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
Why Naphtha Remains Crucial Despite Promising Greener Alternatives While various technologies are underway, analysts say they have not yet reached a commercial scale sufficient to replace naphtha in terms of cost-effectiveness and productivity
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
4 May 20262 May 2026 Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), April 2026 April Highlights: Participation in Survey, free RCI Webinar, New Roundtable in June, Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability and Policy Work, New RCI Member Fraunhofer IAP (DE)
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
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
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 202620 April 2026 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 202622 April 2026 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 202616 April 2026 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 20269 April 2026 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
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 20261 April 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
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
Renewable Materials Conference 2026: Preliminary Programme Published The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026
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
7 April 20262 April 2026 Monthly News from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI), March 2026 March Highlights: Involvement in core groups of CCA WGs, WG Sustainability Meeting with Recycling Focus, Ambassador Activities, Roundtable of Braskem (NL), Member Interview futerro, New RCI Member Viridi (UK)
Changhua Begins Commercial Production of CO2 Polyols Based on Econic’s Technology Carnol polyols are designed for use in polyurethane foams, coatings, elastomers, and other applications in which they offer both environmental benefits and improved performance
2 April 20261 April 2026 Renewable Carbon Initiative: Input needed for running project "Raising Awareness of Renewable Carbon Discussions Across Regions"
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 202623 March 2026 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
25 March 202618 March 2026 Circular Economy Is Inevitable For Our Chemical Industry Tomorrow’s success will hinge on creating closed loops: designing polymers for recyclability or pioneering chemical recycling to break plastics back to their original molecules
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
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