Germany Approves Ambitious Bill to Fast-Track Carbon Storage Infrastructure
Bill accelerates planning and approval for CO2 capture, transport, and storage, classifying projects as in the “overriding public interest”. Hard-to-abate industries like cement, lime, and gas power can store CO2 offshore, under the seabed, or inland with state approval. Existing natural gas pipelines can be converted to carry CO2, reducing the need for new infrastructure. […]
Blackstone to Acquire Enverus, Energy Data and Analytics Leader, in Energy Transition-focused Deal
Blackstone private equity funds have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Enverus, the largest SaaS analytics provider dedicated to the energy market. Enverus serves 8,000 customers across 50 countries, including over 95% of U.S. energy producers and 40,000 suppliers, leveraging AI-driven insights to optimize capital allocation and asset performance. The acquisition is expected to accelerate […]
Amazon and Brimstone Advance Partnership on Lower-Carbon Cement with Successful Initial Testing
Third-party testing confirmed Brimstone’s Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) meets ASTM C150 standards and performs comparably to conventional materials used in Amazon buildings. Amazon signed a commercial agreement to reserve annual volumes of Brimstone’s OPC and supplementary cementitious materials from its future production facility. Expanded durability and performance testing will run through 2025–2026, using larger volumes […]
Lenovo Launches TruScale DaaS for Sustainability to Cut Carbon, Drive Circular IT
Enables enterprises to reduce device-related carbon emissions, extend device lifespan, and accelerate the transition to a circular economy with modular lifecycle services. Achieves up to 35% reductions in IT costs while eliminating upfront capital requirements and delivering measurable ROI in weeks. Integrates tools such as the Carbon Impact Portal, CO₂ Offset Services, and Certified Refurbished […]
Italy Approves Vatican’s 430-Hectare Solar Farm Project to reach Carbon-Neutral Status
Italy and the Holy See agreed to develop the 430-hectare Santa Maria Galeria site north of Rome into a solar farm designed to meet the Vatican’s full electricity needs, with any excess power provided to the local community. The project preserves agricultural use and minimizes environmental impact; the Vatican will be exempt from Italian import […]
