Australia Commits $2 Billion to Boost Green Aluminium Production and Industry Sustainability

The Albanese Labor Government has announced a transformative $2 billion investment in Australia’s aluminium sector, designed to drive cleaner production methods, expand local industry capacity, and create long-term jobs. This strategic initiative focuses on fostering sustainable practices within the industry, aiming to position Australia as a leader in the global green metals market. A key […]

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Quinbrook’s £100 Million Investment to Build UK’s First Multi-Energy Renewable Refuelling Hubs for Commercial Vehicles

Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners has committed £100 million to Aegis Energy to establish the UK’s first network of clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs. These hubs will play a crucial role in supporting the decarbonization of the UK’s transport sector, which is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide in the country. The new hubs, scheduled to open by […]

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U.S. DOE Provides $15 Billion Loan Guarantee to PG&E for Clean Energy Infrastructure in California

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a significant $15 billion loan guarantee for Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), aimed at supporting the utility’s Project Polaris. This initiative will focus on advancing clean energy infrastructure, including the development of hydropower generation, battery storage systems, and grid modernization in California. Project Polaris is designed to […]

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Joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships

The below joint article on Just Energy Transition Partnerships is signed from Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds (UK), Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for International Markets Alexia Latortue (US), State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth (Germany), Deputy Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Vannia Gava (Italy), Secretary of State for Francophonie and International Partnerships Thani Mohamed […]

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Constellation Wins $1B+ Federal Contract to Provide Clean Energy and Efficiency Upgrade

Constellation has secured a landmark contract with the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), worth over $1 billion, to supply clean energy and implement energy efficiency upgrades across several federal facilities. This historic deal marks a significant step toward advancing the U.S. government’s clean energy goals and enhancing the energy performance of federal buildings. Energy Supply […]

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XOCEAN Secures €115 Million to Expand Ocean Data Platform and Support Sustainable Maritime Solutions

XOCEAN, a leading provider of ocean data services for offshore energy and civil hydrography, has raised €115 million in a recent funding round. The investment, led by S2G Ventures, Climate Investment, Morgan Stanley’s 1GT fund, and CC Industries (CCI), will fuel the company’s global expansion and accelerate its product development. This significant funding will help […]

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EU Innovation Fund Awards €62 Million to HYTLANTIC for Large-Scale Renewable Hydrogen Project

The HYTLANTIC GreenH2Atlantic project has secured €62 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund, a key investment aimed at scaling up renewable hydrogen production in Europe. The project, supported by sustainability consultancy ERM, will deploy a 100 MW electrolyser powered by renewable wind and solar energy, marking a significant step in the region’s efforts […]

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U.S. DOE Supports Montana Renewables Expansion with $1.67 Billion Loan Guarantee for Sustainable Fuel Production

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Montana Renewables, LLC (MRL) a $1.67 billion loan guarantee to expand its biofuel production facility in Great Falls, Montana. The expansion will significantly increase the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel, and renewable naphtha, aligning with the Biden administration’s push for cleaner energy solutions and […]

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Do native predators help Australian mammals face invasive cats and foxes? – The Applied Ecologist

Linking to the recently-published article, Natasha Harrison discusses whether native predators inside ‘predator-free’ havens could be good for the conservation of threatened native prey species. Predator-free havens Since their introduction into the Australian landscape following European settlement, feral cats and red foxes have caused prolific population declines among our native fauna. The extinction of Australian […]

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Ensuring accuracy: verification of CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles in service

The Implementing Act details the technical procedures for in-service verification tests in heavy duty vehicles. It follows a related regulation published on 8 February 2024, outlining the guiding principles and criteria for those tests (Delegated Act).  This “in-service verification” for heavy-duty vehicles is a new procedure which aims to make sure that the official CO2 emission values, […]

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