Google is expanding its renewable energy portfolio in Oklahoma through a new 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with German energy company RWE. Under the agreement, Google will purchase all of the electricity generated by RWE’s 155-megawatt (MWac) Crooked Creek Solar project in McCurtain County, Oklahoma.

RWE Expands Solar Presence in Oklahoma

Ingmar Ritzenhofen, Chief Commercial Officer, RWE Americas:

“This agreement with Google marks an important milestone for RWE Americas and reflects the growing demand for affordable, reliable, domestically produced energy. Crooked Creek Solar demonstrates how strategic partnerships can accelerate new energy development while creating jobs, generating local tax revenue and strengthening communities. We’re proud to work with Google to help power its operations, while supporting Oklahoma’s continued economic growth with affordable, American-made energy.”

Crooked Creek Solar will be RWE’s first solar project in Oklahoma. The company already operates the 148 MW Boiling Springs wind project in Woodward County.

The company plans to begin construction on the project later this year. Crooked Creek Solar is expected to start commercial operations in 2028.

Once online, the solar project will supply electricity to support Google’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) market. At the same time, it will create jobs, generate tax revenue, and provide long-term economic benefits for communities in southeastern Oklahoma.

RWE also has six additional power projects totaling about 1.6 gigawatts (GW) in development across the state.

The company expects Crooked Creek Solar to create up to 250 jobs during peak construction. Construction activity is estimated to generate around $24.3 million in local economic activity.

The project is also expected to provide about $1.4 million in state and local tax revenue during construction.

Once the solar facility begins operating, its economic impact will continue. RWE estimates that Crooked Creek Solar could generate approximately $25 million in revenue over its operating life for local programs, emergency medical services, the Broken Bow School District, and regional technology education centers.

These benefits are becoming increasingly important as communities seek to attract new investment while expanding local power infrastructure. It has also contributed more than $100,000 through donations, sponsorships, and community partnerships in Oklahoma.

Google Continues to Secure Clean Power

For Google, the new PPA is part of a broader strategy to secure more electricity from clean energy sources.

The company has been increasing its renewable energy purchases as its electricity needs rise. Data centers supporting cloud computing and AI require large, reliable power supplies.

In 2025, Google signed agreements for more than 12 GW of new clean energy capacity. The company also launched more than 25 energy projects that added nearly 2 GW of new carbon-free electricity to the grids serving its operations.

At the same time, Google reported progress in reducing emissions from its own operations.

• Its combined Scope 1 and market-based Scope 2 emissions declined by about 2% in 2025 to roughly 2.9 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e). That marked the second consecutive year of lower operational emissions.

Google is also working toward matching 100% of its annual electricity consumption with renewable energy purchases.

The company’s approach is increasingly focused not only on buying renewable energy but also on bringing new clean power projects onto electricity grids.

Oklahoma Becomes a Major Google Investment Hub

The Crooked Creek agreement comes as Google increases its investment in Oklahoma.

The company has announced plans to invest $9 billion in the state to expand its cloud and AI infrastructure. The investment includes the development and expansion of data center infrastructure needed to support growing digital services.

Google has also secured another major solar PPA in Oklahoma this year. In May, the company signed a 15-year agreement with Enlight to purchase electricity from a 200 MW solar project.

Together, these agreements show how Google is using long-term power contracts to support the electricity needs of its growing operations.

For renewable energy developers, deals with major technology companies can also provide long-term revenue certainty. PPAs typically allow developers to secure a buyer for their electricity over many years, helping support financing and construction of large-scale projects.

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Data Centers Are Driving Electricity Demand

The timing of these agreements is significant because electricity demand from data centers is rising rapidly.

AI applications require powerful computing systems, and those systems consume large amounts of electricity. As companies expand AI infrastructure, they are looking for additional power supplies that can operate reliably while also helping them meet emissions targets.

A new BloombergNEF (BNEF) analysis shows just how fast that demand is growing. It projects that data centers could consume about 20% of all U.S. electricity by 2035, up from 5.9% today.

Over the coming years, the country will therefore need substantial new generation capacity to meet this growing demand.

This is pushing companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta to secure electricity through long-term agreements with renewable energy developers. These contracts can help companies manage power needs while adding more clean generation to the grid.

However, renewable energy is only one part of the solution. Data centers require electricity around the clock, while solar and wind generation changes with weather and time of day.

As a result, companies and utilities are increasingly looking at a combination of solar, wind, battery storage, nuclear power, and other flexible generation resources.

Solar Takes Center Stage in U.S. Power Growth

Solar power is expected to play a major role in meeting the country’s growing electricity needs.

The U.S. solar industry installed about 7.8 GWdc of solar capacity during the first quarter of 2026. Solar also accounted for around 60% of new U.S. electricity-generating capacity additions during the quarter, according to Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.

• According to SEIA, the country’s total solar capacity is now around 210 GW, while solar generates roughly 8% of U.S. electricity.

More importantly, developers are adding tens of gigawatts of new solar capacity each year. This makes solar one of the fastest ways to bring additional electricity generation onto the grid.

For technology companies, solar PPAs can therefore provide access to large amounts of new electricity while supporting the expansion of renewable generation.

RWE Plans Major U.S. Energy Investment

RWE is also making the United States a major part of its global growth strategy. The company currently has approximately 13 GW of installed generation capacity across 27 U.S. states. Its portfolio includes solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects.

• By 2031, RWE plans to invest a net €17 billion in the U.S. This represents nearly half of its planned global investment of €35 billion.

The company expects these investments to add around 9 GW of new generation capacity, taking its total U.S. installed capacity to approximately 22 GW.

Alongside renewable energy, RWE plans to develop flexible generation capacity, including gas-fired peaking plants. These facilities can provide additional power when electricity demand is high and help support grid reliability.

The company’s U.S. strategy comes after RWE agreed to a $1.22 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of the Interior involving the relinquishment of several offshore wind leases.

Despite this change in its offshore strategy, RWE continues to invest in U.S. energy infrastructure, particularly projects that can respond to rising electricity demand.

Google’s Clean Energy Push Reflects a Bigger Shift

The Crooked Creek Solar PPA shows how renewable energy is becoming increasingly important to the technology sector.

Google needs more electricity to support its cloud and AI expansion. At the same time, the company is under pressure to control emissions from its growing operations. And long-term renewable energy agreements offer one way to address both challenges.

As U.S. electricity demand continues to rise, projects like Crooked Creek Solar could become increasingly important.

The broader trend is clear: major technology companies are becoming some of the largest buyers of new clean power, while energy developers are responding with bigger solar, wind, storage, and other generation projects.

Google’s latest agreement with RWE is another example of that shift, linking the rapid growth of AI and data centers with the expansion of America’s renewable energy infrastructure.

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China has released one of its most important climate policy documents in years. The new climate action plan sets the country’s direction for cutting emissions during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026–2030). It is designed to help China achieve its long-standing goals of peaking carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions before 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality before 2060.

The plan goes beyond climate policy. It covers energy, industry, transport, buildings, technology, and carbon markets. Together, these sectors account for most of China’s greenhouse gas emissions. The government says the plan will help build a cleaner economy while supporting energy security and economic growth.

The world is paying close attention.

China is the largest emitter of carbon dioxide, producing about 30% of global CO₂ emissions. It is also the world’s biggest producer of solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles. That means changes in China’s climate policy can influence clean energy investment, supply chains, and carbon markets around the world.

China Charts Its Course Toward 2030 and Net Zero

The plan introduces two headline targets for 2030.

• China will reduce its carbon intensity—the amount of CO₂ emitted for every unit of economic output—by 17% from 2025 levels. It also aims to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in total energy consumption to 25% by 2030.

These targets aim to help China peak its carbon emissions before 2030. They also set the stage for more significant cuts in the future. The plan will also support China’s next nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, which will cover climate action beyond 2030.

Unlike some earlier plans, however, this roadmap does not set an absolute cap on national CO₂ emissions. Instead, it continues to rely mainly on carbon intensity targets. Carbon Brief notes that, given economic growth, this approach might allow China’s total emissions to increase over the next five years. This would happen even as emissions become more efficient per unit of GDP.

Clean Energy Remains at the Center

Renewable energy remains the backbone of China’s climate strategy.

The plan calls for faster development of wind, solar, hydropower, nuclear power, and other non-fossil energy sources. It also helps create a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system. Plus, it improves electricity transmission and storage to manage more renewable power.

China already leads the world in clean energy deployment. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the country has installed more renewable electricity capacity in recent years than any other country. It is also the world’s largest manufacturer of solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles, giving it a central role in the global energy transition.

Those investments are beginning to affect emissions.

Carbon Brief’s latest analysis found that China’s CO₂ emissions have been flat or falling for 21 consecutive months. The country’s emissions declined by 1% in the final quarter of 2025, leading to an estimated 0.3% decline for the full year. Rapid growth in clean electricity has helped offset rising demand from other sectors.

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China Expands Its Focus Beyond Carbon Dioxide

The new plan also gives more attention to non-CO₂ greenhouse gases, such as methane, nitrous oxide, and fluorinated gases. These gases make up a much smaller share of China’s emissions than carbon dioxide, but many trap far more heat in the atmosphere.

According to Carbon Brief’s analysis, non-CO₂ gases accounted for about 19% of China’s total greenhouse gas emissions in 2021. Methane was the largest source. It came mainly from coal mining, agriculture, oil and gas production, waste, and wastewater. 

The plan aims to better control emissions. It includes:

• Improving methane monitoring,
• Reducing leaks from the energy sector,
• Promoting cleaner farming practices, and
• Strengthening management of industrial gases.

Carbon dioxide is the main focus, but tackling non-CO₂ gases could provide quicker climate benefits. Many of these gases warm the planet much more than CO₂ in the short term.

China Strengthens the World’s Largest Carbon Market

The new climate plan also strengthens China’s carbon market. It calls for further improvements to the national emissions trading system (ETS), which is already the world’s largest carbon market by covered emissions. The ETS currently covers the power sector and is expected to expand gradually to other heavy industries.

China plans to improve carbon accounting, emissions monitoring, verification, and trading rules. The goal is to make carbon pricing a stronger tool for reducing emissions while supporting cleaner industrial growth. The plan also encourages better links between carbon markets, green finance, and climate investment.

These changes could also support international carbon trading under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement. As more countries build carbon markets, stronger accounting rules will become increasingly important to avoid double counting and improve market confidence.

Clean Technology and Heavy Industry Enter a New Phase

Heavy industry remains one of China’s biggest climate challenges. Steel, cement, chemicals, and other energy-intensive industries still produce a large share of the country’s emissions. The new plan calls for cleaner production, higher energy efficiency, and faster adoption of low-carbon technologies across these sectors.

Technology will play a major role. The government will support innovation in:

• Advanced manufacturing,
• Clean energy equipment,
• Energy storage,
• Hydrogen,
• Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and
• Other low-carbon technologies.

These industries are expected to help reduce emissions while supporting economic growth and global competitiveness.

China already has a strong foundation. According to the IEA, the country produces most of the world’s solar panels and lithium-ion batteries and leads global electric vehicle manufacturing. Continued investment in these sectors could help lower clean energy costs worldwide while supporting China’s own climate goals.

How China’s Climate Decisions Will Shape Global Markets

China’s climate decisions reach far beyond its borders. The country is a major supplier of clean energy technologies used around the world. It also has the world’s largest national carbon market by covered emissions and plays an increasingly important role in global climate negotiations.

For investors, businesses, and governments, the new five-year plan offers a clearer picture of where China intends to invest over the rest of this decade. It signals continued support for clean energy and low-carbon industries while keeping the country’s long-term climate goals firmly in place.

It also provides a roadmap for how the world’s largest emitter plans to balance economic growth with climate action during a critical decade for global decarbonization. China intends to keep expanding its clean economy. Because of the country’s size and influence, the success—or failure—of this five-year plan will shape not only China’s climate future, but also the pace of the global transition to a low-carbon economy.

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Brazilian carbon removal company Mombak has reached an important milestone. The company has delivered its first carbon removal credits more than two years earlier than planned. The early delivery shows that large forest restoration projects can remove carbon at commercial scale and meet their commitments.

The first issuance includes more than 21,000 verified carbon removal credits. These credits were originally expected in 2028. Buyers include Google, McKinsey & Company, McLaren Racing, Bain & Company, Climeworks, Commons, and Union Square Ventures.

Mombak expects to issue more than 55,000 additional carbon credits before the end of 2026, increasing the total volume delivered this year.

The early delivery matters because many carbon projects have struggled to meet their timelines. Mombak is showing that high-quality carbon removal projects can deliver earlier than expected.

Restoring the Amazon, One Tree at a Time

Mombak does not protect existing forests. Instead, it restores land that has already been cleared.

The company buys or partners with owners of degraded cattle pasture in Brazil’s Amazon region. It then plants native trees to rebuild the rainforest. As the trees grow, they remove carbon dioxide from the air. This creates carbon removal credits, not avoided-emissions credits.

So far, Mombak has planted nearly 15 million native trees across 12 restoration projects in the state of Pará. At dense planting spacing, over 30 square miles, the trees would completely cover Manhattan, New York, and overflow into parts of Brooklyn.

The removal company uses more than 80 native Amazon tree species to rebuild forests that closely match the original ecosystem. Their restoration projects also provide other benefits. They improve biodiversity, restore soil, protect rivers, and create jobs for local communities.

The projects are certified under Verra standards. They also include 100-year permanence commitments, meaning the carbon is expected to stay stored for the long term. While Mombak uses Verra frameworks for baseline monitoring, this historic early credit issuance was officially issued via the scientific registry Isometric.

Mombak Chief Commercial Officer Dan Harburg noted:

“The carbon market has unfortunately had a lot of challenges with underdeliveries and late deliveries from suppliers across the board. Being two years early in some of our first deliveries is really valuable for the relationships that we build with existing buyers and with other buyers.”

Why Google and Microsoft Are Backing Mombak

The latest delivery builds on several major agreements.

Google first agreed to buy 50,000 tons of carbon removal from Mombak. It later expanded the deal to 200,000 metric tons in late 2025, making it one of Google’s biggest nature-based carbon removal purchases.

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Microsoft signed an even larger agreement. It plans to buy 1.5 million metric tons of carbon removal through 2032. The deal supports Microsoft’s goal of becoming carbon negative by 2030 and removing all of its historical emissions by 2050.

Mombak is also the first restoration partner selected by the Symbiosis Coalition. The coalition includes Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Salesforce. Together, the group plans to buy up to 20 million metric tons of high-quality nature-based carbon removal by 2030.

These agreements show that major technology companies are putting more money into long-term carbon removal instead of relying only on traditional carbon offsets.

A Fast-Growing Carbon Removal Company

Mombak is still a young company. It was founded in 2021 but has grown quickly.

The startup has raised more than $200 million from investors. These include Bain Capital, AXA IM Alts, Lowercarbon Capital, Kaszek Ventures, and Union Square Ventures. Earlier this year, it raised another US$30 million to expand forest restoration projects across Brazil.

The company has also signed about $150 million in carbon removal agreements with corporate buyers. Mombak says demand continues to grow as more companies look for trusted carbon removal projects to help meet their net-zero goals.

Mombak’s business model is different from many forest carbon developers. Instead of protecting existing forests, it restores degraded cattle pasture into native rainforest. The company either buys land or partners with landowners, then plants diverse native tree species and manages the forests over the long term. This approach creates measurable carbon removals while helping restore biodiversity and improve local ecosystems.

Early Delivery Builds Trust in Carbon Removal

The early delivery sends an important message. The voluntary carbon market (VCM) has faced criticism in recent years. Some projects delivered fewer credits than promised. Others missed their timelines. That has made many buyers more careful.

Mombak is moving in the opposite direction. It delivered verified carbon removals years ahead of schedule. That gives buyers more confidence that nature-based carbon removal projects can deliver real results.

As demand for carbon removal grows, companies that consistently deliver high-quality credits on time—or even early—could help set a new standard for the global carbon market.

Carbon Removal Demand Is Accelerating Worldwide

Mombak’s early delivery reflects a bigger trend.

More companies are buying carbon removal credits to help meet their net-zero goals. Many have already cut emissions from their own operations. Now they need durable carbon removal to deal with emissions that are harder to eliminate.

The market is growing quickly.

According to CDR.fyi, companies signed contracts for a record 8 million metric tons of durable carbon removal in 2025. Technology companies remained the biggest buyers. Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Meta, and Stripe continue to lead the market by supporting both nature-based and engineered carbon removal projects.

Scientists say demand will need to grow much further.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates the world will need to remove billions of tons of CO₂ every year this century to help limit global warming to 1.5°C. The International Energy Agency (IEA) also says carbon removal will be needed alongside deep emissions cuts to reach global net-zero emissions.

Brazil Has Become a Global Carbon Removal Leader

Brazil is well placed to help meet that demand. The country holds about 60% of the Amazon rainforest, the world’s largest tropical forest. It also has millions of hectares of degraded pasture that can be restored without clearing new land.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) estimates Brazil has more than 50 million hectares of degraded pasture with strong restoration potential. Turning even part of this land back into native forest could remove large amounts of carbon while improving biodiversity and water quality.

That opportunity is attracting more investment. Companies like Mombak are showing that restoring forests can produce verified carbon removal while creating jobs, improving local ecosystems, and supporting rural communities.

A Milestone That Could Strengthen the Entire Carbon Market

Delivering carbon credits early does more than help one company. It helps strengthen confidence in the entire carbon removal market.

Corporate buyers want projects that can deliver real carbon removals on time. Early delivery reduces execution risk and shows that high-quality nature-based projects can perform as promised.

That could become even more important as demand grows.

High-quality carbon removal credits remain in short supply, while many large companies are increasing their purchases each year. Projects that consistently deliver verified removals may attract more buyers and stronger pricing over time.

For Mombak, the early issuance marks an important milestone. For buyers like Google, McKinsey, and other corporate partners, it provides verified carbon removals sooner than expected, helping strengthen their long-term climate strategies.

More broadly, the achievement shows that restoring the Amazon rainforest can produce high-quality carbon removal credits at commercial scale. As more projects deliver on time—or even early—nature-based carbon removal could become a larger and more trusted part of the global effort to reach net zero.

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Canada has approved one of its biggest critical minerals projects. The federal government has given the green light to the Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project in Ontario. The mine is being developed by Canada Nickel Company and could become one of the world’s largest producers of nickel while also storing large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂).

The approval follows a federal impact assessment. It includes 371 legally binding conditions. These cover environmental protection, Indigenous participation, water quality, wildlife, and long-term monitoring.

The project is also expected to deliver major economic benefits. According to Canada Nickel, Crawford could create about 5,000 jobs during construction and around 1,300 permanent jobs once the mine begins operating.

The company estimates the project could contribute more than C$70 billion to Canada’s economy over its operating life. Construction could begin after the remaining provincial permits are secured.

Mining Nickel While Pulling Carbon From the Air

Crawford is different from most mining projects. Instead of only producing minerals, the mine is designed to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Canada Nickel states that the project could achieve permanent storage of up to 1.5 million metric tons of CO₂ each year during operations through a process called mineral carbonation.

The mine contains large amounts of ultramafic rock, which naturally reacts with carbon dioxide. When exposed to air, these rocks slowly lock CO₂ into stable carbonate minerals. This keeps the carbon stored for thousands of years without needing underground injection or long-term monitoring.

The company plans to speed up this natural process using its proprietary In-Process Tailings (IPT) Carbonation technology. Instead of treating mine waste as a problem, Crawford will use it to capture carbon while producing nickel.

Canada Nickel claims this could make Crawford one of the first net-zero nickel mines. It might even become one of the few mining projects that can go carbon negative over time.

Canada Nickel CEO Mark Selby said:

“Today’s decision recognizes the strategic importance of responsibly developing Canada’s critical mineral resources in partnership with all levels of government and Indigenous Nations while maintaining rigorous environmental standards.”

Why Nickel Is Powering the Clean Energy Boom

The timing is significant. Nickel is one of the world’s most important critical minerals. It’s commonly found in stainless steel. However, demand is growing due to electric vehicles, battery storage, and clean energy technologies.

According to the International Energy Agency, demand for nickel could more than double by 2040 under countries’ current climate commitments. Under the agency’s Net Zero Emissions by 2050 plan, demand may rise more as battery production grows.

The United States Geological Survey estimates global nickel mine production reached about 3.7 million metric tons in 2025. Indonesia remained the world’s largest producer, supplying more than half of global output.

Canada ranked among the leading producers and continues to expand its role in supplying critical minerals to North America and Europe. Crawford could strengthen that position.

The project hosts one of the world’s largest nickel sulphide resources. Canada Nickel estimates measured and indicated resources of more than 3.7 billion tonnes, making it the second-largest nickel reserve globally. Unlike laterite deposits, sulphide ores are easier to process. They are also great for making battery-grade nickel.

If successful, Crawford would help supply the growing demand for low-carbon nickel while showing that mining and carbon storage can work together.

Critical Minerals Are Becoming a Climate Priority

Crawford comes at an important time for the global mining industry. Countries are racing to secure supplies of critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition. Nickel is one of the most important because it is used in electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, and stainless steel.

The IEA warns that demand for critical minerals will continue to rise as countries expand clean energy. At the same time, many governments want these minerals to come from cleaner and more reliable sources.

Canada is well positioned to benefit. The Canadian government has identified nickel as a strategic mineral under its Critical Minerals Strategy. Crawford supports that goal by increasing domestic production while lowering emissions from mining.

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The project also fits Canada’s broader climate target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% to 45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

Can the Mining Industry Become Carbon Negative?

Mining has long been linked to high emissions. Producing the metals needed for clean energy often requires large amounts of fuel and electricity.

New data from the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) show that mining and metals together produced about 11% of global Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2024. Mining accounted for 3%, while metal processing contributed another 8%.

That has raised concerns about whether the energy transition simply shifts emissions from one industry to another.

Projects like Crawford could help change that. By combining nickel production with permanent carbon storage, the project aims to lower the carbon footprint of mining instead of adding to it. Canada Nickel also plans to produce the following through its planned NetZero Metals processing facility:

• NetZero Nickel,
• NetZero Cobalt, and
• NetZero Iron.

The company says this could supply manufacturers looking for lower-carbon materials for batteries, vehicles, and steel. If successful, Crawford could become a model for future mines built on ultramafic rock deposits around the world.

A New Direction for Low-Carbon Mining

Crawford is more than another nickel mine. It shows how mining companies are beginning to combine critical mineral production with climate solutions. Instead of treating carbon as a by-product, the project plans to capture and permanently store it while producing the metals needed for the clean energy economy.

However, many challenges remain. The company still needs provincial approvals and must prove the carbon capture technology works at full commercial scale. It also needs to deliver the project on time and within budget.

Still, the opportunity is significant. As governments and manufacturers look for cleaner supplies of critical minerals, projects that produce metals while removing carbon could gain a competitive advantage.

For Canada Nickel, Crawford is a chance to build one of the world’s largest nickel mines. For the mining industry, it could show that the next generation of critical mineral projects can help support both the energy transition and global climate goals.

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