Environment
Bridge Data Centres pilots HVO biofuel for low-emission backup power
By Axel Miller | 12 May 2026
Bridge Data Centres and EcoCeres complete an HVO renewable diesel pilot for data centre backup generators across Asia-Pacific facilities.
India weighs smaller nuclear buffer zones to accelerate 100 GW target
By Cygnus | 11 May 2026
India is evaluating reduced nuclear exclusion zones to support advanced reactors and future SMR deployment as part of its 100 GW nuclear target by 2047.
EU proposes €4B carbon relief package for heavy industry
By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026
The European Commission proposes expanded free carbon permits worth €4B in relief for heavy industries under revised EU ETS rules through 2030.
Europe’s renewable and battery projects set for major growth by 2030
By Axel Miller | 11 May 2026
Europe’s renewable energy and battery storage sector is projected to expand rapidly by 2030 as developers respond to grid volatility and rising negative power prices.
BP seeks partners for UK carbon capture hub as Teesside work begins
By Axel Miller | 07 May 2026
BP is seeking partners for its UK carbon capture projects after construction began on Net Zero Teesside Power and the Northern Endurance Partnership.
Apple expands renewable energy push in India with CleanMax partnership
By Axel Miller | 07 May 2026
Apple is expanding renewable energy and sustainability initiatives in India to support greener manufacturing and lower supply chain emissions.
Rising oil costs and regulation push fashion industry to rethink synthetic fiber dependence
By Axel Miller | 28 Apr 2026
Rising oil-linked costs and new EU regulations are pushing the fashion industry to rethink its reliance on synthetic fibers like polyester.
India’s power grid hits early seasonal peak demand amid intense pre-summer heatwave conditions
By Axel Miller | 28 Apr 2026
India’s power demand has surged past 250 GW in April 2026 amid rising temperatures and cooling load growth, testing grid resilience ahead of peak summer.
Solar surge vs. metal scarcity: how geopolitical tensions are reshaping the energy transition
By Cygnus | 24 Apr 2026
Rising material costs and geopolitical tensions are reshaping the solar energy transition. Explore the impact of aluminum shortages and policy shifts.
India withdraws COP33 hosting bid amid evolving climate diplomacy priorities
By Cygnus | 17 Apr 2026
India’s COP33 hosting status remains unconfirmed. Learn how global climate diplomacy and the Paris Agreement shape future summit decisions.
Delta scales back climate goals as SAF constraints force strategy reset
By Cygnus | 14 Apr 2026
Delta Air Lines is recalibrating its climate strategy as SAF supply remains limited. Discover how fleet upgrades are becoming the primary path to emissions reduction.
Rajasthan’s renewable energy pipeline faces grid bottlenecks amid transmission delays
By Cygnus | 13 Apr 2026
Rajasthan’s renewable energy pipeline faces delays as transmission infrastructure lags. Learn how CERC rulings and environmental norms are impacting project timelines.
Poland’s Tusk urges EU to maintain support for industry under carbon market rules
By Cygnus | 18 Mar 2026
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk urges the EU to support industry under its carbon market as member states raise concerns over rising costs.
AI data centers are reviving obsolete ‘peaker’ power plants in Chicago; PJM prices hit record cap
By Cygnus | 23 Dec 2025
AI demand revives Chicago’s Fisk peaker plant. NRG delays retirement as PJM capacity prices hit record $333.44 cap, sparking environmental concerns.
Parliamentary panel urges priority clearances for critical mineral projects amid delays
By Axel Miller | 18 Dec 2025
Parliamentary panel flags delays in operationalizing mineral blocks; urges priority clearances for critical minerals like lithium to boost EV and defense sectors.
ACME Solar commissions 52 MW of Gujarat wind project; shares rise
By Axel Miller | 17 Dec 2025
ACME Solar commissions 52 MW of 100 MW wind project in Gujarat, appoints new supply chain chief; stock rises 1.36% to ₹234.06.
Tata Power to Finalize ₹6,500 Crore Wafer-Ingot Plant by January, Deepening Solar Push
By Axel Miller | 16 Dec 2025
Tata Power to finalize ₹6,500 crore solar wafer-ingot plant by Jan 2026; eyes 10GW capacity and backward integration to cut imports.
Indian textile sector struggles with energy intensity despite renewable push: ICRA report
By Cygnus | 12 Dec 2025
India’s textile sector boosts renewable energy use to 18%, but rising energy intensity and low Scope 3 reporting pose risks to global competitiveness, says new ICRA ESG report.
Drax Targets Data Centre Launch at Former Coal Site by 2027 to Feed AI Power Demand
By Axel Miller | 11 Dec 2025
Drax Group plans to convert its Yorkshire coal plant into a 100MW data centre by 2027, eyeing 1GW capacity for AI infrastructure. 2025 profits forecast to hit top estimates.
Court overturns wind freeze, yet solar projects remain stalled under federal review
By Cygnus | 10 Dec 2025
Federal court overturns Trump administration’s wind permit freeze, but solar projects remain stalled under Interior Secretary’s oversight, threatening gigawatts of energy capacity.
India rolls out comprehensive R&D roadmap to accelerate carbon capture technology
By Axel Miller | 09 Dec 2025
India unveils a 20-year R&D roadmap for Carbon Capture (CCUS) backed by ₹1 lakh crore funding. Read about the DST plan, UltraTech/JSW partnerships, and Net Zero 2070 goals.
Tata Motors launches trial runs of hydrogen-powered long-haul trucks
06 Mar 2025
Tata Motors on Friday flagged off the first trial runs of hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks in India, in a development that aligns with the country’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Larsen & Toubro secures $1.5 billion contract for Saudi Aramco’s carbon capture project: report
25 Feb 2025
Larsen & Toubro Ltd is reported to have secured a $1.5 billion contract from Saudi Aramco for construction of the first phase of its Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.
ABB and Sage Geosystems partner for developing geothermal power system for Meta
05 Feb 2025
ABB and Sage Geosystems are partnering to develop Geopressured Geothermal Systems that can generate up to 150 MW of geothermal baseload power for Meta
Anglo American, University of Birmingham to jointly perfect carbon recycling technology for steel mills
24 Jan 2025
Mining and metals giant Anglo American has announced a partnership with the University of Birmingham and industry-promoter Cambridge Future Tech to launch PeroCycle