India sets an ambitious target to slash green hydrogen production costs to $1 per kilogram by 2030, positioning itself as a global leader in low-cost clean energy and transformative economic growth. India is ambitiously targeting to become the world’s lowest-cost producer of green hydrogen by 2030, aiming to slash production costs from approximately $4.50 per kilogram to $1 per kilogram. This goal, articulated by former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant at the National Green Economy Conclave organised by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), positions green hydrogen as a cornerstone in India’s transition towards a more sustainable, low-carbon…

The global railway energy management sector is projected to reach USD 6.1 billion by 2034, driven by policies towards greener transport, technological innovation, and integration with renewable energy sources, transforming the future of low-carbon mobility and logistics. The global energy management in railway market is poised for robust growth, driven by the imperative to decarbonise transport and enhance energy efficiency. Market projections indicate a significant rise, with valuations expected to reach around USD 6.1 billion by 2034, up from USD 2.1 billion in 2024, marking a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 11.2%. This growth trajectory highlights the increasing…

Poland’s industrial sector is falling behind in efforts to cut carbon emissions despite major firms adopting innovative green technologies, highlighting the urgent need for regulatory support and accelerated decarbonisation strategies ahead of 2030 targets. Poland’s industrial sector is facing significant challenges in decarbonisation, lagging notably behind the energy sector despite the urgency imposed by escalating carbon costs and evolving regulatory demands. The industrial emissions database recently compiled by the Fundacja Instrat reveals that a mere ten companies, including giants like Orlen, ArcelorMittal, and KGHM, are responsible for over half of the country’s industrial CO₂ emissions. This concentration highlights both the…

The fashion industry’s first open-source blueprint offers a transformative pathway for Tier 2 textile factories to achieve near-net-zero emissions, water, and energy savings, backed by practical financial and social frameworks. Fashion for Good has unveiled the fashion industry’s first open-source blueprint aimed at achieving near-net-zero textile manufacturing, a significant stride in decarbonising one of the sector’s most challenging and carbon-intensive segments: dyeing, treatment, and finishing. This segment, often referred to as Tier 2 in the textile supply chain, encompasses wet processing, a notoriously difficult emissions hotspot due to its heavy reliance on steam, thermal energy, chemicals, and vast water consumption.…

Global investment in geothermal energy is projected to grow by 20% annually until 2030, driven by technological advances and regional shifts towards power generation and heating, with Africa emerging as a key growth region. Global investment in geothermal energy is poised for sustained and accelerated growth through the end of the decade, with spending projected to increase by around 20% annually until 2030. According to a recent analysis by Rystad Energy, this expansion reflects geothermal energy’s evolving role beyond traditional strongholds in Southeast Asia and the United States, now gaining traction across Africa and Europe as well. Geothermal power, which…

Daimler Truck advances its hybrid approach to zero-emission trucking across Europe, integrating battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology to meet diverse operational needs amid tightening emissions regulations and growing infrastructure investments. Europe’s road freight landscape is on the cusp of a profound transformation as Daimler Truck AG advances its ambitious decarbonisation strategy aimed at eliminating emissions from the continent’s six million-strong truck fleet. Under the “Stronger 2030” initiative, Daimler Truck’s CEO, Karin Rådström, is championing a technologically neutral approach that harnesses both hydrogen fuel cells and battery-electric powertrains to meet the diverse operational demands of trucking while maintaining commercial viability.…

Fortescue Zero, the advanced engineering arm of Fortescue Metals Group, leads a transformative movement aiming for ‘Real Zero’ emissions in heavy industries by 2030, leveraging innovative battery, hydrogen, and renewable energy solutions. Fortescue Zero, the advanced engineering and technology division of Fortescue Metals Group, is spearheading a transformative approach to industrial decarbonisation by focusing on the complete elimination of emissions rather than the conventional reliance on carbon offsets. With a bold mission to achieve “Real Zero” emissions by 2030, Fortescue Zero exemplifies an integrated, scalable strategy that addresses the notoriously challenging heavy industry sectors, including mining, manufacturing, and transport, which…

Researchers at Flinders University have developed a innovative method to convert lithium refining by-product into a durable, eco-friendly binder for geopolymer concrete, potentially revolutionising sustainable construction practices. Researchers at Flinders University are pioneering a promising solution to one of the construction industry’s biggest environmental challenges: the heavy ecological footprint of traditional concrete. Dr. Aliakbar Gholampour and his team have discovered that delithiated β-spodumene (DβS), a largely overlooked by-product of lithium refining, can be transformed into a strong, sustainable binder for geopolymer concrete, offering significant benefits in both environmental impact and material performance. Concrete is the most widely used construction material…

Air Liquide Singapore and Aster Chemicals & Energy have announced a strategic partnership to develop a low-carbon hydrogen project using innovative Auto Thermal Reformer technology, marking a significant step in Singapore’s journey towards net-zero emissions by 2050. Air Liquide Singapore and Aster Chemicals & Energy have entered into a strategic partnership to develop a pioneering low-carbon hydrogen project in Singapore, marking a significant step towards the country’s hydrogen economy and long-term decarbonisation ambitions. The collaboration centers on deploying an innovative Auto Thermal Reformer (ATR) technology integrated with carbon capture, aiming to capture up to 99% of CO2 emissions from hydrogen…

As South Korea advances its shift from coal-based steel production to green technologies like electric arc furnaces and hydrogen, Indonesia risks losing competitiveness unless it accelerates its adoption of sustainable practices and secures strategic investments. Indonesia’s steel industry faces a critical juncture as South Korea accelerates its transition away from coal-based production towards green steel technologies. Industry experts and economists warn that without a strategic shift, Indonesia risks losing its competitiveness in the global steel market, which is increasingly defined by carbon intensity rather than cost alone. Bhima Yudhistira, executive director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS),…