​On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of tariffs, referring to the day as “Liberation Day.” These tariffs include a universal 10% levy on all imported goods and higher rates for specific countries, such as an additional 34% on Chinese imports, which now totals 54%, and 20% on those from the European Union. 

The administration’s goal is to address trade imbalances and encourage domestic manufacturing. These measures will greatly affect the renewable energy sector and the clean energy transition.

The announcement also caused a massive sell-off on Wall Street, wiping out nearly $2.5 trillion in value from the U.S. stock market. The market drop shows that investors are worried. They fear that new tariffs might hurt the economy, strain trade relationships, and impact America’s shift to cleaner energy.

Clean Energy Progress at Risk?

One of the biggest concerns is how these tariffs could affect the clean energy transition. They are expected to have notable impacts on the renewable energy sector in the U.S. 

The U.S. relies heavily on imported components for clean energy technologies, such as solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries. Many of these materials come from countries that are now facing higher tariffs, such as China. 

Over 80% of solar panels installed in the U.S. come from Chinese companies or use components made in China. China dominates the solar photovoltaic (PV) cell market. It makes over 80% of the global supply. Also, it produces more than 95% of the world’s polysilicon wafers, which are key parts of solar panels. 

In the battery sector, China refines around 60% of the world’s lithium, 80% of cobalt, and over 90% of manganese, all essential for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. 

Additionally, China is the leading exporter of rare earth elements, which are used in wind turbines, EV motors, and energy-efficient technologies. Recently, the U.S. imported nearly 74% of its rare earth needs from China as of recent years. This heavy dependence makes the clean energy sector especially vulnerable to tariffs on Chinese imports.

A 54% tariff on Chinese goods would raise the cost of these items, making clean energy projects more expensive.

Industry experts express concern that these tariffs may disrupt supply chains and increase costs for renewable energy projects. 

Vanessa Sciarra, vice president of trade and international competitiveness for the American Clean Power Association, stated that such policy changes could jeopardize access to affordable and reliable energy by severing established supply chains. ​

The New US Tariff Rate Globally

Markets Crash: Investors React Quickly

The broader economic implications of the tariffs are also significant. Following the announcement, stock prices dropped sharply. Investors feared higher costs for businesses and slower growth. The result was one of the worst market crashes since the 2020 pandemic.

The S&P 500 Index dropped by 4.8%, erasing approximately $2.5 trillion in market value. Companies with extensive supply chains in affected countries, such as Apple, experienced substantial stock declines. ​

Other tech giants also suffer heavy losses as seen below, including Nvidia, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet and Tesla.

Private equity firms and banks also slowed down deals. A huge drop in the IPO (Initial Public Offering) market is expected this year, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley.

Many are now putting deals on hold. According to analysts, the number of companies that had planned to go public in 2025 are rethinking their timelines following the tariff announcement.

Experts say the drop was caused by fears that Trump’s tariff plan could lead to higher prices for goods, more inflation, and possibly a new global trade war.

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China’s Swift Countermove

China quickly responded. It has announced a 34% tariff on all U.S. goods, set to take effect on April 10, 2025. The Asian nation further announced export restrictions on key rare earth elements, widely used in defense, electronics, and clean energy technologies.

China, which controls around 90% of global rare earth production, will now limit exports of seven critical minerals and related products. This poses a major challenge to U.S. manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Apple. These companies depend on those materials for their supply chains.

Analysts see this as a strategic countermove. It shows Beijing’s leverage and will intensify pressure on U.S. companies already reeling from tariff-driven cost hikes.

Energy Independence or Economic Isolation?

Many lawmakers, including some Republicans, are pushing back against the tariffs. They say the president may need approval from Congress to set tariffs this high.

There could also be legal challenges from industries, companies, or trading partners. The World Trade Organization (WTO) may review the new tariffs to see if they break global trade rules.

Some experts say the move could isolate the U.S. economically. It can also harm trust among allies, especially at a time when countries are trying to unite on climate change and energy security.

President Trump’s return to power has brought a sharp shift in U.S. trade and climate policy. His first term saw the U.S. exit the Paris Agreement and impose tariffs on steel and aluminum. His second term started off with even harsher trade barriers.

Trump’s 2025 tariff plan has already made a big impact—even though it hasn’t become law. It caused a major stock market drop, scared investors, and raised concerns about the future of clean energy. If put in place, these tariffs could change the way the U.S. trades, invests, and powers its economy.

As the world tries to move toward a cleaner, more sustainable future, the question is: Will these tariffs protect America—or isolate it?

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $537 million in 543 biofuel projects across 29 states, as USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins announced. This funding comes from the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP).

The investment includes projects approved in the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. It also supports President Trump’s 20^th Executive Order to boost American energy production and help farmers, ranchers, and small businesses in rural areas.

Powering America’s Energy Landscape with Biofuels

Biofuels are liquid fuels made from plant or animal materials, commonly called feedstocks. They can also include gases like methane (from landfills or biogas) and hydrogen (from renewable sources). While most biofuels power vehicles, they can also be used for heating and electricity. Many government programs support biofuel use because they come from renewable sources.

Different industries and laws use various names for biofuels—like ethanol, biodiesel, biojet, or sustainable aviation fuel.

The press release highlighted that Secretary Rollins announced the investment at an event at Elite Octane LLC. This company is in Atlantic, Iowa, which has the highest capacity of biofuel production in America. Iowa has 42 ethanol plants that produce more than 4.7 billion gallons each year and 10 biodiesel plants that generate 416 million gallons annually.

The funding will help gas stations upgrade their storage tanks and fuel pumps. This makes higher ethanol and biodiesel blends more available. Farmers, small businesses, and local economies benefit from this as it creates more demand for corn and soybeans.

Biofuel exports are also on the rise. USDA revealed that in 2024, the U.S. exported 585,324 metric tons of ethanol, bringing in $5.11 billion. The key buyers were Canada, South Korea, and the European Union. They all want cleaner fuels more than ever.

What’s Inside the Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP)

The Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP) was established at USDA Rural Development during President Trump’s first term. Under this program, gas stations can offer biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel more easily. It helps cover the cost of upgrading fuel pumps and storage tanks so more drivers can choose cleaner, homegrown fuel.

About 290 million cars on U.S. roads can use E15, a fuel blend with 15% ethanol. More than 22 million vehicles can run on E85, which has even more ethanol. Diesel vehicles can use B20, a blend with 20% biodiesel. Expanding access to these fuels helps drivers save money and reduces pollution.

Supporting Farmers and Rural Businesses

HBIIP creates more demand for crops like corn and soybeans, which are used to make biofuels. This investment will help American farmers and boost rural economies. It will also give easy access to cleaner and homegrown fuel to drivers.

Overall, as families gain more access to biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel, they end up paying less.

Secretary Rollins confirmed this by noting,

“President Trump is honoring our commitment to America’s farmers, ranchers and small businesses, especially here in Iowa where corn and soy growers are crucial to supporting ethanol and biodiesel production. Under the President’s leadership, we are moving away from the harmful effects of misguided climate policies like the Green New Deal. Instead, the USDA will deploy energy investments that prioritize the needs of our rural communities. Through HBIIP, we will expand access to domestic, homegrown fuels which will increase good paying jobs for hardworking Americans, restore rural prosperity and strengthen our nation’s energy security.”

Ethanol: The Emission Control Champion

Ethanol is the most common biofuel. It’s a renewable alcohol fuel made from crops like corn, sugarcane, or other plant materials. Microbes (like yeast) break down or ferment plant sugars, turning them into ethanol.

It’s often mixed with gasoline, like E10 (10% ethanol, 90% gasoline), to reduce emissions and improve engine performance. Ethanol is also used in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing industries.

The Census Bureau of the U.S. revealed that ethanol exports for 2024 totaled 1.72 billion gallons just through November. It surpassed the previous annual record of 1.67 billion gallons set in 2018.

Poet Biorefining is the largest ethanol producer in the United States. As of 2024, the South Dakota-based company had an ethanol production capacity of 2.7 billion gallons per annum across 33 plants in the Midwest.

• A USDA study showed that greenhouse gas emissions from corn-based ethanol are about 39 percent lower than gasoline.

Thus, using more biofuels is a step toward a cleaner, energy-independent future.

US Biodiesel Exports Drop Sharply in 2024

Biodiesel is a clean-burning alternative to regular diesel, made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease. It’s non-toxic and breaks down naturally.

The most common blend is B20, which is 20% biodiesel and 80% regular diesel.

While most biodiesel fuels trucks and heavy machinery, a small amount is now used for heating and electricity. In 2023, about 95% of U.S. biodiesel went to transportation.

The US Census Bureau reported that biodiesel exports took a steep dive in 2024, falling 30% from the previous year’s record high. The US exported 176.8 million gallons in 2024, down from 254.5 million gallons in 2023. This was the lowest volume since 2020, when 142.8 million gallons were shipped.

Export volume of biodiesel from the United States from 2001 to 2023 (in 1,000 barrels)

Canada and Peru remained the top buyers, together accounting for over 99% of total US biodiesel exports in both years. However, exports to Canada dropped 33%, while volumes to Peru saw a modest 2.4% rise.

Fastmarkets noted that some exporters pointed to stricter Canadian rules as a key reason for the drop. This means that new traceability and harvest attestation requirements under Canada’s CFR likely slowed shipments starting in September.

Others suggested that growing renewable diesel imports may have reduced Canada’s need for biodiesel. Unlike biodiesel, renewable diesel performs well in cold weather.

Renewable Diesel Reshaping U.S. Fuel Market

Regular gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are made from hydrocarbons (hydrogen + carbon molecules). But renewable variants are made from feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal fats, or used cooking oil. The raw materials for biodiesel and renewable diesel are the same. Renewable hydrocarbon fuels are also called Drop-in” Fuels.

There has been a significant rise in the U.S. to import more fats and oils because of the strong demand for renewable hydrocarbon fuels.

The renewable versions are nearly identical to petroleum diesel and, therefore, are compatible with existing engines and pipelines. This makes them an easy switch from fossil fuels. However, the cost of renewable diesel is higher than traditional petroleum.

From the chart, we can see that last year, the renewable diesel capacity of the U.S. was around 5.5 billion gallons per year. USDA also forecasts the capacity to hit ~ 6.5 billion gallons per year by 2025.

California Drives Real Growth

California’s Low-Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) played a major role in renewable diesel’s growth. It gives carbon credits to fuel producers who cut emissions. Since the state maxed out ethanol and biodiesel blending, blenders switched to renewable diesel, as it has no blending limit.

This policy gave investors confidence. They invested in new projects, knowing the demand would last. Notably, because of LCFS, renewable diesel is now a key player in America’s clean fuel market.

Two major federal programs support the growth of renewable diesel:

• Blender’s Tax Credit cuts production costs by giving tax breaks to companies that blend renewable diesel with petroleum diesel.

• Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) requires biofuels—like ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable diesel—to be part of the national fuel supply.

Oil and Biofuel Groups Debate Higher Blending Mandates

Reuters reported that oil and biofuel companies met with the EPA, pushing for higher biomass diesel blending mandates. This could signal upcoming changes to U.S. biofuel policies.

The coalition wants to raise biomass diesel mandates to 5.5–5.75 billion gallons, up from 3.35 billion, and keep the ethanol mandate at 15 billion gallons. However, smaller refiners argue these increases could hurt jobs and raise fuel prices.

Fuel retailers and truck stop operators skipped the talks, demanding the return of the blenders tax credit, which they say helped keep fuel costs down. Without it, they warn that higher mandates could lead to price hikes (diesel prices by 30¢/USG) and political backlash.

The EPA has not commented on the issue yet.

Overall, biofuels offer cleaner alternatives to traditional fuels, helping reduce pollution while keeping cars, trucks, and planes running smoothly. Amid all resistance and higher costs, it could be a key factor in America’s energy transition.

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Carbon Direct and Microsoft have announced a collaboration to develop a new standard for marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR). This standard aims to ensure that ocean-based carbon removal methods are high-quality, scientifically sound, and effective in reducing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

With the urgency of climate change growing, setting these standards is key. They are essential for the credibility and success of carbon removal efforts.

Carbon Direct helps companies like Microsoft, JPMorgan Chase, and JetBlue reduce their carbon footprint. The company uses science to help them set climate goals, track emissions, and reduce them. They’re also helping those businesses add carbon removal solutions to their plans, making sure their actions have a real, positive impact on the environment.

The Urgency of Marine Carbon Removal: A Vital Tool for Climate Action

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) emphasizes that limiting global warming to 1.5°C calls for drastic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. The agency also highlights the need to remove large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the air. 

The ocean, covering over 70% of the Earth’s surface, plays a crucial role in this process. It currently takes in about 30% of human-made CO₂ emissions. This shows its potential as a major carbon sink. ​

Marine carbon dioxide removal uses different techniques to help the ocean capture and store CO₂ better. Two prominent methods include:​

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE): 

This method adds alkaline substances like crushed limestone or olivine to seawater. This increases the water’s alkalinity. Higher alkalinity helps change CO₂ into stable bicarbonate and carbonate. This process traps CO₂ for a long time. 

Direct Ocean Removal (DOR): 

This method shifts seawater’s carbonate equilibrium to extract CO₂ as either gaseous CO₂ or mineral carbonates. DOR allows monitoring CO₂ accurately and removes the need for extra materials. However, it is energy-intensive and expensive because of the chemical processes used.

mCDR’s Role in Meeting Climate Goals: The Road to 9 Gigatonnes

The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report (2nd Edition, 2024) estimates that by 2050, the world has to remove 7–9 gigatonnes (Gt) of CO₂ each year. This is essential to meet the climate goals set by the Paris Agreement. 

Presently, about 2 GtCO₂ are removed each year. This mainly happens through methods like afforestation and reforestation. To bridge this gap, innovative approaches like mCDR are gaining attention.

However, scientists warn that relying on carbon removal should not detract from the imperative to reduce emissions. mCDR can help with mitigation efforts, but it can’t replace the need for low-carbon energy systems and better energy efficiency. ​

Moreover, the natural absorption causes ocean acidification. This harms marine ecosystems. Also, concerns exist about their long-term effectiveness, environmental risks, and measurement challenges.

Improving the ocean’s ability to store CO₂ using mCDR methods could help reduce these impacts and aid in stabilizing the climate. The new standard seeks to address these issues by setting clear criteria for evaluating mCDR projects.

Dr. Matthew Potts, Chief Science Officer at Carbon Direct, remarked: 

“mCDR is at a pivotal moment. Achieving high-quality outcomes requires rigorous monitoring, transparency, and scientific integrity to ensure safe and effective deployment…Given the vast spatial scale, the data-intensive nature of ocean-based carbon removal, and the deep connection between these projects and marine ecosystems, clear standards are essential for responsible development.”

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As the CarbonCredits team reached out to Carbon Direct for more insights, Antaeres Antoniuk-Pablant, PhD, Senior Decarbonization Scientist, provided meaningful responses to the following questions.

Q. What are the biggest risks associated with large-scale mCDR deployment, and how do these new criteria address those challenges?

A: Human activities already impact ocean chemistry in uncontrolled ways. mCDR offers a controlled, science-based approach that may help ecosystems. The new criteria use models and in-ocean testing to track phytoplankton and marine life health. They also assess community impacts and require proactive engagement with local and Indigenous groups to ensure environmental and social responsibility.

Q. What steps should project developers take to ensure their solutions align with the latest scientific understanding and meet the high-quality standards set by Carbon Direct and Microsoft?

A. mCDR developers must follow strict environmental and carbon monitoring (eMRV/MRV), update methods with new research, and conduct baseline ecosystem assessments. Transparent data sharing and compliance with international laws are essential. Developers should also educate and consult stakeholders, ensuring their projects minimize risks and align with high-quality standards set by Carbon Direct and Microsoft.

A High Bar for Quality: The mCDR Standard Framework

To ensure that mCDR projects are effective and responsible, Carbon Direct and Microsoft have outlined specific criteria focusing on key principles, including:​

• Environmental Integrity. Projects must demonstrably remove CO₂ without causing harm to marine ecosystems. This includes assessing potential impacts on biodiversity, water chemistry, and ecological balance.​
• Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV). Robust MRV protocols are essential to accurately quantify the amount of CO₂ removed and ensure transparency. This involves establishing baselines, continuous monitoring, and third-party verification to build trust and credibility.​
• Durability. The sequestered carbon should remain stored for extended periods, ideally centuries or longer. Assessing the permanence of storage solutions is critical to prevent the re-release of CO₂ into the atmosphere.​
• Social Impact. Engaging local communities and stakeholders is vital. Projects should consider social, economic, and cultural factors, ensuring that they do not adversely affect livelihoods and that benefits are equitably distributed.​
• Transparency and Verification. Clear documentation and third-party reviews are necessary to maintain accountability.

The addendum to the 2024 edition of the mCDR criteria emphasizes improving the scientific basis for evaluating these projects. It highlights the importance of:

• Baseline Measurements: Establishing pre-project conditions to accurately assess changes in carbon levels.
• Leakage Prevention: Ensuring that carbon removal in one area does not lead to increased emissions elsewhere.
• Ecosystem Impacts: Evaluating how mCDR affects biodiversity, ocean chemistry, and marine life.
• Scalability and Feasibility: Assessing whether projects can be effectively expanded without unintended consequences.

These criteria aim to provide a framework for developing mCDR projects that are scientifically valid, ethical, and environmentally friendly.

Brian Marrs, Senior Director, Energy Markets at Microsoft, noted: 

“With rapid technological progress and increased investment, marine carbon dioxide removal has the potential to deliver durable, large-scale CO₂ removal—potentially billions of tonnes per year in the coming decades…By establishing rigorous new mCDR criteria, we aim to help project developers build high-integrity solutions that maximize both environmental and social benefits.”

Microsoft’s Commitment to Carbon Removal: A Leading Example

Microsoft has been actively investing in carbon removal solutions as part of its commitment to becoming carbon-negative by 2030. The company has signed deals for direct air capture and nature-based carbon removal. 

In January 2025, Microsoft signed a 25-year deal with Chestnut Carbon. They will buy more than 7 million tons of carbon removal credits. These credits come from forest projects in Arkansas, Texas, and Louisiana.

• READ MORE: Microsoft Signs Groundbreaking 7MT Carbon Credits Deal with U.S.-Based Chestnut Carbon

In addition to forest restoration, Microsoft has explored ocean-based carbon removal methods. In March 2023, the company partnered with Running Tide to remove up to 12,000 tons of carbon through an ocean-based carbon removal system. 

These initiatives show Microsoft’s commitment to different carbon removal methods. As such, it helps build a strong carbon removal market. Partnering with Carbon Direct on an mCDR standard aligns with its goal of ensuring that carbon credits and removal projects meet rigorous standards.

The Path Forward for Marine Carbon Solutions

A standard framework for mCDR will build trust in these projects. This will also draw more investment. With better technology and research, marine carbon removal may become key in global climate plans. However, careful implementation is needed to avoid unintended ecological damage.

With this collaboration, Microsoft and Carbon Direct aim to create a science-backed, transparent approach that ensures mCDR contributes meaningfully to climate mitigation.

• FURTHER READING: Microsoft and Climate Impact Partners Reveal Biggest Carbon Removal Deal in Asia

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Frontier has signed offtake agreements with Norway’s Hafslund Celsio for the first-ever carbon capture retrofit at their waste-to-energy facility. Such plants recover energy from waste treatment, usually in the form of heat or electricity.

Hafslund Celsio is the country’s largest district heating provider and operator of the biggest waste incineration plant near Oslo.

The press release revealed that Frontier buyers will invest $31.6 million to remove 100,000 tons of CO₂ between 2029 and 2030.

Terje Aasland, Minister of Energy of Norway, said,

“I am pleased to see that the voluntary carbon removal market is adopting carbon removals in hard-to-abate sectors such as waste incineration. This kind of public-private cooperation contributes to creating a functioning market that will accelerate development of further projects in this segment both nationally and internationally.”

What’s Driving Frontier’s Carbon Capture Project?

The carbon capture project is backed by both the government and private companies. Norway’s Longship program is helping fund CO₂ capture and storage through Northern Lights. The City of Oslo is also investing money to keep the project going, and Frontier’s off-take agreements make sure there’s a steady income to make it happen.

Frontier buyers in this round include Stripe, Google, Shopify, McKinsey Sustainability, Autodesk, H&M Group, JPMorgan Chase, Workday, and Salesforce. Additional participants, through Frontier’s partnership with Watershed, include Aledade, Match Group, Samsara, SKIMS, Skyscanner, Wise, and Zendesk.

Hannah Bebbington, Head of Deployment, Frontier, said,

“Waste-to-energy retrofitted with carbon capture is a no-brainer solution for managing pre-sorted, residual waste: it generates carbon-free energy and removes CO₂ from the atmosphere. Hafslund Celsio is set to become the first to do it, charting a path for the 500 waste-to-energy facilities across Europe to remove tens of millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere.”

• Biogenic CO₂ from organic materials like paper and cardboard.
• Fossil CO₂ from inorganic waste such as plastics.

The retrofit will enable the plant to capture both types of emissions. The CO₂ will then be shipped to Northern Lights for permanent geological storage.

Hafslund Celsio estimates that the facility could capture 175,000 tons of biogenic CO₂ per year, plus 175,000 tons of fossil CO₂ annually. Additionally, the plant is equipped with advanced filters to keep air pollution in the city to a minimum.

While Frontier’s offtake focuses on biogenic CO₂, the fossil emissions are not part of its offtake program. Nonetheless, the project will significantly reduce total emissions from the plant.

Jannicke Gerner Bjerkås, Director CCS and Carbon Markets, Hafslund Celsio commented,

“We’re proud to be the first to take a step toward retrofitting waste-to-energy with carbon removal. Frontier buyers are not only enabling this project to get off the ground, but also validating a model that could be replicated throughout Europe, with the potential to remove tens of millions of tons of CO₂ from the atmosphere.”

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Why Upgrade Waste-to-Energy Plants?

In Norway, strict waste rules are in place to transfer leftover and non-recyclable materials to waste-to-energy plants. Burning waste for energy is one of the best ways to handle such types of trash.

Without this process, waste like spoiled paper and cardboard would release methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. Instead, burning it helps generate electricity and heat while keeping emissions lower.

Furthermore, adding carbon capture is a smart and affordable way to scale up CO₂ removal from these plants. In Europe alone, around 500 waste-to-energy facilities could be upgraded, cutting emissions by hundreds of millions of tons.

Instead of constructing new carbon removal systems from scratch, retrofits improve what already exists, making the transition to cleaner energy faster and more efficient.

Capturing CO₂ Can Make a Big Impact

• Adding carbon capture to waste-to-energy plants could remove 400 million tons of CO₂ per year by 2050.

Right now, these retrofits could capture 100 million tons of CO₂ annually, with that number growing significantly in the future.

Besides extracting carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, these upgrades also help prevent extra emissions from being released in the first place.

Cutting Methane Emissions

A report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) highlights waste-to-energy’s role in reducing methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas, with a global warming potential 84 times higher than CO₂ over 20 years. It says:

• Landfills account for 80% of methane emissions in the waste sector.

Thus, diverting waste from landfills to energy recovery significantly lowers methane emissions.

For example, Germany’s landfill ban on untreated organic waste in 2005, along with expanded waste-to-energy facilities, cut methane emissions from 35.5 million tons in 1990 to 7.5 million tons in 2018. This highlights how smart policies can slash emissions.

The Future of the Waste-to-Energy Carbon Capture Market

As per Precedence Research’s market analysis,

• The global waste-to-energy market is estimated at USD 51.23 billion in 2025. It is expected to reach USD 92.95 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.81% from 2025 to 2034.

• The market was worth USD 20.19 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 39.50 billion by 2034 at a CAGR of 6.94%.

Apart from Frontier, companies like Veolia, EQT AB, Suez, and Ramboll Group A/S are playing a key role in innovation. Strict government regulations on carbon emissions and waste disposal also ensure viable solutions. Plus, carbon taxes and landfill restrictions make waste-to-energy a smarter and more sustainable choice in Europe.

Frontier’s investment in waste-to-energy projects shows how managing waste sustainably can also combat carbon emissions. More importantly, upgrading the existing facilities with carbon capture technology makes it more efficient. By backing these innovations, Frontier is helping Norway to stay clean and green.

• SEE MORE: The “Northern Lights” Shines: Shell, Equinor, and TotalEnergies JV Powers the Norway CCS Project 

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