10 April 20262 April 2026 ClimeFi structures the first publicly announced transaction for CRCF carbon removal units The initiative will see Adyen and Nasdaq receive CRCF-aligned carbon removal units from Beccs Stockholm
Stockholm Exergi baut eine der weltgrößten Anlagen zur Entfernung von Kohlendioxid aus der Atmosphäre Nach ihrer Fertigstellung wird sie jährlich 800.000 Tonnen CO₂ abscheiden und dauerhaft im Gestein unter dem Meeresboden speichern, wo es mit der Zeit mineralisiert
Solar energy could be key to making sustainable aviation fuel A new way of making sustainable aviation fuel that could cut the reliance on used cooking oil as a feedstock, has been developed by a team of engineers led by the University of Sheffield
9 April 20268 April 2026 Electrochemistry Turning CO₂ into Valuable Products Converting captured carbon dioxide into syngas, ethylene and other chemicals
Aircapture and Almanac Beer Co. Launch World’s First Commercial Beer Carbonated with CO₂ Captured from the Atmosphere with Direct Air Capture Flow – Clean Air Edition uses 99.999% pure atmospheric CO₂ captured onsite by Aircapture's Direct Air Capture system, which enables breweries to generate their own CO₂ and reduce reliance on unpredictable, fossil-fuel-based supply chains
AGR Biogás and TURN2X to recycle biogenic CO₂ as e-methane AGR Biogás generates biogenic carbon dioxide by processing organic waste streams and the company will now channel it to adjacent TURN2X facilities
8 April 20267 April 2026 New at nova: Due Diligence Support for Start-ups From sustainability promise to investor-ready credibility – we prepare start-ups for due diligence
nova-Institute Renews Partnership with Bio Innovations Europe 2026 as Headline Partner nova-Institute brings unparalleled expertise in biomass, carbon capture and utilisation (CCU), and recycling as the three pillars of renewable carbon
1 April 202630 March 2026 The bright future of CCU: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026, 28-29 April 2026, Maternushaus, Cologne (Germany) Don't miss the opportunity to take a deep dive into the not-so-distant future of CCU and be prepared for the CCU revolution
27 March 202626 March 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Dr Nadja Wulff Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) • Carbon Accounting • Scope 1–3 • ESG & Due Diligence
Rubi Raises $7.5M and Secures Over $60M in Offtake Term Sheets, Advancing Commercialization of Its Breakthrough CO2-to-Materials Platform Now at the inflection point of industrial demonstration, Rubi's pioneering enzyme technology produces essential materials from waste carbon and can be on-shored anywhere
26 March 202627 March 2026 Connecting CO₂ Utilisation and Engineering – Interview with Mohammad Rezaei on GIG Karasek’s CCU Scale Up Strategy Since 2022, the company has expanded its portfolio with a dedicated Environmental Technologies business unit to accelerate the development of decarbonisation solutions, including CO₂ utilisation
The algae that make chemicals from air Cyanobacteria could make biomanufacturing cheaper and more efficient
24 March 202617 March 2026 Atomic ratio tuning in catalysts controls carbon nanofiber production from CO2 The ratio of palladium to copper in an electrocatalyst governs syngas composition from CO2, shaping downstream carbon nanofiber growth for permanent carbon storage
23 March 202617 March 2026 ViridiCO2 and Zschimmer & Schwarz collaborate on CO2-based surfactants Joint Development Agreement accelerates scale-up of innovative CO2 utilisation technology for sustainable surfactants
20 March 202616 March 2026 Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act to strengthen industry and create jobs in Europe This will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and support the industry's adoption of cleaner, future-ready technologies
Kommission schlägt Rechtsakt zur beschleunigten Dekarbonisierung für eine stärkere Industrie und mehr Arbeitsplätze in Europa vor Auch die Einführung saubererer und zukunftsfähiger Technologien in der Industrie soll damit unterstützt werden
Researchers Achieve Efficient Bicarbonate-mediated Integrated Capture and Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide This innovative, emerging reactive carbon capture technology, couples upstream CO2 capture with subsequent electrocatalytic conversion
19 March 202613 March 2026 Europe’s fuel security takes center stage: INERATEC and Rheinmetall convene European leaders on fuel security The initiative aims to create a distributed network of modular Power-to-Liquid plants across Europe, capable of producing synthetic fuels from renewable electricity, hydrogen and CO₂
Europas Kraftstoffsicherheit im Fokus: INERATEC und Rheinmetall diskutieren resiliente Energieversorgung mit europäischen Entscheidungsträgern Die Lösung soll ein verteiltes Netzwerk modularer Power-to-Liquid-Anlagen in ganz Europa ermöglichen, die synthetische Kraftstoffe aus erneuerbarem Strom, Wasserstoff und CO₂ herstellen
18 March 202612 March 2026 Cool Planet Technologies demonstrates carbon capture efficiency with real-time carbon monitoring Cool Planet Technologies recently organised a live demonstration of its modular carbon capture technology at a pilot plant in Grimsby, UK
17 March 202611 March 2026 WaterProof Webinar on Industrial-Urban Symbiosis: Business, Funding, and Practical Insights Turning Underutilised Resources into Economic & Environmental Value 24 March 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30 CET
16 March 202611 March 2026 Commission approves €400 million Greek State aid scheme to support cleantech manufacturing capacity, contributing to Clean Industrial Deal objectives The purpose of the scheme is to grant aid for investments that add manufacturing capacity for the production of net-zero technologies, including secondary raw materials
Kommission genehmigt mit 400 Mio. EUR ausgestattete griechische Beihilferegelung zur Förderung von Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien als Beitrag zu den Zielen des Deals für eine saubere Industrie Beihilfen sollen für Investitionen gewährt werden, die im Rahmen des 'Deals für eine saubere Industrie' zur Erhöhung der Fertigungskapazitäten für saubere Technologien aufgewendet werden
13 March 202610 March 2026 Using individual atoms to achieve fossil-free chemistry Methanol is a key starting material for chemical products. Researchers from ETH Zurich can now produce this precursor from CO2 and hydrogen with high efficiency by using isolated metal atoms as catalysts
Mit einzelnen Atomen zu einer Chemie ohne fossile Rohstoffe Methanol ist ein wichtiger Grundstoff für chemische Produkte. Forschende der ETH Zürich stellen ihn nun sehr effizient aus CO2 und Wasserstoff her. Sie nutzen dazu isolierte Metallatome als Katalysatoren
Saipem and Capsol partner on industrial-scale CO2 capture solutions Joint development of projects to offer large industrial emitters a reliable, fully integrated, fast and easy to implement solution
12 March 202612 March 2026 CO₂ to E-Methanol, Aviation Fuels and Speciality Chemicals: Six Nominees Announced for the “Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award Innovative CCU technologies converting CO₂ into fuels, chemical building blocks and industrial materials will compete at the CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026
CO₂ zu E-Methanol, Flugkraftstoffen und Feinchemikalien: Sechs Nominierte für den Innovationspreis „Best CO₂ Utilisation 2026“ bekanntgegeben Innovative CCU-Technologien demonstrieren auf der CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 die Umwandlung von CO₂ in Kraftstoffe, chemische Bausteine und Industriewerkstoffe
Researchers Achieve Efficient Bicarbonate-mediated Integrated Capture and Electrolysis of Carbon Dioxide This emerging reactive carbon capture technology, couples upstream CO2 capture with subsequent electrocatalytic conversion, reducing the energy consumption associated with obtaining high-purity CO2 feedstock
Unlocking €3 billion for investment opportunities in the decarbonisation of buildings and road transport The ETS2 Frontloading Facility will also help accelerate the uptake of zero-emission vehicles, e-bikes, and the deployment of recharging and refuelling infrastructure
11 March 20268 April 2026 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 Fuels Innovation at the Intersection of AI and Circular Economy Industry, research and AI development experts explore how digital intelligence accelerates the transition to renewable carbon and circular materials
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 beflügelt Innovationen an der Schnittstelle von KI und Kreislaufwirtschaft Experten aus den Bereichen Industrie, Forschung und KI-Entwicklung untersuchen, wie digitale Intelligenz den Übergang zu erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff- und Kreislaufmaterialien beschleunigen kann
Lego legt nach beim Carbon Dioxide Removal Spielzeughersteller Lego investiert weitere 18 Mio. DKK in vier Projekte für das Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR)
EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals The EU is setting clear rules and creating new opportunities for climate innovation, investments in carbon removal technologies and addressing greenwashing
10 March 20269 March 2026 Defossilisation through Innovation: One Week left to Submit Abstracts for the Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference from 22–24 September 2026 in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany): 80 presentations, 20 panel discussions, 16 workshops and an exhibition offer comprehensive networking with 400– 500 participants
Defossilisierung durch Innovation: Nur noch eine Woche bis zum Ende der Einreichungsfrist für die Renewable Materials Conference Renewable Materials Conference vom 22.–24. September 2026 in Siegburg/Köln (Deutschland): 80 Vorträge, 20 Podiumsdiskussionen, 16 Workshops und eine Ausstellung bieten umfassende Networking- Möglichkeiten für 400–500 Teilnehmende
“Solar battery” supplies hydrogen from solar energy at the touch of a button – Copolymer enables flexible use of energy over time For the first time, a German researchers team succeded in developin a new material that can store the energy from sunlight for several days and then release it in the form of hydrogen "at the push of a button"
„Solarbatterie“ liefert auf Knopfdruck Wasserstoff aus Sonnenenergie – Copolymer ermöglicht zeitlich flexible Energienutzung Einem deutschen Forscherteam ist es erstmals gelungen, ein Material zu entwickeln, das die Energie des Sonnenlichts über mehrere Tage speichern und schließlich „auf Knopfdruck“ in Form von Wasserstoff abgeben kann
REALITY CHECK – Commission takes stock of ETS implementation with stationary installations Interaction between different ETS components, such as monitoring, reporting, verification of emissions or of activity levels
9 March 20264 March 2026 Samsung C&T and Axens Join Forces to Accelerate Global Deployment of CCUs Projects with advanced DMX Technology This partnership marks a significant step forward in their shared commitment to support industry decarbonization efforts
Samsung C&T und Axens: CCUS-Technologien schneller umsetzen Samsung C&T und Axens haben eine Vereinbarung zur Zusammenarbeit bei Projekten zur CO2-Abscheidung und -Nutzung geschlossen. Die Partner wollen Lösungen für industrielle Anwendungen voranbringen
Isabel Kaphahn von der RWTH Aachen, TEER, gewinnt ITAD-Sonderpreis auf dem 15. DGAW-Wissenschaftskongress in Pforzheim Beitrag zum Thema Oxyfuel-Verfahren zur CO2-Abscheidung unter 67 Einreichungen ausgezeichnet
France Commits $2B To Industrial Decarbonization & CCUS The selected projects span cement, aluminum and chemical production – sectors where emissions are often process-related and difficult to eliminate through electrification alone
3 March 202625 February 2026 Sweco untersucht Potenzial von Methoden zur CO₂-Entnahme aus der Atmosphäre: Ergebnisse veröffentlicht Der Bericht präsentiert realistische Szenarien zur CO₂-Entnahme, die Deutschland dabei unterstützen, die prognostizierte Lücke bei den Emissionseinsparungen auf dem Weg zur Klimaneutralität bis 2045 zu schließen
Intrinsic Foundries Raises ₹12 Crore to Develop Carbon-to-Value Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Instead of burying emissions, the company converts captured carbon into high-value biochemicals using nature’s most efficient biological systems
2 March 20262 March 2026 Pioneer of the First Hour: Michael Carus Steps Down After More Than 30 Years From nova-Institute’s Management After more than three decades at the helm, founder and CEO Michael Carus is set to step down as head of the Renewable Carbon division on 1 March 2026. Lars Börger as the new CEO, will take over this key position of the nova-Institute together with COO Linda Engel, while Carus will remain with the research and consulting company as a senior advisor and shareholder. This change takes place after a one-year transition phase, as planned
Dr. Lars Börger Charts nova-Institute’s Renewable Carbon Future As New CEO Incoming leader envisions pragmatic defossilisation to position Europe as circular economy champion
Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), February 2026 February Highlights: Involvement in Core Groups of CCA WGs, Attendance at Antwerp Declaration Meeting, Policy Outreach in Brussels, Roundtables of Molecule Group (US) and Braskem (NL)
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