As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher labour costs, persistent supply chain volatility and growing pressure to deliver customised output at speed. At its core, it is about using digital and physical technologies to improve how products are designed, made, inspected and delivered, while also making operations more efficient and resilient across the full value chain. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from the war in Iran, according to a draft agreement seen by Politico. The text, which has already been approved by the EU Council’s Political and Security Committee and is expected to be signed off by foreign ministers next Tuesday, sets out a more explicit link between energy security, climate policy…
The Tony Blair Institute urges Britain to recalibrate its energy strategy, emphasising affordable, reliable power to safeguard industry amid the push for net zero. The Tony Blair Institute has made a striking intervention in Britain’s energy debate, arguing that the country has drifted away from the basic test of whether power is affordable, reliable and sufficient to support a modern industrial economy. For a policy organisation founded by a former Labour prime minister who helped entrench climate policy in British governance, the message amounts to an argument for recalibration rather than abandonment: net zero remains the destination, but the route…
As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived…
Industrial companies are increasingly adopting integrated advanced manufacturing technologies to enhance resilience, efficiency, and sustainability amid global supply chain challenges and rising labour costs, marking a shift from isolated automation to strategic management. Advanced manufacturing has moved from a niche strategy to a baseline expectation for industrial companies facing higher…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with…
European Union governments are set to strengthen their commitment to renewable energy and industrial resilience in response to geopolitical tensions and surging fossil fuel prices, linking climate ambitions with strategic independence. European Union governments are preparing to sharpen the bloc’s clean energy push in response to the economic shock from…
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As battery prices plummet and EV sales surge globally, the industry shifts focus from oil dependency towards minerals and manufacturing, reshaping the future of transportation and supply chains. The shock that followed the brief closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March, when crude climbed to US$120 a barrel, revived an old debate: whether expensive oil can finally push electric vehicles into a lasting mass-market breakthrough. History offers reasons for doubt. Previous EV booms followed the 1973 oil embargo and other periods of energy strain, only to fade once fossil fuel prices eased. This time, the economics look different. The…
New research from EcoVadis and Accenture reveals that leading companies are prioritising innovation over compliance in procurement to boost resilience, adapt to disruption, and unlock higher returns, with technology playing a key role in transforming supply chain management. Sustainable procurement is moving beyond a narrow focus on regulatory box-ticking, with new research from EcoVadis and Accenture suggesting that the strongest companies now see innovation as the main route to returns. In the 2026 Sustainable Procurement Barometer, 80% of the top 10% of performers say innovation is their primary source of ROI from sustainable procurement, compared with 54% of other organisations.…
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Rockwell Automation has partnered with NVIDIA to embed Nemotron Nano, a small language model, into its FactoryTalk® Design Studio™, enabling advanced, real-time AI solutions at the industrial edge, enhancing efficiency and security in automation processes. Rockwell Automation has announced a significant advancement in industrial intelligence with the integration of NVIDIA’s Nemotron Nano, a purpose-built small language model (SLM), into its FactoryTalk® Design Studio™ and other product workflows. This collaboration aims to bring generative AI directly to the industrial edge, marking a pivotal development for real-time intelligence in industrial environments. The partnership leverages the open-source Nemotron-Nano-9B-v2 model and NVIDIA NeMo to…
The launch of Thailand’s first industrial heat battery marks a significant step in Southeast Asia’s push towards sustainable, low-carbon heavy industries, with plans to scale up manufacturing and cut CO2 emissions regionally. At the forefront of industrial decarbonisation in Southeast Asia, the launch of the region’s first industrial heat battery at SCG’s cement plant in Saraburi, Thailand, marks a significant milestone. This collaboration between Rondo Energy and SCG Cleanergy exemplifies a pioneering approach to sustainable energy within heavy industries, particularly in heat-intensive sectors such as cement production. The newly operational unit is a 33 MWh Rondo Heat Battery, engineered on…
The CO2CRC’s new HyCaps system combines solvent absorption and membrane separation to deliver a more efficient, compact, and cost-effective solution for industrial CO₂ capture, paving the way for wider adoption in space-constrained facilities. CO2CRC, through its commercial arm CO2Tech, has advanced the field of carbon capture with the development of a hybrid system known as HyCaps. This innovative technology merges solvent absorption and membrane separation into a single, integrated process, aiming to overcome two major challenges inherent to traditional carbon capture methods: excessive energy consumption and the large physical footprint of equipment. The core of the HyCaps system employs hollow-fiber…
Australia has announced an ambitious emissions reduction target of up to 70% by 2035, backed by a $7 billion climate finance package and efforts to develop domestic renewable fuels, amid evolving international and regulatory challenges. On 18 September 2025, Australia took a significant step forward in its climate policy by announcing a new national emissions reduction target of 62% to 70% below 2005 levels by 2035. This ambitious commitment, articulated by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and supported by senior ministers and the Climate Change Authority (CCA), marks a substantial escalation from the previous 43% reduction goal set for 2030. The…
The United States is rapidly advancing its green hydrogen sector through strategic government investments and technological innovation, despite policy uncertainties and economic challenges that could impact its future as a clean energy powerhouse. The future of green hydrogen in the United States stands as a pivotal component of the nation’s clean energy strategy, promising to drive deep decarbonisation where other technologies like batteries face limitations. As the U.S. advances toward net-zero emissions, green hydrogen , produced via electrolysis powered by renewable electricity , is emerging as a transformative energy vector with the potential to reshape industries, energy storage, and national…
The EU-funded H2STEEL project aims to convert wastewater sludge into biocoal and green hydrogen, offering a potentially transformative solution for reducing steel industry emissions and advancing circular economy practices across Europe. European researchers are advancing an innovative solution to reduce the steel industry’s significant environmental footprint by transforming wastewater sludge into valuable resources such as biocoal and green hydrogen. The EU-funded H2STEEL project, led by Professor David Chiaramonti of the Polytechnic University of Turin, seeks to harness the untapped potential of the otherwise problematic residual sludge produced by wastewater treatment plants, turning it into a critical input for cleaner steelmaking.…
European corporate fleets have seen a 25% reduction in CO₂ emissions since 2022, driven by a surge in electric vehicle adoption, though sector-specific progress and recent emissions rebounds highlight ongoing hurdles in achieving net-zero targets. Corporate fleets across Europe are making marked progress in reducing CO₂ emissions and accelerating the adoption of cleaner vehicle technologies, although the pace of this transition varies widely across different industries. Research by Ayvens, published in their second annual Fleet Sustainability Ranking Report, highlights a noteworthy 25% reduction in the average CO₂ emissions of newly registered fleet vehicles since 2022. The report, which analyses fleet…
Africa is positioning itself as a key player in the global low-carbon hydrogen economy, driven by ambitious projects, renewable energy potential, and evolving finance mechanisms, despite significant infrastructure and policy challenges. Africa is swiftly positioning itself as a pivotal player in the burgeoning global low-carbon hydrogen economy, driven by the continent’s vast renewable energy potential and strategic geopolitical location. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, Africa could produce as much as 50 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of low-carbon hydrogen by 2035. This projection underscores a transformative opportunity for African industrial decarbonisation, renewable-led…
Honeywell and TotalEnergies initiate a groundbreaking pilot using AI-assisted systems to enhance safety, reduce downtime, and support sustainability at Texas’s Port Arthur Refinery, signalling a major shift towards industrial autonomy. Honeywell and TotalEnergies have embarked on a pioneering collaboration to pilot Honeywell’s AI-assisted Experion Operations Assistant at TotalEnergies’ Port Arthur Refinery in Texas, marking a significant step towards advancing industrial autonomy in refining operations. This joint initiative harnesses advanced artificial intelligence to enhance operational safety, efficiency, and sustainability, reflecting broader industry trends toward digital transformation and predictive analytics in industrial decarbonisation. The Experion Operations Assistant, developed on Honeywell’s flagship distributed…
The GCC cement market is set for substantial expansion driven by mega-projects, technological advancements, and a shift towards green construction, with environmental and economic impacts expected to reshape the region’s infrastructure landscape over the next decade. The GCC cement market is poised for substantial growth over the coming decade, driven by rapid urbanization, major infrastructure projects, and an increasing focus on sustainability and decarbonisation within the region. According to the latest comprehensive research from IMARC Group, the market size is projected to increase from 94.5 million tons in 2024 to 142.8 million tons by 2033, reflecting a compound annual growth…