NYK, Hokkaido Electric Power sign a deal for onboard carbon capture demo in Japan
By NYK
April 29, 2026
NYK and Hokkaido Electric Power have signed an agreement to study and demonstrate onboard carbon capture and storage technology on a coal carrier in Japan, advancing efforts to cut emissions from international shipping.
UP Catalyst and South Korea’s SGC Energy have partnered to commercialize technology converting captured CO₂ into battery-grade graphite and carbon nanotubes, advancing circular carbon production and strengthening Korea’s battery supply chain.
Microsoft has agreed to purchase 626,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits over 15 years from an Indigenous‑owned bioenergy with carbon capture project in Saskatchewan. The deal represents Microsoft’s first Canadian BECCS carbon removal agreement and one of the first such projects in the country involving Indigenous ownership.
The EPA has approved a permit for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to store carbon dioxide underground in Putnam County, Illinois. The project will allow up to 9 million metric tons of CO₂ to be injected over six years, with long-term monitoring designed to protect drinking water and support local economic development.
Climate Vault Solutions has added Cowboy Clean Fuels’ Triangle Unit project in Wyoming to its vetted carbon removal portfolio. The biomass-based project is the first of its kind approved by Climate Vault’s independent expert panel and will supply carbon removal credits through Climate Vault Solutions’ procurement platform.
Vault 44.01 Ltd. and Cardinal Ethanol have received final EPA approval to permanently store carbon dioxide at a new carbon capture project near Union City, Indiana. The $60 million project will store up to 450,000 metric tons of CO₂ annually, supporting low-carbon ethanol production and local agriculture.
PureField Ingredients has secured EPA approval to permanently store carbon dioxide from its Kansas operations, enabling carbon capture at its Russell facility. The move places the company among the lowest carbon-intensity ethanol producers globally while supporting local agriculture and domestic food ingredient manufacturing.
Brazil’s regulatory framework for carbon capture, utilization and storage is emerging as a critical component of the country’s strategy to decarbonize heavy industry. As global emissions continue to rise and natural sequestration processes prove insufficient, Brazil is developing a policy and regulatory approach aimed at addressing emissions from hard-to-abate sectors while maintaining industrial competitiveness.
Digital measurement and integrated data systems are shaping the success of CCUS projects by improving emissions visibility, reducing risk and enabling more confident design, operation and investment decisions.
Class VI wells are the regulatory and engineering backbone of large-scale carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in the United States. As deployment accelerates, the ability to inject and permanently contain CO2 in deep saline formations has become central to project feasibility, regulatory approval and long-term performance.
Comprehensive data from Ethanol Producer Magazine’s U.S. and Canada Fuel Ethanol Plant Map reveals a rapidly evolving carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) landscape, with more than 130 projects spanning multiple capture, transport and storage pathways.
As the industry navigates economic uncertainty, ambiguous policy frameworks and scrutiny around safety and scalability, one thing remains consistent: adaptability.
The federal government is investing $28.9 million through the Energy Innovation Program in 12 projects advancing carbon capture, renewable energy and smart grid innovation across Canada. The funding, announced by Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson, directs the largest share — $16.9 million — toward carbon capture, utilization and storage research and demonstration, with the remainder supporting renewable energy deployment and electricity grid modernization.
Aircapture and Corning have moved their multi-year DAC collaboration into early commercial deployment, with Corning supplying advanced ceramic substrates for Aircapture's modular carbon capture systems. The systems, which can be operational within days of installation and produce CO₂ at up to 99.998% purity, are being deployed across beverage, concrete and other industrial markets, with field deployments including Project Hajar in the UAE already demonstrating the technology's scalability.
CURA has partnered with carbon data provider Sylvera to independently validate its low-carbon cement technology and model its commercial value, with scenario analysis identifying up to €409 million in opportunity through the EU Emissions Trading Scheme. The assessment placed CURA in the top 0.1% of cement producers globally by carbon intensity, providing the verified data the company needs to secure offtake agreements, attract investment and navigate an evolving regulatory landscape.
Aker Solutions has been awarded a front-end engineering and design contract by KN Energies for a CO₂ transshipment terminal in Klaipėda, Lithuania, part of the EU-backed CCS Baltic Consortium. The terminal, designed to handle approximately 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ per year from Lithuanian and Latvian industrial sources, is targeted for commercial operation in 2030, with a final investment decision planned for 2027.
Carmeuse and Holcim Romania have formalized their partnership in Carbon Hub CPT01, Eastern Europe's first large-scale onshore carbon capture and storage project, following Holcim Romania's grant agreement with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency. Funded by the EU Innovation Fund, the Câmpulung-based project will produce approximately 2 million tonnes of near-zero cement and 200,000 tonnes of near-zero lime annually, supporting both companies' net-zero goals and broader European decarbonization policy.
Agenda released for 42nd Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, featuring largest program to date and expanded 5-track agenda
By BBI International
March 18, 2026
BBI International and Ethanol Producer Magazine are pleased to announce the preliminary agenda for the 2026 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo, taking place June 2–4 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Agendas released for co-located events at 42nd Annual International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo
By BBI International
March 18, 2026
Produced by BBI International, the Sustainable Fuels Summit, Carbon Capture & Storage Summit and Ethanol 101 expand FEW into a comprehensive platform for biofuels innovation, carbon management and industry education.
CURA, Captura collaborate to advance membrane technology for low-carbon cement production
March 18, 2026
CURA Climate Inc. and Captura have announced a collaboration to integrate Captura's bipolar membrane technology into CURA's electrochemical cement process, with testing showing record-low operating voltages that could reduce energy costs as CURA advances toward pilot-scale deployment.
The EPA has approved a permit for One Carbon Partnership to inject and store up to 13.5 million metric tons of CO₂ underground over 30 years at an ethanol facility in Randolph County, Indiana, with monitoring requirements extending 50 years post-injection to protect drinking water sources.
Kent has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by EnEarth for the Prinos CO₂ Storage Project in northern Greece, a first-of-its-kind permitted carbon storage facility in the Mediterranean designed to store up to 2.8 million tonnes of CO₂ annually by 2029.
CURA, Grand Forks Concrete partner to decarbonize cement with first commercial electrochemical plant
CURA Climate Inc. and Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. have signed an agreement to build a pilot and first-of-kind commercial plant using CURA's electrochemical process to convert agricultural spent lime into low-carbon cement, advancing circular economy goals across the construction and agriculture sectors.
Svante Technologies has acquired Carbon Alpha Corporation, gaining the North Star BECCS project in Saskatchewan — developed alongside the Meadow Lake Tribal Council — along with CO2 pipeline and storage assets, as the company moves to build out a fully integrated carbon management platform in western Canada.
Saipem and Capsol Technologies ASA have signed a cooperation agreement to jointly develop industrial-scale carbon capture projects using Hot Potassium Carbonate technology, building on their existing collaboration on a Stockholm Exergi bioenergy plant currently under construction.
Lafarge France has signed a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) contract with Air Liquide for the eCapt‑Rhône du Teil project, marking a major step toward launching a CO₂ capture facility at the Le Teil cement plant. The installation is expected to begin operating in 2029 and will convert captured carbon into low‑carbon e‑methanol.
Aarhus University researchers have developed a method to convert discarded nitrile rubber gloves into a reusable material that captures carbon dioxide from flue gas, offering a potential solution for both waste management and industrial emissions.
Carbon Direct and C2X have partnered on the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Louisiana, which will convert forestry residues into low‑carbon biomethanol and store 1 million tonnes of CO₂ per year. The project repurposes a former industrial site, supports local jobs, and has already secured major long‑term commitments—including 3.6 million tonnes of removals for Microsoft. The facility is expected to begin delivery in 2029 and will help meet growing demand for biomethanol in shipping and aviation.
Engineered carbon removal activity remained strong in Q4 2025, driven by biogenic technologies such as BECCS and biochar, which together accounted for 86% of quarterly volumes. Microsoft led major purchases, including record-breaking deals in both BECCS and mineralization. December dominated activity due to end‑of‑year procurement cycles. As the market enters 2026, buyers are expected to prioritize reliable, scalable pathways while selectively expanding into emerging CDR technologies.
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