6 June 20252 June 2025 Infinium Announces Construction of Large Scale eFuels Production Facility in Texas Project Roadrunner, a sustainable aviation fuel plant in West Texas, to bring skilled jobs and generate economic growth for the region
eFuel: Skytree Stratus selected by Forschungszentrum Jülich for innovative Power-to-X research project Skytree’s Stratus will capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere, a key component in the production of green methanol, which can be safely stored, transported, and used without introducing new emissions
5 June 202530 May 2025 30 new projects driving Europe’s bio-based future These projects will play a critical role in delivering on the goals of the CBE JU Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA), building a competitive, resilient and sustainable bioeconomy for Europe
4 June 202530 May 2025 Combining electrochemical CO2 reduction with industrial processes Researchers have developed a zero-gap reactor for CO2 electrolysis with a differential pressure of up to 40 bar
Die elektrochemische CO2-Reduktion mit industriellen Prozessen verbinden Forschende haben einen Zero-Gap-Reaktor für die CO2-Elektrolyse mit einem Differenzdruck von bis zu 40 bar entwickelt
28 May 202523 May 2025 Magnon, Power2X and ErasmoPower2X to explore development of e-methanol at Magnon’s industrial complex in Puertollano Around 380,000 tonnes of biogenic CO₂ will enable the annual production of 200,000 tonnes of synthetic methanol and force the decarbonization of hard-to-electrify sectors such as aviation, shipping and chemicals
Sponge-like pellets could prevent CO₂ from entering the atmosphere Novel sponge-like materials could trap CO2, preventing it from entering the atmosphere from sources such as power plants
Klimaretter mit Poren: Mit Schwammpellets CO2 aus der Luft holen Schwammartige Pellets könnten der Schlüssel zur Vermeidung von CO2-Emissionen in die Atmosphäre sein und damit künftige Netto-Null-Ziele unterstützen, heißt es in einem neuen Bericht der Universität Nottingham
26 May 202521 May 2025 Synhelion’s solar fuel powers steamboat in world first With steamboat „Gallia“ Synhelion is showing, that its solarfuels are now ready for large-scale deployment - without requiring modifications to existing infrastructure, engines, or vehicles
Synhelion betankt erstmals Dampfschiff mit Solartreibstoff Mit dem Dampfschiff „Gallia“ zeigt Synhelion, dass seine Solartreibstoffe bereit sind für den Einsatz in der Praxis - ganz ohne Anpassungen an bestehende Motoren oder Infrastrukturen
India launches first cluster of CCU testbeds in academia-industry collaboration for cement industry Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) holds significant importance in hard-to-abate sectors in reducing emissions by capturing carbon dioxide from industrial processes and converting it to value add products
23 May 202523 May 2025 Innovative CO2 Capture: Recovering Wastewater CO2 for Sustainable Polymer Production Interview with Federico Ferrari from the EU and CBE JU funded HICCUPS project
Ethanol industry calls for carbon capture support following economic study E15 could also boost needed demand for corn industry
22 May 20253 June 2025 Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominees for the Innovation Award & Final Programme Unveiled Latest update on the world's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics and related policies from 22-24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany)
Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Nominierte für den Innovationspreis und endgültiges Programm bekannt gegeben Neueste Informationen zur weltweit größten Konferenz für innovative und erneuerbare Chemikalien und Materialien, fossilfreie Kunststoffe und politische Rahmenbedingungen vom 22.–24. September 2025 in Siegburg bei Köln
Neuer Kat verwandelt CO2 in einen Wertstoff EPFL-Wissenschaftler schaffen Langlebigkeit und tranformieren diese in wirtschaftlichen Erfolg
INERATEC Produces First Green Hydrogen-Based E-Fuel at Pioneering Commercial Plant in Frankfurt, Germany This is an important milestone in scaling the power-to-liquid (PtL) technology to a market-ready level
21 May 202520 May 2025 New catalyst boosts efficiency of CO2 conversion EPFL researchers have developed an encapsulated cobalt-nickel alloy that significantly improves the efficiency and durability of high-temperature CO2 conversion, a promising technology for carbon recycling and sustainable fuel production
Study Reveals Potential of Seaweed Farms as Carbon Storage Solution New research shows seaweed farms store carbon as effectively as natural coastal ecosystems, increasing the potential of marine carbon removal methods
Seetang: Der grüne Superheld gegen den Klimawandel Seetang könnte im Kampf gegen Erderwärmung eine Schlüsselrolle spielen. Forscher haben seine enorme Fähigkeit zur CO2-Speicherung nachgewiesen
20 May 202519 May 2025 Kassø e-methanol facility officially inaugurated The Kassø e-methanol facility is supplying e-methanol to industry leaders including A.P. Moller – Maersk, the LEGO Group, and Novo Nordisk
Lego nutzt E-Methanol aus erster kommerzieller Großanlage Die erste kommerzielle E-Methanol-Großanlage der Welt ist in Kassø/Dänemark in Betrieb gegangen. Mit dem E-Methanol will Lego Kunststoffprodukte fertigen
Elematic and Carbonaide launch world’s first CO₂-cured precast concrete solution through commercial partnership This innovative CO₂-curing solution offers a scalable way to improve the cost, speed, and quality of precast concrete production while improving sustainability by permanently storing carbon in the end products
19 May 202519 May 2025 From Emissions to Innovation: Webinar on CO₂-Derived Chemicals Recent advances and innovations in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies are making it feasible to transform CO₂ into a wide range of products, ranging from base chemicals to advanced fuels
Holcim and Elemental present new carbon sink technology for buildings during 2025 architecture biennale Holcim is partnering with Pritzker Prize-winning architect Alejandro Aravena and his firm ELEMENTAL to present a new biochar technology that transforms buildings into carbon sinks
Holcim und ELEMENTAL bringen Biokohlebeton auf den Markt, der Gebäude in Kohlenstoffsenken verwandelt Holcim hat in Zusammenarbeit mit dem renommierten Architekten Alejandro Aravena und seinem Unternehmen ELEMENTAL einen Durchbruch im nachhaltigen Bauen erzielt
INERATEC produziert erstes e-Fuel an Pionieranlage in Frankfurt Von der Vision zur Realität: ein skalierbares Modell für PtX Technologie
16 May 202513 May 2025 Making fertilisers for the world, the eco-friendly and energy efficient way The EU-funded CONFETI project is developing a self-powered, sustainable solution to fertiliser production that can be used even in countries with limited resources
Umweltfreundliche und energieeffiziente Herstellung von Düngemitteln Im Rahmen des EU-finanzierten Projekts CONFETI wird eine nachhaltige Lösung für die Düngemittelproduktion erstellt, die auch in Ländern mit begrenzten Ressourcen eingesetzt werden kann.
15 May 202515 May 2025 Circular Economy in Transition: Discovering new Technologies and Markets Free nova Session on Emerging Technologies, Markets, and Strategies for a Renewable Carbon Future
Turning CO₂ into essential materials US scientists Neeka and Leila Mashouf are in top 10 innovators of the Young Inventors Prize 2025
CO₂ in Rohstoffe verwandeln US-Wissenschaftler Neeka und Leila Mashouf gehören zu den Top 10 Innovatoren des Young Inventors Prize 2025
CO2 to jet fuel: our SAF moment In an era of escalating climate concerns and energy challenges, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is emerging as a critical component in the decarbonisation of the global aviation sector
14 May 20259 May 2025 New methodology to transform CO2 emissions into feedstock for chemical industry EU-project VIVALDI's proposal consists of capturing, purifying and transforming CO₂ emissions of key bioindustry sectors (food, paper, bioethanol and biochemical products)
13 May 20258 May 2025 Mission Zero Technologies opens new direct air capture plant in Norfolk to turn CO2 into limestone Our second plant is enabling the use of atmospheric CO2 to create carbon-negative aggregates — a world-first for fully integrating DAC into building materials production
Svante and Mercer International Advance Carbon Capture Project at Alberta Pulp Mill Joint carbon capture and storage project with Mercer International Inc. (Mercer) has advanced to the Front-end Engineering and Design Phase 2
Green Methanol from Waste CO2: Aalborg to Host Pioneering Power-to-X Plant The planned facility will feature a substantial electrolysis plant with a capacity ranging from 300 to 400 MW which will utilize renewable electricity to produce green hydrogen
12 May 20256 May 2025 Country Overshoot Day on 3 May: How methane and CO₂ can help tackle plastic pollution At Leipzig University innovative approaches are being explored to address the growing scarcity of resources in the face of a rising global population - through sustainable production processes and circular economy technologies
Country Overshoot Day am 3. Mai 2025: Wie mit Hilfe von Methan und CO₂ der Plastikverschmutzung begegnet werden kann An der Universität Leipzig werden innovative Ansätze erforscht, um der wachsenden Ressourcenknappheit bei gleichzeitig steigender Weltbevölkerung durch nachhaltige Produktionsprozesse und kreislauforientierte Technologien zu begegnen
Vom Kunststoffabfall zum begehrten Rohstoff für Batterietechnologien Neuer Prozess ermöglicht Erschließung alternativer Kohlenstoffquellen
From plastic waste to a sought-after raw material for battery technologies New process enabling the development of alternative carbon sources
9 May 20255 May 2025 HYCO1 Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. to Collaborate on Carbon Capture and Utilization Project in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia The Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) Project will be located in Bintulu, Sarawak, Malaysia, the home of Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG; a subsidiary of PETRONAS), which is the CO2 supplier for the project
7 May 20252 June 2025 From Emissions to Solutions: CO₂-Based Graphite, Plastics, and Methanol win big at “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award UP Catalyst, Far Eastern New Century Corporation, and Oxylus Energy were recognised at the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award for transforming carbon emissions into high-performance battery materials, sustainable plastics for footwear and textiles, and methanol fuel, marking major strides toward a renewable carbon future
Von Emissionen zu Lösungen: CO₂-basierter Graphit, Kunststoffe und Methanol gewinnen beim Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2025“ UP Catalyst, Far Eastern New Century Corporation und Oxylus Energy wurden beim „Best CO2 Utilisation 2025“ Innovationspreis ausgezeichnet, weil sie Kohlenstoffemissionen in leistungsstarke Batteriematerialien, nachhaltige Kunststoffe für Schuhe und Textilien sowie Methanol-Kraftstoff umwandeln – und damit bedeutende Fortschritte auf dem Weg in eine Zukunft mit erneuerbarem Kohlenstoff erzielen.
6 May 20256 May 2025 Monthly news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2025 Let's take a look at what happened in April 2025 at RCI:
Final Programme Available – The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) World's largest conference on innovative and renewable chemicals, plastics and materials
2 May 202525 April 2025 Worley: Accelerating e-Methanol production in collaboration with Topsoe in the US Midwest We’ve entered into a collaboration with decarbonization technology expert Topsoe to accelerate standardized, modular e-Methanol production plants in the US Midwest
30 April 202525 April 2025 Energiequelle launches its first hydrogen project in Finland The city of Oulu and Energiequelle Finland have reached an agreement on the construction of a hydrogen production plant and a hydrogen refuelling station
Energiequelle startet mit der Planung des ersten eigenen Wasserstoffprojektes in Finnland Die Stadt Oulu und Energiequelle Finnland haben eine Vereinbarung über den Bau einer Wasserstoffproduktionsanlage sowie einer Wasserstofftankstelle getroffen
Greener Cement and CCUS – IDTechEx Explores Decarbonizing Cement Green cement technologies including supplementary cementitious materials and emerging production processes you may find in IDTechEx's forecasting