29 May 202627 May 2026 Sunfire to Build Electrolysis Test Facility at BASF Site in Schwarzheide The partnership underscores the growing importance of the Lausitz region as a transforming energy hub and as a location for future technologies
Sunfire baut Elektrolyse-Testanlage am BASF-Standort Schwarzheide Die Partnerschaft unterstreiche die wachsende Bedeutung der Lausitz als Energieregion im Wandel und als Standort für Zukunftstechnologien
Biogenic carbon dioxide storage and mineral carbonation uptake in EU buildings At the building level, bio-based materials show the largest storage effects
28 May 202622 May 2026 Closing the Carbon Cycle: Unraveling the Roles of Light and Heat in CO2 Photocatalysis Researchers reveal how photocatalytic and photothermal processes work together to enhance CO2-to-CH4 conversion
SKKU Researchers Develop Breakthrough “Gas Battery” Technology that Generates Electricity from Greenhouse Gases The system, known as the Gas Capture and Electricity Generator (GCEG), introduces a mechanism that converts captured emissions directly into usable energy
27 May 202622 May 2026 Large-scale production of e-fuel and bio-fuel set to get smarter Topsoe scientists have shown how e-fuel production based on converting CO2 and biogas simultaneously or sequentially can remove bottlenecks in carbon sourcing and support electrical grid balancing
26 May 202622 May 2026 BRIGHT and LanzaTech launch new partnership to accelerate carbon-to-value biotechnology in Europe A multi-year collaboration will establish a next-generation C1 biofoundry at DTU to convert industrial carbon emissions into fuels, chemicals, and materials
LanzaTech geht Partnerschaft mit dänischem Forschungsinstitut zur Entwicklung einer Biofoundry ein Neue Anlage soll mittels Gasfermentationstechnologie arbeiten, bei der Mikroben CO₂, CO und Methan in Kraftstoffe, Chemikalien und Materialien umwandeln
Captura to Supply Ocean-Captured CO2 for Franco-Canadian eSAF Facility in France The project is designed to help airlines comply with RefuelEU with eSAF-specific requirements kicking in by 2030
22 May 202615 May 2026 INEOS Acetyls and Sandpiper chemicals announce strategic collaboration for the development of a low carbon methanol project in Texas City, Texas Landmark facility to produce low-carbon methanol, supporting the energy transition and creating hundreds of jobs along the Gulf Coast
Zero Emissions Platform Rebrands As Carbon Management Europe The group’s scope now includes CO2 capture, transport, storage, utilization and carbon dioxide removal
21 May 202614 May 2026 Deep tech startup Reduciner introduces novel technology to turn captured carbon into sustainable fuels The company offers a cost-efficient way to profitably use captured CO₂, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and improve competitiveness in a low-carbon economy
20 May 202613 May 2026 Delivering FEED for Dow’s Path2Zero Cogen project in Canada Worley’s global team is helping Dow set a new benchmark for industrial decarbonization
19 May 202613 May 2026 Beyond the bottle: turning wine emissions into bio-based value The EU-funded REDWine project reuses CO2 and wastewater to grow microalgae, cutting carbon footprints by 30% and creating new revenue streams
Über den Weinanbau hinaus: Weinemissionen in biobasierte Wertstoffe umwandeln Das EU-finanzierte Projekt REDWine nutzt die Wiederverwendung von CO2 und Abwasser für die Aufzucht von Mikroalgen, so dass der CO2-Fußabdruck um 30% reduziert wird und neue Einnahmequellen erschlossen werden
Chinese scientists turn CO2 into aviation kerosene A key breakthrough in the study is the use of an iron-based catalyst enhanced with potassium and aluminum additives, which, the researchers say, helps overcome two major challenges in synthetic fuel production
15 May 202613 May 2026 UP Catalyst and SGC Energy Partner to Bring Sustainable Carbon Nanotube and Graphite Production to South Korea Estonian deep-tech company UP Catalyst partners with South Korean energy and industrial conglomerate SGC Energy to commercialise CO₂-to-carbon materials technology in Korea
12 May 20266 May 2026 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
11 May 20268 May 2026 Direct Air Capture, e-Methanol and CO2 Electrolysis Technologies Win “Best CO2 Utilisation 2026” Innovation Award Three pioneering CCU and Power-to-X technologies recognised by live audience vote at the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026
Direct Air Capture, e-Methanol und CO2-Elektrolysetechnologien gewinnen den Innovationspreis „Best CO2 Utilisation 2026“ Drei wegweisende CCU- und Power-to-X-Technologien wurden durch eine Live-Abstimmung des Publikums auf der CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 ausgezeichnet
8 May 20264 May 2026 EU Approves €5 Billion German and Czech Carbon Removal, Green Fuel Plans The German scheme will support measures for the permanent and extensive rewetting of peatlands while the Czech aid scheme is designed to support the production of sustainable biomethane for transportation
7 May 20264 May 2026 Developing biowaste coatings to boost CO2-to-fuel conversion One of the most promising routes for diversifying fuel production from crude oil is using renewable electricity for electrochemical conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-value products
6 May 20265 May 2026 Renewable Materials Conference: Final Program Released The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026
Renewable Materials Conference: Finales Programm veröffentlicht Siegburg wird vom 22. bis 24. September 2026 zum globalen Treffpunkt der erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffwirtschaft
5 May 202630 April 2026 THUNDER Project Launches to Advance Carbon-neutral e-Methanol Production in Europe New EU-funded project unveils website and communication materials alongside its official launch
Biopolymer Microenvironment Enables High-Current CO2 Conversion A recent breakthrough study introduces a novel approach centered on biopolymer-based coatings that redefine the local microenvironment around catalysts
29 April 202623 April 2026 Microsoft Pauses Carbon Removal Purchases: Reports This could have significant implications on the carbon removal market, which has been driven largely by purchase activity by Microsoft in recent years
Grüner Wasserstoff nur aus Sonne und Wasser Photreon, ein Ausgründungsprojekt aus dem KIT, entwickelt ein Photoreaktorpaneel für die direkte solare Wasserstofferzeugung
Green hydrogen from sunlight and water – without electrolyzers and without electricity Photreon, a spin-off from KIT, is developing a photoreactor panel that enables direct solar hydrogen production
28 April 202622 April 2026 Laying the foundation for climate-friendly heat production: Stadtwerke Dessau and Novocarbo sign long-term heat offtake agreement Stadtwerke Dessau and Novocarbo are jointly advancing the decarbonization of municipal heat supply: the long-term heat offtake agreement paves the way for a new site in Dessau-Roßlau that will deliver renewable heat to the district heating network while producing biochar for climate protection
Grundstein für die Produktion klimafreundlicher Wärme: Stadtwerke Dessau und Novocarbo unterzeichnen langfristigen Wärmeliefervertrag Die Stadtwerke Dessau und Novocarbo treiben gemeinsam die Dekarbonisierung kommunaler Wärmeversorgung weiter voran: Mit dem langfristigen Wärmeabnahmevertrag entsteht in Dessau-Roßlau ein neuer Standort, der erneuerbare Wärme für das Fernwärmenetz liefert und Pflanzenkohle für mehr Klimaschutz produziert
Trump Administration Preserves Federal Funding For US DAC And Hydrogen Hubs The wave of DOE awards cancellations in the fall of 2025 left the fate of this funding uncertain, raising concerns that it too might be slashed
27 April 202622 April 2026 Turning CO2 from urban waste into useful consumer products EU-funded researchers are turning carbon emissions from urban waste into everyday household products – from cleaning liquids to leather
24 April 202628 April 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Dr. Anke Schwarzenberger Renewable Feedstock Department – RCI Office – Communication – Renewable Materials Conference
First CBAM certificate price is now available The European Commission has published the first price of CBAM certificates for 2026 Q1 on its new dedicated page on the CBAM website, marking an important milestone in the implementation of CBAM
23 April 202628 April 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: MA Sc. Olaf Porc Renewable Feedstocks • Data Analysis • Carbon & Trade Flows • Techno-economic Evaluation
Only one week left to register: CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026 Leading global event on Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) to discuss green hydrogen strategies, cost-competitive e-fuels, CO2-to-polymers and materials
22 April 202628 April 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Verena Roberts Project Manager Renewable Carbon Initiative - Coordination, Dissemination, and Communication
Policy and financing momentum sustain CCUS progress despite setbacks The newest annual update to the IEA’s CCUS Project Database – which incorporates developments between the first quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026 – found that capture capacity that was operational or under construction during this period was over 10% higher than in the previous Database update
21 April 202628 April 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Dipl. Ing. Christopher vom Berg Head of the Renewable Feedstock Department and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
CO₂ Infrastructure as a Key Enabler for Carbon Capture Utilisation (CCU) and Decarbonisation – The Example of Chemiepark Knapsack in Hürth (Germany) Interview with Sebastian Trunk, Project Manager Site Development, YNCORIS
CO₂-Infrastruktur als Schlüssel zur CO₂-Valorisierung und Dekarbonisierung am Beispiel des Chemiepark Knapsack Interview mit Sebastian Trunk, Projektmanager Standortentwicklung, YNCORIS
20 April 202628 April 2026 nova experts (re)introduced: Michael Carus Founder and CEO of nova-Institute and Executive Manager of the Renewable Carbon Initiative
Your Input Matters: Participate in the RCI Survey on Renewable Carbon Terminology The transition away from virgin fossil carbon toward renewable carbon sources is gaining momentum worldwide - but discussions, definitions, and communication around this transition remain fragmented
17 April 202613 April 2026 Novonesis & DTU to Convert Carbon Into Protein As Part of Bill Gates-Backed Project Microbial proteins using CO2-derived acetate (or vinegar) as feedstock instead of sugar
16 April 202610 April 2026 Neutralizing CO2 at a Grand Scale The greenhouse gas CO2 can be removed from the atmosphere by using alkaline industrial wastewater - at a scale of millions of tons per year
CO2 im großen Stil neutralisieren Klimagas lässt sich mithilfe von Industrieabwässern im Millionen-Tonnen-Maßstab der Atmosphäre entziehen
15 April 20269 April 2026 Scaling CO₂-Based Methanol and Synthetic Fuels: From Pilot to Industrial Reality Methanol as a Scalable Entry Point
Titan Clean Fuels and TURN2X agree e-Methane supply deal Titan to bunker e-Methane produced by TURN2X as demand for green marine fuel set to increase
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