Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
May 14, 2025
BY Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
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Holcim UK has appointed a new Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Director to advance its strategy toward near-zero cement production. The role will lead Holcim’s CCUS projects and reinforce the company’s commitment to scaling carbon capture as a key pathway to net zero.
Brazil has launched a national CCUS Subcommittee under its Ministry of Mines and Energy to implement the country’s 2024 Fuel of the Future law and anchor its strategy for COP30. The group brings together Petrobras, TotalEnergies, FS Energia, SLB New Energy, and other key stakeholders to advance carbon capture, storage, and regulatory frameworks.
Babcock’s LGE business has secured Approval in Principle from Lloyd’s Register for its ecoCPTR® onboard carbon capture system. The technology combines Aqualung’s facilitated transport membrane capture with Babcock’s ecoCO2® system, offering a compact, modular solution for both new and retrofitted vessels.
The Government of Canada has announced $5.8 million in funding for carbon capture, utilization, and storage projects in British Columbia. The investments will support Svante, Anodyne Chemistries, and Agora Energy Technologies in advancing CO₂ capture, storage, and conversion innovations, from flue gas utilization to producing valuable chemicals.
Latvia’s Prime Minister Evika Siliņa recently visited SCHWENK’s cement plant in Brocēni to see Capsol Technologies’ carbon capture unit in action. The demonstration highlighted CapsolGo®’s ability to efficiently capture CO₂ while integrating seamlessly with existing plant operations.