Brewery to explore using biochar for carbon storage, biodiversity uplift
A Japanese brewery has partnered with researchers to explore the impacts of applying biochar to malting barley in order to store carbon eligible for J-Credits and at the same time boost soil microorganism biodiversity.
Read MoreGlobal solar installations smash expectations, rising almost a third year-on-year
Global solar installations exceeded most industry forecasts in 2024, with 593 GW expected to be added by the end of the year, according to analysis by a global energy think tank.
Read MoreShips receive backing from certifiers for CO2 transport
A Japanese company has received approval in principle (AiP) for two new designs of liquefied CO2 (LCO2) carriers, a type of vessel integral to the nation’s plans for wholesale export of its emissions to other jurisdictions for sequestration and permanent management.
Read MoreJapanese companies introduce all-in-one service for J-Credit generation and purchase
A group of Japanese companies have teamed up to launch a joint business that can simplify the process of carbon credit generation under the domestic voluntary scheme and secure buyers in the early stages.
Read MoreJapanese oil and gas firm invests in US-based DAC technology developer
A Japanese oil and gas firm has invested in a North Carolina-based company to support its direct air capture (DAC) technology and help it move from pilot to commercial development.
Read MoreJapan launches trial of nature coexistence support certificates
Japan’s environment ministry on Friday announced it is now accepting applications from companies seeking so-called nature coexistence support certificates, after the originally intended pilot late last year got delayed.
Read MoreJapanese trading house to join world’s largest low-carbon ammonia project
A major Japanese trading house has secured a preliminary agreement to buy a stake in a large low-carbon ammonia project in the US, it announced Friday.
Read MoreJapan awards grant to two carbon developers for methane reduction projects in the Philippines
A Singapore-headquartered biochar company and a Japanese developer specialising in methane reduction projects have been awarded a grant to reduce emissions from rice fields in the Philippines, they said in a joint statement.
Read MoreFEATURE: Offshore wind is gaining traction in APAC, but regulatory gaps, supply chain bottlenecks could stifle deployment
The offshore wind industry in the Asia Pacific is displaying significant growth in a patchwork fashion, but missing regulatory frameworks and significant supply chain bottlenecks down the track will require careful planning, according to experts.
Read MoreDAC developer signs $3 mln engineering agreement for Louisiana project
A direct air capture (DAC) developer on Wednesday announced a $3 million phased commercial agreement with global partners to launch engineering studies and potentially supply CO2 removal (CDR) credits from a Louisiana project.
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