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France and Germany at odds over EU’s upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act
Paris and Berlin locked horns on Thursday over a proposed ‘Buy European’ obligation in the EU’s upcoming Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), underlining lingering divisions around a law intended, among other things, to spur “lead markets” for low-carbon products in the bloc.
DAILY NEWS TICKER
CP Daily News Ticker: 27 February–1 March 2026
The CP Daily News Ticker is a running list of all our news updated in real-time throughout the day. This is also the home to our ‘Bite-sized updates from around the world’, which previously featured in our CP Daily newsletter.
EMEA
Hydrogen trade competitiveness hinges on embedded emissions under EU CBAM, finds analysis
Hydrogen imports into the EU will face carbon costs based on how they are produced under the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), linking trade competitiveness to embedded emissions rather than how fuels are labelled, according to analysis published this week.
EU-India FTA text confirms no CBAM exemption, formalises implementation dialogue
India and the EU on Friday published the full legal text of their landmark free trade agreement (FTA), confirming that the bloc’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will remain fully applicable while codifying a previously announced “technical dialogue” aimed at easing implementation concerns.
Euro Markets: EUAs drop away amid afternoon sell-off to post biggest monthly loss in a year
European carbon allowance prices fell away sharply on Friday afternoon, recording their largest monthly loss in a year, amid a wider risk-off move across energy, after traders had appeared to be taking a break after another hectic week of news headlines, and adopted a more hands-off approach ahead of a weekend in which geopolitical tensions were likely to remain elevated.
Norway to exempt EU ETS-regulated industry from domestic CO2 tax, ending ‘double’ carbon pricing
Norway will exempt most industrial installations covered by the EU Emissions Trading System from its domestic CO2 tax starting Mar. 1, marking a major shift in the country’s carbon pricing framework and delivering substantial cost relief to energy-intensive sectors including aluminium, cement, and chemicals.
Brussels greenlights Slovenian CO2 cost compensation scheme
The European Commission has approved a €78 million Slovenian state aid scheme to partially compensate certain companies for high electricity prices driven by carbon costs, it said on Friday.
Industry backs EU-wide CO2 infrastructure to deploy CCS, split on finance
Industry players have expressed overwhelming backing for an EU-level framework to govern emerging CO2 transport and storage infrastructure, but disagree on how to finance the network or share risks in case of CO2 leakage, according to the results of an EU-wide public consultation.
IETA’s Brussels-based EU policy head to depart
IETA’s long-serving EU policy lead will step down at the end of March after 10 years with the emissions trading lobby group, marking a senior departure at a crucial time of heightened scrutiny of Europe’s carbon markets.
Holcim signs deal to deploy carbon capture at Belgian cement plant
Holcim has signed an agreement with an industrial gas firm to develop a carbon capture project at a cement plant in Belgium targeting 1.1 million tonnes of CO2 annually, the two companies announced Friday.
BASF earnings slide as Holcim reports “excellent” growth
Chemicals giant BASF reported that revenue fell 3% amid an “uncertain and very volatile” market, as the German firm published its 2025 annual report Friday, while Swiss cement producer Holcim heralded “excellent” growth over the same period.
EU warned against erecting trade barriers on green jet fuels
European policymakers should maintain an open and competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market to avoid supply constraints and rising costs, a renewable fuels producer said Friday in a position paper.
CCS in Eastern EU held back by funding and governance gaps, report says
Fragmented governance, weak financial incentives, and limited infrastructure are slowing carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), according to a report published on Thursday.
Misconceptions about CCUS debunked in new report
Experts have attempted to debunk what they see as misconceptions about carbon capture, utilisation, and storage (CCUS) in a new report, including that it’s too energy-intensive to see any benefit and that subsurface storage isn’t durable or safe.
Senegal forest carbon reporting mostly transparent, finds UN technical assessment
A technical assessment released this week by the UNFCCC found that Senegal’s updated national forest emission levels were now mostly transparent and complete, but only partially aligned with international guidelines.
WWF launches $89-mln conservation plan for Tanzania amid funding challenge
WWF has launched a five-year strategy aimed at advancing nature conservation and restoration efforts in Tanzania, looking to raise over $89 million to finance it.
AMERICAS
Caribbean countries pursue Article 6 opportunities but will be stronger together -report
Article 6 engagement is building in the Caribbean, but to leverage opportunities in key sectors, an aggregative approach will be essential, according to a report published by a UN centre.
RGGI compliance entities hold enough allowances for obligations at end of Q4, report shows
RGGI compliance entities held enough allowances to meet their outstanding obligations at the end of Q4 2025, a market monitor report published Friday showed.
US lawmakers propose bipartisan bill to formalise federal reforestation programme
Bipartisan legislation was introduced in the US House this week to formalise and fund a federal programme aimed at strengthening nursery capacity and scaling up reforestation efforts nationwide.
Oregon releases inflation adjustment for CCI credit contribution
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Friday a new value for its community climate investment (CCI) credit contributions, which can be used by covered entities for compliance with the state’s Climate Protection Program (CPP).
BRIEFING: Alberta TIER revenue down by nearly half as budget deficit nears C$10 bln
Canada’s provincial energy powerhouse has forecasted a more than 45% drop in revenue from its industrial carbon market fund for the next fiscal year.
CFTC: Producers build CCA net length through V27 holdings
Emitters added net length to their California Carbon Allowances (CCAs) by opening up a large amount of V27 long positions, according to the latest data from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
Colombia forest carbon projects concentrated in mid-tier participation models -study
While some community-driven models are emerging, most projects in Colombia remain in intermediate participation categories, as procedural consent has dominated governance in the market, according to a new study.
ASIA PACIFIC
PREVIEW: NZ market predicts another non-event auction
With New Zealand allowances trading some NZ$26 ($15.58) below the auction price floor, no one believes next week’s government sale event will clear, even though it remains an important market mechanism, according to some.
Singapore to open call for projects under Article 6 agreement with Thailand next month
Singapore will operationalise its bilateral carbon credit agreement with Thailand next month, the deputy prime minister said this week, as the city-state steps up efforts to secure offsets to meet its climate targets.
Australian regulator publishes 2026 ACCU issuance forecast
The Clean Energy Regulator (CER) estimates the volume of Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCUs) issued in 2026 will be anywhere between 300,000 – 4.3 million units higher than last year, as annual emissions data showed overall Scope 1 emissions inching downwards.
China’s afforestation efforts show ‘limited immediate impact’ on CO2 emissions, research says
China’s extensive afforestation efforts are yet to have an immediate impact on CO₂ emissions, and the forest carbon sector needs a valuation framework that considers the time needed to peak sequestration potential, according to a new paper.
VOLUNTARY
INTERVIEW: Integrating biodiversity credits into other markets could raise up to $57 bln annually
Integrating the outcomes of biodiversity credits into adjacent markets of carbon, bonds, and impact investing could generate $21-57 billion annually, a whitepaper shared with Carbon Pulse has argued.
Hype over hydrogen-powered cookstove will become real this year, says developer
Plans for a new hydrogen-powered portable cooker that promises zero CO2 emissions will kick start this year and transform the clean cookstove market, the company told Carbon Pulse Thursday.
Cookstove carbon project registration rate falls after tougher rules imposed -analysts
The rate of new clean cooking projects starting registration has fallen by a third after the introduction of tighter rules on calculating carbon credit volumes, but there has also been a jump in new entrants to the market, according to data from analysts.
INTERNATIONAL
Global GHG emissions reached a new high in 2025 -report
Global GHG emissions for 2025 increased 0.5% despite a small decline in the power sector, the largest source of emissions, according to a new report.
International legal hurdles could slow high seas mCDR -report
Marine carbon removal (mCDR) faces significant legal uncertainty under international treaties, which could constrain large-scale deployment, a new report said.
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North American Carbon World (NACW): Mar. 31-Apr. 2, San Diego – For more than 20 years, NACW has been the must-attend event for market participants looking to gain actionable insights into policy shifts and market trends, network with climate policy and business leaders, and grow and strengthen carbon markets with integrity and ambition. Hosted by the Climate Action Reserve, the 2026 conference will offer a critical forum for meaningful collaboration and timely discussions exploring market innovations in technology, the evolution of standards, the growing role of finance, and foundational topics such as permanence. Register here
Carbon Capture MENA Summit: Apr. 1-2, Dubai – The Carbon Capture MENA Summit 2026 (#CCMS2026), taking place in Dubai on 1–2 April 2026, is MENA’s leading CCUS event. Bringing together 500+ industry leaders and 80+ visionary speakers, the summit will focus on fit-for-purpose CCUS policies, decarbonisation applications, breakthrough innovations, carbon markets, and infrastructure development. Together, we’ll accelerate MENA’s leadership in scaling CCUS solutions and shaping a sustainable energy future. Join us to drive the next chapter of CCUS innovation and impact. Find out more
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