Tag Archives: carbon capture

Natural Resources Institute Finland Luke leads Bio2Max initiative to capture bio-CO₂ and recycle nutrients from biogas plants in support of Valio’s climate goals

(IN BRIEF) The Bio2Max project, coordinated by the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke), has been launched to improve the sustainability of dairy production and enhance the value of biogas plant by-products. The initiative focuses on capturing and utilizing bio-CO₂, creating … Read the full press release

SWEET Program Awards Funding to Empa-Led Consortium Tackling Switzerland’s Net-Zero Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Empa will lead the ACHIEVE consortium, the winner of Switzerland’s SWEET funding program’s Net-Zero call, to address hard-to-abate CO₂ emissions in sectors such as industry and agriculture. The project brings together 14 partners from academia, business, and civil … Read the full press release

Fullstride Ventures unveils carboncup™, the first bra cup made with CO₂-based foam in collaboration with Borealis and Infinium

(IN BRIEF) Fullstride Ventures has introduced the carboncup™, the first bra cup made with a sustainable foam derived from captured carbon dioxide emissions. Developed in partnership with Borealis and Infinium, the innovation uses Infinium’s eNaphtha—a low-carbon feedstock produced from CO₂ … Read the full press release

DNV secures contract to oversee quality for Net Zero Teesside Power and Northern Endurance Partnership CCS projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV has been awarded a three-year contract to provide quality assurance and inspection services for Net Zero Teesside Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership, two cornerstone CCS projects in North East England. Covering everything from equipment inspections to … Read the full press release

Kelvion Enters Next Growth Phase as Apollo Becomes Majority Investor and Triton Remains Strategic Partner

(IN BRIEF) Apollo-managed funds will acquire a majority stake in German-based Kelvion, a global leader in heat exchange and cooling solutions, from Triton, which will retain a minority interest. Kelvion specializes in advanced thermal management technologies for data centers, energy … Read the full press release

Linde accelerates U.S. space launch support with major gas capacity boosts in Florida and a new Texas ASU coming online by 2026–2027

(IN BRIEF) Linde has signed two new long-term agreements to supply bulk industrial gases for U.S. rocket launches and will invest accordingly in two key sites. The company will expand its Mims, Florida facility—previously enlarged in 2020 and 2024—to add … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Integrates Fives Energy Cryogenics to Expand Cryogenic Solutions for LNG and Green Gases

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, enhancing its portfolio with specialized cryogenic heat exchangers and pumps for LNG, hydrogen, CO₂, and nitrogen applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market and … Read the full press release

Dürr AG Sells Environmental Technology Arm to Stellex, Boosts Automation Focus

(IN BRIEF) Dürr AG has agreed to sell its environmental technology business, Clean Technology Systems Environmental, to a Stellex Capital affiliate for an enterprise value of about €385 million, with net proceeds of roughly €250 million earmarked for debt reduction … Read the full press release

Empa Wins Building Award 2025 for Carbon Negative Concrete Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Concrete and Asphalt Lab won the Building Award 2025 for its groundbreaking CO₂-storing concrete, featuring biochar-based carbon pellets that replace traditional aggregates. This innovation can yield CO₂-neutral or CO₂-negative concrete without sacrificing performance. Empa is partnering with … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to lead pre-engineering of 435 000 tonne per year carbon capture plant in Aarhus

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been selected to execute the pre-engineering of a large-scale carbon capture plant at Kredsløb’s Aarhus district heating facility, tasked with removing approximately 435 000 tonnes of CO₂ annually using BASF’s OASE® blue solvent technology. The contract, … Read the full press release

DNV Partners with ITS to Boost Indonesia’s Maritime and Energy Education with Focus on Sustainability and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) in Indonesia to support the development of the country’s maritime and energy sectors. The partnership includes initiatives such as providing ITS’s academic community with access … Read the full press release

Holcim Launches OLYMPUS Project in Greece, Advancing Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal with Carbon Capture Technology

(IN BRIEF) Holcim has officially launched the OLYMPUS project at its Milaki plant in Greece, aiming to produce 2 million tons of near-zero cement annually starting in 2029. With a EUR 400 million investment, the project is supported by a … Read the full press release

Dawn Summers Proposed for Equinor Board of Directors, Along with Re-Election of Key Leadership Members

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA’s nomination committee has proposed Dawn Summers as a new member of the board of directors, with her election taking effect from 1 September 2025. In addition, re-elections for Jon Erik Reinhardsen as chair, Anne Drinkwater as … Read the full press release

Spirit Energy Sells 46.25% Interest in Cygnus Gas Field to Ithaca Energy as Part of Long-Term Energy Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Centrica plc has finalized an agreement for Spirit Energy to sell a 46.25% stake in the Cygnus gas field to Ithaca Energy for £215 million. The sale includes £116 million in headline consideration and £99 million in decommissioning … Read the full press release

UP Catalyst, FENC, and Oxylus Energy Win “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Award for Transformative Carbon Emission Technologies

(IN BRIEF) The “Best CO2 Utilisation 2025” Innovation Award has been presented to three innovators in the field of carbon capture and utilisation for their groundbreaking work in transforming CO2 emissions into valuable products. UP Catalyst’s technology for producing battery-grade … Read the full press release

Microsoft and CO280 Launch One of the Largest U.S. Carbon Removal Projects with AFRY’s Strategic Support

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has supported Microsoft in finalizing a major 12-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO280 for ~3.7 million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ removal via a BECCS facility on the U.S. Gulf Coast. The project, one of the largest … Read the full press release

E-Methane Emerges as Key Player in Energy Transition, Says Study Commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Roland Berger, commissioned by GasTerra and Gasunie, highlights the potential of e-methane as a viable and infrastructure-ready solution to support the Netherlands’ energy transition. Produced from green hydrogen and CO₂, e-methane can be fed … Read the full press release

BBVA and Técnicas Reunidas Forge Alliance to Accelerate Decarbonization and Energy Transition Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) BBVA and Técnicas Reunidas have signed an MoU to foster collaboration in advancing decarbonization and energy transition initiatives. The agreement focuses on enhancing the business of Track, Técnicas Reunidas’ new division specializing in low-carbon technology projects, particularly in … Read the full press release

Skanska and Stockholm Exergi Join Forces to Build Pioneering Carbon Capture Facility in Stockholm

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has signed a SEK 990 million contract with Stockholm Exergi to undertake Phase 2 of the Beccs Stockholm facility project, which includes building the foundations and constructing a quay. The facility, situated in Energihamnen in Värtan near … Read the full press release

Green Financing Fuels Next-Gen Eco-Friendly Container Vessels for Sustainable Shipping

(IN BRIEF) KfW IPEX-Bank has provided EUR 35 million in financing for the construction of two environmentally friendly, 1,200 TEU container feeder ships for Langh Ship, a Finnish shipping company. The ships are equipped with a highly efficient two-stroke, slow-speed … Read the full press release