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Global trading house, Japanese gas supplier team up for Asian nature-based projects
The carbon arm of an international commodities trader has partnered with one of Japan's largest gas suppliers to grow their offset portfolios, eyeing nature-based solutions in Asia. Read MoreTop
Insurer launches product to cover both physical and political risks of buying carbon credits
An insurance provider is entering the carbon insurance market with the launch of a new product to cover both the physical and political risks of buying voluntary carbon credits on a forward basis. Read MoreTop
Non-profit calls on the EU to come up with a dedicated CO2 removal strategy
The EU needs to develop a carbon dioxide removal (CDR) strategy and lay out a roadmap for carbon removals deployment from now to 2050 in order to achieve net zero emissions by mid-century, according to a climate non-profit. Read MoreTop
DAC hopeful designs digital twin for speedier deployment of the real thing
A direct air capture (DAC) startup has partnered with a simulation company for the development of a digital twin, or digital model, of its planned real-world plants. Read MoreTop
ID Market: National carbon exchange remains dormant, but int'l trade expected to be allowed in second half of 2024
Indonesia’s national carbon exchange has remained quiet in the first two months of this year, according to newly published data, but market sources believe the exchange will open itself up to international trade later this year. Read MoreTop
China thermal power generation continues to outpace total electricity output
China saw thermal power generation in the first two months of 2024 continue to outpace the growth of total power output amid rosier economic figures, according to the latest government data. Read MoreTop
US, Japanese gas giants join for CCS study
Chevron and JX Nippon Gas have signed a non-binding agreement to look at capturing CO2 in Japan and sending it to Australia and other nearby nations for permanent sequestration. Read MoreTop
Study calls for broader definition of blue carbon ecosystems to help finance conservation efforts
A broader definition of blue carbon ecosystems could help fund conservation efforts by unlocking greater carbon credit supply, according to a study released this week. Read MoreTop
Two groups sign on for low carbon, synthetic fuel collaborations
There has been another step towards low-carbon fuels this week, as two groups signed agreements to develop e-fuels, or synthetic replicas of traditional fossil fuels made with captured CO2 and renewable energy. Read MoreTop
RGGI Market: Record auction propels RGA prices to new highs
RGGI allowance (RGA) prices bolted to fresh all-time highs last week after the scheme’s Q1 auction results cleared at record levels, exhausting the year’s Cost Containment Reserve (CCR) allowances. Read MoreTop
ANALYSIS: Ageing UN carbon projects eye voluntary carbon market opportunities in light of Article 6 delays
Projects from the UN's Kyoto Protocol-era Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) are transitioning to the voluntary carbon market (VCM) in light of stalling Article 6 negotiations, experts have told Carbon Pulse, though some caution that opportunities may only be short term, and units could be a tough sell for some buyers. Read MoreTop
Euro Markets: EUAs post third gain in a row as energy markets rally on supply cuts, colder weather
European carbon allowances started the week strongly, settling at their highest in more than five weeks as energy prices advanced on the back of interruptions in gas production, forecasts for cooler temperatures, and an unplanned outage at French nuclear unit. Read MoreTop
FEATURE: Scientists enhancing the carbon appetite of crops explore voluntary market opportunity
Scientists developing gene-edited crops with deeper root systems that sequester more CO2 expect the first carbon credits to be generated in the next couple of years from farmers adopting their varieties. Read MoreTop
US DOE identifies adequate biomass potential to surpass domestic SAF target
The US will have a biomass production capacity of 1 billion tonnes in the future – enough to nearly double its 2050 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) target, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported. Read MoreTop