Latest Carbon Capture News in Apr'22

Energy
5 May, 2022
Wednesday, 6 April 22 IPCC AR6 (Part III): Can carbon capture and renewable energy save the world? (downtoearth.org.in) IPCC AR6 (Part III): Can carbon capture and renewable energy save the world? (downtoearth.org.in)
Wednesday, 6 April 22 Carbon removal ‘unavoidable’ as climate change alarm bells ring | Financial Times (ft.com) Carbon removal ‘unavoidable’ as climate change alarm bells ring | Financial Times (ft.com)
Thursday, 7 April 22 Trudeau proposes tax credit to cover 50% of carbon capture tech cost | Financial Post Trudeau proposes tax credit to cover 50% of carbon capture tech cost | Financial Post
Thursday, 7 April 22 China issues guidelines under 14th 5-year plan to limit high-carbon product exports | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com) China issues guidelines under 14th 5-year plan to limit high-carbon product exports | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com)
Wednesday, 6 April 22 Japan turns to ASEAN to advance carbon capture tech – Nikkei Asia Japan turns to ASEAN to advance carbon capture tech – Nikkei Asia
Wednesday, 13 April 22 UK power CCUS projects could get 15-year availability payments: BEIS | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com) UK power CCUS projects could get 15-year availability payments: BEIS | S&P Global Commodity Insights (spglobal.com)
Monday, 25 April 22 World’s biggest Carbon Capture project: Shute Creek’s “sell or vent” business model isn’t working – Energy Post World’s biggest Carbon Capture project: Shute Creek’s “sell or vent” business model isn’t working – Energy Post
Thursday, 21 April 22 Exxon sees carbon capture market at $4 trillion by 2050 | Reuters Exxon sees carbon capture market at $4 trillion by 2050 | Reuters
Tuesday, 26 April 22 Greenfield Thailand carbon capture and storage project mooted | Upstream Online Greenfield Thailand carbon capture and storage project mooted | Upstream Online
Thursday, 14 April 22 New IPCC Report Recognizes Risks of Bioenergy | NRDC New IPCC Report Recognizes Risks of Bioenergy | NRDC
Thursday, 21 April 22 Japan plans to set legal framework for carbon storage | Reuters Japan plans to set legal framework for carbon storage | Reuters
Wednesday, 13 April 22 Shell and Uniper to work together on blue hydrogen production facility in the UK – Green Car Congress Shell and Uniper to work together on blue hydrogen production facility in the UK – Green Car Congress
Sunday, 24 April 22 Dastur Energy in pact with Advanced Resources International, IIT Bombay – The Hindu BusinessLine Dastur Energy in pact with Advanced Resources International, IIT Bombay – The Hindu BusinessLine
Monday, 25 April 22 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global Website | MHIENG to License Carbon Capture Technology for Natural Gas Plant in Italy — Agreement forms part of CCUS demonstration project, being developed by Eni S.p.A. — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Global Website | MHIENG to License Carbon Capture Technology for Natural Gas Plant in Italy — Agreement forms part of CCUS demonstration project, being developed by Eni S.p.A. —
Tuesday, 19 April 22 ExxonMobil assesses carbon storage project off Australian coast – News – The Chemical Engineer ExxonMobil assesses carbon storage project off Australian coast – News – The Chemical Engineer
Friday, 22 April 22 Australia’s Santos aims for ‘world’s largest’ carbon capture plant – Nikkei Asia Australia’s Santos aims for ‘world’s largest’ carbon capture plant – Nikkei Asia
Startup
24 February, 2024

Byju’s, once heralded as a flagship in India’s edtech sector, is grappling with severe financial and operational challenges, marked by a dramatic valuation drop. The company, which sought to stabilize its operations and finances, is now raising funds at a valuation significantly lower than its peak. This development comes amid efforts to address a substantial debt burden, with Byju’s proposing a repayment plan for its $1.2 billion loan. Investor confidence appears shaken, with some stakeholders pushing for drastic changes in leadership to navigate the crisis effectively. The turmoil reflects broader sectoral pressures and raises questions about the sustainability of high-growth trajectories in the edtech industry

Energy
10 February, 2024

Australia’s energy market is witnessing significant transitions and investments aimed at bolstering renewable energy infrastructure and securing gas supplies. Key developments include a $179 million investment by the Queensland Government for community battery projects, Santos’ $5.7 billion gas pipeline project following a legal battle win, and a $206 million energy savings package for NSW households. Additionally, the Australian government has secured new gas supply deals to support the east coast market, emphasizing the role of gas in transitioning to a renewable grid.

India 2024
9 February, 2024

The latest opinion polls, including the Mood of the Nation survey by India Today, predict a comfortable victory for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP and its allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with a projected win of 335 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general elections. This forecast suggests a slight decrease from the 2019 elections but still ensures a majority. The survey, involving interviews with over 149,000 respondents, reflects Modi’s enduring popularity based on his nationalist policies and economic reforms. Other polls echo these findings, although seat projections vary slightly. The opposition INDIA alliance is expected to secure a significant number of seats, yet not enough to challenge the NDA’s majority. These predictions highlight a political landscape that remains largely favorable to Modi and the BJP as the election approaches