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Norway has launched Longship, the world’s first full-scale value chain for carbon capture and storage (CCS), marking a global milestone in industrial decarbonization. The project integrates carbon capture, ship-based transport,...
KKR has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zenith Energy, a top independent power producer in Australia, in a deal aimed at accelerating the delivery of hybrid renewable energy solutions for...
Amazon is scaling its decarbonization strategy with a major sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) deal, becoming the first company to use SAF at Ontario International Airport under an expanded partnership with...
The European Commission has projected a need for €241 billion in nuclear investments by 2050 to deliver on EU Member States’ nuclear energy plans and achieve long-term energy decarbonization goals....
BBVA and Malta Iberia have signed a landmark agreement to develop Spain’s first commercial-scale long-duration energy storage (LDES) demonstration plant, reinforcing efforts to decarbonize Europe’s energy system and improve grid...
Schneider Electric and NVIDIA are co-developing AI-ready power, cooling, and control systems to accelerate sustainable data center infrastructure. Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management...
Amazon has expanded its nuclear energy partnership with Talen Energy, securing 1,920 megawatts of carbon-free power to support its growing AI and cloud infrastructure needs. The electricity will be sourced...
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has launched a public consultation on its draft Automotive Sector Net-Zero Standard, aiming to accelerate credible climate action in one of the world’s most...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed eliminating greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants, marking a sharp reversal of the Biden administration’s climate-focused energy policies....
Proxima Fusion, the fastest-growing fusion energy startup in Europe, has raised €130 million ($150 million) in Series A funding, marking the continent’s largest-ever private fusion investment round. The round was...
The UK Government has formally approved Sizewell C, marking the first majority British-owned nuclear power plant announcement in over three decades. The Chancellor is set to confirm £14.2 billion in...
B.Grimm Power Plc and Singapore’s Digital Edge will invest $1 billion to build a 100-megawatt data centre in Thailand, targeting a Q4 2026 launch to support soaring demand for AI,...
Four global industry leaders—Honeywell, Johnson Matthey, GIDARA Energy, and SAMSUNG E&A—have formed a strategic technology alliance to deliver a comprehensive, modular solution for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from biomass...
Nippon Steel is investing ¥870 billion (USD $6.05 billion) to modernize three domestic plants with electric arc furnace (EAF) technology, aiming to significantly reduce carbon emissions in one of the...
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and Société Des Energies Nouvelles (SODEN) have signed a $3 million agreement to co-develop the world’s first industrial-scale, grid-connected cocoa waste-to-energy power plant, located in Divo,...
Rome’s Fiumicino International Airport has launched Pioneer, Europe’s largest energy storage system based on second-life electric vehicle batteries. Developed by Italian utility Enel and airport operator Aeroporti di Roma (ADR),...
ScottishPower Energy Networks (SPEN), Iberdrola’s UK distribution arm, is investing over €262 million to upgrade and future-proof the UK’s electricity distribution infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the country’s climate targets...
Fusion steps toward reality TAE Technologies announced it has raised more than $150 million in its latest funding round to support the development of the world’s first commercial fusion power...
ALTÉRRA, the UAE’s $30 billion climate investment vehicle, has pledged €50 million via its Acceleration Fund to support Absolute Energy, a next-gen renewable energy platform focused on Italy. The co-investment,...
SAF Growth Still Falls Short The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said Sunday it expects sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production to double in 2025 to 2 million tonnes, or 2.5...
Pioneering Project in Essex Set to Power Tomatoes with Household Waste A 40-hectare low-carbon greenhouse complex powered by household waste is set to open in Essex by 2027, marking a...
Moeve has signed a landmark agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to supply 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuels through the end of 2025. The long-term contract, with extension potential...
APG, acting on behalf of Dutch pension fund ABP, is investing up to €250 million in SkyNRG, a leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), marking a pivotal move in the...
ACWA Power has announced a series of high-impact strategic agreements in Malaysia that could see up to USD 10 billion invested in the country’s clean energy and water infrastructure. The...
Solveo Energies, a French independent renewable energy producer, has raised €98 million in a major financing round led by Mirova, a responsible investment affiliate of Natixis Investment Managers. The funding...
Neot Capital has launched Neot e-motion, a new pan-European leasing platform dedicated to accelerating zero-emission mobility, supported by a €350 million equity injection from Mirova, Alba Infra Partners, and Banque...
Eni has signed an exclusivity agreement with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a BlackRock-owned infrastructure investor, to advance the sale of a 49.99% co-control stake in Eni CCUS Holding. The agreement...
Schneider Electric is reshaping the future of sustainability and energy management with the launch of a multi-year initiative to build a category-defining, agentic AI ecosystem. Designed to operate autonomously or...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is preparing a sweeping regulatory rollback that would eliminate all federal greenhouse gas (GHG) limits on coal and gas-fired power plants, according to a draft...
Japan is moving forward with a large-scale offshore research program to explore “blue carbon” solutions—harnessing marine vegetation like seaweed and mangroves to absorb and store carbon dioxide in deep-sea environments....
Schneider Electric has launched its first Impact Building—a flagship smart facility in Dubai—under its new Impact Buildings Program, showcasing how digitalization and electrification can redefine sustainable commercial real estate. “We...
FedEx has launched its most significant U.S. deployment of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), securing over three million gallons of blended SAF from Neste for use at Los Angeles International Airport...
Carlyle has launched Revera Energy, an independent energy infrastructure platform focused on sustainable power solutions across Australia and the UK. The move is backed by Carlyle Global Infrastructure, reinforcing the...
Lloyds Banking Group, the Office for Investment (OFI), and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness have announced a strategic initiative to scale up green energy investment across North East England. Launched...
The European Investment Fund (EIF) and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions have signed a €200 million portfolio guarantee under the InvestEU program, marking a major push to scale green financing for...
Blackstone Infrastructure has announced it will acquire TXNM Energy for $61.25 per share in cash, valuing the company at $11.5 billion, including net debt and preferred stock. The deal underscores...
Schneider Electric is launching a multi-year initiative to build a category-defining agentic AI ecosystem, signaling a bold step in the digital evolution of energy and sustainability management. The initiative is...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has raised $1 billion through its third green bond, bringing total funds secured under its green bond program to $2.75 billion since...
Eni has entered exclusive negotiations with Ares Alternative Credit Management for the sale of a 20% stake in its clean energy arm, Plenitude—marking a potential deal that values the company...
Electric vehicles are on a fast track to capturing more than 40% of the global car market by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook....
Actis has closed fundraising for its second Long Life Infrastructure Fund (ALLIF2), securing $1.7 billion in commitments. The fund focuses on brownfield infrastructure assets across fast-growing markets in Asia, Latin...
Envision, a global green tech leader, has partnered with the Brazilian government to accelerate the country’s green energy transition through the development of Latin America’s first Net-Zero Industrial Park. The...
Google is scaling its commitment to clean energy transformation with the launch of its AI for Energy Accelerator in Europe and Israel, aimed at supporting startups using artificial intelligence to...
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, has committed $100 million to Element Fleet Management Corporation to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in Mexico....
United Airlines has deepened its commitment to decarbonizing aviation by investing in Twelve, a cleantech company that converts CO₂ into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. The investment was...
Elementl Power Inc. has signed a strategic agreement with Google to advance the development of three advanced nuclear energy sites across the U.S., marking a major step toward deploying next-generation...
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against New York and Vermont, challenging their newly enacted “climate superfund” laws that seek to hold fossil fuel companies financially accountable for...
The Rockefeller Foundation plans to retire 60 coal-fired power plants in developing countries by 2030 through a new carbon finance initiative, following the approval of its methodology by leading carbon...
General Fusion, a Canadian fusion energy pioneer backed by Jeff Bezos, is urgently seeking $125 million in fresh funding to complete its LM26 demonstration machine—one of the most advanced private...
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Island Green Power, securing full ownership of the UK-based renewable energy developer through its managed funds. The move deepens...
Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy leader, has officially completed its acquisition of Greece’s largest renewables company, TERNA ENERGY, and finalized its delisting from the Athens Stock Exchange. This move underscores...
Microsoft is reshaping how the cloud industry evaluates sustainability by publishing the first comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) of datacenter cooling methods in Nature. The study goes beyond operational metrics...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced it has sold a 50% stake in the Coalburn 1 battery energy storage system to AXA’s alternative investment arm. Despite the sale, CIP will continue...
Eni and the UK Government have reached financial close on the Liverpool Bay Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project, marking the official green light for construction. The initiative is central...
Electra, the clean iron startup aiming to decarbonize steelmaking, has raised $186 million in Series B funding. The round, co-led by Capricorn Investment Group and Temasek Holdings, pushes the company’s...
Caban, a Texas-based provider of renewable energy infrastructure, has raised $50 million in equity funding to accelerate the rollout of its Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) solutions for critical infrastructure operators. The raise...
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has launched its Environmental Data Program, significantly expanding access to environmental information across its product portfolio. This initiative builds on...
BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2025 delivers a sharp assessment of how the global energy transition may unfold by mid-century—assuming market forces, not climate mandates, dictate investment. While renewables and electrification...
China is accelerating its clean energy dominance, setting new records in the first quarter of 2025 that widen its lead over the U.S. and Europe. According to data from energy...
Aramco and BYD have signed a Joint Development Agreement to accelerate innovation in new energy vehicle technologies, aiming to reduce emissions and boost efficiency in the transport sector. The agreement...
Google has signed its first corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for geothermal energy in Asia, marking a major step in its clean energy transition strategy across the region. The deal,...
General Motors has appointed Cassandra Garber as its new Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO), tapping a seasoned ESG leader from Dell Technologies to steer the automaker’s environmental and social strategy. The...
Excelsior Energy Capital, a leading independent renewable energy investor in North America, announced the final close of its Excelsior Renewable Energy Investment Fund II, LP at just over $1 billion,...
Airbus and Qantas have committed AUD$15 million to Climate Tech Partners (CTP)—a climate-focused venture capital fund—to drive innovation in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and other aviation decarbonisation technologies. The announcement,...
AI’s Power Surge Redefines Energy Demand Artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy landscape, with a dramatic rise in electricity consumption forecast for data centres as AI adoption scales. A new...
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has completed its acquisition of 100% of TERNA ENERGY SA, following the conclusion of a mandatory tender offer and a squeeze-out process...
Eni is preparing to sell a second minority stake in Plenitude, its renewables and retail arm, expecting the business to be valued above €10 billion ($11B), including debt. “We have...
Neste and DB Schenker have joined forces to accelerate low-emission logistics in Asia-Pacific, kicking off a trial that marks the first use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for road transport...
Britain is rolling back parts of its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate in a bid to protect its auto industry from the fallout of new 25% tariffs on car imports...
Western Macedonia is undergoing a radical transformation. PPC Group’s €5.75 billion investment plan repurposes former lignite sites into a green energy and technology hub for Greece and Southeastern Europe. “PPC...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has officially launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry under the Civil Aviation Decarbonization Organization (CADO). This critical platform aims to drive the aviation...
Hafslund Celsio is pioneering the first-ever carbon capture retrofit at its waste-to-energy facility in Oslo, potentially revolutionizing carbon removal practices across Europe. The facility processes 350,000 metric tons of sorted...
Schneider Electric has partnered with sustainability platform One Click LCA, making comprehensive Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) data for over 50,000 electrical products widely accessible. This addresses the longstanding scarcity of...
Vale partners with GIP in $1B renewable energy joint venture. Vale announced Monday it will sell a 70% stake in its Brazilian renewable energy arm, Alianca Energia, to U.S.-based investment...
Gasunie is betting big on green energy to keep Dutch industry alive. The state-owned gas grid operator announced plans to invest €12 billion ($13 billion) by 2030 to speed up...
Equinor, Shell, and TotalEnergies announced a NOK 7.5 billion investment decision to launch phase two of the Northern Lights carbon capture and storage (CCS) project. The decision follows a key...
SPS Commerce has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, underscoring the company’s continued dedication to sustainable business practices and responsible corporate growth. CEO Chad Collins emphasized, “At...
Airbus announced a pilot program running through 2025 to test a “Book and Claim” model, enabling operators to “book” SAF quantities and “claim” emission reductions—even if the fuel is used...
Renewable energy capacity surged by a record 585 gigawatts (GW) in 2024, reaching a total global capacity of 4,448 GW—marking the fastest annual growth rate ever at 15.1%, according to...
JLL announced today it has agreed to acquire Javelin Capital, a North America-based investment banking firm specializing in renewable energy. The move significantly expands JLL’s capabilities within the U.S. Energy...
Key Takeaways Germany’s Major Climate Investment Move Germany’s parliament has approved a €500 billion infrastructure and defense fund, with €100 billion allocated to climate and energy transition projects. This funding...
8 Rivers has selected global engineering leader Wood to conduct preliminary front-end engineering and design (Pre-FEED) for its Wyoming carbon capture project in partnership with PacifiCorp, targeting a Q3 2025...
AIB successfully raised €500 million through its seventh green bond issuance, reaffirming its leadership role in climate finance. This senior non-preferred bond will directly fund projects with distinct environmental benefits...
Neste Corporation successfully issued a EUR 700 million green bond with a 5-year maturity, carrying a fixed coupon of 3.750% under its updated EMTN programme. The bond is set for...
Air Liquide successfully issued a €500 million green bond, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable growth as outlined in its strategic ADVANCE plan. The bond, maturing in March 2035, carries a...
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has raised over €12 billion ($13.1 billion) for its fifth flagship fund, CI V, significantly exceeding its original fundraising goals. CI V will invest primarily in...
Terna unveiled its 2025-2034 Development Plan today, committing over €23 billion to transform Italy’s electricity infrastructure, aligning with national and EU decarbonization and energy security targets. The ambitious infrastructure plan,...
Rio Tinto has partnered with Edify Energy through landmark hybrid services agreements (HSAs) to supply competitively priced, reliable renewable energy for its Gladstone aluminium operations. Under the new agreements, Rio...
Mercedes-Benz made the largest single volume purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through logistics giant DB Schenker, significantly advancing low-emission logistics. The record-setting procurement—approximately 13,000 tons of SAF—will slash Mercedes-Benz’s...
Thailand’s National Competitiveness Enhancement Commission approved China’s Sunwoda Electronic to invest over US$1 billion in manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) battery cells and energy storage systems (ESS), significantly boosting Thailand’s EV...
Aligned Climate Capital closed its second venture fund, Aligned Climate Fund 2 LP, at $85 million, marking nearly a 200% increase compared to its inaugural fund. This milestone aligns with...
Effective immediately, the Ontario government has imposed a 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, targeting power supplies to Michigan, Minnesota, and New York. This measure responds directly...
Britain will invest £1.8 billion ($2.33 billion) in energy-saving upgrades through the Warm Homes Plan, targeting social housing residents struggling with high energy costs. The upgrades—including insulation, double glazing, solar...
India’s Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL) is exploring a significant renewable energy investment, aiming to develop 7 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity in Andhra Pradesh, potentially investing approximately...
Game-changing carbon finance: UpEnergy, a social enterprise focused on climate finance and energy poverty reduction, has issued Africa’s first-ever electric cooking carbon credits under Gold Standard’s new Methodology for Metered...
The Future of Flight Delta Air Lines is partnering with JetZero to revolutionize air travel with a cutting-edge, more sustainable aircraft. The blended-wing-body (BWB) design—unlike anything flying today—will cut fuel...
The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) has tightened standards for carbon credits generated from clean cookstove projects, approving three methodologies that introduce stricter measurement and verification protocols....
Clean Energy Transition: A Shift in Speed Europe is ramping up its clean energy efforts as regulatory changes aim to streamline investment in green technology. SEB’s latest Green Bond Report...
IFC is strengthening Türkiye’s transition to a low-carbon economy by funding QNB Leasing’s sustainable energy and blue finance initiatives. This investment expands access to capital for SMEs—99% of Turkish businesses—helping...
Areim has successfully raised an additional EUR 450 million for its Areim DC Fund, pushing total capital to EUR 900 million. The fund attracted strong interest from both Nordic and...
