BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, has partnered with ExxonMobil to develop low-emission hydrogen using methane pyrolysis technology. This collaboration aims to accelerate the production of cost-effective, clean hydrogen for industrial use. The companies have signed a joint development agreement and plan to build a demonstration plant in Baytown, Texas, to […]
COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, has shifted into higher gear. Ministers are now at the negotiation table. The talks are shifting from technical discussions to tough political bargaining. The COP30 presidency has released a new summary document outlining 21 different options for resolving some of the most contentious issues. This is signaling a push for […]
Carbon credit prices jumped to new 2025 highs this week, sparking intense market activity and a wave of interest from companies and investors racing toward net-zero goals. Fresh data from MSCI showed that high-rated credits traded at more than 300% above lower-rated ones in May. Meanwhile, the MSCI Global ARR Index—which tracks afforestation, reforestation, and […]
The energy world is changing fast, yet not fast enough to protect the planet from dangerous warming. The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2025, released at the start of COP30 in Brazil, lays out three futures for global emissions. These scenarios show how close — or far — the world is from meeting […]
At DECARBON 2026, leading companies come together to turn ambition into action — demonstrating the innovations and finding collaborations to drive the transition to a low-carbon future. The oil and gas industry operates through highly complex systems in which upstream, midstream and downstream segments often follow distinct strategies and priorities. Upstream focuses on exploration and […]
ReNew Energy Global Plc, an Indian renewable energy company, announced it will invest about US$9.33 billion (around ₹82,000 crore) in green energy projects in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh. This is one of the largest private investments in renewable energy in the region. The plan aims to expand India’s clean energy capacity while supporting […]
Google has taken another major step toward its clean energy goals by signing a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with French energy company TotalEnergies. Under the agreement, Google will purchase 1.5 terawatt hours (TWh) of renewable electricity from TotalEnergies’ Montpelier solar farm in Ohio. The 50-megawatt (MW) solar facility, which is nearing completion, will be […]
Electric vehicle (EV) sales surged worldwide in October 2025, rising 23% and brushing aside claims of a market slowdown. New data from Rho Motion shows global sales reached 1.9 million units in a single month. This rapid rise highlights a major shift in the automotive world as consumer interest leans toward cleaner transport. While some […]
Indonesia has slashed its national nickel mining quota by 120 million tons for 2025. The country’s permitted production will drop from 272 million tons in 2024 to just 150 million tons. As the world’s top nickel producer, responsible for over 56% of global mined nickel, Indonesia’s move immediately shakes global supply chains. The policy also […]