AU Market: ACCU price holds, as traded volumes slip, contract exit arrangement requests open
Australia’s carbon market continues to meet resistance above the A$38 ($26.37) mark, as monthly volumes continue to trade below 2025 levels, while the start of the financial year saw applications open for the the new permanent exit arrangements for carbon contract holders.
Read MoreNSW’s outdated coal mine guidelines are leading to flawed assessments -report
The New South Wales (NSW) government is assessing coal mine approvals under guidelines last updated in 2018, resulting in valuations that understate emissions costs and overstate project benefits, according to a report.
Read MoreDATA DIVE: Forestry units sees NZ stockpile inch up in June as ETS applications stay low
Forestry allowance issuances has been attributed to NZU holdings growing modestly in June, according to EPA data published Tuesday, as new applications into the ETS continue to remain flat.
Read MoreIndia proposes carbon intensity targets for iron, steel under ETS
India’s environment ministry has proposed carbon intensity targets for iron and steel producers under its Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, the largest sector yet brought under the compliance mechanism.
Read MoreCN Markets: CEA trading volumes remain strong, prices hold near RMB 85
Trading volumes in China’s national emissions market held above 3 million units over the past week amid a supply boost, while analysts expected a gradual price recovery in the coming months.
Read MoreAustralian electricity generators push back against being included in Safeguard Mechanism
An industry body representing Australia’s electricity producers has argued against folding the sector into the Safeguard Mechanism, arguing it will be inefficient, legally complex, and lead to higher operating costs.
Read MoreSouth Korea’s carbon prices trail OECD peers despite extensive policy framework
South Korea’s effective carbon rates remain low compared to its OECD peers, despite the implementation of broad policy instruments, according to a new report.
Read MoreAustralia’s Climate Change Authority grapples with Safeguard onsite abatement, baseline decline rates
Australia’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) is seeking feedback on key aspects of the Safeguard Mechanism, including onsite abatement and baseline decline rates, as part of broader advice to the government on achieving the country’s climate targets.
Read MoreUPDATE – Former Aurecon analyst launches carbon advisory service
A former analyst at Aurecon’s recently shuttered carbon offering has launched their own advisory, aiming to support Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) market participants navigate the sector.
Read MoreBRIEFING: Taiwan targets pilot ETS launch by 2028, but key policy details remain undecided
Taiwan is targeting the launch of a pilot cap-and-trade emissions trading scheme as early as 2028, but key policy aspects like the role of power plants in the scheme remain under discussion, a forum heard Tuesday.
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