture advances decarbonization with projects in…
Aker Carbon Capture (ACC) has secured a pre-FEED (Front End Engineering Design) contract for Statkraft's Heimdal waste-to-energy plant in Norway, targeting the capture of 220,000…
               
Biden Administration’s initial SAF subsidy model to set…
The Biden administration will release a preliminary climate model for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) subsidy program in forthcoming weeks that is more stringent than…
               
ICVCM approves three certifiers meeting “high-integrity” criteria, Verra…
An international benchmark aimed at defining high-quality carbon offset projects has taken a significant step forward, with three major certifiers receiving approval from the Integrity…
               
Ingka explores offshore wind investments in South Korea…
Ingka, the majority owner of IKEA stores globally, is venturing into renewable energy investments in South Korea and Japan, targeting offshore wind as the most…
               
Chevron to invest in ION Clean Energy, aims…
Chevron New Energies (CNE), a division of Chevron Inc., has invested significantly in ION Clean Energy (ION), a technology company based in Boulder. ION specializes…
               
US SEC pauses climate disclosure mandates for pending…
Amid political criticism, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed implementing new climate-related disclosure requirements, citing pending judicial review. 
               
Fed will resist political pressure to pursue green…
During his address at Stanford University on Wednesday, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell stressed that the Federal Reserve is not a climate regulator and will firmly…
               
GCM strengthens real estate investments team 
Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM) has bolstered its real estate investments team with the appointment of Evan Sherman as Head of Real Estate Acquisitions, underscoring its…
               
Renewable energy growth falls short of climate targets,…
According to a report released on Thursday by the prominent think tank REN21, the global addition of renewable energy capacity fell short of the necessary…
               
CIP invests £250 million in UK solar developer…
Danish renewable energy infrastructure investor Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has announced a significant investment of £250 million to acquire a majority stake in UK solar…
               
Georgia Senators Warnock and Ossoff secure clean energy…
US Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) unveiled a significant stride towards clean energy initiatives in rural Georgia. Through the U.S. Department…
               
Investors show a growing appetite for environment-conscious companies 
Amidst a changing landscape in investment strategies, sustainable investing emerges as a compelling avenue for those seeking broader objectives beyond mere financial gain in portfolio…
               
Renewable power surge drives 15.5% drop in EU…
The European Commission said on Wednesday that carbon dioxide emissions governed by the European Union's emission trading system (ETS) fell by 15.5% in 2023, primarily…
               
US Treasury Chief hints at action against China’s…
On Wednesday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen did not dismiss the possibility of taking further measures to safeguard American clean energy sectors against China's overinvestment…
               
Citigroup, JPMorgan, Royal Bank of Canada to disclose…
Citigroup, JPMorgan, and the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) will introduce a new climate measure under deals by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. 
               
Australia to invest $1 billion in solar panel…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the Solar Sunshot program to bolster the nation’s renewable energy sector and create job opportunities in regional areas.…
               
Power supplier TVA to shut down 9 coal-fire…
In a press release on Tuesday, power supplier Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced its decision to retire the Kingston Fossil Plant and construct an energy…
               
EVs to overtake petrol cars in Norway by…
According to calculations by Reuters and analysts, Norway is on course to have more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) on its roads than petrol cars by…
               
EU’s $43 billion fund to be the high-stakes…
Early outcomes from the European Union's Innovation Fund, a €40 billion ($43 billion) investment initiative pivotal to Europe's zero-carbon economy goals by mid-century, are surfacing. 
               
Taiwan hit by the strongest earthquake in a…
Taiwan experienced its most powerful earthquake in twenty-five years, which collapsed numerous buildings on the eastern side of the island, injured over 50 people, and…
               
Asset management firm to lead $50 billion investment…
Through its offshore wind unit Corio Generation Ltd., Macquarie Asset Management is investing $50 billion in offshore wind projects across various markets over the next…
               
CapitaLand Investment’s climate resilience report flags coastal flooding…
CapitaLand Investment's (CLI) inaugural standalone climate resilience report, released on April 1st, highlights coastal flooding as the most significant threat to its global portfolio of…
               
CARB files motion to dismiss lawsuit challenging California’s…
The litigation over California's climate disclosure rules, specifically Senate Bill 253 (Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act) and Senate Bill 261 (Greenhouse gasses: climate-related financial risk),…
               
Canadian airlines and shippers urge Ottawa for increased…
Airlines and marine shippers in Canada are urging the federal government to bolster funding for sustainable transport initiatives, with a focus on green supply chains…
               
Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean product slashes 683,000 tons…
In 2023, Maersk's ECO Delivery Ocean product achieved a significant milestone, with more than 660,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) transported on green fuels, resulting in…
               
EU sustainability reporting standards could impact over 1,300…
The Institute for Sustainable Finance (ISF) has issued a warning that corporate sustainability reporting standards introduced by the European Union (EU) could have significant implications…
               
GenZero and Allen & Gledhill call for legal…
GenZero, a Temasek-owned investment platform focused on decarbonization, has partnered with leading law firm Allen & Gledhill LLP to release a legal paper advocating for…
               
Malaysia’s Petronas and JERA signs agreement for carbon…
Malaysia's state-run energy firm Petronas announced on Tuesday a partnership with Japanese power generation company JERA to assess the viability of the carbon capture and…
               
Swedish steelmaker to invest $4.8 bln mln in…
Sweden’s SSAB announced on Tuesday that it plans to invest 4.5 billion euros ($4.83 billion) in constructing a fossil-free mini-mill in Lulea. 
               
31 countries hit 5% EV sales, signaling mass…
According to a Bloomberg Green analysis, electric vehicles have reached a pivotal tipping point globally, with 31 countries surpassing the threshold of 5% of new…
               
Goldman Sachs Renewables MN8 raises $325 million funding
MN8 Energy, a producer of solar energy and energy storage, announced it had secured $325 million through a private placement of convertible preferred stock. The…
               
China’s power firm revamps natural gas business post…
GCL Holdings, a privately owned Chinese energy company, is shifting its focus to developing a natural gas business. According to company executives interviewed by Reuters,…
               
Climate-driven Amazon drought spurs devastating wildfires in Venezuela
On Monday, data showed Venezuela facing a surge in wildfires due to a drought linked to climate change in the Amazon rainforest region.
               
Business schools embrace sustainability and cultural diversity to…
The integration of sustainability principles and cultural diversity into business education is gaining momentum globally, driven by the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…
               
German companies eager to invest in Vietnam’s sustainable…
During the Germany-Vietnam Business Forum, Alexander Ziehe, chairman of the German Business Association (GBA), revealed that several German companies are keen to invest in sustainable…
               
Australian energy giant foresees green hydrogen as viable…
Amidst debates over Australia's energy future, one of the country's largest energy utilities, EnergyAustralia, is championing the potential of clean hydrogen as a viable alternative…
               
Adani Green’s wind power project raises environmental concerns…
Adani Green Energy's ambitious wind power project, valued at US$442 million, situated in Mannar and Pooneryn, is currently undergoing a technical review by the Sri…
               
NIKE sets new sustainability targets for 2025 
Global sportswear giant NIKE is ramping up its commitment to sustainability by announcing new targets aimed at reducing its carbon emissions across its business and…
               
JX Nippon and Chevron sign MOU to explore…
In a significant move towards advancing lower carbon solutions, JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation and Chevron New Energies, a division of Chevron U.S.A.…
               
India’s hydropower plummets to 38-year low amid erratic…
According to a Reuters analysis of government data, India experienced its most significant decline in hydropower output in at least 38 years, with a 16.3%…
               
Citi says 40% energy clients lack greenhouse gas…
Nearly half of the energy companies Citi Bank provides lending to lack strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as disclosed in a climate report released…
               
The focus of govt incentives will go into…
Global investment in clean energy has surged to unprecedented levels, reaching a staggering US$1.77 trillion, as revealed by the latest Energy Transition Investment Trends 2024…
               
US finalizes tighter tailpipe emissions standards for heavy-duty…
On Friday, the US government announced it was in the final stages of implementing more stringent tailpipe emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles such as semi-trucks…
               
US landfill methane output underestimated by 40%: study
A recent study published in Science reveals that methane emissions from prominent US landfills are, on average, 40% higher than previously documented. Utilizing aerial surveys,…
               
Solar industry set to soar as US grapples…
As Dan Shugar, the CEO of Nextracker Inc., stated, the unyielding demand for electricity in the United States is poised to overshadow obstacles confronting the…
               
Citi agrees to disclose clean energy financing ratios…
Citi has joined JPMorgan Chase in agreeing to disclose its clean energy financing ratios, following pressure from shareholder resolutions. The New York City Comptroller’s Office,…
               
Study finds Australia’s carbon offsets method failing to…
A major study conducted by 11 academics has revealed that Australia's primary carbon offsets method, known as "human-induced regeneration," has largely failed to improve tree…
               
BlackRock CEO reaffirms investment in oil and gas…
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reiterated the firm's commitment to investing in oil and gas companies, emphasizing that they have never supported divesting from traditional energy…
               
First Bus announces £89 million investment in zero-emission…
First Bus has revealed plans for a substantial £89 million investment aimed at accelerating its transition to zero-emission buses and infrastructure across four regions. This…
               
US DOE initiates $1 billion investment for hydrogen-ready…
Climate advocates and community members applaud the US Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations for commencing initial award negotiations aimed at establishing…
               
New York achieves record wind and solar generation
New York State's power grid operator, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), reports significant milestones in renewable energy generation, with record-breaking hourly outputs from…
               
Adani Group unveils plan for world’s largest renewable…
In a recent announcement, billionaire Gautam Adani's conglomerate reveals plans for the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, aiming for a colossal 45 GW…
               
Walmart invests in 19 solar projects across US,…
In a move to bolster renewable energy initiatives, retail giant Walmart announced its investment in 19 solar projects developed by Pivot Energy, aimed at enhancing…
               
New York set new records for hourly wind…
On Monday, New York's power grid operator announced that the state achieved new hourly wind and solar generation records.
               
Shipping industry faces regulatory hurdles in the race…
Global shipping companies are feeling mounting pressure to reduce their carbon emissions. However, executives point to the complexity arising from vague regulatory frameworks, especially regarding…
               
China faces infrastructure strain amid record solar and…
Following a surge in solar and wind power installations last year, multiple regions across China are experiencing difficulties managing fluctuations in electricity supply linked to…
               
New study reveals 80% of sustainable bonds fail…
New research from the investor-oriented nonprofit Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI) indicates that over 80% of the 768 sustainability-linked bonds issued between 2018 and November of…
               
Africa’s ambitious plan to harness carbon markets for…
Africa, a continent blessed with vast green energy reserves, is gearing up to maximize its share in the booming global carbon credit market, which has…
               
Challenges abound for green investment trusts in Europe
Green investment trusts in Europe, such as London-listed Greencoat UK Wind and Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust, are facing headwinds as their share prices trade at…
               
EU countries call for urgent revision of anti-deforestation…
According to a document examined by Reuters on Monday, a coalition of EU nations, led by Austria, is urging immediate revisions to the bloc's forthcoming…
               
NATO debuts as a climate tech investor 
NATO, the military alliance, has ventured into startup acceleration with its Defense Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program, an initiative to foster technological…
               
Biden administration to invest $6 billion in industrial…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 33 projects slated to receive funding of up to $6 billion. These initiatives aim to…
               
Regulators address seabed mining challenges amidst EV battery…
A marine scientist has emerged as a potential new leader for the International Seabed Authority (ISA), signalling a possible shift in the organization's approach to…
               
Audubon Zoo teams up with Entergy & NASA…
In collaboration with conservation allies such as Entergy and NASA, Audubon Zoo is set to host "Party for the Planet: Spring into Action," marking the…
               
Real estate investors grapple with CO2 shock, turn…
Real estate investors, already struggling with high interest rates, are now confronting the potential for substantial losses prompted by recent European regulations.
               
Vietnam receives $51.5 million payment for carbon credits…
Vietnam has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to combat climate change, becoming the first country in the East Asia Pacific region to receive…
               
Green jobs rise as sustainability investments grow: report
According to a 2024 Capgemini report on global investment trends, more than 52% of organizations are projected to boost their investments in sustainability within the…
               
Invesco unveils $2.1 billion fund tackling water scarcity,…
On World Water Day, analyst Mahi Roy highlighted five US-based funds and several companies dedicated to enhancing water access quality and tackling various water-related challenges. 
               
US judge issues temporary block on $649 million…
According to attorneys involved in the case, a federal judge, on Friday, temporarily blocked a land swap needed before developers can build a major clean…
               
AI is a key tool in businesses reducing…
During a climate change dialogue at the China Development Forum, Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple Inc., emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in…
               
Activists urge major banks to halt financing for…
Over 80 organizations, including Make My Money Matter, Greenpeace UK, and Global Witness, have collectively penned letters to the chief executives of 12 major banks,…
               
India braces for surge in solar waste amid…
India's ambitious drive to ramp up its renewable energy capacity, particularly in solar energy, is poised to reshape its economy. However, alongside this growth comes…
               
Canadian Banks acknowledge challenges in green financing emission…
In a significant shift, some of Canada's largest banks have admitted that their investments in green financing may not lead directly to a decrease in…
               
BNPP AM launches new fund targeting global net…
Today, BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) unveiled its latest offering, the BNP Paribas Global Net Zero Transition Equity fund, designed to provide investors with…
               
Biden administration reassures oil and gas executives amid…
The Biden administration aims to ease concerns among oil and gas executives regarding a pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from new projects, assuring…
               
Singapore-backed climate action data trust boosts transparency in…
In just over a year since its launch, the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust), supported by Singapore, has significantly enhanced the credibility of the…
               
Chip giant NVIDIA launches cloud platform to address…
To accelerate the fight against the $140 billion in economic losses stemming from climate change-induced extreme weather events, NVIDIA has unveiled its Earth-2 climate digital…
               
Study links West Africa’s intense February heatwave to…
A scorching heatwave that hit West Africa in February has been determined by a study to have been intensified by 4 degrees Celsius and made…
               
Fossil fuel firms could face homicide charges for…
A groundbreaking legal theory is gaining traction among researchers, suggesting that fossil fuel companies, identified as the primary contributors to planet-warming emissions, could be held…
               
HSBC, NatWest face allegations of funding North Sea…
Two prominent UK high street banks stand accused of continuing to finance the expansion of fossil fuels in the North Sea despite having pledged to…
               
Highly accurate AI model by Google to predict…
Globally, climate change is exacerbating the frequency and severity of flooding events. However, artificial intelligence (AI) holds promise in mitigating some of these impacts by…
               
Multilateral lender approves $85 million investment for North…
The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a multilateral lender, announced on Wednesday its approval of an $85 million investment aimed at assisting North Macedonia in transitioning…
               
Enpal secures EUR 1.1 billion to accelerate residential…
Enpal, a German solar solutions installer, has announced the successful procurement of EUR 1.1 billion (USD 1.2 billion) to expedite the deployment of its integrated…
               
UBS names Jack Collings as Asia Pacific head…
UBS, the investment banking group, has appointed Jack Collings as the head of sustainability and climate risk for Asia Pacific (APAC). Collings transitions into this…
               
Axpo secures €7 billion sustainability-linked credit facility led…
Swiss energy producer and trader, Axpo Holding AG, has finalized a sustainability-linked revolving credit facility (RCF) totaling €7 billion, with over 30 banks participating. ING…
               
Survey reveals business skepticism toward carbon offsets
A recent survey conducted by the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) reveals that a majority of businesses are hesitant to enter the carbon offset market…
               
Canada’s carbon pricing increase sparks debate over affordability…
As Canada prepares for an increase in its carbon pricing system on April 1, provincial leaders express concerns about its impact on affordability, sparking a…
               
Chevron resolves Kern County oil spills with $13…
According to the California natural resources agency on Wednesday, Chevron has agreed to settle with two California state agencies for previous oil spills in Kern…
               
US raises alarm over foreign hackers carrying out…
In a letter made public on Tuesday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan cautioned state governors about disruptive cyberattacks…
               
Australia faces urgent need for investment to prevent…
According to the grid operator, Australia, a major natural gas exporter, urgently needs investment to avert shortages in several densely populated regions starting in 2025…
               
International Day of Forests 2024: Forests and Innovation
The International Day of Forests is celebrated on 21st March every year. The theme for International Day of Forests 2024, "Forests and Innovation: New Solutions…
               
Morgan Stanley’s asset management arm eyes $1 billion…
According to individuals familiar with the situation, Morgan Stanley's asset management division intends to secure a minimum of $1 billion for a new fund focused…
               
The world is ‘losing the battle’ against electronic…
On Wednesday, a UN expert warned that the global struggle against electronic waste is faltering. This caution comes in the wake of a report revealing…
               
Biden’s latest move on auto emissions expected to…
On Wednesday, the Biden administration implemented strict tailpipe emission limits to curb pollution from the country's cars and light trucks. These measures are so stringent…
               
Google commits $35 million to carbon removal credits,…
Google has announced its commitment to purchasing $35 million in carbon removal credits, aligning with the Department of Energy's (DOE) carbon removal purchase program launched…
               
Constellation Energy raises $900 million in green bond…
Constellation Energy has made history by announcing the successful completion of a $900 million green bond offering, marking the first of its kind in the…
               
New Energy Blue launches new subsidiary to accelerate…
Today, New Energy Blue, a leading clean-energy developer specializing in low-carbon biofuels and biochemicals from crop residues, announced the establishment of its new subsidiary, New…
               
Germany calls for greater international cooperation to accelerate…
Germany's economy and foreign affairs ministers have emphasized the need for enhanced international cooperation to drive the global energy transition and meet climate targets effectively.…
               
Billions invested in fossil fuels by local government…
A recent analysis conducted by environmental campaign groups Friends of the Earth and Platform London has uncovered significant investments in the fossil fuels industry by…
               
CFC launches innovative carbon delivery insurance to boost…
Specialist insurance provider CFC has made a significant entry into the carbon insurance market with the introduction of its pioneering product, Carbon Delivery Insurance. This…
               
Swiss National Bank stands firm on investment policy…
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has reiterated its stance on environmental considerations, stating that it will not alter its investment strategies because of climate change.…
               
Stellantis and California reach an agreement on vehicle…
On Tuesday, Stellantis, Chrysler's parent company, and the state of California finalized an emissions agreement. This accord comes after Stellantis attempted to join an agreement…
               
UK bank funds Greensphere’s venture into nature, climate…
On Wednesday, Greensphere Capital announced that it had secured backing from the UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB) for its first fund, which aims to commercialize nature…
               
Only 10 countries met air quality guidelines by…
A recent analysis revealed that in the past year, only 10 nations and approximately 9% of cities worldwide met the air quality standards outlined by…
               
Air New Zealand explores partnership for green fuel…
On Wednesday, Air New Zealand invited startups operating in the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) sector to seek potential supply partners as part of its commitment…
               
US-China take proactive steps in methane emission reduction,…
According to the deputy US special envoy on climate change, cooperation between the United States and China regarding methane reduction is progressing. He highlighted an…
               
Major developments in SAFs marked by IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported significant advancements in the realm of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), particularly focusing on electrofuels, in its latest…
               
UAE strikes 15-year LNG deal with Germany
In a significant move consolidating Europe's dependence on fossil fuels, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has inked a deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG)…
               
EU urged to lead in strengthening carbon intensity…
As delegates gather for the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC 81) in London, the focus turns to enhancing energy efficiency and…
               
China opens consultation for aluminum smelters in ETS…
The Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) has initiated a consultation process for the inclusion of aluminum smelters in its national compliance emission trading…
               
Japan initiates testing of ammonia-coal mix to reduce…
Japanese technology aimed at curbing carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants by introducing ammonia as a substitute for coal is set to undergo testing…
               
Malaysia’s Ministry of NRES developing National Carbon Market…
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) in Malaysia is currently undertaking a study on the National Carbon Market Policy (DPKK), with completion…
               
Ed Miliband warns of Sunak and ministers dividing…
In a speech, Ed Miliband, Labour shadow energy minister, warned that Sunak and other ministers are fueling division over the UK's net zero target rather…
               
World’s largest solar manufacturer to slashes one-third of…
The largest solar manufacturer globally has decided to downsize its workforce by almost a third following an unsuccessful cost-cutting initiative, which included instructing employees to…
               
Hedge fund veteran proposes carbon footprint strategy for…
To tackle climate change, alternative investment expert Andrew Hohns is pioneering a strategy to help banks slash their carbon footprint. Formerly of Mariner Investment Group…
               
Germany & Canada agree to kickstart trade of…
Canada and Germany have agreed on steps to promote the trade of hydrogen, a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels. Both countries will contribute €200 million…
               
Britain’s National Grid proposes $74 billion energy system…
Britain's National Grid has proposed a £58 billion ($74 billion) investment plan to enhance grid networks beyond 2030, anticipating the growth in electricity demand and…
               
China falls short of reaching 2025 green steel…
Researchers, on Tuesday, said that China is not meeting expectations in reducing the carbon footprint of its vast steel industry. They attributed this shortfall to…
               
Global oil and gas industry poised for $125…
The international oil and gas sector, alongside the Middle East's national oil companies, is gearing up to greenlight an impressive array of projects this year,…
               
Warwickshire introduces new policy to enhance EV charging…
In a move aimed at bolstering the infrastructure for electric vehicle (EV) owners, Warwickshire County Council (WCC) has unveiled a groundbreaking EV Parking Policy. This…
               
Delhi government unveils ambitious solar policy 
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi has announced the implementation of the new Delhi Solar Policy, 2024, aimed at significantly increasing the adoption…
               
Zimbabwe urged to embrace renewable energy funding and…
In a bid to bolster its renewable energy sector and pave the way for a sustainable energy future, Zimbabwe recently hosted the Fifth Edition of…
               
African Development Bank chief calls for end to…
In an interview with The Associated Press, Akinwumi Adesina, the head of the African Development Bank, voiced his concerns over loans tied to Africa's natural…
               
Transition finance key to achieving Southeast Asia’s net-zero…
Experts suggest that Southeast Asia has the potential to lead the global push towards achieving net-zero emissions, contingent upon the region's ability to secure over…
               
Building Information Modelling tech to develop sustainable projects…
Building Information Modelling (BIM) is emerging as a highly influential initiative for creating sustainable real estate projects. BIM involves designing projects based on models incorporating…
               
Britain’s home heating emission goals stalled by lack…
Most of Britain's homes use gas for heating, contributing about 18% of the country's total greenhouse gas emissions. The government aims to reduce these emissions…
               
Why recycling needs a new perspective?
Recent reports about plastic recycling have made it clear that the plastics industry sold recycling as a glorified solution to the planet’s plastic waste problem.…
               
US appeals court temporarily halts SEC climate disclosure…
On Friday, a US appeals court temporarily halted the implementation of new Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules mandating public companies to disclose climate-related risks. 
               
Exxon CEO takes aggressive climate stance amid industry…
Darren Woods, the CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp., is fighting back after facing criticism from both environmentalists and investors during his seven years in charge. 
               
Top oil executives & ministers arrive at the…
This week, oil industry leaders and government officials gather in Houston for a significant energy conference, encouraged by major mergers, stable oil prices, and less…
               
US Senate passes bipartisan legislation to boost recycling…
The US Senate has taken a significant step forward in addressing recycling and composting challenges by passing two bipartisan bills aimed at improving data collection…
               
Shell warns of energy shortages amidst low investment…
Shell, one of the world's leading energy companies, has issued a stark warning about the risk of energy shortages unless there is a significant increase…
               
Adani Green Energy operationalizes additional 126 MW wind…
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has achieved another milestone in its renewable energy portfolio by operationalizing an additional 126 MW capacity of a wind power…
               
$30 million facility to boost renewable energy financing…
In a significant move towards sustainable energy development, a new $30 million facility managed by the Bahamas Development Bank is set to revolutionize the financing…
               
Swiss-Colombian startup Cotierra secures $1 million for farming…
In a significant stride towards sustainable agriculture, Cotierra, a Swiss-Colombian carbon removal and agtech startup, has successfully secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round. 
               
US to invest in $750 million to reduce…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) declared its intention to allocate $750 million towards a series of projects with the objective of substantially reducing the…
               
CIWM launches new fund for circular economy businesses
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has introduced a new fund to assist circular economy businesses in their growth by providing "fully-funded brand communications,…
               
Google joins US DOE with $35 million carbon…
Google unveiled a new pledge to secure a minimum of $35 million worth of carbon removal credits within 12 months. This commitment is aligned with…
               
Solar battery sales jump 26% in German households…
On Thursday, the industry association BVES announced that sales of home solar electricity storage batteries in Germany could increase by 26% this year, driven by…
               
Antarctic scientists raise alarm on bird flu following…
Antarctic scientists are issuing warnings about the transmission of a highly contagious H5N1 avian flu virus, initially identified on the continent's mainland last month and…
               
US Chamber of Commerce files lawsuit against SEC…
On Thursday, the US Chamber of Commerce announced that it has initiated legal action against the US Securities and Exchange Commission's recently implemented regulations mandating…
               
Switzerland witnesses increase in pension funds decarbonizing portfolios
According to Climate Alliance, a coalition of civil society organizations, the proportion of Swiss pension funds committed to decarbonizing their investment portfolios has risen from…
               
Biden administration proposes significant fuel tax hike for…
In line with President Biden's State of the Union Address promise to address tax disparities, the Biden administration has unveiled a proposal to substantially increase…
               
NZBA members commit to emissions reduction goals for…
In a significant move towards addressing climate change, members of the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a part of the broader Glasgow Financial Alliance for…
               
Study finds US oil and gas industry methane…
A comprehensive study published in the journal Nature reveals that methane emissions from US oil and natural gas operations are three times higher than previously…
               
Germany’s offshore wind expansion to occupy quarter of…
Germany's ambitious plans for offshore wind power expansion could potentially occupy up to one quarter of the country's exclusive economic zone in the North Sea…
               
Shell revises 2030 carbon emissions reduction target 
Shell announced on Thursday that it had revised its target to reduce the intensity of its overall carbon emissions by 2030, attributing this adjustment to…
               
Germany’s emissions goal demands sixfold surge in EV…
According to a study, Germany must experience a significant turnaround in the momentum of electric vehicle (EV) sales if it hopes to meet its emissions…
               
Banking climate coalition to report on capital markets…
On Wednesday, a climate coalition supported by the United Nations and focused on banking released revised guidelines for its members. 
               
‘Water for All’ resounds on 27th celebration of…
March 14: Global celebration of rivers - vital for ecosystems. Advocates unite to protect and raise awareness for International Day of Action for Rivers.
               
Texas fires release record carbon dioxide in January,…
In January and February, extensive wildfires in Texas emitted 920,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide, marking the second-highest release for that period ever on record.
               
Apple suppliers to join its green investment fund
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Murata Manufacturing Co., suppliers to Apple Inc., are joining the iPhone maker’s green investment fund, bringing the total committed…
               
US climate envoy urges Japan to accelerate renewables,…
During his visit to Japan, John Podesta, the top US climate envoy, stressed the importance of speeding up the use of renewable energy, especially offshore…
               
Climate Change Commission urges government action to cut…
The Climate Change Commission has issued a stern call to the New Zealand government, urging swift action to reduce the surplus of carbon credits available…
               
Carbon strips market set to soar to $4.15…
The Carbon Strips Market is poised for significant growth, with CoherentMI estimating its value to reach US$ 4.15 Billion by 2031, up from US$ 2.66…
               
IT firms prioritize sustainability reporting and compliance over…
A recent study conducted by global technology research and advisory firm ISG reveals that enterprises are increasingly directing their sustainability investment towards reporting and compliance…
               
IBM announces $45 million investment in sustainability accelerator…
Tech giant IBM has unveiled a new commitment to invest $45 million in its social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, as part of a…
               
Innovative solutions: the XPRIZE Water Scarcity Competition
Water scarcity is a pressing issue affecting communities worldwide, with 80% of the global population facing its consequences. To address this challenge, the XPRIZE Foundation,…
               
Insurers express concerns over greenwashing amid tightening ESG…
Amidst increasing scrutiny over environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, insurers are grappling with concerns surrounding greenwashing, according to a recent survey conducted by Ortec…
               
African nations block solar geoengineering proposal at UN…
Last week, during the UN Environmental Assembly in Nairobi, African countries spearheaded a successful resistance against a proposed resolution by Switzerland. 
               
Waste-to-energy technology raises environmental concerns 
Waste-to-energy technology, a waste disposal method by incinerating materials like paper, plastic and wood, has created concerns among environmental groups method as a ‘quick fix’…
               
Global investment firm appoints specialized team to identify…
Permira, a global investment firm, has established a dedicated team to identify investment opportunities in the climate transition sector. 
               
EU Parliament passes law to make buildings energy-efficient 
On Tuesday, the European Parliament passed new legislation mandating member states to accelerate building renovations to enhance energy efficiency and lower the EU's carbon emissions. 
               
Mango to choose adaptable clothing as climate change…
Mango, the Spanish retailer, is focusing on adaptable clothing to assist customers in coping with unpredictable temperature fluctuations due to climate change, according to Chief…
               
US power consumption to reach record highs in…
According to the US Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook released on Tuesday, power consumption in the United States is set to reach unprecedented levels…
               
37th International Cotton Conference in Bremen to address…
The Bremen Cotton Exchange and Fibre Institute Bremen are gearing up for the 37th International Cotton Conference in Bremen from March 20 to 22, expecting…
               
WWF urges central banks in Africa to integrate…
Recent research by the WWF Sustainable Financial Regulations and Central Bank Activities (SUSREG) reveals that several central banks and financial supervisors are actively incorporating "green"…
               
Germany’s onshore wind power expansion gathers pace
The expansion of onshore wind power in Germany is regaining momentum, with industry lobby group BWE stating that the politically induced slowdown in newly installed…
               
Bank of America expands energy transition business amid…
Bank of America (BofA) is ramping up efforts to expand its presence in the energy transition sector, aiming to bolster carbon trading and increase its…
               
PNGRB advances green hydrogen transport via natural gas…
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is taking significant strides in facilitating the transportation of green hydrogen through natural gas transmission lines by…
               
Sylvera becomes first carbon credit agency to adopt…
Carbon credit data and rating agency Sylvera has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first of its kind to integrate the International Capital Market…
               
Blended finance key for India’s $1 trillion climate…
India requires approximately $1 trillion by 2030 to fulfill its climate change adaptation objectives. To mobilize private investments, India will need to pursue blended finance.
               
Climate fund investors, Microsoft pour $18 million into…
Konexa, a UK-based integrated energy development and investment platform, has finalized financial arrangements and invested $18 million. 
               
Alberta’s ban on renewables could halt $8.24 billion…
According to a study released on Monday, Alberta's prohibition on select renewable projects could jeopardize investments worth C$11.1 billion ($8.24 billion) and impede the development…
               
Morocco allocates 1 million hectors to green hydrogen…
On Monday, the Moroccan government announced its intention to allocate 1 million hectares to green hydrogen projects, with an initial phase starting at 300,000 hectares,…
               
Canada & US to review cross-border dispute over…
As announced on Monday, Canada and the United States have jointly agreed to assess a longstanding cross-border conflict concerning the contamination of coal mines in…
               
Japan approves installation of offshore wind power in…
On Tuesday, Japan's government greenlit a proposed amendment to current laws, enabling the establishment of offshore wind power within exclusive economic zones (EEZ). 
               
AIIB and BNDES strengthen cooperation for sustainable development…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at…
               
Report: Global carbon removal market to hit $1465.5…
The latest report by Congruence Market Insights, titled 'Global Carbon Dioxide Removal Market - Size, Trends, Share, Growth, Dynamics, Competition, and Opportunity Forecast, 2023 -…
               
Biofuels poised to drive global green transition, but…
Biofuels are anticipated to play a crucial role in the global green transition, offering a sustainable solution for decarbonizing planes, ships, and industrial activities that…
               
Canadian Banks undermine net-zero commitments, report finds
A recent report by InfluenceMap has revealed that Canada's five largest banks undermined their net-zero commitments in 2022, maintaining higher exposure to the fossil fuel…
               
Former coal plant in Queensland to transform into…
In a move towards sustainable energy, a former coal plant in Queensland, Australia, is undergoing a transformation into a Tesla Megapack, set to become a…
               
Volkswagen quits Australian auto lobby over fuel standards…
Amidst a growing rift over new fuel standards, Volkswagen announced its withdrawal from the policymaking committee of Australia's auto lobby. The decision follows Tesla's recent…
               
EVs cannot fix ‘car harm’, study says 
While electric vehicles (EVs) promise cleaner air and reduced climate pollution, a recent analysis suggests that even a complete global transition to EVs would not…
               
Blended-wing aircraft pushes aviation towards net zero goals
In the history of aviation design, the landscape remained unchanged for a century, characterized by conventional tube-and-wing aircraft. Yet, amidst this conformity, 'flying wings' like…
               
AI could fuel climate misinformation, not solutions, warn…
A coalition of environmental groups has cautioned against the notion that artificial intelligence will alleviate the climate crisis, warning that instead, it could contribute to…
               
Europe not ready for accelerating climate risks, report…
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has issued its first risk assessment, indicating that Europe is not well-prepared for the quickly increasing climate dangers it faces.
               
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest fell 30% in…
Government data released on Friday revealed a 30% decrease in deforestation across Brazil's Amazon rainforest in February compared to the previous year. 
               
Texas pushes back against EPA’s new methane rule
In a move against federal regulations, Texas, the largest energy-producing state in the nation, lodged a complaint urging a court to halt a recent rule…
               
Extreme heat causes mass coral bleaching of Great…
A government agency reports that a mass coral bleaching event has impacted Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The event was likely triggered by heat stress accumulated…
               
Ethanol plant in North Dakota leads the way…
Red Trail Energy (RTE), a corn ethanol plant in Richardton, North Dakota, has become the first ethanol plant globally to join a voluntary carbon market,…
               
US Treasury steps away from collecting insurer data…
The US government is shifting away from collecting data on home insurance prices and availability at the zip code level as premiums rise and climate…
               
Rondo Energy partners with battery startup to cut…
A fresh collaboration between a multinational energy corporation and a battery startup utilizing heated bricks could alleviate Europe's energy crisis and reduce carbon emissions.
               
Duferco announces €10 million investment in clean hydrogen…
Duferco plans clean hydrogen project in Sicily with Caronte & Nippon Gases Italia to decarbonize Messina plant, per Kallanish.
               
February 2024: Hottest on record amidst alarming climate…
Last month was recorded as the hottest February, according to new data from Copernicus, the European Union’s climate monitoring service. This marks the ninth consecutive…
               
Unilever announces new climate goals despite ESG concerns
Unilever Plc is setting more ambitious goals to reduce emissions, targeting suppliers and stores that sell its brands, despite investor concerns that non-financial goals divert…
               
Valmet Oyj raises EUR 200 million with inaugural…
Valmet Oyj, a Finnish provider of process technologies, has successfully raised EUR 200 million (USD 217.4 million) through the sale of senior unsecured green notes.…
               
Osun State secures $80 million investment for infrastructure…
In a significant development, the Osun State Government has announced that two separate investment conglomerates, Allegiance CNG Limited and First Tricon Construction Services Limited, have…
               
New Jersey advances bill to divest from fossil…
In a bold move towards environmental sustainability, the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee has advanced a bill mandating the divestment of state retirement…
               
Bengaluru’s acute water shortage hurts international firms
Bengaluru's severe water scarcity is impeding production at its garment factories, doubling restaurant water expenses, and compelling managers at certain global companies to address unconventional…
               
Green groups slam SEC over exclusion of Scope…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission approved new climate disclosure requirements for public companies, part of the Biden administration's climate policy. 
               
Haryana unveils draft Green Hydrogen Policy to drive…
The Haryana government has unveiled a draft, 'Haryana Green Hydrogen Policy 2024', aiming to generate 250 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) of green hydrogen by 2030.…
               
Amazon and Glacier partner to advance recycling technology…
Amazon and Glacier are teaming up to revolutionize recycling technology and combat waste through innovative AI and robotics solutions. The collaboration, driven by Amazon's Climate…
               
UK trails behind European counterparts in green investment
A recent analysis by Greenpeace has highlighted the UK's lagging position in green spending among the top five Western European economies. Comparing the UK to…
               
Royal Bank of Canada to triple renewable energy…
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has announced plans to significantly increase its investment in renewable energy, despite reporting limited progress in reducing the emissions intensity…
               
UK to launch £1 billion auction round to…
In a significant move to boost renewable energy initiatives and advance climate goals, Britain is set to launch its next auction round worth more than…
               
USDA announces major clean energy investments to strengthen…
In a significant move towards bolstering clean energy infrastructure and enhancing rural America's power grid, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled plans to…
               
Ocean temperatures hit a record high in February
In February, ocean temperatures reached an unprecedented peak, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). 
               
Tesla cuts ties with Australian auto lobby over…
On Thursday, Tesla announced its decision to withdraw from Australia's major auto lobby and resign from its board, alleging that the organization had misled consumers…
               
GE’s energy spin-off expects offshore wind boost
During an investor day in New York, executives of General Electric's energy spin-off, GE Vernova, announced on Wednesday their anticipation of resolving a substantial backlog…
               
Republicans, industry groups file lawsuit against EPA over…
On Wednesday, a coalition of Republican-led states and industry groups filed three lawsuits contesting a recent US Environmental Protection Agency regulation strengthening air quality guidelines…
               
US SEC adopts climate-related risk disclosure rules 
A West Virginia Attorney General's Office spokesperson announced on Wednesday that ten states led by Republicans have initiated legal action to contest new federal regulations…
               
Renewable energy costs plummet in Asia Pacific, outpacing…
A recent analysis by Wood Mackenzie reveals a historic low in the cost of renewable energy generation across the Asia Pacific region, marking a significant…
               
Urja Sathi secures INR 3.5 million seed funding…
Lucknow's Urja Sathi, a sustainable energy-tech startup, secures INR 3.5M seed funding led by Ankitt Jain, Sharlee Jain, Neeraj Kumar Pawar, and Ayu Sharma.
               
IBM study reveals embedding sustainability boosts business performance
A new global survey conducted by IBM's Institute for Business Value (IBV) in collaboration with Oxford Economics highlights the significant benefits that companies can experience…
               
Epson partners with Earth Hour to drive global…
Epson, a leading technology company, has joined forces with Earth Hour, marking its first international corporate support for the global environmental movement. 
               
US solar industry to benefit from Inflation Reduction…
In 2024, the US solar industry is projected to maintain its growth, following its significant contribution of over 50% of new electricity capacity added to…
               
EU strikes deal to ban single-use plastics
EU negotiators reached a historic agreement on Monday to ban single-use plastic packaging for items like fresh fruit and vegetables, mini hotel toiletries, and fast…
               
Major US banks withdraw from Equator Principles
Four of the largest US banks have withdrawn from the Equator Principles, an industry standard for assessing environmental and social risks in project financing. 
               
Apple pulls the plug on its EV building…
According to reports, Apple has canceled its electric vehicle (EV) project, a decade after rumors first emerged about the iPhone maker's involvement in it. 
               
Brazil’s energy industry pushes for new hydroelectric plants…
Brazil's energy sector is initiating a new effort to construct additional hydroelectric plants alongside the rising number of solar and wind power initiatives. However, past…
               
EU wins WTO battle over palm oil biodiesel
On Tuesday, the European Union succeeded at the World Trade Organization when a panel dismissed Malaysia's complaint against the EU's decision to exclude palm oil…
               
Singapore’s biggest bank grows sustainable financing to $52…
Singapore's largest bank, DBS Group, announced on Wednesday that it had increased its sustainable financing commitments by 37.3% to 70 billion Singapore dollars ($52.10 billion)…
               
US refiner joins Summit’s carbon capture project 
On Monday, Summit Carbon Solutions, an Iowa-based private company, announced that US refiner Valero Energy Corp would participate in its proposed carbon capture and storage…
               
Indian companies eye major investments in coal-fired power
Private Indian companies have shown interest in constructing at least 10 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power capacity over the next ten years, according to four…
               
ABC Impact invests in Winnow to accelerate food…
ABC Impact, a leading private equity fund, announced its investment in Winnow, the global leader in AI-driven food waste reduction solutions. Winnow's innovative technology, trusted…
               
Jindal Stainless announces ₹700 crore investment for sustainability…
Jindal Stainless Ltd, India's largest stainless steel player, has unveiled plans to invest ₹700 crore over the next three years in sustainability projects, including renewable…
               
EcoOnline unveils financial-grade sustainability reporting software
EcoOnline launches Sustainability Reporting SaaS for accurate greenhouse gas measurement and ESG compliance in line with sustainability laws.
               
BlackRock acknowledges risks in ESG ventures amid growing…
In its annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission, BlackRock, a prominent financial services firm, has highlighted potential risks associated with its environmentally-focused investment…
               
ABP implements stricter ESG standards
Europe's largest pension fund, ABP, headquartered in the Netherlands, has announced a more stringent environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policy for its investment portfolio. 
               
ABP pension fund plans €30 billion investment with…
ABP, Dutch pension fund, to invest €30B emphasizing impact and sustainability. €10B for domestic projects, half for rental housing.
               
Africa set to fall $2.5 trillion short of…
A UN official stated that Africa will lack $2.5 trillion in climate finance by 2030 despite contributing the least to greenhouse gas emissions and facing…
               
France aims to curb fast fashion’s environmental impact…
French ruling-majority MPs propose a new bill suggesting penalties of up to 50% of the selling price for fast fashion brands like Shein. 
               
Climate tech firm trials fast-paying flood insurance in…
Floodbase, a New York-based climate tech firm specializing in satellite flood tracking, announced plans to roll out parametric flood insurance for small farmers in Malawi…
               
Green bond sales hit record $54.7 billion in…
Green bonds, the largest type of sustainable debt, experienced their busiest February ever amidst a surge of global debt offerings.
               
UN launches key panels for Paris Agreement-aligned carbon…
In a significant move towards combating climate change, the United Nations has initiated the implementation of a new carbon crediting mechanism aligned with the Paris…
               
LIC Housing Finance plans green bond issuance to…
LIC Housing Finance to issue green bonds in FY, backing eco-friendly housing. MD pledges focus on green financing for sustainable projects.
               
UNEA-6 wraps up with plastic pollution in spotlight 
The Sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) wrapped up on March 1, 2024, leaving delegates divided over the final Ministerial Declaration's stance on plastic pollution…
               
Capital Bank collaborates with Al Aman Company to…
Capital Bank has embarked on initiatives to enhance water use efficiency within its main buildings in a proactive move towards sustainability. 
               
Egypt signs MOUs for renewable energy projects worth…
On February 28, Egypt finalized agreements with seven global developers for green hydrogen and renewable energy projects, with anticipated investments totaling USD 40 billion (EGP…
               
EV boom will boost US lithium imports from…
Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, expects that the growing demand for lithium, a crucial element in electric vehicle batteries, will significantly increase US imports…
               
MAN Energy Solutions to deliver first-ever ammonia-fuelled ship…
MAN Energy Solutions intends to supply its inaugural ammonia-fueled engine for installation on a new vessel in Japan later this year, with plans to offer…
               
One-fifth of Mekong river fish species near extinction:…
Unsustainable development threatens the health and biodiversity of the Mekong River, says a report from conservation groups revealing that one-fifth of the fish species in…
               
SJVN Green Energy secures 200 MW solar project…
State-owned power producer SJVN Ltd announced on Sunday that its subsidiary, SJVN Green Energy, has won a 200 MW solar project in an e-Reverse Auction…
               
Invesco becomes the fifth major asset manager to…
On Friday, Invesco became the fifth prominent US investor to withdraw or reduce its participation in the Climate Action 100+ coalition of investors, advocating for…
               
California faces dangerous wind gusts, while Texas wildfires…
California and the US West still confront dangerous wind gusts and heavy snow until the week's start. Additionally, high winds increase fire dangers in the…
               
Regulatory hurdles & greenwashing deter clients from $1.5…
As highlighted by insiders, corporate clients are increasingly withdrawing from the world's second-largest ESG debt market due to added regulations, reduced incentives, and fears of…
               
TDB Group and GGGI partner to boost climate…
Following the COP28 global climate summit, the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank Group (TDB Group) and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)…
               
Enviria secures $200 million investment from BlackRock to…
Enviria, a German commercial and industrial solar startup, announced on Thursday that it has secured a capital commitment exceeding $200 million from BlackRock, the world's…
               
Cadillac Fairview commits $9.5 million for decarbonization of…
Cadillac Fairview, managing the Pacific Centre and Waterfront Properties in Vancouver, is undertaking a $9.5 million decarbonization initiative. This project, backed by co-owners Ontario Teachers'…
               
European carbon prices drop amid rapid decarbonization
Bloomberg reported a surprising trend in the European carbon market, where the price of CO2 emission allowances has fallen as the region accelerates its decarbonization…
               
Report urges scrapping subsidies for Conifer forests to…
A report from the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has called on ministers to rethink the substantial subsidies and tax breaks allocated to conifer forests,…
               
Climate concerns rise as US prioritizes highway expansion…
Since the passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law in 2021, lauded by President Biden as a transformative effort to revamp America's crumbling infrastructure,…
               
Spanish bank to invest $54 million in solar…
Spanish investment bank Banca March and its clients will invest €50 million ($54 million) in a clean energy initiative to construct 1.8 GW solar and…
               
UK ministers accused of shifting aid funds to…
Ministers face allegations of "moving the goalposts" to fulfill the UK’s global climate promises, as £1.7bn from the aid budget is redirected to environmental aid…
               
Texas wildfire engulfs record 1.1 million acres, marks…
A colossal fire rages across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma, engulfing nearly 1.1 million acres (equivalent to 1,700 square miles) and becoming the…
               
BBVA to launch new global finance unit for…
BBVA of Spain will establish a new global finance unit focusing on clean technologies and innovation to grow its sustainable business, announced Chairman Carlos Torres…
               
Cutting emissions is “essentially” the responsibility of G20…
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that cutting emissions is "essentially" the duty of G20 nations, the biggest polluters. He urged more challenging targets and fairer…
               
Biden EPA trims power-plant rule, eyes future gas…
The Biden administration is refining its plan to reduce greenhouse gases from electricity and will set stricter pollution limits for natural gas plants. 
               
EPA targets oil and gas industry with new…
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to introduce a new rule aimed at curbing methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. The rule,…
               
Hyundai Motor India targets 100% renewable energy usage…
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has set ambitious targets to reach 100% renewable energy usage by 2025, aligning with the global RE100 benchmark. Currently, the…
               
EU nature restoration package passes amid controversy
The European Parliament voted on Tuesday to approve the nature restoration package, with 329 votes in favor, 275 against, and 24 abstentions. The legislation mandates…
               
Egypt inks 7 MOUs for green hydrogen and…
Egypt has taken significant strides toward advancing its green hydrogen and renewable energy initiatives by signing seven memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with international developers and…
               
Morgan Stanley Joins PCAF committee to standardize carbon…
Morgan Stanley has announced its membership in the global steering committee of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), signaling its commitment to standardizing carbon…
               
US SEC to vote on climate disclosure rules
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will decide whether to implement rules mandating that US-listed firms disclose climate-related risks, the agency said in a…
               
Global waste production to skyrocket by 2050: UN…
By 2050, waste generated by the public will increase substantially, leading to hundreds of billions of dollars in damage due to biodiversity loss, climate change,…
               
UK’s helium-filled aircraft begins safety approval process 
Britain's Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV), a company working to enable travel on a large helium-filled aircraft by the end of the decade, announced Thursday that…
               
New Zealand to review forestry costs in emissions…
The New Zealand government announced it will start an independent review of the expenses related to the forestry part of the country's Emissions Trading Scheme. 
               
ESG investors flock to BNP money market funds…
BNP Paribas Asset Management reports that ESG clients increasingly investing in money market funds because they are attracted to the stable returns offered by cash-like…
               
EU’s corporate supply chain law stalls; faces backlash…
A law in the European Union aimed at improving corporate supply chains has been stopped by the largest member states, pushing negotiators to reassess the…
               
DOE and EPA to offer $1 billion in…
In a joint effort, the US Department of Energy (DOE) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced plans to issue a Funding Opportunity…
               
Oxford releases “major course-correction” to carbon offsetting
Oxford University updates 'Oxford Offsetting Principles' to enhance credibility and guide toward net-zero with clearer directives.
               
TotalEnergies and Chevron join methane abatement initiative for…
Energy giants TotalEnergies and Chevron, alongside major gas carrier Seapeak, have joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII), led by SafetyTech Accelerator. The…
               
Singapore to build the world’s largest ocean-based carbon…
Singapore is set to embark on a groundbreaking project to construct the world's largest ocean-based carbon removal plant over the next 18 months. 
               
Hong Kong government plans to develop Green Shipping…
The government of the Special Administrative Region (SAR) of Hong Kong is set to inject tens of millions of Hong Kong dollars into initiatives to…
               
EU eases gas consumption rules as energy crisis…
The European Commission urges EU nations to continue reducing gas usage but has made the policy voluntary, showing optimism that the worst of Europe's energy…
               
Univers and Citi partner to enable seamless purchase…
Univers, a prominent player in decarbonization technology, and Citi have joined forces to introduce an innovative software solution facilitating the seamless purchase of Voluntary Carbon…
               
Glencore to buy Shell’s Singapore assets as earlier…
Glencore, a Swiss miner and commodities trader, is considering purchasing Shell's oil refinery and petrochemical units in Singapore. 
               
Europe’s heat pump sales fall for the first…
Heat pump sales in Europe dropped last year, marking the first decline in ten years. Falling natural gas prices, higher interest rates, and political opposition…
               
Boeing-backed startup to build carbon capture plant in…
Boeing-backed startup Equatic is constructing a demonstration plant in Singapore to extract carbon dioxide from the air and generate hydrogen, the company announced on Tuesday. 
               
US EPA to launch cleanup projects at hazardous…
On Tuesday, the US environmental regulator announced new cleanup initiatives at 25 hazardous waste sites spanning from New Jersey to Oregon, backed by $1 billion…
               
EU inches closer to 2030 wind power goal:…
The European Union is on track to achieve its wind power goal for 2030, thanks to increased investment and better-permitting processes, according to a report…
               
China to implement interim regulations for Carbon Emission…
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) announced on Monday that the Interim Regulations for the Management of Carbon Emission Trading will take effect on…
               
Canada returns to green bond market with inclusion…
Canada is re-entering the sustainable debt market, marking its first issuance since the government amended its sovereign green finance framework last November to include nuclear…
               
Verizon settles $1 billion green bond offering for…
Verizon Communications Inc. settled its sixth green bond offering of $1 billion on February 23, with the net proceeds earmarked for renewable energy investments to…
               
West Virginia threatens blacklisting of six major banks…
West Virginia State Treasurer Riley Moore has issued warnings to six major banks, including Citibank and HSBC Holdings, threatening to blacklist them from state business…
               
Brazil partners with largest climate finance alliance to…
Brazil, on Monday, revealed its collaboration with the world's largest financial climate coalition to enhance funding for clean energy and nature restoration initiatives, including the…
               
Germany proposes draft law to enable carbon capture…
Germany's economy and climate ministry have unveiled proposals for legal changes to facilitate the deployment of carbon capture and storage or use (CCS/CCU), along with…
               
EU import charges on carbon-intensive products expected to…
According to research by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is projected to have only a modest…
               
IMF advises Pacific Islands to explore debt-for-nature deals
Pacific Islands facing the most sea-level threats should explore debt-for-nature agreements due to unsustainable traditional loans, suggested a senior IMF official on Tuesday. 
               
Activists push back against EU’s decision to exclude…
Climate activists urge the European Union to rethink its choice to leave banks out of a crucial deforestation rule, aiming to avoid an official review…
               
Italy approves $6.8 billion package for tech and…
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has given the green light to a €6.3 billion ($6.8 billion) package to support Italian industries' technological advancement and green…
               
Regulators rush to seal Biden’s climate plans before…
US federal regulators are rushing to finalize climate initiatives proposed by the Biden administration. These initiatives cover many areas, from the types of vehicles people…
               
PM Rishi Sunak faces criticism for attending anti-climate…
As revealed by the Observer, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attended a protest with a group known for spreading climate change conspiracy theories and opposing…
               
Stellantis will stick to EU’s 2035 ban on…
In an interview with German media outlet Welt, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares stated that the company aims to support the European Union's plan to stop…
               
Canada’s 2030 emissions goal at risk as businesses…
A new report warns that Canada is struggling to meet its 2030 emissions target because businesses are holding off on low-carbon projects due to uncertainty…
               
Vietnam’s VinFast starts EV facility in India’s Tamil…
VinFast Auto Ltd., a Vietnamese car manufacturer, began building its electric vehicle (EV) factory in Tamil Nadu, southern India. The facility will cover 400 acres…
               
EU’s carbon tariffs risk straining Asian economies, offer…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that the European Union's plan to impose tariffs on high-carbon imports might harm developing Asian countries. However, it's unlikely…
               
Google’s new AI technique hunt for clean electricity…
Big tech companies are rushing to reduce the environmental impact of their vast data centres worldwide. They're starting to use an AI method developed by…
               
Thermal battery maker raises $150 million investment led…
On Thursday, Antora Energy, a thermal battery manufacturer, announced that it has secured $150 million in funding. 
               
UK withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty amid reform…
The UK government has announced its withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), citing the failure to reform the post-Cold War treaty adequately. Initially designed…
               
GeoPura secures £56 million investment to accelerate green…
GeoPura, a clean energy provider specializing in green hydrogen solutions, announced today that it has successfully raised £56 million (USD$70 million) in an investment round…
               
KKR raises $6.4 billion for Asia Pacific infrastructure…
Global investment firm KKR & Co announced on Wednesday that it had successfully raised $6.4 billion for its fund, focusing on infrastructure and energy-related investments…
               
African Development Bank and OCP Group sign agreements…
In a significant move to address water scarcity and combat climate change, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the OCP Group have signed three loan…
               
Study finds microplastics present in 100% samples of…
Recent research conducted by University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers has revealed the presence of microplastics in human placentas, shedding light on a concerning…
               
UK advertising watchdog clears Ford of “zero emissions…
The UK's advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has dropped its investigation into Ford after the carmaker's claims of "zero emission driving" in a…
               
France’s Engie takes $774 million blow on US…
On Thursday, France's Engie announced a 714 million euro ($774 million) impairment charge for last year due to issues with onshore wind turbines in the…
               
World’s biggest climate investor group seeks to strengthen…
The largest climate investor group, Climate 100+ (CA100+), reassured its members that its methods comply with US antitrust and securities laws, per Reuters' letters on…
               
Braya completes conversion of refinery, starts renewable diesel…
On Thursday, Braya Renewable Fuels started producing renewable diesel at Canada's Come-by-Chance refinery post its transition.
               
US regulatory body omits certain emissions disclosure mandates…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to remove some of the ambitious greenhouse gas emission disclosure rules from its corporate climate risk…
               
Climate change raises concerns of more deadly wildfires…
A recent report suggests that deadly wildfires, similar to the ones in central Chile that claimed at least 133 lives this month, could become more…
               
Carbon footprint concerns shake real estate market, investors…
Real estate firms are seeing a significant drop in property values because European rules push investors and bankers to avoid buildings with high carbon emissions. 
               
SQM Lithium Ventures invests $9.4 million in EV…
SQM Lithium Ventures has put $9.4 million into Altilium, a British electric vehicle battery recycling company, to help it grow. 
               
India’s Bengaluru faces acute water shortage
India’s tech city, Bengaluru, is experiencing severe water scarcity even before the peak summer months. Residents are rationing water and paying nearly twice the regular…
               
Fixing onshore wind power business could take years,…
Siemens Energy is confident it can address quality problems in its onshore wind division. Still, it might take several years, according to the CEO's written…
               
US battery sales surge after California slashed rooftop…
Solar and battery storage firm Sunrun Inc. is experiencing a rise in battery sales in the US, notably in California, the country's largest solar market.…
               
Brazil to roll out measures to help with…
Brazil's government plans to introduce new measures next Monday to assist foreigners with foreign exchange hedges for their investments in sustainable development. The goal is…
               
Britain to miss its decarbonisation targets for 2030,…
Britain is expected to fall short of its goals to cut carbon emissions by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by the middle of the…
               
China’s 2023 rise in coal approvals puts climate…
In 2023, China waved the green flag for an additional 114 gigawatts (GW) of coal power capacity, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. 
               
Britain withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty over failure…
Britain announced on Thursday its decision to join other European nations in exiting the International Energy Charter Treaty. 
               
Lake Stevens to welcome sustainable new library project
Lake Stevens is on the brink of a significant upgrade to its public infrastructure with the forthcoming construction of a new library, a collaboration between…
               
Australia initiates consultation on climate-related financial disclosure rules
The Australian Treasury has launched a consultation to gather feedback on proposed rules regarding climate-related financial disclosure, aiming to align with recommendations from the International…
               
Malaysia considers mandatory sustainability reporting based on International…
The Securities Commission of Malaysia has announced the initiation of a consultation process regarding the potential adoption of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards,…
               
EU reaches provisional agreement on Carbon Removal Certification…
Negotiators representing the European Parliament and EU member states have reached a provisional agreement on establishing a certification framework for carbon removal within the EU.…
               
Solar panel installations at home decline for the…
Last year, fewer Spaniards installed solar panels on their homes, marking the first decrease since 2018 as subsidies lost their impact. 
               
Brazil’s state run oil firm to invest $1.5…
Petrobras and its partners plan to invest about $1.5 billion to introduce decarbonization technology in one of their oilfields, according to the firm's CEO Jean…
               
Germany allocates up to $3.8 billion for future…
According to the economy ministry, Germany plans to allocate up to 3.53 billion euros ($3.8 billion) in public funds for acquiring green hydrogen and its…
               
Rio Tinto signs renewable power purchase agreement for…
Mining giant Rio Tinto Ltd has partnered with renewable energy company Windlab to purchase a majority of the electricity from its upcoming 1.4-gigawatt wind energy…
               
IEA’s reports influenced by governments’ low carbon targets,…
The International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris releases an annual report that significantly influences government policies and billions of dollars in energy investments. An energy…
               
Campaign groups accuse UK’s climate strategy of misleading…
Three environmental groups have told London's High Court that Britain's new climate action plan is unlawful because ministers received incorrect information about meeting emissions targets. 
               
Protest at PM Sunak’s residence lands climate activists…
Three Greenpeace activists will face charges for climbing onto Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home in protest against the government's plan to grant numerous North Sea…
               
Shell eyes growth in German biomethane market
Shell is poised for expansion in the German biomethane market, aiming to cater to its client base's demand for decarbonized energy while capitalizing on the…
               
Australia launches consultation on climate-related financial disclosure rules
Australia is embarking on a consultation process to gather feedback on proposed climate-related financial disclosure rules in line with recommendations from the International Sustainability Standards…
               
Power Grid approves $87.6 million USD investment for…
The Power Grid Corporation of India has greenlighted a substantial investment of $87.6 million USD aimed at bolstering electricity transmission projects across the nation in…
               
IREDA and PNB join forces to boost renewable…
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) and Punjab National Bank (PNB) have forged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to propel renewable energy projects across…
               
Rockefeller Foundation proposes a new approach to clean…
The Rockefeller Foundation has suggested a novel strategy for advancing the transition to clean energy in the Philippines, emphasizing meticulous planning by the recipient countries…
               
CRIF launches ESG analytics for UK banks
CRIF, a leading provider of consumer and business credit information in Europe, has unveiled ESG Analytics, a revolutionary data repository and scoring service aimed at…
               
Indonesia’s revised green investment regulations to include coal…
On Tuesday, Indonesia introduced an updated ‘taxonomy’ or green investment guideline. It now includes coal-fired power plants used in nickel facilities, aiming to promote a…
               
IMF reaches agreement with Ivory Coast for $1.3…
On Friday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that it had reached a staff-level agreement with Ivory Coast for a $1.3 billion program to combat…
               
Japanese firm transforms construction waste into green jet…
Japanese cardboard manufacturer Rengo is set to invest $133 million to produce raw materials for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) from construction waste by 2027. 
               
US to ease emission targets in climate push;…
According to Reuters sources, the Biden administration plans to ease yearly requirements until 2030 in its ambitious effort to reduce tailpipe emissions and boost electric…
               
Toyota faces scrutiny for cheating engine emissions tests
Japan's transport ministry is preparing to act against a Toyota Motor Corp affiliate for cheating engine emissions tests. This could involve withdrawing certification for specific…
               
Asia pioneers in sustainable aviation fuel projects
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) are alternative fuels made from renewable sources for airplanes, which is essential for the aviation sector to achieve its goal of…
               
Wall Street gives seal of approval to the…
The recent $26 billion merger of two Texas oil companies marks the latest in a series of deals propelling the era of Big Shale. Wall…
               
Airbus demonstrates SAF use in A350-1000 at Singapore…
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Airbus showcased its A350-1000 aircraft utilizing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) during the Singapore Airshow 2024, held from Feb…
               
Indonesian government advocates green investments for sustainable development
The Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) is actively promoting green investments to facilitate a shift towards clean energy and mitigate carbon emissions, aiming…
               
Sundaram Alternates Assets plans to raise $135 million…
Sundaram Alternates Assets (SAA), the private equity division of the Sundaram Finance Group, said that it aims to secure approximately $135 million (₹1,000 crore) from…
               
US natural gas prices plummet to near-record lows…
US natural gas prices have nosedived to levels not seen in nearly three decades, driven by a combination of record-high production and historically warm winter…
               
Report exposes plastic industry’s decades-long deception on recycling
A recent report by the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) reveals that plastic producers have knowingly misled the public for over 30 years regarding the…
               
FRA Chairman announces initiatives to fortify Egypt’s financial…
Mohamed Farid, Chairperson of the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), revealed a series of initiatives to strengthen Egypt's non-banking financial sector while promoting sustainability. 
               
Nandina REM and A*STAR collaborate on reclaimed carbon…
In collaboration with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Nandina REM has introduced an innovation in aviation circularity by reclaiming high-quality carbon fibre…
               
Major dissensions rise among automobile manufacturers over carbon…
Differences in opinion among major Indian automobile manufacturers have stalled progress in reaching a consensus on calculating carbon credits. 
               
Avnos secures $36 million funding for CO2 removal…
Los Angeles-based Avnos announced the closure of a $36 million Series A funding round for carbon dioxide removal with its innovative Hybrid Direct Air Capture…
               
SOHAR Port & Freezone join hands for battery…
SOHAR Port and Freezone announced the signing of a land lease agreement with Starsun Sohar (FZC) to establish a recycling plant dedicated to the sustainable…
               
Singapore mandates SAF usage for flights departing from…
Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority announced that flights departing from Singapore will be mandated to utilize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, with a target…
               
EY joins hands with Microsoft to launch climate…
EY Canada announced that it has collaborated with Microsoft Azure and launched an EY Climate Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis solution to assist Canada’s financial…
               
Government issues guidelines for pilot projects using green…
The government has released guidelines for initiating pilot projects to utilise Green Hydrogen as fuel in buses, trucks, and four-wheelers, marking a significant step towards…
               
Asian asset owners focus on ESG investment strategies:…
Asian asset owners increasingly prioritise environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in their investment strategies, noted a recent survey conducted by Asianinvestor.
               
IFC invests $10 million in Tajikistan’s first local…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced its subscription of up to $10 million in Tajikistan's landmark local currency green bond issued by Eskhata Bank,…
               
King & Wood Mallesons advises lenders on $400m…
King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) recently guided a syndicate of lenders, including Westpac Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, Export Development Canada, and Société Générale, in…
               
Wisconsin’s climate goals clash with fossil fuel projects 
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers recently secured federal funding to purchase 70,000 acres of the Pelican River Forest, marking the state's largest conservation effort. 
               
New York State Retirement Fund to divest from…
The New York State Common Retirement Fund, overseeing $260 billion in assets, announced plans to divest from Exxon Mobil Corp. and seven other oil and…
               
23% global GHG emissions under carbon pricing: CMI…
23% of global greenhouse gas emissions are now under carbon pricing and generated US$100 billion in 2022 alone, noted a new report from the Carbon…
               
Activists barge into Canada finance minister’s office, insist…
Climate activists storm into Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's Toronto office, urging the government to include bank climate regulations in its 2024 budget. 
               
ESG takes backseat, sees slowdown in sales of…
Interest in sustainable investing has dwindled over the past year due to political controversies surrounding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies. 
               
High-resolution satellite maps reveal coral reefs larger than…
A new comprehensive high-resolution assessment of the world's corals reveals that the total area covered by coral reefs is more extensive than previously believed. 
               
Solar use soars by 30% on US farms…
According to the latest US Census of Agriculture, solar power is gaining popularity on American farms, with a 30% increase in photovoltaic installations. 
               
Global leaders celebrate 50 years of IEA, discuss…
Energy ministers, oil executives and green investors gathered this week to celebrate 50 years since the formation of the International Energy Agency to strengthen clean…
               
JPMorgan, BlackRock backs out of biggest climate-investor group
JPMorgan Asset Management and State Street Global Advisors announced on Thursday that they are pulling out of Climate Action 100+. 
               
Indian government releases guidelines for use of hydrogen…
The Indian government has issued scheme guidelines to support pilot projects utilizing green hydrogen as fuel in the transport sectors. The Ministry of New &…
               
World Bank allocates $300 million for renewables &…
The World Bank has allocated nearly $300 million to the Eastern and Southern African Trade and Development Bank (TDB) to boost distributed renewable energy and…
               
European ethanol producers challenge EU’s Aviation Biofuel Regulation…
European renewable ethanol producers have initiated legal action against the EU's RefuelEU Aviation Regulation, arguing that it unfairly excludes crop-based biofuels from efforts to mitigate…
               
Korean financial regulator to roll out ESG investment…
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced plans to introduce guidelines for public disclosures on investments aligned with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives by…
               
Greenland Resources & COWI forge sustainable mining pact
Greenland Resources Inc. has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with COWI, Denmark's integrated engineering and environmental firm. 
               
Tech Mahindra leads decarbonization drive with net-zero roadmap
Tech Mahindra, headquartered in Pune, is charting an ambitious path towards decarbonization, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035. As part of this endeavor, the company…
               
ALTÉRRA aims to drive global climate transition, says…
ALTÉRRA, a new $30B catalytic climate investment fund launched at COP28, aims to become the "fund of choice" for the climate transition, HE Ambassador Majid…
               
Adani Green Energy starts operations on the world’s…
Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) has started operationalizing a 551 MW solar capacity in Khavda, Gujarat, marking a significant milestone in India's renewable energy sector. 
               
Aircastle invests in United Airlines Ventures’ Sustainable Flight…
Aircastle Limited announced that it has invested in the United Airlines Ventures’ Sustainable Flight Fund. 
               
India’s Bharat Petroleum to set up first-ever green…
Indian refiner Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) announced on Wednesday its plan to establish the first green hydrogen plant within an airport in the country. 
               
US Treasury: Dealers reimbursed $135 million in EV…
The US government has refunded auto dealers approximately $135 million in advance electric vehicle (EV) tax credit payments from the beginning of the year until…
               
Political parties should prioritize long-term thinking on climate…
It is important for political parties to adopt long-term thinking and stable policies to finance the transition to a net-zero economy, said Angus Whiteley, CEO…
               
Global warming, drought & other disruptions could collapse…
Scientists warned on Wednesday, in a study, that a combination of drought, heat, and other factors, including climate change, could collapse South America's Amazon rainforest…
               
Canada rebrands carbon tax, highlights rebates
The Canadian government, aiming to protect its crucial carbon tax from opposition criticism, introduced a new branding strategy. 
               
Investors grapple with the Scope 3 emissions in…
As asset managers initially pledged to align their portfolios with net-zero emissions, they largely sidestepped the critical issue of Scope 3 emissions. 
               
Google to help track methane polluters from space 
Tech giant Google will partner with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) to track methane emissions using the MethaneSAT satellite scheduled to take off into orbit…
               
Stora Enso partners with IUCN to develop framework…
Stora Enso announced that it has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) on a framework to verify net positive impact on…
               
Verde joins hands with WayCarbon to advance carbon…
Verde AgriTech Ltd has partnered with WayCarbon to boost the development and monetization of its carbon removal project.
               
European aviation associations call for stronger SAF policies
European aviation associations, including airlines, airports, civil aeronautics industry, and air navigation service providers, are urging EU policymakers to bolster efforts in developing a leading…
               
Japan to issue first tranche of green bonds 
Japan's government is poised to issue its inaugural tranche of bonds to fund the development of clean energy resources, with investors anticipating robust demand due…
               
Dubai Municipality partners with global companies to produce…
Dubai Municipality has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global corporations during the World Governments Summit 2024 to revolutionise waste management practices in Dubai. 
               
Raízen and Wärtsilä partner to advance ethanol as…
Raízen, Brazil’s third-largest energy corporation in terms of revenue, and Wärtsilä, a Finnish manufacturer,  have joined forces to accelerate the decarbonization of the marine sector…
               
EU parliament proposes stricter restrictions on carbon offsets…
The European Parliament is poised to enforce stringent limits on carbon offsetting arrangements, signalling a crackdown on greenwashing within the EU. 
               
India’s investment in upstream sector vital for energy…
It is important for India to continue investing in the upstream sector to bolster oil and gas production, Mannish Mahesshwari, CEO of Invenire Energy, told…
               
Carbon capture is not a solution for energy…
Andrew Forrest, the executive chairman of Fortescue Metals, stated at the 50th anniversary meeting of the International Energy Agency that carbon capture is not a…
               
Europe may need more private funds to achieve…
The EU may need to push more private funds into sustainable investments to achieve its net zero economy targets, as revealed in an EU discussion…
               
Barclays releases revised climate change statement & transition…
Barclays has released a revised Climate Change Statement as part of its ongoing climate strategy. It also introduced a Transition Finance Framework to help meet…
               
Urgent need for $8 trillion investment in renewables…
A new report by Climate Analytics has pointed out an investment totaling $8 trillion in new renewables and $4 trillion in grid and storage infrastructure…
               
California agency rejects Stellantis bid to void 2019…
A California agency turned down Stellantis' attempt to cancel a 2019 emissions deal with rival automakers. 
               
French minister says public funds for climate efforts…
On Tuesday, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire emphasized that combating climate change now relies on private sector funding, as public financing from France and…
               
EU plans diplomatic push for global carbon trading
According to the European Union’s (EU) climate policy chief, the bloc plans to help non-member countries start carbon markets to promote global trading of CO2…
               
Trump could roll back anti-coal diplomacy despite continued…
At the International Energy Agency meeting, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry mentioned that if Donald Trump is re-elected, he may not halt…
               
US enterprise investments in ESG initiatives set to…
A recent report by Information Services Group (ISG) has predicted a significant expansion in US enterprise investments in sustainability and other Environmental, Social, and Governance…
               
CEOs prioritize sustainability even if short-term profits decrease:…
CEOs are ready to make expenditures that address environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues even if doing so reduces short-term profitability, according to the PwC’s…
               
Mainland China’s stock exchanges release guidelines for sustainability…
Mainland China’s major stock markets, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE), Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), and Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE), have released their guidelines for listed…
               
GEF launches new GBFF council, agrees on $1.1…
The Global Environment Facility (GEF) gathered its 186 member governments in Washington for the inaugural meeting of the Council of the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund…
               
India Energy Storage Alliance launches India Reuse and…
In response to industry recommendations on battery reuse and recycling from the India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit 2024, the India Energy Storage Alliance…
               
England launches ambitious biodiversity credit scheme
England is set to introduce a biodiversity credit scheme this week, aiming to ensure that all new construction projects contribute positively to nature conservation. 
               
Chile seeks European investment for green energy transition
Chile is actively seeking European investors to support its transition to renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and green hydrogen. 
               
California releases plan to phase out fracking, ending…
After three years of halted fracking activity, Governor Newsom's California Geologic Energy Management Division unveiled its proposal to phase out fracking in the state formally.…
               
US Department of Energy to invests $100 million…
The US Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management announced a $100 million investment to help develop a commercially viable carbon dioxide…
               
Three COP summit hosts come together to accelerate…
The United Arab Emirates, which hosted COP28 last year, along with Azerbaijan and Brazil, hosts of the upcoming UN climate summits, announced on Tuesday their…
               
Clean energy investment in most developing economies yet…
Clean energy investment in many emerging and developing economies (EMDE) remains low due to reduced capital flows to clean energy projects, notes a new report…
               
Higher production boosts Coal India’s third-quarter profits beyond…
Coal India reported a higher-than-expected third-quarter profit on Monday as the state-run miner increased production to meet rising electricity demand in the country. The company…
               
California’s atmospheric rivers boost hydropower supplies
The recent atmospheric rivers in California will help its hydropower systems by replenishing reservoirs and increasing snowpack levels. 
               
20% of world’s migratory species in danger of…
The United Nations' first-ever report on migrating animals, released on Monday, reveals that one in five of the world's migrating species face extinction due to…
               
LSEG report record $949 billion in global carbon…
In 2023, global carbon dioxide (CO2) permit markets hit a record value of 881 billion euros ($948.75 billion), marking a 2% increase from the previous…
               
UK & Egypt sign sustainable cities and infrastructure…
His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Gareth Bayley and Deputy Chairman of The New Urban Communities Authority Eng. Amin Ghoneim signed a…
               
Hong Kong government issues HK$6 billion digital green…
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) has issued approximately HK$6 billion in digital green bonds, showcasing a groundbreaking integration of fintech…
               
New analysis raises concerns over Woodside Energy’s net-zero…
An in-depth analysis by the Australian Conservation Foundation has found that Woodside Energy Group, Australia’s largest oil and gas producer, does not have a robust…
               
China’s GHG emissions could peak as early as…
China's surge in renewable energy deployment is poised to bring about an earlier-than-expected peak in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, potentially occurring as soon as this…
               
India aims for 65% non-fossil energy by 2030,…
About 65% of India’s energy requirements will come from non-fossil sources by 2030, said India’s Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy. The…
               
Impact investors stress SME engagement for adoption of…
Impact investors in Nigeria have emphasized the importance of engaging a broader audience, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to ensure the successful implementation of…
               
Malaysia introduces ESG Quick Guide for MSMEs
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has unveiled Malaysia's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Quick Guide for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises…
               
Atlantic Ocean’s circulation reaching a tipping point that’s…
According to a study published in Advanced Sciences, the Atlantic Ocean's circulation, an enormous system of currents, is getting close to a tipping point and…
               
Brazilian solar project earns platinum seal from Global…
The Sol do Sertão Renewable Energy Project in Brazil has garnered acclaim from the Global Carbon Council (GCC), earning a prestigious platinum seal and ranking…
               
EU passes truck emissions law despite German resistance
European Union countries voted to pass a law aiming to reduce truck emissions after Germany's late demands almost derailed it. 
               
JSW signs agreement with Odisha for electric vehicle…
JSW Group has signed an agreement with the Odisha government to set up electric vehicle (EV) facilities in the state, with an investment of ₹40,000…
               
ADIB commits to fostering sustainability through ‘VOLT’ electric…
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) announced that its financing program for electric cars, ‘VOLT’, has witnessed excellent customer demand. Over 2% of total car financing…
               
Indian Biogas Association proposes over $4000 million investment…
The Indian Biogas Association has proposed an investment of ₹30,000 crore for procuring machinery and equipment needed to supply biomass to compressed biogas plants. This…
               
Tensions rise in California’s Morro Bay as conservation…
President Joe Biden's key goals - conservation and transitioning to clean energy - clash in the ocean along California's serene Central Coast. 
               
Brazil’s 2024 electric bills to reflect larger renewable…
By 2024, Brazil's renewable energy subsidies will exceed those for fossil fuel bills at thermoelectric plants, possibly raising taxpayers' electricity costs, reports Aneel, the electricity…
               
Rio Tinto draws criticism for water management in…
Mining giant Rio Tinto, who faced criticism for damaging an ancient indigenous site in 2020, faces investor scrutiny again, this time for its water management…
               
US Government to fund methane reduction projects 
On Friday, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) released a notice of intent to fund projects that aim to…
               
2023 was a tough year for US sustainable…
The year 2023 was “the worst calendar year on record” for US sustainable funds, according to a new report by Morningstar. Investors pulled $5 billion…
               
EU extends deadline for sustainability reporting to 2026
The Council of the European Union and the European Parliament have agreed to postpone sustainability reporting requirements for specific sectors and third-country companies by two…
               
Air Liquide to invest over $40 million to…
Air Liquide and Dow renewed their industrial gas supply agreement in Stade, one of Germany’s largest chemical production sites. 
               
US Forged Rings Inc. announces $700M investment in…
US Forged Rings Inc. (USFR) announced a $700M investment in the US offshore wind industry. It will be used to construct a state-of-the-art tower fabrication…
               
Barclays to stop financing oil & gas industry 
Barclays, Britain's largest lender to the oil and gas sector, told Reuters that it would stop directly financing new oil and gas fields and limit…
               
Blended finance is the viable path to a…
Blended finance, a combination of private and public capital, can offer a viable pathway to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy in developing countries,…
               
HSBC to partner with Google to finance climate…
HSBC, the largest bank in Britain, has teamed up with Google to fund rapidly expanding climate technology companies that offer promising solutions to global climate…
               
Carbon credit market projected to surpass $343.6 billion…
According to a research study by Global Market Insights Inc., the carbon credit market is expected to hit $343.6 billion by 2032. 
               
University of California unlocks new method for sustainable…
With the global energy sector moving towards net zero emissions by 2050, biofuels and other renewable, clean energy sources have taken center stage. Now, researchers…
               
Solar firm scraps plan to build major US…
CubicPV, a solar energy equipment maker, cancelled its plan to construct a large silicon wafer factory in the US due to falling product prices and…
               
Top rival miners team up for ‘green steel’…
The world's leading mining companies, BHP Group Ltd. and Rio Tinto Group, along with Australia's BlueScope Steel Ltd., are coming together to develop Australia's first…
               
Mitsubishi Electric releases environmental plan 2025 to drive…
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has revealed its Environmental Plan 2025 (April 2024 to March 2026), which aims to address environmental challenges while fostering sustainable practices.
               
Emirates NBD partners with Sidara for $50 million…
Emirates NBD (banking group in the MENAT region) has partnered with Sidara (specialist architecture, engineering, and consulting brands collaborative) to arrange a $50 million Sustainability…
               
Carbon credits face critical test, projected to hit…
2024 will be a year of challenges and opportunities for the carbon offset market, notes the BloombergNEF’s (BNEF’s) Long-Term Carbon Offsets Outlook 2024 report.
               
NYC pension funds urge Royal Bank of Canada…
Two significant New York City pension funds pressured the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to disclose more information about its clean energy investments. The New…
               
European Commission announces strategy to boost industrial CCS…
The European Commission announced its strategy to significantly boost industrial carbon capture, storage (CCS), and utilization capacity across the EU, marking a pivotal step in…
               
HDFC Bank raises $750 million through sustainable finance 
India's HDFC Bank, the country's largest private lender by market capitalization, has successfully raised $750 million through its debut sustainable finance dollar-denominated bond issue and…
               
China poised for accelerated green bond issuance in…
Following its emergence as the leading global market for green bond sales in the fourth quarter of 2023, China is anticipated to witness a surge…
               
Washington state bill proposes 10% SAF blend requirement…
Legislation currently under consideration in Washington state aims to mandate airport operators to offer a minimum blend of 10% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for private…
               
Dutch healthcare pension fund divests from fossil fuels…
The Dutch healthcare workers' pension fund PFZW announced on Thursday that it had sold nearly all its investments in fossil fuel companies, including major players…
               
India Energy Week 2024: OPEC Secretary General says…
The global energy demand will rise between now and 2045 by 23% and require about $14 trillion in investments over the next 20 years to…
               
ITFC signs $2.1 billion deal with Bangladesh for…
According to energy officials, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) has inked a significant $2.1 billion financing plan with Bangladesh to support the nation's…
               
India Energy Week 2024: PM Modi propels $67…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating the second edition of India Energy Week 2024 in Goa on February 6, said India offers opportunities for $67…
               
Palm oil supplier for Nestle, Kellogg’s linked to…
An environmental group's investigative report, released on Wednesday, reveals that a supplier to brands like Nestle, Kellogg's, and Colgate has been cultivating palm oil on…
               
Schroders Greencoat unveils UK’s first renewable energy LTAF
Schroders Greencoat has announced the launch of Schroders Greencoat Global Renewables+ Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF), the UK’s first LTAF exclusively dedicated to renewable energy and…
               
Britain’s Labour Party to back out of its…
According to sources reported by the BBC on Wednesday, Britain's opposition Labour Party is withdrawing its £28 billion ($35.34 billion) commitment to invest in green…
               
EU truck emission goals in jeopardy as German…
Disagreements within Germany's three-way coalition may hinder EU plans to reduce truck emissions. The pro-business Free Democrats (FDP) raised unexpected objections, causing the German government…
               
January was the world’s hottest month ever recorded:…
The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reported that this January was the hottest on record, continuing a trend of extreme heat driven by…
               
Surge in fossil fuels challenges banks’ path to…
For investors who are trying to understand how well banks are sticking to their promises to reach net-zero emissions, changes in climate predictions caused by…
               
Recurrent Energy secures $160 million financing, secures Microsoft…
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced on February 6 that it had secured $160 million in project financing for its Bayou Galion…
               
ONGC joins hands with TotalEnergies to detect and…
During India Energy Week 2024 (February 6-9 in Goa), ONGC signed a cooperation agreement with TotalEnergies for methane emissions detection and measurement campaigns. TotalEnergies’ AUSEA…
               
UK renters urge sustainable property upgrades: NatWest and…
A new report from NatWest and S&P Global indicates that 75% of UK renters anticipating higher rental costs want landlords to enhance property sustainability. Natwest’s…
               
Retired teachers lead campaign urging Wisconsin pension fund…
Anne Steinberg, a retired technical college teacher from Milwaukee, is spearheading a campaign urging the State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) to divest from fossil…
               
Investigation exposes millions in ‘climate-friendly’ investments funding major…
A recent investigation has shed light on allocating millions of euros in purportedly 'climate-friendly' investments to major carbon emitters. Fossil fuel giants, including BP, Chevron,…
               
UK green bond sale oversubscribed 3 times, eases…
In a reassuring turn of events, a sale of UK green bonds on Tuesday witnessed the highest level of oversubscription in four years, dispelling fears…
               
Study reveals decline in sustainable fund investments due…
A recent study conducted by Elise Gourier and Helene Mathurin at ESSEC Business School has uncovered a concerning trend: investments in sustainable funds are dwindling…
               
GEF Council approves $916 million for urgent environmental…
On February 5, the Global Environment Facility allocated $916 million for international action on biodiversity, climate change, nature renewal, and pollution control and to advance…
               
Hong Kong sells $750 million in digital green…
In a move to bolster its position as a digital asset hub, the government of Hong Kong has successfully sold $750 million worth of digital…
               
Lamborghini targets a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions…
Luxury sports car manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has unveiled a bold climate commitment, aiming for a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions per car across its entire…
               
Investment stress test: Insurance regulators warn of billions…
A recent analysis titled “The hidden cost of delaying climate action for West Coast insurance markets” has highlighted potential billion-dollar losses for insurance companies if…
               
Environmental Agency to review complaint on emissions from…
On Tuesday, the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC), responsible for environmental matters in the US, Mexico, and Canada, announced that it would assess a complaint…
               
Siemens Energy hits $1.7 billion net profit in…
Siemens Energy reported a net profit of 1.58 billion euros ($1.7 billion) in the first quarter, attributing it to a one-time gain from selling an…
               
Disconnect between climate risks and investment strategies: Report
A recent survey conducted by Market Forces has shed light on a significant disconnect between institutional investors’ awareness of climate risks and their investment strategies.…
               
Industrial gases firm says US green subsidies won’t…
Linde CEO Sanjiv Lamba told Reuters, during a post-earnings call, on Tuesday that the recent changes to Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) subsidies for clean energy…
               
BP will explore potential partnerships for solar business:…
Oil giant BP is considering getting other companies involved with Lightsource BP, a solar development company, to profit more from its rapidly growing business, CEO…
               
BlackRock CEO seeks common ground with Texas post…
BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink aimed to connect with Republican officials at a Houston energy summit after Texas banned the asset manager due to its shift…
               
Wind energy beats gas in Europe for the…
Last year, Europe made more electricity from wind power than from gas for the first time ever. This drop in using fossil fuels helped cut…
               
Max Planck Institute develops method to make green…
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research have developed a method to make green steel out of waste produced during aluminum manufacturing. The…
               
Asian Development Bank raises $150 million for green…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised ₹12.5 billion (about $150 million) from the green bond issue to date. ADB’s bond will support projects in…
               
Gasum to build a new biogas plant in…
Energy company Gasum announced its decision to invest in a new biogas plant in Borlänge, Sweden. The project has been granted a subsidy of 15…
               
Element United launches tokenized carbon credit marketplace and…
Element United, a Utah-based company led by former miner and Jungle Gold star Scott Lomu, has unveiled plans for a tokenized carbon credit marketplace and…
               
ING forecasts steady growth for carbon capture and…
Global financial services provider ING has predicted continued growth for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) market, despite facing obstacles at the start of 2024.
               
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation accepts bids for debut green…
India's Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has successfully accepted bids totaling Rs 200 crore ($24.1 million) for its inaugural green bonds, with a maturity period of five…
               
GRI launches new mining sector reporting standard to…
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), a pioneer in promoting standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting, has unveiled its latest initiative - a dedicated reporting…
               
Indian coal production surges by 10.3% in January
In a significant uptick, India's coal production witnessed a notable increase of 10.3% in January, reaching 99.73 million tonnes (MT) compared to the corresponding period…
               
India unveils scheme guidelines for green hydrogen in…
The Government of India has released “Scheme guidelines for implementation of pilot projects for use of Green Hydrogen in the shipping sector.” The guidelines were…
               
OCBC doubled SME sustainable financing in 2023
Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp (OCBC) has more than doubled its sustainable financing, OCBC head of global commercial banking Linus Goh said during a media briefing.
               
India’s TERI to launch green shipping portal at…
At the World Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi this week, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) will introduce a green shipping portal. 
               
India’s largest power producer to take its green…
The top official of India's biggest power producer, NTPC Ltd said on Tuesday that its renewable energy division is expected to become a public company…
               
Growing interest in sustainable investing among individual investors:…
A new report titled “Sustainable Signals,” published by Morgan Stanley, has highlighted a surge in global individual investor interest in sustainable investing. 
               
EU Commission set to propose major CO2 cuts…
The European Commission plans to suggest on Tuesday that the EU should reduce the amount of greenhouse gases it produces by 90% by the year…
               
China toughens rules for industrial polluters ahead of…
China has made its rules stricter for factories and other industries that cause excessive pollution, part of its national carbon market. 
               
Deutsche Bank unit expects divestments following new ESG…
Deutsche Bank's investment unit needs to sell more than 5% of its investments in certain ESG funds as a result of new regulations from the…
               
California’s historic storm causes $11 billion in economic…
The recent record storm known as ‘Atmospheric River’ in California, with its unprecedented rainfall, resulted in two fatalities and up to $11 billion in damages…
               
Hong Kong to host green finance training for…
Hong Kong will host a three-day green and sustainable finance training event in June, targeting policymakers, regulators, and finance professionals from dozens of developing nations. 
               
Itochu expands its role in US solar projects,…
Japanese trading house Itochu has taken on a larger role in developing large-scale solar power plants in the US. 
               
India’s 2024 budget unveils strategies to fasten net…
During India’s Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to make 10 million households' rooftops solar-powered. She also mentioned offering funding to tap…
               
Qatar Ministry facilitates recycling by providing free materials…
The Ministry of Municipality in Qatar supports recycling initiatives by offering recyclable materials at no cost to recycling factories in the country. 
               
UN climate chief appeals for $2.4 trillion in…
Executive secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Simon Stiell while delivering a lecture at ADA University in Azerbaijan’s Baku on Friday, said at…
               
Indian Oil and Gas PSUs unveil ambitious investment…
In a strategic move to bolster the country's energy infrastructure, major players in India's oil and natural gas sector, including the Oil and Natural Gas…
               
China implements stricter rules to combat carbon trading…
On Sunday, China introduced new regulations to better oversee carbon trading and clamp down on emissions data fraud. These rules, approved by China's cabinet, take…
               
New Mexico House passes carbon credit swaps bill 
The New Mexico House of Representatives has passed a proposal to incentivize fuel companies to invest in cleaner options by allowing them to purchase carbon…
               
Italy will invest in Enel’s solar panel production:…
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that Italy will invest in Enel's new photovoltaic panel factory in Sicily, aiming to increase production and establish itself as…
               
Germany’s climate fund falls short of $10.8 billion,…
Germany's fund for addressing climate issues and transformation may fall short by up to €10 billion ($10.8 billion) next year, which could challenge the country's…
               
Australia announces fuel efficiency rules to boost EV…
On Sunday, the Australian government released a ‘preferred model’ for new standards on vehicle emissions as the country is looking to promote the uptake of…
               
‘Atmospheric river’ blankets over California, governor declares emergency 
Severe weather struck California on Sunday, with heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds affecting a wide area. A phenomenon known as an atmospheric river. Power outages…
               
Generate Capital secures $1.5 billion to drive sustainable…
Generate Capital, a sustainable infrastructure developer based in San Francisco has successfully raised $1.5 billion in capital commitments from institutional investors and pension funds. 
               
Australian collaboration aims to drive green steel and…
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, and Swinburne University of Technology have joined forces to spearhead research and development in green steel and mineral processing, contributing…
               
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) partners with…
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has inked a Heads of Agreement (HOA) with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), laying the groundwork…
               
Ajman Bank partners with Mastercard for sustainable banking…
Ajman Bank has joined forces with Mastercard to integrate innovative sustainability solutions into its services. 
               
TotalEnergies to develop an electric mobility network in…
TotalEnergies has entered into an agreement with Wenea to build a prominent electric mobility network in Spain, focusing on the development of high-power charging hubs. 
               
Japanese retail investors withdraw $4.5 billion from ESG…
Japanese retail investors have withdrawn ¥660 billion ($4.5 billion) from ESG mutual funds in 2023, marking a significant increase from the ¥150 billion outflows in…
               
UK banks might hold too little funds to…
In a letter to the Bank of England, seen by Reuters, a group of investors, including major pension schemes from the UK and Europe, expressed…
               
Canadian pension manager launches C$1 billion energy transition…
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), a top Canadian pension manager, has announced the formation of a C$1 billion ($745 million) energy transition fund. This…
               
Brazil’s Amazon Fund raised $640 million in donations…
Amazon Fund, in 2023, which focuses on developing the rainforest sustainably, received $640 million in new pledged donations from developed countries, Tereza Campello, environmental director…
               
Climate software firm raises $100 million in Series…
Watershed, a climate software company, raised $100 million in a Series C funding round led by investment firm Greenoaks, valuing the company at $1.8 billion. 
               
Activist investors withdraw Exxon’s climate proposal 
Exxon Mobil stated in a court filing on Thursday that activist investors are backing down from a climate proposal. 
               
US House to vote on overturning Biden’s freeze…
The US House of Representatives, next week, will decide whether to cancel the Biden administration's temporary block on approving the export of liquefied natural gas…
               
EC launches probe Into Swedish tax exemption schemes…
The European Commission has initiated an in-depth investigation to assess the compliance of two Swedish tax exemption schemes for non-food-based biogas and bio-propane with European…
               
ADB sets climate finance record with $9.8 billion…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has achieved a record commitment of $9.8 billion in climate finance in 2023, marking a more than 46% increase from…
               
IEA reports slower growth in green hydrogen capacity…
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) annual renewables report for 2023 indicates a slowdown in the growth of green hydrogen capacity compared to the previous year's…
               
Record Amazon drought linked to climate change, says…
A recent study by World Weather Attribution, an international group of scientists, points to climate change as the primary cause of a historic drought in…
               
Lawsuit filed against California’s new climate laws, plaintiffs…
The State of California is facing a lawsuit against two out of three of its new climate laws, namely the ‘Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act’…
               
China set to surpass coal in installed wind…
The China Electricity Council (CEC) has predicted that China's installed wind and solar capacity will surpass coal capacity in 2024. 
               
Google signs its largest-ever offshore power agreement with…
Google has made its biggest deal ever to buy power from offshore wind projects near the Netherlands. 
               
UK is not prepared for the worst 2024…
Environmental Audit Committee said in a report published Wednesday that the UK government’s plans to mitigate the effects of rising temperatures published last July mostly…
               
Companies struggle with EV transition as demand for…
As the demand for fast package delivery increases, companies are facing challenges transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). Americans now make over 15% of their purchases…
               
Sustainable aviation fuel crunch can hamper airlines’ climate…
Airlines are finding it difficult to obtain and use lower-carbon fuels due to a shortage in supply and high costs, according to Cathay Pacific's head…
               
EU leaders show signs of toxic disease due…
Top European leaders, including former vice presidents like Frans Timmermans and the current environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius, have tested positive for a toxic chemical disease…
               
White House senior adviser John Podesta to replace…
On Wednesday, the White House announced that John Podesta, a senior adviser, will take over from John Kerry as the US climate change diplomat. 
               
Emirates joins Solent Cluster to advance sustainable aviation…
Emirates has become a member of the Solent Cluster, a cross-sector collaboration consisting of over 100 international organizations, manufacturers, engineering companies, regional businesses, and academic…
               
European Central Bank announces climate and nature plan…
The European Central Bank (ECB) has introduced a new "climate and nature plan 2024-2025" to address the increasing impact of the climate crisis on the…
               
Spain’s Qualitas Energy expands in the US by…
Qualitas Energy, Spain's leading renewable energy fund, has reached an agreement to acquire Heelstone Renewable Energy LLC from Ares Management LLC. 
               
Berlin-based startup secures €9.2 million funding for carbon…
Berlin-based BlueLayer, a comprehensive software platform for carbon project developers, has raised €9.2 million in seed and pre-seed investment rounds, with Point Nine, an early-stage…
               
Canadian pension fund under scrutiny for $100 million…
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), responsible for managing retirement savings for over 21 million Canadians, is facing criticism for a $100 million investment…
               
Over half investors planning increased allocations in sustainable…
The latest Sustainable Signals survey from the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing reveals a significant opportunity for asset managers to better align their sustainable…
               
European solar industry appeals for EU intervention amidst…
European solar panel manufacturers are asking the European Union (EU) for urgent help to prevent local companies from closing due to price pressure from Chinese…
               
Indonesia permits 30% of overseas CO2 in new…
Indonesia's new presidential regulation on carbon capture and storage (CCS) allows operators to reserve 30% of storage for imported CO2. 
               
Top US business groups sue California over climate…
Big business groups including the US Chamber of Commerce and the American Farm Bureau Federation have filed a lawsuit against California seeking to cancel the…
               
Biden administration sets rules to make gas &…
The Biden administration has introduced new energy-saving rules for kitchen stoves to cut utility bills and enhance reliability. These rules won't prohibit gas stoves. 
               
Spain’s Catalonia makes a multi-billion strategy to survive…
In an effort to address water scarcity resulting from less rainfall, Catalonia, home to Spain's second-largest regional economy and the renowned tourist destination Barcelona, is…
               
Global spending on clean energy hit record $1.8…
Global spending on clean energy reached a record-breaking number of $1.8 trillion last year. However, it is still not enough to reach net-zero emissions, as…
               
Kenya publishes draft Carbon Market Regulations for public…
The Kenyan government released draft Carbon Market Regulations, on 29th January, inviting public scrutiny and submissions until early February 2024. 
               
US agricultural officials challenge banks over Net-Zero Banking…
A coalition of 11 state agricultural commissioners and one secretary of agriculture in the US has raised concerns with six major financial institutions regarding their…
               
Ethics code proposed to combat greenwashing in ESG…
Companies responsible for verifying environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims may be required to adhere to a new ethics code to address greenwashing, according to…
               
India launches framework for voluntary carbon markets in…
The Indian central government has introduced a ‘Framework for Voluntary Carbon Market in Agriculture Sector and Accreditation Protocol of Agroforestry Nurseries’ to encourage voluntary carbon…
               
Carbon Capture and Storage market set to surge…
The Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Market is poised for significant growth, projected to reach a substantial value of $18.1 billion by 2033, according to…
               
EU adopts legislation to phase down 500 million…
The European Council on Monday announced the adoption of new legislation aimed at phasing down highly potent greenhouse gases, including fluorinated gases (F-gases) and ozone-depleting…
               
How do we address climate finance challenges in…
To meet carbon emission reduction targets, Asia requires at least $1.1 trillion annually for climate-related initiatives, noted a new report published by the International Monetary…
               
Climate-focused fund investments drop by 75% in the…
While the world is trying to sprint through the race against climate change, climate investments have taken an antithetical turn in the US. 
               
World’s largest jeweler opts for recycled gold and…
Pandora, the biggest jewelry maker in the world, has decided to stop using newly mined silver and gold and pick only recycled precious metals, as…
               
ARMSWISSBANK joins the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials
Recognizing the importance of sustainable financing and transparent reporting, ARMSWISSBANK has officially joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF). The bank said that it…
               
Methane hydrate extraction market: Study provides forecast for…
The methane hydrate extraction market is projected to reach 66,901.8 thousand cubic meters by 2025, notes a study by Allied Market Research. 
               
Exxon’s lawsuit concerns shareholders advocating environmental and social…
Shareholders who use resolutions to push companies on environmental and social matters are concerned that a lawsuit by Exxon Mobil, skipping the US securities regulator,…
               
Power plant boiler market poised for expansion through…
A report published by Allied Market Research has noted that the global power plant boiler market valued at $19.0 billion in 2021, is expected to…
               
Democrats want Biden’s Power, EV climate plan to…
Democrats in swing states are expressing concerns about President Biden's environmental policies. They worry that these policies, which focus on areas like pollution reduction from…
               
Tata Steel unveils transformation plan towards green steel…
Tata Steel has revealed its plan to transition from traditional blast furnaces to environmentally friendly steel production methods. Tata Steel aims to reverse over a…
               
ESG funds hit historic lows in nearly two…
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing had a tough time in the last three months of 2023. ESG funds in the US lost over $5…
               
EU’s ambitious net zero goal demands 1.5 trillion…
Research by a group of Green EU lawmakers says that the European Union needs to invest 1.5 trillion euros (about $1.6 trillion) every year to…
               
Geothermal heat pumps can help advance US clean…
A comprehensive study prepared by Oak Ridge National Laboratory has unveiled the transformative potential of geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) across the United States. 
               
California breaks century-old ties with Big Oil 
California, a big player in producing oil, is now breaking ties with the oil industry, a significant move to shift away from fossil fuels as…
               
EPA report: Ireland experiences 1°C temperature rise amid…
Ireland is increasingly susceptible to the effects of climate change, as highlighted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) groundbreaking Climate Change Assessment Report, which serves…
               
India’s natural gas demand set to rise 6%…
India's natural gas demand is poised for a 6% increase in 2024, rebounding from a 7% year-on-year decline observed in 2022, according to the latest…
               
Global standards chief calls for new ethics code…
Companies responsible for verifying environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims will be urged to adhere to a new ethics code to combat greenwashing, according to…
               
KACST and ACWA join hands to establish a…
King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) and ACWA Power inked an agreement to establish a joint "Clean Energy and Water Desalination Technologies Development…
               
European Alps could lose 46% of glaciers by…
A new computer model developed by scientists from the University of Lausanne, in collaboration with the University of Grenoble, ETHZ, and the University of Zurich,…
               
Repsol chooses Vissim’s advanced oil spill detection for…
Repsol Norge, a Norwegian multi-energy company has entered into a contract with Vissim to deploy an advanced oil spill detection system at the Yme Field…
               
IEA report: record electricity generation from nuclear power…
A report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicted that nuclear power generation is on track to break records in 2025, driven by investments in…
               
World Wetlands Day celebration sheds light on ecosystem’s…
Environmental experts, aspiring city planners, and students participated in a guided tour of Bhopal’s wetland on Sunday, on the occasion of World Wetlands Day. 
               
Carbon credits-backed insurance startup raises $12.17 million funding
A new insurance startup, founded by three former Allianz executives, has completed the largest climate-focused seed funding round in Europe in over a year. 
               
Barclays banned from Texas municipal bond market over…
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced last week that Barclays is barred from underwriting Texas’s municipal bonds due to its failure to respond to requests…
               
Panama Canal seeks help of coffee farmers to…
In Panama, coffee farmers are being encouraged to plant trees near the country's famous canal in an incentive program. This program not only benefits the…
               
APAC firms embrace ESG metrics in executive incentive…
A recent study by WTW revealed a significant rise in adopting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) metrics within executive incentive plans across Asia Pacific (APAC)…
               
HSBC unveils net zero transition plan: Pioneering steps…
In a move towards environmental responsibility, HSBC, one of the world’s largest international banks, has unveiled its Net Zero Transition Plan. 
               
Worries rise over methane emissions as world’s largest…
As the world's largest cruise ship, Icon of Seas, began its maiden voyage on Saturday from Miami, environmental groups are concerned about the release of…
               
Grow Indigo raises over $8 million in recent…
Grow Indigo (regenerative agriculture startup) announced that it has raised over $8 million in the recent funding round. With this, the cumulative capital raised so…
               
World Bank approves $300 million Resilient Recovery Development…
The World Bank has approved a $300 million Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing for Ghana. The contribution by the International Development Association (IDA) will help…
               
Daimler Truck & Abu Dhabi to explore Gulf’s…
The world’s biggest commercial vehicle maker, Daimler and Abu Dhabi have entered into an initial agreement for the supply of green hydrogen to fuel future…
               
China breaks solar records in 2023, surpasses 50%…
In 2023, China exceeded the total solar panel installations of any other nation, contributing to its already substantial lead in the global renewable energy landscape. 
               
Trinidad and Tobago explores further gas deals with…
Trinidad and Tobago is set to enhance their natural gas supply by pursuing additional deals with Venezuela after receiving a license to extract from the…
               
SIX launches new climate data offering for informed…
SIX (global financial information provider) announced the launch of a new climate data offering to support the reporting, monitoring, and decision-making of climate factors, climate-related…
               
UNDP and Pegasus Capital advisors partner to mobilize…
UNDP and Pegasus Capital join for climate, energy, and nature-positive investments in emerging economies. Collaboration focuses on substantial infrastructure funding.
               
Bipartisan legislation aims to boost sustainable aviation fuel…
Senators Grassley, Moran, Ernst, Klobuchar, Duckworth introduce Farm to Fly Act, leveraging USDA programs to advance sustainable aviation fuel development.
               
ESG1 & Rain Cage Carbon collaborate for digital…
ESG1 (sustainability division of oil & gas blockchain company GuildOne) and Rain Cage Carbon (company dedicated to decarbonizing industries) announced a new partnership to create…
               
ADB prioritizes private capital mobilization for climate goals…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced plans to deploy private capital as a significant part of its strategy to address urgent climate goals. 
               
Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Singapore Sustainable Finance…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) on January 24 launched the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association (SSFA) to support the country’s shift to a low-carbon economy.…
               
Truck maker partners with German chemical giant to…
Iveco Group, an Italian bus and truck maker, has partnered with German chemicals group BASF for the recycling of lithium-ion batteries for their electric vehicles. 
               
China’s voluntary carbon market resumes trading after four…
China's voluntary carbon market has resumed trading after a four-year hiatus, marking a significant step toward funding emission reduction projects. Also known as the China…
               
Sustainable aviation fuel will take center stage in…
A new report titled "Sustainable aviation fuel is the way forward for aviation industry," published by Research And Markets, provides an overview of the decarbonization…
               
UN overcomes sanctions by opening Russian bank account…
The United Nations has taken an unconventional step to navigate Western sanctions by opening a Russian bank account in 2022. 
               
Global groundwater levels see ‘accelerated’ decline – study 
A study published on Wednesday reveals a significant and accelerated decline in global groundwater levels over the last four decades. 
               
Sparkion joins hands with Voltus to enhance US…
Sparkion (AI-driven energy management company) announced a partnership with Voltus, Inc. (distributed energy resource platform) to support grid reliability in the US and enhance energy…
               
Investors dread as Green Asset Ratio is set…
European banks are cautioning investors not to focus too much on the upcoming Green Asset Ratio, an ESG metric, as early estimates suggest the industry…
               
Automotive manufacturing giant to invest $1.4 billion in…
General Motors has announced a 7 billion reais ($1.42 billion) investment in Brazil from 2022 to 2028, aiming to enhance "sustainable mobility." 
               
Upcoming Biden policy to impact natural gas exports,…
The Biden administration is expected to announce plans in the coming days to increase environmental scrutiny on applications for natural gas exports. 
               
Study reveals significant overestimation of carbon savings from…
A recent study from the University of California, Berkeley, has shed light on a significant overestimation of carbon savings attributed to the distribution of efficient…
               
EBA proposes guidelines on ESG risk management for…
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has initiated a public consultation on draft Guidelines addressing the management of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) risks. 
               
Asian Development Bank & British International Investment launch…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and British International Investment (BII) announced the launching of a new trade finance partnership to promote green trade in Asia…
               
Recurrent Energy secures $500 million investment commitment from…
Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., announced that it has secured a $500 million preferred equity investment commitment from BlackRock, convertible into common…
               
Nigerian Conservation Foundation’s Green Recovery Nigeria initiative targets…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) announced that through its Green Recovery Nigeria Program, it will aim to reforest about 25% of Nigeria’s total landmass. 
               
UAE’s Alpha MBM Investments emerges as preferred bidder…
The Ugandan government has chosen Alpha MBM Investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the preferred bidder for its ambitious $4 billion oil refinery…
               
Report: US state pensions not doing enough to…
According to a report released on Tuesday by Stop the Money Pipeline, Sierra Club, and Stand.earth, state pensions are not doing enough to protect beneficiaries…
               
UK pension funds & insurers prioritize net-zero goals…
A survey of UK pension funds and insurers, who manage £359.82 billion in assets, found that 72% identified measurable targets and benefits, such as achieving…
               
West Africa’s city that provides clean water under…
Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, is facing a severe threat to its clean water supply from a national park.Human activities like land grabbing, charcoal burning, quarrying,…
               
Europe’s carbon market goes downhill as renewable power…
In Europe, the notable increase in clean-energy production is reducing the need for carbon permits, and the sluggish industrial recovery is contributing to keeping emissions…
               
H2 Green Steel secures €4.2 billion in project…
H2 Green Steel announced that it has secured €4.2 billion in project financing, adding to the previously announced €300 million in equity. 
               
USDA grants more than $173K for clean energy…
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $173,500 in clean energy project grants for two rural businesses in Arkansas. 
               
Suzano celebrates 100th anniversary with $100 million investment…
Suzano (Brazilian paper and pulp-producing company) marked its 100th year on January 23 by announcing an investment of $100 million to advance initiatives to protect…
               
Green finance pioneer Uruguay seeks ESG loans from…
Uruguay aims to borrow at least one multilateral loan with low-interest rates linked to environmental goals this year. 
               
Global business leaders accelerate sustainability investments: Capgemini report
Over half of the global business leaders plan to increase investments in sustainability this year, notes a report from Capgemini (French multinational IT services and…
               
US oil refiners urge Biden administration to reform…
US oil refiners, including Coffeyville Resources Refining and Marketing and Wynnewood Refining Company, are urging President Biden's administration to change the renewable fuel credit program. 
               
Opinion polls suggest 2024 EU elections could make…
The upcoming European Parliament election might complicate the approval of ambitious climate change policies if, as recent polls indicate, takes a "sharp right turn." 
               
Pressure mounts over mining firms as investors raise…
A group of investors overseeing $25 trillion has decided to take action against mining companies that have not adopted safety environmental standards for the construction…
               
Global CO2 removal market: Report identifies key developments…
According to a new report published by Research and Markets, the global carbon dioxide removal (CDR) market experienced significant growth from 2022 to 2023. 
               
Mashreq and Fils collaborate on corporate carbon offset…
Mashreq (financial institution in the Middle East and North Africa region) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Fils (UAE-based fintech firm) to…
               
US allocates $104 million for energy conservation &…
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it has set aside $104 million in funds for energy conservation and clean energy projects at 31…
               
Carbonaires secures strategic investment from KTM to boost…
Carbonaires (London-based carbon asset management company) has announced it has received an investment from KTM Chemicals S.A. (KTM) (distributor and trader of plastics and chemical…
               
ESG debt swaps grab interest of top global…
Several banks are competing to tap into a growing market focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) debt, estimated to potentially reach $800 billion by…
               
AIIB invests $58.4 million in India’s Sustainable Energy…
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has invested around $58.4 million (₹4.86 billion) in India’s Infrastructure Investment Trust, Sustainable Energy Infra Trust (SEIT). AIIB plans…
               
Germany to unveil roadmap for construction of gas…
German stakeholders are expected to finalize an agreement this week on a long-awaited plan for building multiple new gas-fired power plants, as revealed by three…
               
Climate tech venture firm raises $335 million to…
ArcTern Ventures, based in Toronto, announced on Monday that it secured $335 million from TD Bank and other institutions for a climate technology fund. 
               
Inherit joins Sumitomo Corporation to advance carbon capture…
Inherit Carbon Solutions (Norwegian Carbon Capture and Storage company) announced an oversubscribed investment round with Sumitomo Corporation. The collaboration will help Inherit advance its goal…
               
ACP announces first close of SEACEF II: A…
Allied Climate Partners (philanthropic investment organization) announced the first close of Southeast Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), managed by Clime Capital. 
               
Brazil’s state-run oil firm to buy stakes in…
Brazil's state-owned oil company, Petrobras, plans to acquire shares in domestic onshore wind and solar projects this year, aiming to build a renewable energy portfolio…
               
Renewable energy firm secures funds for solar and…
Renewable energy company Low Carbon said on Tuesday that it received funding for the construction of a 385-megawatt portfolio of solar and battery storage projects…
               
Biden announces $207 million for fertilizer, rural clean-energy…
The Biden administration is investing $207 million in domestic fertilizer and renewable energy projects to enhance supplier competition for US farmers and ranchers. 
               
Plenitude collaborates with BlueFloat Energy & Sener Renewable…
Plenitude has joined hands with BlueFloat Energy and Sener Renewable Investments to develop offshore wind projects in Spain. They plan to establish a portfolio of…
               
UNDP & Warba Bank to launch free online…
The United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) Istanbul International Center for Private Sector in Development (ICPSD), UNDP Kuwait, and Warba Bank announced the launch of a…
               
Reliance Industries plans commissioning of massive green energy…
Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries announced its plans to commission a colossal energy giga complex in Gujarat in the second half of 2024. 
               
Ankara’s AŞTİ implements solar power plant project to…
Ankara Metropolitan Municipality's subsidiary, BUGSAŞ AŞ, is installing a Solar Power Plant at the AŞTİ transportation hub to save energy consumption. 
               
Trillion Energy reaffirms production guidance for SASB natural…
Trillion Energy International Inc. has reiterated its production guidance for the SASB natural gas field offshore Turkey. 
               
EVE Energy to establish storage plant in Malaysia…
EVE Energy's Malaysian subsidiary, EVE Energy Malaysia, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Kedah Bhd to create 'EVE Energy Storage Malaysia Company.' 
               
New Mexico House Committee passes bill to limit…
House Bill 41, aiming to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation fuels by rewarding companies investing in cleaner options was passed by the House Energy,…
               
Friends of the Earth initiates climate lawsuit against…
Friends of the Earth Netherlands (climate organization) announced that it is starting a climate lawsuit that will hold ING (Dutch multinational banking and financial services…
               
Chinese official urges caution over excessive new energy…
In a ministerial briefing on Friday, Xin Guobin, a vice minister at China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, expressed concern over the excessive number…
               
US Supreme Court decision could affect Biden’s ESG…
An impending Supreme Court decision that may restrict federal agency powers could have a big effect on a challenge by Republican-led states against a rule…
               
Umicore seeks site for battery recycling near chemical…
Umicore is in search of a European site for a new battery recycling facility. The company is primarily exploring locations near chemical industry sites to…
               
TexPlast partners with FasterCapital to expand plastic recycling…
TexPlast, an Estonian recycling startup, has announced its collaboration with FasterCapital to expand its efforts in converting waste plastic into premium polymer composite materials. While…
               
Derwent Investments strengthens its commitment to ESG investing…
Derwent Investments (Singapore-based wealth management company) announced that it has strengthened its commitment to Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) goals.
               
Germany poised for a record wind power as…
Germany's weather service predicts strong gusts in the north, west, and central areas overnight into Monday, with heavy squalls in the North Sea and near…
               
Met Office predicts record high CO2, nears climate…
Carbon dioxide emissions are set to experience one of the largest increases in history this year, bringing the planet closer to the brink of catastrophic…
               
IIT Bombay and Mindspace REIT collaborate for climate…
Mindspace Business Parks REIT has collaborated with the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay for a research project on climate risk assessment. The pilot project currently…
               
World’s biggest offshore investor to plan $160 billion…
A major investor in offshore wind farms is starting a new company, Copenhagen Energy Islands, with the aim of constructing artificial islands in the North…
               
Oil giant Exxon files lawsuit against climate activist…
Exxon Mobil Corp filed a complaint in a Texas court on Sunday to block a climate proposal by activist investors from being voted on during…
               
Germany unlikely to achieve 2030 coal phase-out: Cornwall…
According to a new paper published by Cornwall Insight, Germany is unlikely to achieve its  committed to phasing out electricity generation from both nuclear and…
               
Tees Valley secures £7 million for hydrogen-powered transport…
Tees Valley has secured £7 million in government funding for hydrogen projects to decarbonize deliveries and construct a new hydrogen refueling station for heavy goods…
               
Norwegian oil and gas firms target Arctic Barents…
Oil and gas companies operating offshore Norway, including Equinor, Aker BP, and Vår Energi, are intensifying their exploration efforts in the Arctic Barents Sea to…
               
Jupiter Exchange launches Jupiter Environmental Commodities to drive…
Jupiter Exchange (financial services and technology company) has launched a new business segment dubbed Jupiter Environmental Commodities. Jupiter plans to expand its industry partnerships globally…
               
Manulife IM releases inaugural nature disclosure aligned with…
Manulife Investment Management has published its inaugural timberland and agriculture nature disclosure, aligned with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD). 
               
Shell to exit nearly a century of Nigerian…
Shell is set to conclude almost 100 years of onshore oil and gas operations in Nigeria by selling its subsidiary to a consortium of local…
               
German farmers block Berlin as protests erupt against…
Berlin's city center faced a standstill as thousands of German farmers, supported by workers from various industries, protested against rising costs and the government's plan…
               
US authorities investigate Aspiration’s carbon credit practices amid…
The Justice Department and Commodity Futures Trading Commission are reportedly investigating Aspiration, a California fintech, over potential misconduct related to its carbon offset sales. 
               
Amazon becomes largest purchaser of renewable energy, fourth…
Amazon announced that it invested in 100 new solar and wind energy projects in 2023. This makes Amazon the largest purchaser of renewable energy in…
               
Europe suffers from delays in energy projects due…
The CEO of Portugal's largest utility firm, Energias de Portugal, told Reuters in Davos that most delays in subsidized energy projects in Europe are due…
               
China’s biggest solar maker says Trump’s comeback will…
China-based Longi Green Energy Technology Co assured that Donald Trump’s return would not affect the company’s plans to expand in the United States. 
               
$147 million funding secured for Australian hydrogen hubs
Two hydrogen hubs in Australia have secured a total of $147 million in funding. The Government signed an agreement to invest $70 million to develop…
               
Iberdrola and Norges Bank set to invest $2…
Iberdrola and the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, are set to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects based in…
               
Bloomberg’s Zero Podcast examines impact of Trump’s comeback…
On this week’s episode of Bloomberg’s Zero Podcast, Tom Steyer, a hedge-fund billionaire, speaks to Zero host Akshat Rathi about the effects of former US…
               
Nestlé Vietnam invests an additional $100 million in…
Nestlé Vietnam announced an additional investment of $100 million to increase the sustainable coffee production capacity of the Nestlé Tri An factory. This brings the…
               
Trawling ocean seabeds for seafood is releasing huge…
A recent study reveals that the practice of trawling, a destructive fishing technique, the ocean floor for shrimp, cod, and other seafood results in the…
               
New York’s utilities regulator approves $1.2 billion clean…
On Thursday, the utilities regulator of New York State approved Con Edison's $1.2 billion Idlewild project in Queens, aimed at enhancing the reliability of the…
               
EU to cut 90% emissions by 2040
In an ambitious move, the European Union’s executive arm is set to recommend a 90% net reduction of greenhouse gases by 2040 from 1990 levels. 
               
Trafigura to buy carbon removal credits from 1PointFive
PointFive (carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) company) and Trafigura (commodity trading company) announced that Trafigura will purchase carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits produced from…
               
DefiQuant announces new eco-friendly initiative in cryptocurrency mining
DefiQuant announced the introduction of a new initiative to integrate a sustainable approach to cloud mining. This initiative will align with environmental goals and also…
               
Torrent Power commits $5.7 billion green investment in…
Torrent Power Ltd, a leading Indian integrated power utility, has pledged a substantial investment of INR 47,350 crore (approximately $5.7 billion) in Gujarat. 
               
IREDA’s stock surges over 4% as MoU with…
Shares of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) experienced a notable uptick following the announcement of a collaboration with the Indian Overseas Bank to…
               
IIP partners with Airbus to advance SAF development
The Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus, a European global aerospace corporation, to collaborate on…
               
Industry leaders pledge “nature-positive” mining
In a five-point plan announced in Davos, Switzerland, mining and metals companies representing a third of the global industry acknowledged past harm and said decarbonization…
               
MYTILINEOS unveils 588 MW solar portfolio in Chile,…
MYTILINEOS Energy & Metals announced the development of a 588 MW solar portfolio in Chile, which is expected to produce approximately 1.6 TWh of green…
               
BP, Sinopec sign MoU to strengthen cooperation in…
China’s oil major Sinopec and BP signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation…
               
105 financial institutions become early adopters of nature-related…
On Tuesday, over 100 financial institutions across the globe including Schroders, Robeco, Nomura Asset Management, Mirova, Fidelity International, Federated Hermes, and Candriam, declared that they…
               
Green Star partners with Locus AG for CarbonNOW:…
Green Star Royalties Ltd. has partnered with Locus Agricultural Solutions LLC to enhance the operations and investment in Locus AG's regenerative agriculture carbon farming program,…
               
Indonesia to triple its biomass consumption in 2024 
Indonesia plans to increase its use of biomass in power generation to 2.83 million metric tons in 2024, three times the 991,000 tons consumed last…
               
EU bans ‘misleading’ sustainability claims relying on offsets
The EU parliament on Wednesday voted to ban the use of terms such as “climate neutral” or “climate positive” for products and services. This decision…
               
Asset management firm says ESG interest is steady,…
According to the CEO of the global asset management firm Nuveen, investors still hold an interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors despite facing…
               
WEF launches alliance to triple clean energy investment…
The World Economic Forum launched a new alliance at WEF 2024 providing a platform for developing economies to highlight their clean energy needs, exchange best…
               
New research shows disturbing decline in Greenland’s last…
According to a study by Nature, a climate change journal, Greenland’s ice sheet has lost 5,091 sq km (1930 sq miles) of area between 1985…
               
Terra Natural Capital rebrands as environmental commodities investment…
Terra Natural Capital (“Terra” or the “Company”) announced its launch as a dedicated environmental commodities investment company. 
               
Climate advisors tell EU to revamp its existing…
Official advisors have told the European Union to revise its climate policies to promptly move towards the phase-out of fossil fuels and achieve climate targets…
               
US elections will be significant for global climate…
As the US elections pave the path for many major decisions in 2024, John Kerry, who stepped down from his position as a climate envoy,…
               
FCA forms sustainability working group for financial advice
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has established a new working group to enhance sustainable finance capabilities across the financial advice sector. 
               
General Atlantic acquires Actis forming a $96 billion…
General Atlantic (a global growth equity investor) and Actis (a global investor in sustainable infrastructure) announce that the firms have entered into an agreement under…
               
Unlocking Japan’s Forests: Study finds route to carbon…
A study on Japan's forests has predicted that afforestation and proper forest management can increase CO2 removal and contribute to the national and regional natural…
               
Mahindra Group & Ontario Teachers’ join hands to…
Mahindra Group (farm equipment, utility vehicles, information technology, and financial services businesses in India), and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (a global institutional investor), have…
               
Extinction Rebellion to protest against Barclays’ fossil fuel…
Extinction Rebellion (an international movement persuading governments to act on the climate emergency) will continue its campaign against Barclays’ fossil fuel investments. 
               
World Bank prices CAD $1.4 billion 5-year benchmark…
The World Bank's International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has successfully priced a new 5-year CAD $1.4 billion benchmark bond maturing in January 2029. 
               
Europe to get greener steel turbines to cut…
The world’s largest turbine maker, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, is partnering with ArcelorMittal to use recycled or old steel to make turbine blades with the…
               
Biodiversity loss requires just as swift action from…
UBS Group AG has warned that investors have largely undermined the effects of biodiversity loss.  UBS Chair Colm Kelleher and Chief Executive Officer Sergio Ermotti…
               
UK government grants Drax approval for carbon capture…
The UK government has granted approval to Drax for its planning application to convert two biomass units at the Drax power station to utilize bioenergy…
               
ACC partners with Circulor to trace carbon emissions…
Automotive Cells Co (ACC), a joint venture between Stellantis, TotalEnergies, and Mercedes-Benz Group, has joined forces with UK startup Circulor to verify the origin and…
               
London is not equipped for the consequences of…
London is inadequately prepared for the imminent challenges of heatwaves, flooding, and rising sea levels, according to a report commissioned by Mayor Sadiq Khan.
               
South Korea steel giant Posco raises $500 million…
Posco, South Korean steel giant, has achieved a significant milestone by securing $500 million through a three-year US dollar green bond, as disclosed in a…
               
Renewable energy technologies in 2028: Here is International…
The International Energy Agency released a new report titled “Renewables 2023”, a primary analysis of the renewable sector based on policy trends and current developments…
               
Singapore’s marine biofuel demand to double by 2025,…
Singapore’s marine biofuel demand is suspected to increase double-fold by 2025 as shippers seek to cut emissions, a senior TotalEnergies executive said.
               
EIA forecasts wind, solar to spearhead US power…
Wind and solar energy will lead power generation in the United States for the next two years, a report by the Energy Information Administration (EIA)…
               
Oil and Gas decarbonization: Here at the top…
The year 2024 has seen decarbonization as a prevailing buzzword, reflecting the emphasis by counties and industries on reducing carbon emissions and switching to sustainable…
               
Employees lack green skills, might see delay in…
A large number of businesses are witnessing a lack of green skills among their employees. This will reportedly see slow to low progress in transitioning…
               
YouTube’s revenue soars in millions from climate misinformation…
A recent report revealed that Google-owned YouTube earns millions of dollars a year from advertisements on channels that spread false information about climate change. 
               
27 major investors co-file climate resolution at Shell 
Twenty-seven major investors, who own around 5% of Shell’s stock have escalated pressure on Shell to take climate action. The shareholder resolution requests Shell to…
               
Bulgaria climate minister says market economics will phase…
Market economics are likely to slash Bulgaria's use of coal-fuelled power years before the government's official 2038 phase out date, the country's climate minister said…
               
Saving glaciers by taxing tourists: Alaska town doing…
Juneau, Alaska, is addressing the impact of tourism-related emissions on its environment with a distinctive initiative. 
               
Sweden’s Northvolt raises largest green loan in Europe…
Swedish lithium-ion battery producer Northvolt said that it has raised $5 billion, the largest green loan to have been issued in Europe, to expand the…
               
Sustainable Aviation Fuel market revenue to hit $15…
The global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market size will see a compound annual growth rate of over ~42% from 2023 to 2035, according to a…
               
Breakthrough development for India’s nuclear energy industry: ANEEL
A breakthrough innovation in India’s nuclear energy industry, called ANEEL (Advanced Nuclear Energy for Enriched Life), is gaining attention. 
               
Greenpeace voices environmental concerns on Bitcoin ETFs
Greenpeace USA has raised concern about the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) from BlackRock and Fidelity.
               
ArcelorMittal, France to invest €1.8 billion to cut…
The steel giant, ArcelorMittal SA and France are planning to invest €1.8 billion to cut carbon emissions produced by their steel plants in Dunkirk. This…
               
India announces $223 million investment in power &…
An investment totaling approximately $223.05 million (₹17.05 lakh crore) is currently in the pipeline for the power and renewable energy sector, said R. K. Singh,…
               
Asset management firm says Biden’s climate law has…
One of the world’s largest green investment manager, Impax Asset Management, is expressing the problems in President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law.
               
RMB joins hands with KOKO to advance clean…
Rand Merchant Bank (an investment banking business) announced last week a strategic partnership with KOKO (a company that operates within the energy, climate, media, and…
               
Davos 2024: Indian states to pitch innovations, anticipate…
The Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum commenced on 15 January in Davos, Switzerland. The theme for this year 2024 is “Rebuilding Trust”, with…
               
US, China chart new climate plans post veteran…
US and China, the world’s biggest two greenhouse gas emitters are charting a new climate plan as John Kerry and Xie Zhenhua, stepped down from…
               
US climate envoy John Kerry steps down from…
Former US Senator and Secretary of State, John Kerry, will quit the post of President Biden’s special climate envoy after three years of service. Kerry…
               
Countries are trying to opt out of COP28…
According to US Vice President Al Gore, some nations are trying to push out of the landmark agreement, made at the UN climate summit COP28,…
               
China announces annual greenhouse gas inventory
China has announced plans to conduct an annual inventory of its greenhouse gas emissions, a move aimed at enhancing its carbon trading capabilities and meeting…
               
Reuters reports: JSW proposes to outbid Adani Power…
A Reuters report published today claims that India’s JSW has proposed to outbid Adani Power for the possession of a thermal power plant, the Amarkantak…
               
BBVA and Cabify finalize €15 million to promote…
BBVA Spark, a multinational financial services company, on Thursday announced its approval of a €15 million 'Venture Debt' facility for Cabify, in a bid to…
               
Methane drama: Republicans smash EPA; big oil’s involvement…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has come under fire from House Republicans for its Methane Emissions Reduction Program. 
               
EU to develop new law after plastic pellets…
European Union (EU) lawmakers are looking into developing a stronger law against microplastic pollution, after millions of tiny pellets of microplastic washed up on the…
               
New ‘farming toolkit’: A comprehensive guide for UK…
The Green Finance Institute (GFI) on January 11 has launched a new digital platform to help farmers understand and be a part of the fast-growing…
               
Finance Minister announces fin-tech lab to facilitate green…
Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman announced the creation of a fin-tech lab at GIFT City, to facilitate the…
               
Xpansiv acquires stake in Evident to boost expansion…
Xpansiv Limited, an infrastructure provider for global energy transition, and Evident Group Limited, a clean economy registry provider and certification body, have reached an agreement…
               
Dutch-Caribbean island files lawsuit, urges more measures over…
A lawsuit was filed by the residents of the Dutch-Caribbean island of Bonaire, on Thursday, against the Dutch state demanding the government take more effective…
               
Electrolux announces second round of science-based climate targets
Electrolux Group yesterday announced its second round of science-based climate targets after they reached their previous targets three years before planned. 
               
BNP Paribas Asset Management releases new global sustainability…
BNP Paribas Asset Management released the new version of its Global Sustainability Strategy (GSS) updating the strategic approaches of the organization. The report lays out…
               
Hertz sells one-third of US electric fleet, shifts…
Hertz Global Holdings Inc. is set to sell one-third of its US electric vehicle fleet and shift its focus to gas-powered cars, citing weak demand…
               
CES 2024 in Vegas highlights climate-centric tech 
The world’s biggest consumer tech show Consumer Electronic Show (CES), happening in Las Vegas displayed cutting-edge technology and futuristic products that were climate-centric. 
               
Global renewable power capacity up by 50% in…
The global increase in renewable power capacity reached a 50% growth rate last year and is expected to continue setting records throughout this decade, propelled…
               
Japanese refiner Eneos invests in clean hydrogen production…
In a strategic move towards fostering a sustainable energy future, Japan's leading refiner, Eneos Corp, has announced a significant investment in MVCE Gulf Coast. 
               
Turkish steelmaker to invest $3.2 billion in green…
Turkish steel producer Erdemir intends to invest a combined $3.2 billion in its green transition by 2030, aiming for a 25% reduction in emissions by…
               
Croatian energy giant INA to invest €40 million…
INA, the Croatian energy company, is set to invest €40 million in transforming a former petroleum refinery in Sisak into a biogas and biomethane production…
               
Cleantech Solar signs 15-Year PPA with First Solar…
Cleantech Solar has inked a 15-year captive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with First Solar, Inc., committing to build 150 MWp of photovoltaic (PV) solar and…
               
Hedge fund managers to actively incorporate ESG strategies
Research conducted by analysts at UBS Group AG indicates that hedge fund managers are progressively integrating environmental and social metrics into their investment strategies.
               
Gasum secures offtake agreement for e-methane production in…
Finnish energy company Gasum has entered a significant agreement with Nordic Ren-Gas for the purchase of all e-methane produced at the Tampere power-to-gas plant from…
               
US households dispose 76% of their recyclables
The Environmental Protection Agency's assessment indicates that the United States has an overall recycling rate of just 32% for materials such as glass, plastic, cardboard,…
               
Grid space shortage puts breaks on China’s solar…
The surge in rooftop solar installations, which has been a driving force behind China's global leadership in renewable energy, is facing a new hurdle. 
               
US greenhouse gas emissions dropped for first time…
Greenhouse gas emissions in the United States experienced a 1.9% decrease last year compared to the preceding year. 
               
Adani’s $24 billion Gujarat investment to drive green…
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani intends to pump $24 billion (2 trillion rupees) into his home state of Gujarat over the next five years. 
               
Deadlock at COP28: Disagreements on Article 6, regulation…
The 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change concluded in Dubai with countries failing to reach an agreement…
               
Greenland startup enters Dubai’s cocktail bars with glacier…
A Greenland-based startup, launched in 2022, aims to enhance the international experience by adding glacier ice, extracted from ancient fjords, into drinks sold at exclusive…
               
Switzerland and Thailand complete deal on first-ever Paris…
In a move for carbon markets worldwide, Switzerland and Thailand have finalized the first-ever transaction involving Article 6.2 carbon credits, signifying a significant step in…
               
Colombia grants first-ever geothermal license to Canada’s Parex
Colombia has awarded its first-ever license for developing a geothermal energy project for electricity generation to Canada's Parex Resources, as per a government resolution reported…
               
SK Group-backed company invests $1 billion in ammonia…
In Texas, a $1 billion ammonia production facility with proprietary hydrogen technology is in the works, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants,…
               
Biden’s climate policy shift creates hurdles for LNG…
The Biden administration is reassessing the environmental standards applied in approving upcoming liquefied natural gas export facilities, potentially causing delays in ongoing projects as the…
               
Experts predict 2024 could surpass 2023 as hottest…
Experts are forecasting that 2024 might surpass 2023 as the hottest year in recorded history, attributing this prediction to the exacerbating effects of climate change…
               
Singapore firms to invest $5 billion in Tamil…
Singaporean companies have unveiled plans to invest a staggering $5 billion in diverse sectors including infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and data centers in Tamil Nadu, marking…
               
US Treasury Secretary to visit Boston to promote…
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to visit Boston on Wednesday for another tour aimed at advocating the economic advantages of the Biden Administration's…
               
US Supreme Court rejects Exxon Mobil’s bid for…
The US Supreme Court has declined the request for a crucial procedural boost sought by Exxon Mobil Corp., Koch Industries Inc., and the American Petroleum…
               
Activist investors to shift focus in 2024; ESG…
Activist investors are anticipated to scale back on environmental and social campaigns this year, as revealed by business consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal Inc. 
               
COP29 host Azerbaijan to ramp up fossil fuel…
Azerbaijan, the host of this year's UN climate talks, is planning to boost its fossil fuel production by a third over the next decade, as…
               
US clears $189 million loan to fund real-time…
The Department of Energy's loan office, on Friday, conditionally approved a $189 million loan to facilitate the establishment of a methane monitoring network in crucial…
               
India to cut energy transition by half to…
India is intending to reduce equity investment by half, amounting to $1.8 billion for the fiscal year 2023/24, to support the green energy initiatives of…
               
France aims to cut fossil fuel share to…
France is set to target a reduction in the proportion of fossil fuels in its energy consumption mix to 40%, down from over 60%, by…
               
Azerbaijan appoints Ecology Minister and Ex-Oil Executive as…
Azerbaijan has chosen Mukhtar Babayev, the current Ecology Minister, to lead the upcoming global climate talks, COP29, scheduled to take place later this year in…
               
India’s SBI raises $250 million through green bonds
State Bank of India (SBI), the largest lender in India, has declared the successful completion of placing $250 million in senior unsecured Green floating rate…
               
Wall Street is set to fuel a $1…
At COP28 in Dubai, financial institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, and Barclays are preparing for an uptick in carbon offset transactions, poised…
               
Spain’s electricity consumption fell 2.3% for a second…
Electricity consumption in Spain experienced a consecutive 2.3% decline in 2023 for the second year in a row, sparking concerns about a surplus in supply. 
               
US solar industry to experience modest growth in…
The solar industry in the United States is expected to see moderate growth in 2024, with a decline in electricity prices and the support of…
               
US solar panel makers at odds with Biden…
Two of US solar companies have questioned the Biden administration's decision to delay tariffs on certain panels imported from Southeast Asia until early June. 
               
Global coalition calls on major banks to halt…
A collective force of more than 67 organizations has united in an open call urging the world's largest banks to cease financial support for new…
               
Republicans target Biden’s $400 billion Green Bank, recalling…
Congressional Republicans are targeting President Joe Biden’s $400 billion green bank, aiming to replicate the political success they achieved in 2011 with the scandal surrounding…
               
TAQA’s $10 billion green hydrogen venture in Western…
Abu Dhabi's TAQA, the national energy company, is entering into sustainable energy with plans to invest 100 billion Moroccan dirhams, equivalent to $10 billion, in…
               
Altus Power secures $100 million credit facility from…
Altus Power, a clean energy giant,  has successfully closed a secured credit facility valued at $100 million, courtesy of an affiliate of Goldman Sachs Asset…
               
Scottish scientists turn whisky by product into sustainable…
A breakthrough discovery at Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus in Scotland has potentially revolutionized the future of sustainable fuel production by utilizing wastewater from the whisky…
               
 ‘Transition Finance’ takes spotlight in 2024 
In a notable shift, 'Transition finance' is set to emerge as a pivotal focus of 2024, taking center stage as a critical topic for individuals…
               
World’s biggest banks report $3 billion from green…
The largest global lenders collectively earned about $3 billion in fees in 2023 by facilitating debt for deals positioned as environmentally sustainable, as per Bloomberg's…
               
Tesla tops car sales in Norway, EV takes…
For the third consecutive year, Tesla secured the leading position in Norway's car sales in 2023, maintaining its dominance over competitors, even amid an ongoing…
               
Portugal sets new record for renewable energy production…
Renewable energy sources contributed 61% of Portugal's electricity in 2023, marking a significant increase from the previous year's 49%, as reported by grid operator REN…
               
Chevron to take a $4 billion hit from…
Oil giant Chevron Corp is set to incur a write-down of asset value ranging from $3.5 billion to $4 billion, citing restrictive government policies in…
               
West Texas earthquake rate plummets after crackdown on…
In 2023, West Texas witnessed a notable decrease in earthquake frequency, marking the first such decline in over five years. This shift followed regulatory actions…
               
RBI unveils framework for green deposits – FAQs…
In a bid to foster sustainable practices in the financial sector, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently released comprehensive guidelines for green deposits. 
               
Tesla and popular EVs face stricter tax credit…
New regulations have tightened the rules around the availability of tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs), potentially reducing the number of eligible vehicles by up…
               
Antarctica’s transformative changes in 2023 ring alarm bells…
As the sun hangs perpetually in the sky of the Antarctic summer, scientists have witnessed unprecedented environmental upheavals in 2023, prompting concerns about humanity's lasting…
               
Climate groups criticize Berlin’s proposal for driverless magnetic…
Efforts are underway to implement a driverless magnetic train system in Berlin, designed to traverse the city and transport both passengers and goods. This initiative…
               
Australia’s Agriculture Minister cites climate change impact on…
Australia's Agriculture Minister, Murray Watt, addressed the challenges in predicting extreme weather events, attributing the difficulty to climate change effects. Speaking on the Australian Broadcasting…
               
ING faces public outcry as climate activists block…
The Amsterdam police detained around 300 climate activists on Saturday after they blocked a key highway in the Dutch capital for several hours. 
               
Post-election pressures intensify SEC’s struggling climate agenda in…
Environmental activists are anxious as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces challenges in fulfilling its ambitious climate-related agenda in 2023. 
               
Met office records highest Christmas Day minimum temperatures,…
The Met Office has provisionally documented a historical milestone, marking the highest daily minimum temperatures for Christmas Day on record, amid forecasts predicting exceptionally warm…
               
Hong Kong explores digitally native green bonds using…
Hong Kong is venturing into the realm of distributed ledger technology (DLT) by contemplating the launch of green bonds managed through this system. This step…
               
UAE initiates $30 billion climate venture, offers returns…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has entered into a pioneering $30 billion climate initiative involving BlackRock Inc., TPG Inc., and Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., implementing…
               
Bioglitter emerges as an eco-friendly alternative, yet controversies…
In response to environmental concerns over traditional glitter's microplastic composition, the European Union's ban on loose-plastic glitter sparked the rise of Bioglitter, championed as an…
               
Developing nations face the most climate finance challenges,…
Amidst the relentless onslaught of the climate crisis, developing nations find themselves on the frontlines, grappling with distinct vulnerabilities such as floods, droughts, and unpredictable…
               
Older women to sue Switzerland, seeking climate action
The Swiss organization of older women, KlimaSeniorinne, is taking the government to the European Court of Human Rights, alleging insufficient efforts in addressing the climate…
               
Kerbside drop points for small electric goods to…
Government proposals aim to enhance recycling efforts in the UK by potentially introducing kerbside collections for small electrical items like toasters and hairdryers starting in…
               
EBRD and TSKB collaborate to boost solar energy…
In a significant move toward sustainable energy practices, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Türkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi (TSKB) have united forces…
               
Heavy fog in China braces for transport disruptions…
Holidaymakers throughout China were preparing for potential transportation disruptions. 
               
China to build clean-fuel ships by 2025 
China has established an objective to manufacture over 50% of the world's ships utilizing cleaner fuels by 2025, as outlined in guidelines released by the…
               
River Danube bursts its banks, water levels at…
On Thursday, the River Danube overflowed in Budapest, reaching its highest water levels in a decade. The surge resulted from a combination of heavy rain…
               
CCH health officials say PBF Energy faced 46…
Health officials from Contra Costa County (CCH) in California issued a letter to PBF Energy's Martinez refining company on Thursday, expressing their dissatisfaction with the…
               
JSW Renew Energy commences first phase of 51…
JSW Renew Energy, a subsidiary of JSW Energy, announced the successful commissioning of the initial phase of its 810 MW wind energy project in Tamil…
               
QatarEnergy secures five-year crude sales deal with Shell…
QatarEnergy, the energy company of Qatar, has inked a landmark agreement with Shell International Eastern Trading Company, marking its inaugural five-year crude sales deal. 
               
KLM defends “Fly Responsibly” campaign amid greenwashing allegations
KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM, appeared in court on Tuesday to address accusations of "greenwashing" by climate group Fossil Free concerning its "Fly…
               
UK in turmoil as climate change triggers seasonal…
The National Trust emphasizes that the disruption of predictable weather patterns is creating disorder in nature. 
               
California County conducts surprise check at PBF’s Martinez…
On Tuesday, health authorities in Contra Costa County, California, announced an impromptu inspection at PBF Energy's refinery in Martinez, with a capacity of 156,400 barrels…
               
European power prices dive into negative due to…
Robust wind generation and reduced demand during the holiday season caused electricity prices to drop below zero in Germany. Wholesale markets in France, Denmark, and…
               
Swiss climate activists propose new tax targeting the…
The Young Socialists of Switzerland have announced that they have gathered sufficient signatures to initiate a national vote on a new tax targeting the affluent…
               
Spain confirms closure of nuclear plants, extends renewable…
On Wednesday, Spain officially affirmed its intention to shut down the country's nuclear plants by 2035 and announced a set of energy measures that also…
               
Northwestern Chinese cities implement industrial halts to combat…
In Northwestern China, the cities of Xian and Yinchuan have urged residents to remain indoors, restricted heavy industrial activities, and ceased coal processing.
               
China to face extreme heat in 2024 
Experiencing one of its coldest Decembers on record, China is anticipated to face the challenges of scorching heat and heightened extreme weather conditions next year,…
               
Russian Foreign Ministry criticizes US sanctions on Arctic…
Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned U.S. sanctions imposed on the Arctic LNG 2 project, deeming them unacceptable and detrimental to global energy security. The project, situated…
               
UK High Court rules in favor of ENRC…
London's High Court has ruled in favor of the Kazakh mining group Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC), declaring that the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO)…
               
Adani Energy invests $360 million in Gujarat transmission…
Adani Energy Solutions has announced plans to allocate $360 million for the construction of a transmission line linking a solar and wind energy park in…
               
India invests in AI models to forecast severe…
India is experimenting with artificial intelligence (AI) to develop climate models aimed at enhancing weather forecasting, given the rising occurrences of torrential rains, floods, and…
               
International Ski Federation urged to cut emissions as…
Following an initial promise of early snowfall in certain European regions this autumn, the familiar pattern of recent years returned, with rain and sleet taking…
               
Global food supplies expected to remain tight amid…
Rising food prices have spurred increased planting of cereals and oilseeds by farmers worldwide. However, consumers are anticipated to face continued tight supplies throughout 2024…
               
Japan’s nuclear regulator lifts ban on Tepco’s Kashiwazaki-Kariwa…
Japan's nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA), has removed the operational ban imposed on Tokyo Electric Power's (Tepco) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power plant, enabling the facility…
               
India’s Adani Green aims to raise $1.12 billion…
On Tuesday, Adani Green Energy of India announced that its major stakeholders will inject $1.12 billion (93.50 billion rupees) into the company to enhance its…
               
UK financial watchdog pushes for voluntary code for…
Britain's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has urged companies involved in rating other firms' sustainability efforts to adopt a new voluntary code of conduct, emphasizing the…
               
US industry consolidation to give big oil players…
In 2023, the oil and gas industry went on a $250 billion buying spree. They took advantage of high stock prices to secure cheaper reserves…
               
Holcim Argentina targets 75% renewable energy usage by…
Holcim Argentina, a prominent cement producer, aims to achieve a significant milestone by utilizing 75% renewable energy throughout the latter half of 2023.
               
Norway’s November oil production falls below forecasts, gas…
Norway's November oil production, natural gas liquids (NGL), and condensate production have been reported in the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate's (NPD) recent release, showing an average…
               
Singapore’s criteria for international carbon credits impacts REDD+…
Singapore's outlined conditions for approved international carbon credits have influenced the acceptance of REDD+ projects from Papua New Guinea, emphasizing a preference for jurisdiction-wide approaches…
               
Vietnam generates $41 million from forest carbon credits…
Vietnam has reported earnings exceeding $41 million from the sale of forest carbon credits, marking the successful execution of an emission reduction agreement with the…
               
London’s High Court throws out $11billion damages bill…
In a landmark ruling, London's High Court has dismissed an $11 billion damages claim against Nigeria over a collapsed gas processing project, citing bribery allegations…
               
UK’s Sheffield City emission reduction stalls at 3%…
A recent report has disclosed that a council, despite declaring a "climate emergency" over four years ago, has only managed to reduce emissions by 3%.
               
Electric bikes see a boom in the US…
Following numerous attempts, electric bikes are now gaining widespread acceptance in the United States, driven by surging sales of a growing variety of available models.
               
French climate damage measures deemed sufficient despite delays,…
France's efforts to curb climate damage, though belated, were deemed adequate by a French court on Friday, dealing a setback to environmental campaigners seeking a…
               
Uganda renews Nigerian firm’s oil exploration license by…
Uganda's Ministry of Oil has announced the approval of a two-year renewal for the oil exploration license granted to the Nigerian company Oranto Petroleum Limited. 
               
Canada PM says Trump’s win in 2024 could…
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concern about the potential adverse impact on global climate change efforts if the leading Republican candidate, Donald Trump, were…
               
US secures rights to massive seabed area amid…
The United States has extended its claims over the ocean floor, encompassing an area twice the size of California. This extension grants the US exclusive…
               
EU approves 17.7 bln euro Italian state aid…
On Thursday, the European Commission announced its approval of a 17.7 billion-euro ($19.4 billion) Italian state aid initiative dedicated to fostering the establishment of a…
               
EU, UK extend deadline for EV makers to…
On Thursday, the European Union and the United Kingdom reached an accord to extend the deadline for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers to adhere to local…
               
Regenerative grazing: How cattle could become a climate…
Industrial cattle production is notoriously destructive, churning out potent greenhouse gasses. But studying the migratory patterns of ancient bison herds reveals a sustainable alternative: regenerative…
               
Used EV market bottlenecks threaten automaker profits and…
The auto industry's headlong rush into EVs is hitting an unexpected speed bump in the used car market. Sales of second-hand electric models are plummeting…
               
German utility firm to acquire 3 offshore wind…
On Thursday, German utility RWE announced that it would acquire three offshore wind projects located off the English coast from Sweden's Vattenfall, in a deal…
               
Brazil’s BRF issues its first ‘green loan’ for…
BRF SA, the Brazilian chicken and pork processor, revealed on Thursday that it has linked sustainability objectives to a $150 million credit facility from the…
               
Indonesia imposes $310 million fines on palm oil…
On Friday, Indonesia announced its intention to impose fines totaling 4.8 trillion rupiah ($310.1 million) on palm oil companies operating within forest areas.
               
Widespread bird flu outbreak in Antarctic could cause…
Experts on the highly contagious bird flu warn of its likely expansion in the Antarctic region, posing a significant threat to wildlife. 
               
240 million PCs at risk of landfill disposal…
Canalys Research has reported that Microsoft Corp's decision to stop supporting the Windows 10 operating system may lead to the disposal of approximately 240 million…
               
High interest rates cast shadow on California’s ambitious…
California, once a pioneer in fostering the US solar industry, is now facing a significant slowdown in rooftop panel sales, posing a threat to widespread…
               
BP halts oil shipments through Red Sea amid…
BP Plc, a British oil giant, has hit pause on their oil tanker journeys through the Red Sea due to a surge in attacks by…
               
Nedbank, Norfund loan Pele Green $132M for Renewable…
Nedbank and Norfund are extending a $132 million loan to Pele Green Energy for the development of renewable power plants, according to a Bloomberg news…
               
Wizz Air to invest £5 million in biofuel…
Wizz Air has disclosed a £5 million investment in biofuel firm Firefly, marking the airline's first equity involvement in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) research and…
               
COP28: Indonesia state power firm signs 14 clean…
On Friday, Indonesia's state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) announced the signing of 14 agreements with various institutions during the COP28 climate summit, marking a…
               
Apax closes $900 million fund to boost sustainable…
Apax, a private equity advisory firm, declared the final closure of the Apax Global Impact Fund (AGI), securing $900 million.
               
World’s largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor JT-60SA Tokamak…
A remarkable stride in the realm of nuclear fusion research has been achieved with the official launch of JT-60SA, marking a significant milestone in the…
               
World’s largest iceberg heading towards the open ocean,…
The colossal iceberg A23a, almost 4,000 square kilometers in size, three times the size of New York City, has finally begun its first movement in…
               
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners launches $3 billion Growth Markets…
At the COP28 summit in Dubai, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) introduced its Growth Markets Fund II (GMF II), marking a significant leap in greenfield renewable…
NeoCarbon and Carbonaide Partner to Capture and Store CO2 in Concrete

NeoCarbon, a leader in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, and Carbonaide, a trailblazer in carbonisation technology for concrete production, have formed a strategic partnership that […]

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Shell Restarts Production at UK’s Penguins Field with New FPSO Facility

Shell has started up a modern floating production, storage, and offloading facility that is capable of operating on the Penguins field in the UK North […]

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Mitsubishi Corporation Reassesses Japan Offshore Wind Projects Amid Economic Shifts

Mitsubishi Corporation announced the Group will be reviewing strategies for offshore wind power generation projects it is undertaking in Japan, given the exceptionally significant change […]

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Baker Hughes Partners with Argent LNG for Louisiana Export Facility

Argent LNG LLC has selected Baker Hughes, a worldwide energy technology company, to deliver liquefaction solutions and related services for the proposed liquefied natural gas […]

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International Carbon Registry Achieves ICROA Endorsement for High-Integrity Carbon Credit Program

The International Carbon Registry (ICR) has received a full endorsment by the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA). This achievement highlights ICR’s commitment to […]

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EIB Global Partners with Ameriabank to Boost Armenia’s MSMEs and Green Growth

The European Investment Bank and Ameriabank have signed their first ever agreement marking a milestone in the South Caucasus region. This €105 million financing for […]

February 4, 2025 3:06 pm SGT

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