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Green hydrogen can help slash curtailment costs in UK by absorbing surplus renewable energy
The production of green hydrogen during periods of high renewable energy supply could help save the UK hundreds of millions of pounds each year in curtailment costs, according to a report by an engineering company. Read MoreTop
INTERVIEW: Carbon standard to pilot nature stewardship credits in 2025
Carbon standard Social Carbon plans to release a methodology for 'nature stewardship credits' during the third quarter of this year at the latest, with the first pilots expected to launch in 2025, the company has told Carbon Pulse. Read MoreTop
ANALYSIS: CBAM hedging unlikely to have impact on EU ETS market, experts say
Some companies, including international ones, are already trying to hedge their CBAM certificate exposure by buying EUAs on the forward market, but this additional demand will not impact EUA prices, according to market observers. Read MoreTop
UK authority issues guidance for finance firms ahead of new anti-greenwashing rule
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published guidance aimed at helping financial firms comply with a forthcoming anti-greenwashing rule aimed at building trust in sustainable investments, including to help companies decarbonise. Read MoreTop
France to launch first-ever carbon storage projects
The French government will authorise the construction of its first carbon storage facilities, signing contracts with some of the largest emitters in the country as part of its efforts to reach net zero emissions by 2050, Industry and Energy Minister Delegate Roland Lescure announced on Friday. Read MoreTop
CBAM must tackle recycled aluminium emissions loophole, industry and NGOs say
The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will drive up prices of aluminium, as it fails to address a loophole for process scrap that could lead to vast amounts of carbon emissions being imported into the bloc, a report by a consulting firm and a panel of industry and NGO experts warned this week. Read MoreTop
Callirius, Cula partner to boost monitoring and financing for biochar projects
A German-based climate finance company and a startup focusing on MRV solutions for durable carbon removal have teamed up to advance biochar projects and verify their climate impact. Read MoreTop
South Pole secures fresh funding for changes under new leadership
Large voluntary carbon project developer and investor South Pole has secured fresh financing from its largest shareholders, setting the company up for the next phase of development following recent changes in senior leadership, it announced this week. Read MoreTop
Japan introduces market maker scheme to boost carbon trading liquidity
Japan has decided to officially introduce a market maker mechanism to boost liquidity in its exchange-traded domestic carbon market. Read MoreTop
Taliban joins UN climate change talks for the first time
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has entered the first stage of discussions with the UN, donors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to understand the impact of climate change on the Central Asian nation. Read MoreTop
Euro Markets: EUAs retreat, post second weekly loss on profit taking in quiet trading
European carbon permit prices posted a second weekly loss in succession on Friday as prices retreated in concert with TTF natural gas, with sources also reporting profit-taking in light volume ahead of the weekend. Read MoreTop
CN Markets: CEAs jump more than 10%, top 100 yuan for the first time
China’s national carbon market saw allowance prices extend recent gains over the past week, climbing above the 100 yuan ($13.80) level and rising for the seventh straight session, amid continued optimism among participants. Read MoreTop
World could add 40% new LNG capacity before decade's end, report says
The world’s long-term supply of LNG may well outstrip demand and markets may tip into oversupply in just two years, according to a report published this week, adding to concerns over the fossil fuel industry's ability to reduce carbon emissions in line with global targets. Read MoreTop
Australia opens extended fourth exit window for ERF contract holders, adds eligibility requirements
Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator on Friday opened the fourth pilot exit arrangement window for companies with fixed delivery contracts to sell carbon credits to the government’s Emissions Reductions Fund (ERF), with additional eligibility requirements for sellers. Read MoreTop
