Global BECCS market valued at USD 210.68 million in 2023, projected to grow 19.84% annually through 2030 (Grand View Research)
Drax Group announces $12.5 billion investment for BECCS expansion in the United States, planning over 20 sites through new subsidiary Elimini (The Chemical Engineer)
Evero Energy advances plans to retrofit carbon capture at two biomass plants in Northwest England, targeting 400,000 tonnes CO₂ removal annually (The Engineer)
In Indonesia, Marubeni Corporation, JAPEX, and PT Pertamina< launch BECCS feasibility study at South Sumatra pulp mill (Energy Circle)
Microsoft partners with Ebb Carbon to remove 350,000 tonnes of CO₂ over ten years through ocean-based carbon removal (ESG Today)
BioVeritas launches new biomass conversion process for sustainable aviation fuel in Texas (Bioenergy Insight Magazine)
Entr conducts engineering studies for carbon-negative power project in Nybro, Sweden, targeting 200,000 tonnes CO₂ sequestration annually (Aker Solutions)
Oil and Gas Climate Initiative launches CCUS Value Tool to assess economic impact in the UK (OGCI)
• ABB Inc. has partnered with Carbon Re to develop AI-based solutions for cement decarbonization in Switzerland (Chemical Engineering)
• Heidelberg Materials UK advances plans for carbon capture at Padeswood, North Wales plant, set to capture 800,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually (Agg-Net)
• Capsol Technologies secures feasibility study for implementing carbon capture technology in Germany, targeting 400,000 tonnes CO₂ capture (Global Cement)
• Holcim plans to make its Lägerdorf cement plant carbon-neutral by 2028, aiming to reduce 1 million tons of CO₂ annually (Yale Environment 360)
• CEMEX receives €157 million from EU Innovation Fund for CO₂ capture project at Rüdersdorf plant in Germany (CEMEX)
• Heidelberg Materials initiates design phase for major carbon capture facility in Mitchell, Indiana (Inside Indiana Business)
• Fortera raises $85 million to scale its innovative low-carbon cement technology (Canary Media)
• Microsoft signs agreement with Sublime Systems to purchase environmental certificates from low-carbon cement production (Business Wire)
• The UK government commits up to £21.7 billion for carbon capture projects across industries (Clean Air Task Force)
• Vaisala launches new measurement tool to enhance transparency in carbon capture projects (Open Access Government)
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Northern Lights project in Norway, led by TotalEnergies, Equinor, and Shell, completes infrastructure and prepares for world's first commercial CO2 storage service (Upstream Online)
ExxonMobil secures largest US offshore CO2 storage site with 271,000-acre acquisition in Texas waters (Offshore Technology)
UK government approves £22 billion investment for CCS projects in Merseyside and Teesside (The Guardian)
Port of Rotterdam develops first CCS plant, positioning itself as key European carbon hub (Innovation Origins)
Santos and Beach Energy launch Moomba CCS project in South Australia, targeting 1.7 million tonnes storage annually (The Chemical Engineer)
Energean's subsidiary plans to repurpose Prinos oil field in Greece for CO2 storage (eKathimerini)
ADNOC announces expansion of CCS operations in Gulf region, citing geological advantages (The National News)
Wood forms industry partnership with 17 companies to develop CO2 specifications guidelines (Offshore Energy)
South Africa launches first CCUS research site through Department of Science and Innovation (ESI-Africa)
Germany's Advisory Council recommends limiting CCS to sectors with unavoidable emissions (Clean Energy Wire)
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Silicon Valley startup develops logistics network to streamline ERW implementation and make it more accessible for smaller farms (Business Insider)
New study examines ERW effectiveness in tropical regions, suggesting accelerated CO₂ capture potential in warmer climates (Environmental Research Letters)
International Energy Agency report highlights ERW projects across Australia, Brazil, and Japan, showcasing international collaboration (International Energy Agency)
California agricultural regions testing ERW for soil restoration and CO₂ sequestration in drought-affected areas (National Geographic)
ERW trials in Iowa and Illinois show promise for CO₂ capture and improved crop resilience (Bloomberg)
European Commission launches multi-country ERW pilot program to assess effectiveness across different soil types (Euronews)
University of Sheffield scientists lead UK-wide ERW initiative testing various regions for CO₂ capture optimization (BBC News)
World Bank analysis suggests including ERW in international carbon credit markets to boost investment (World Bank)
Agricultural coalition in Scotland initiates ERW pilot project on arable farms (The Guardian)
Australian farmers testing ERW on wheat fields to enhance soil nutrients while capturing CO2 (Agriculture Today)
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Microsoft leads corporate initiatives with forest restoration agreements, partnering for verified carbon credits and supporting reforestation in Panama (Reuters)
Saudi Arabia expands afforestation efforts through the Saudi Green Initiative, implementing advanced irrigation methods to combat desertification (Arab News)
World Bank issues first-ever carbon removal bond targeting Amazon reforestation, creating new climate finance mechanisms (The Straits Times)
Research warns of potential carbon sink collapse in forests under rising temperatures, threatening emissions reduction targets (The Guardian)
Study reveals challenges in Arctic afforestation, suggesting tree planting in snow regions could accelerate warming (Space Daily)
University of Sheffield finds dense forestation can reduce carbon storage potential by one-third due to soil depletion (University of Sheffield)
New observatory launched to track Africa's Great Green Wall progress using satellite technology (UNCCD)
Thailand integrates reforestation into net-zero strategy alongside renewable energy expansion (Nation Thailand)
Research emphasizes importance of Indigenous territories in carbon markets and forest conservation (Mongabay)
Study on holistic tree-planting initiatives in Africa shows integration with sustainable agriculture and local employment (Farmers Review Africa)
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