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In Episode 03, host Homara Choudhary sits down with Isabel François, Project Manager at WaterstofNet and the Belgian Hydrogen Council, to discuss Belgium's strategic role as Europe’s premier hydrogen gateway. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csjtm4Zz0Ps Key insights from this episode: The Power of Clusters: How uniting producers, transporters, and end-users creates a "spider in the web" - [The Circular Shift | Redefining Carbon Value Dr. Jennifer Holmgren](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-circular-shift-redefining-carbon-value-dr-jennifer-holmgren/) - The Circular Shift . In Episode 02, we continue our deep dive with Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, to explore how we bridge the gap between "green lab dreams" and massive industrial reality. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eet8GW15fOs In this episode, we explore: It’s one thing to capture carbon; it’s another to turn it into a profitable, global - [Oman’s Hydrogen Readiness: Balancing Exports, Industry & Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/omans-hydrogen-readiness-balancing-exports-industry-scale/) - The Circular Shift | Episode 01 brings you an in-depth discussion with H.E. Salim Al Aufi, Minister of Energy and Minerals, Sultanate of Oman, on how the country is strategically positioning itself in the global hydrogen economy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_lOX1zZXdc In this episode, we explore: How Oman is aligning its national hydrogen roadmap with global demand from - [Spain Injects €126M into Two Hydrogen Projects After EHB Funding Gap](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/spain-injects-e126m-into-two-hydrogen-projects-after-ehb-funding-gap/) - Spain’s push to anchor itself as a leading hydrogen producer gained new traction this week, as the Ministry for the Ecological Transition confirmed EUR 126.4 million in operating subsidies for two electrolyzer projects totaling 160 MW, installations that narrowly missed financing in the second European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) auction due to exhausted EU funds. - [ASEAN Moves Toward Unified Circular Economy Frameworks](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/asean-moves-toward-unified-circular-economy-frameworks/) - As Southeast Asia’s packaging waste volumes continue to rise—driven by rapid urbanization, growing consumption, and limited recycling infrastructure, policymakers and industry leaders are intensifying efforts to develop systems that can shift the region toward a functional circular economy. - [ENGIE Secures 280 MW Battery Storage Project in India Under Gujarat Tender](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/engie-secures-280-mw-battery-storage-project-in-india-under-gujarat-tender/) - ENGIE has won its first large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in India, marking a strategic entry into one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets. - [Germany Signals Fast-Track Overhaul of Grid Rules for Large Battery Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/germany-signals-fast-track-overhaul-of-grid-rules-for-large-battery-storage/) - Germany’s grid operators are processing an unprecedented surge in applications for large battery storage systems, many exceeding 100 MW, yet projects continue to advance only in strict chronological order. - [Sweden Scales Circular Battery Infrastructure Through National Collaboration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sweden-scales-circular-battery-infrastructure-through-national-collaboration/) - Sweden is advancing its position in the European battery landscape with a €2.4 million initiative aimed at establishing a fully circular and traceable battery value chain. - [India’s Green Economy Could Unlock $4.1 Trillion and 48 Million Jobs by 2047, CEEW Study Finds](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-green-economy-could-unlock-4-1-trillion-and-48-million-jobs-by-2047-ceew-study-finds/) - India stands at the cusp of one of the largest economic transformations in its history, with the potential to attract USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and generate 48 million full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs by 2047, according to a new assessment by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). - [ASEAN Moves Toward Circular Packaging Systems as Industry and Policymakers Push for Aligned EPR Frameworks](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/asean-moves-toward-circular-packaging-systems-as-industry-and-policymakers-push-for-aligned-epr-frameworks/) - Efforts to build circular packaging systems in Southeast Asia are accelerating as governments and global companies confront the region’s escalating waste challenge. - [Biogas-to-Power Gains Momentum as Carbon Removal Buyers Back Modular Fuel-Cell Systems](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/biogas-to-power-gains-momentum-as-carbon-removal-buyers-back-modular-fuel-cell-systems/) - Across Europe’s agricultural sector, biogas has long been treated as a low-value byproduct—useful for electricity generation, but structurally constrained by methane leakage risks and CO₂-rich exhaust streams. - [Hyundai Bets on Integrated Hydrogen Ecosystems With 1 GW Production Hub and PEM Manufacturing Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hyundai-bets-on-integrated-hydrogen-ecosystems-with-1-gw-production-hub-and-pem-manufacturing-expansion/) - South Korea’s hydrogen ambitions are moving into a new phase, with Hyundai Motor Group preparing a 1-gigawatt green hydrogen production complex that analysts say could reshape the country’s low-carbon industrial base. The rollout, evaluated by Singapore-based Sunnov Investment Pte. Ltd. and reported by Digital Journal, aligns with a broader trend in Asia’s heavy industry: scaling [...] - [Australia’s Net-Zero Push Puts Long-Duration Storage to the Test, and Water-Based Battery Startup Steps In](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/australias-net-zero-push-puts-long-duration-storage-to-the-test-and-water-based-battery-startup-steps-in/) - Australia’s energy transition hinges on a single figure: up to 95% variable renewable energy (VRE) penetration in the National Energy Market by 2030, according to CSIRO and AEMO modeling. Reaching that threshold, necessary for the country to hit its 43% emissions-reduction target by 2030 and net zero by 2050, requires storage technologies that can deliver reliable, multi-hour power far beyond the capabilities of lithium-ion systems. - [Japan Advances Low-Carbon Energy with INPEX’s Integrated Blue Hydrogen and Ammonia Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/japan-advances-low-carbon-energy-with-inpexs-integrated-blue-hydrogen-and-ammonia-plant/) - Japan’s effort to scale low-carbon fuels has taken a tangible step forward with INPEX Corporation launching the country’s first integrated blue hydrogen and blue ammonia demonstration plant in Niigata Prefecture. - [Braskem and Norsk e-Fuel Collaborate on Carbon-Embedded Plastics Feedstocks](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/braskem-and-norsk-e-fuel-collaborate-on-carbon-embedded-plastics-feedstocks/) - Global demand for lower-carbon feedstocks is rising as the plastics sector confronts both emissions pressure and supply-chain volatility. - [Swiss Consortium Tests Automated Path to Circular EV Batteries](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/swiss-consortium-tests-automated-path-to-circular-ev-batteries/) - Global EV adoption is accelerating faster than most recycling systems can keep up. Waste from end-of-life batteries, just 500,000 tons in 2019, is projected by researchers to reach eight million tons by 2040, underscoring a widening gap between electrification targets and the infrastructure required to support them. - [Fluence Energy’s India Manufacturing Strategy Tests BESS Market Timing Against 82 GWh Demand Projection](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fluence-energys-india-manufacturing-strategy-tests-bess-market-timing-against-82-gwh-demand-projection/) - Fluence Energy’s evaluation of India as a battery energy storage system manufacturing hub confronts a market paradox: ambitious capacity projections totaling 411 GWh by FY 2031-32 meet current installed capacity of just 4 GWh as of December 2024, creating a 103-fold expansion requirement within seven years. The gap between forecast demand and operational infrastructure exposes [...] - [Why Natural Hydrogen Discovery Alone Won’t Guarantee Commercial Viability](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-natural-hydrogen-discovery-alone-wont-guarantee-commercial-viability/) - The distinction between hydrogen concentration and hydrogen accumulation in subsurface systems represents the central engineering challenge facing natural hydrogen commercialization, a gap that current exploration enthusiasm has largely overlooked. While geological surveys map prospective zones and media coverage amplifies discovery potential, reservoir drive mechanisms and recovery efficiencies will ultimately determine which projects achieve industrial scale [...] - [Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Advance Carbon-Circular Plastics with e-Naphtha Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/norsk-e-fuel-and-braskem-advance-carbon-circular-plastics-with-e-naphtha-integration/) - Petrochemical production accounts for an estimated 15% of global oil demand, and as electrification and renewable energy penetration increase, the sector is exploring decarbonization pathways beyond bio-based feedstocks. - [Switzerland's CircuBAT Robotics Project Signals Shift in EV Battery Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/switzerlands-circubat-robotics-project-signals-shift-in-ev-battery-recycling/) - Global lithium-ion battery waste is projected to rise from roughly 500,000 tons in 2019 to as much as eight million tons by 2040, a sixteen-fold increase that underscores one of the energy transition’s least discussed bottlenecks: the lack of scalable, safe, and economically viable recycling systems. - [UK MPs Back Circular Economy Strategy as Critical Mineral Supply Risks Intensify](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-mps-back-circular-economy-strategy-as-critical-mineral-supply-risks-intensify/) - The UK’s exposure to concentrated global supply chains for critical minerals has become increasingly difficult to ignore as demand for electrification accelerates. - [Shanghai Electric and Siemens Deepen Alliance to Accelerate China’s Green Digital Grid](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/shanghai-electric-and-siemens-deepen-alliance-to-accelerate-chinas-green-digital-grid/) - China’s grid investment is projected to exceed ¥3 trillion this decade as the country works toward its dual-carbon goals, and the latest agreement between Shanghai Electric and Siemens positions both companies to capture a share of that momentum. - [Germany Backs BMW’s Hy2Move Fuel Cell Program as Hydrogen Mobility Gains Momentum](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/germany-backs-bmws-hy2move-fuel-cell-program-as-hydrogen-mobility-gains-momentum/) - Germany’s decision to allocate €273 million to BMW’s Hy2Move program comes at a moment when the European Union is intensifying support for hydrogen technologies, more than €1.4 billion has already been committed through the IPCEI Hydrogen framework. - [UK Faces Strategic Waste Bottleneck as Analysis Shows EfW-CCS Outperforms Waste-to-SAF on Climate Impact](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-faces-strategic-waste-bottleneck-as-analysis-shows-efw-ccs-outperforms-waste-to-saf-on-climate-impact/) - A new analysis from the University of Sheffield and the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies warns that the UK’s residual municipal waste is becoming a contested climate resource—one that current policy frameworks risk allocating inefficiently. - [Global Energy Efficiency Set to Accelerate in 2025, but Progress Remains Far Below COP28 Targets](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-energy-efficiency-set-to-accelerate-in-2025-but-progress-remains-far-below-cop28-targets/) - Global primary energy intensity, the key metric for measuring improvements in energy efficiency, is projected to rise by 1.8% in 2025, according to the IEA’s latest Energy Efficiency 2025 report, an improvement from 1% in 2024 but still far below the 4% annual increase agreed at COP28 for 2030. - [EnergyPathways and Siemens Energy Boost Compressed Air Storage for Multi-Day Renewable Power](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/energypathways-and-siemens-energy-boost-compressed-air-storage-for-multi-day-renewable-power/) - EnergyPathways’ newly announced non-binding cooperation agreement with Siemens Energy positions compressed air energy storage (CAES) as a potential tool for absorbing surplus renewable electricity and delivering multi-day, low-carbon power, a capability conventional battery systems cannot economically provide at scale. - [The €100,000 Gamble That Proved Everyone Wrong: 800,000km in a Tesla Everyone Said Would Die](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-e100000-gamble-that-proved-everyone-wrong-800000km-in-a-tesla-everyone-said-would-die/) - How an Austrian media executive ignored the “experts,” bought a car online in 2014, and accidentally became an electric mobility prophet In 2014, Franz Liebmann did something that made his colleagues think he’d lost his mind. He spent €100,000 on a car he’d never test-driven, from a company everyone said would be bankrupt within months, [...] - [The EV Manufacturing Cost Gap: Why European Carmakers Are Losing Ground to China](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-ev-manufacturing-cost-gap-why-european-carmakers-are-losing-ground-to-china/) - The production cost gap has widened to over 30% between Chinese and European manufacturers, fundamentally reshaping who will control the global automotive industry. The Anatomy of a Cost Crisis Manufacturing a small SUV in China costs approximately USD 7,000 less than producing the same vehicle in Germany or the United States. This gap isn’t primarily [...] - [Air Liquide Validates Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Conversion at Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/air-liquide-validates-ammonia-to-hydrogen-conversion-at-scale/) - Air Liquide has taken a critical step toward resolving one of the hydrogen sector’s most persistent bottlenecks: long-distance transport at scale. - [India’s Green Hydrogen Expansion Stalls as 94% of Capacity Remains Stuck at the Planning Stage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-green-hydrogen-expansion-stalls-as-94-of-capacity-remains-stuck-at-the-planning-stage/) - India’s green hydrogen sector is confronting a structural slowdown, with 94% of planned production capacity still at the announcement stage despite extensive policy signaling and investor interest. - [Sinopec Advances 240 MW Green Hydrogen Hub in Inner Mongolia with Domestic Electrolyzer Suppliers](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sinopec-advances-240-mw-green-hydrogen-hub-in-inner-mongolia-with-domestic-electrolyzer-suppliers/) - China’s push into green hydrogen production is gaining tangible momentum as state-owned oil and gas major Sinopec awards tenders for its 240 MW Uxin Banner Integrated Wind-Solar-Hydrogen Project in Inner Mongolia. - [Enectron Launches Utility-Scale BESS to Support India’s 500 GW Renewable Ambition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/enectron-launches-utility-scale-bess-to-support-indias-500-gw-renewable-ambition/) - Bangalore-based Enectron Energy Storage Systems Private Limited is stepping in with a new line of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) aimed at utility-scale and commercial-industrial applications, designed to provide scalable, reliable, and safe power solutions for a grid transitioning toward 100 percent clean energy. - [Importers Face Massive Increase of Costs if Suppliers and Third Countries Don’t Adopt a CBAM-like Approach](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/importers-face-massive-increase-of-costs-if-suppliers-and-third-countries-dont-adopt-a-cbam-like-approach/) - Six weeks before the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism transitions from reporting to payment phase, major European multinationals remain unprepared while 72 global markets develop parallel carbon border systems that could reshape international trade dynamics. Marcel Duits, chief CBAM officer at compliance platform Dubrink, reports his team is still conducting introductory briefings in November 2025, [...] - [Bimergen and Eos Energy Partner to Advance Long-Duration Battery Storage in U.S. Markets](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bimergen-and-eos-energy-partner-to-advance-long-duration-battery-storage-in-u-s-markets/) - Bimergen Energy Corporation has formalized a Joint Development Agreement with Eos Energy Enterprises to accelerate the deployment of long-duration battery energy storage projects across key U.S. grids, including ERCOT, MISO, WECC, and PJM. - [How the Age of Electricity Risks Colliding with Critical Mineral Fragility and Renewable Oversupply](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-the-age-of-electricity-risks-colliding-with-critical-mineral-fragility-and-renewable-oversupply/) - Electricity is fast becoming the world’s defining energy currency. According to the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook 2025, global electricity demand will rise by roughly 40 percent by 2035, outpacing all other energy growth. Yet this surge—driven by the electrification of transport, heating, and data-intensive technologies—exposes a deeper fault line: the fragility of the [...] - [California Hydrogen Hub Faces Setback as Federal Funding Curtailed](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/california-hydrogen-hub-faces-setback-as-federal-funding-curtailed/) - The California state-run Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) hydrogen hub, envisioned as a cornerstone of America’s green hydrogen strategy, has paused development after the Department of Energy withdrew over $1.2 billion in support. - [Adani Group Advances India’s Energy Storage Ambitions with 1.1 GW BESS Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/adani-group-advances-indias-energy-storage-ambitions-with-1-1-gw-bess-project/) - India is set to host one of the world’s largest single-site battery energy storage systems (BESS) as Adani Group moves into large-scale energy storage. - [IEA’s World Energy Outlook 2025 Warns of Widening Energy Security Risks in the Age of Electricity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ieas-world-energy-outlook-2025-warns-of-widening-energy-security-risks-in-the-age-of-electricity/) - Global energy systems are entering a period of historic turbulence, as governments face overlapping crises across oil, gas, minerals, and electricity supply chains. - [Data Center Electricity Demand Shows Weak Correlation to Residential Rate Increases Despite 34% National Price Surge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/data-center-electricity-demand-shows-weak-correlation-to-residential-rate-increases-despite-34-national-price-surge/) - American electricity prices surged 34% from 2020 to August 2025, reaching $14.87 per kilowatt-hour from $10.96—the fastest five-year increase in recent history. Yet comprehensive state-by-state analysis reveals a counterintuitive finding: data center concentration shows minimal correlation with residential rate increases, challenging the narrative that server farms drive household electricity costs. U.S. Energy Information Administration data [...] - [Australia Advances Tyre Circular Economy with New Industry Inquiry](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/australia-advances-tyre-circular-economy-with-new-industry-inquiry/) - Australia is taking a closer look at its tyre industry as part of a broader push to advance circular economy practices, with the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science opening an inquiry into the sector. - [Vietnam Advances Circular Economy as Strategic Framework Amid Structural Growth Challenges](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vietnam-advances-circular-economy-as-strategic-framework-amid-structural-growth-challenges/) - Vietnam’s pivot to a circular economy (CE) took a decisive turn this quarter, as more than 200 delegates, including academics, government officials, international organizations, and industry representatives, gathered at a forum organized by the Institute of Vietnam and World Economy to advance the national CE agenda. - [SKF Brings Circular Innovation to COP30 as Industry Pushes for Scalable Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/skf-brings-circular-innovation-to-cop30-as-industry-pushes-for-scalable-decarbonization-2/) - At a time when industrial sectors account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, SKF’s presence at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, underscores a pivotal shift toward embedding circularity into the fabric of heavy industry. The Swedish engineering group, best known for its bearings and rotating equipment solutions, plans to spotlight a portfolio of [...] - [Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Ambitions Face Reality as EU Import Targets Slip Out of Reach](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/namibias-green-hydrogen-ambitions-face-reality-as-eu-import-targets-slip-out-of-reach/) - The European Union’s flagship green hydrogen import strategy is confronting hard economic realities in Namibia, where the €10 billion Hyphen project remains unbuilt and industry insiders increasingly question whether it will ever materialize. As of October 2024, the sector has created fewer than 800 jobs against government projections of 280,000 by 2030, exposing a widening [...] - [EU Waters Down 2040 Climate Target with Carbon Credit Loophole as Industrial Competitiveness Takes Priority](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-waters-down-2040-climate-target-with-carbon-credit-loophole-as-industrial-competitiveness-takes-priority/) - The European Union’s Council reached agreement on a binding 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2040 compared to 1990 levels, but the accord introduces flexibility mechanisms that effectively lower the domestic reduction requirement to 85%. Member states negotiated through the night to secure provisions allowing up to 5% of the 1990 baseline to [...] - [Swedish Industry Backs Nuclear Expansion as Vattenfall and Industrikraft Join Forces at Ringhals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/swedish-industry-backs-nuclear-expansion-as-vattenfall-and-industrikraft-join-forces-at-ringhals/) - Sweden’s industrial sector is deepening its commitment to fossil-free power as Vattenfall and Industrikraft in Sweden AB sign a joint investment agreement to advance the development of new nuclear power on the Värö Peninsula near Ringhals. - [SKF Brings Circular Innovation to COP30 as Industry Pushes for Scalable Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/skf-brings-circular-innovation-to-cop30-as-industry-pushes-for-scalable-decarbonization/) - At a time when industrial sectors account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, SKF’s presence at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, underscores a pivotal shift toward embedding circularity into the fabric of heavy industry. - [India's Solar Waste Challenge: CEEW Projects ₹3,700 Crore Market for Recycled Materials by 2047](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-solar-waste-challenge-ceew-projects-₹3700-crore-market-for-recycled-materials-by-2047/) - Recovering critical materials from discarded solar panels could create a ₹3,700 crore market opportunity in India by 2047, according to new studies from the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). - [EIF Backs Pyrum-Thermo Lysi Recycling Project in Greece with €29.4M](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eif-backs-pyrum-thermo-lysi-recycling-project-in-greece-with-e29-4m-2/) - A major step forward for Europe’s circular economy strategy has been secured as Thermo Lysi SA, in partnership with Pyrum Innovations AG, received €29.4 million in funding approval from the European Innovation Fund (EIF). The grant finalizes financing for a €100 million tyre recycling plant in Livanates, Greece, a facility set to process 45,000 tones [...] - [Europe’s Battery Industry is Dying Because We’re Too Scared to Win](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/europes-battery-industry-is-dying-because-were-too-scared-to-win/) - The brutal truth about Europe’s battery ambitions hit me during a conversation in Sarajevo with Noshin Omar, the founder of AVESTA Holding. While Chinese battery startups surge from zero to billion-dollar valuations in just three years, Europe’s most innovative battery manufacturers are struggling to secure even scraps of capital and are drowning in permit applications. [...] - [BASF ECMS Launches Gigawatt-Scale Hydrogen Component Facility in Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/basf-ecms-launches-gigawatt-scale-hydrogen-component-facility-in-germany/) - Germany’s hydrogen value chain gained new industrial momentum as BASF Environmental Catalyst and Metal Solutions (ECMS) inaugurated a production facility in Budenheim, near Frankfurt. - [Samsung E&A Expands Hydrogen Portfolio with 100 MW PEM System Developed with Nel Hydrogen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/samsung-ea-expands-hydrogen-portfolio-with-100-mw-pem-system-developed-with-nel-hydrogen/) - Samsung E&A has unveiled its latest green hydrogen production system, the CompassH2-P, developed in partnership with Nel Hydrogen. - [Valladolid Emerges as Europe’s Testing Ground for Verified Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/valladolid-emerges-as-europes-testing-ground-for-verified-circular-economy/) - Europe’s circular economy is moving from ambition to measurable impact, with Valladolid, Spain, at the center of the transformation. SMX has partnered with research center CARTIF to implement a molecular “physical-to-digital” platform, enabling industrial materials to carry digital passports that trace their lifecycle from production to reuse. - [EIF Backs Pyrum-Thermo Lysi Recycling Project in Greece with €29.4M](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eif-backs-pyrum-thermo-lysi-recycling-project-in-greece-with-e29-4m/) - A major step forward for Europe’s circular economy strategy has been secured as Thermo Lysi SA, in partnership with Pyrum Innovations AG, received €29.4 million in funding approval from the European Innovation Fund (EIF). - [Philippines Advances Waste-to-Energy Integration with DOE Circular on Pioneer Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-advances-waste-to-energy-integration-with-doe-circular-on-pioneer-projects/) - The Philippines is formalizing its push to integrate waste-to-energy (WTE) into the national electricity mix as part of broader clean energy objectives. - [India’s Untapped Biogas Potential - Turning Waste into Wealth for Energy Security and Climate Action](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-untapped-biogas-potential-turning-waste-into-wealth-for-energy-security-and-climate-action/) - India’s pursuit of a $5 trillion economy and its 2070 Net Zero target have intensified pressure to diversify energy sources. Yet amid the dominance of solar and wind in policy discussions, biogas remains one of the country’s most underleveraged assets. - [First Capital Invests €10 Million in RES](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/first-capital-invests-e10-million-in-res/) - First Capital S.p.A. has made a strategic move into the circular economy sector with a €10 million investment in Recupero Etico Sostenibile S.p.A. (RES), acquiring a 10.8% equity stake through its investment vehicles, First SICAF and First4Progress 2. - [Blue Circle Olefins to Build 200-Kilotonne Circular Olefins Plant in Rotterdam by 2030](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/blue-circle-olefins-to-build-200-kilotonne-circular-olefins-plant-in-rotterdam-by-2030/) - Europe’s chemical industry could see a significant shift in its feedstock supply as Blue Circle Olefins selects Rotterdam to host a commercial-scale Methanol-to-Olefins (MTO) production plant. - [EU CERC Launches Applications for 2026 Circular Business Awards](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-cerc-launches-applications-for-2026-circular-business-awards/) - The EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC) has launched applications for the 2026 Circular Business Awards, targeting enterprises in ODA-eligible countries that are advancing sustainable production and circular economy models. - [Engie to Build 80-MW Battery in Belgium, Expanding National Storage Capacity to 400 MW](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/engie-to-build-80-mw-battery-in-belgium-expanding-national-storage-capacity-to-400-mw/) - French utility Engie plans to construct an 80-MW/320-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Drogenbos, Flemish Brabant, with commercial operations expected by September 2027. - [HyNet Hydrogen Project Withdraws Cheshire Gas Pipeline Plans Amid Routing Concerns](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hynet-hydrogen-project-withdraws-cheshire-gas-pipeline-plans-amid-routing-concerns/) - Plans for a 4 km natural gas pipeline intended to supply the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex (SMC) as part of the HyNet hydrogen energy project have been withdrawn, raising questions over the future logistics of the North West UK hydrogen scheme. - [Denmark Exports Green Hydrogen for the First Time with HySynergy Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/denmark-exports-green-hydrogen-for-the-first-time-with-hysynergy-plant/) - Denmark has entered a new phase of its green transition with the inauguration of the HySynergy plant in Fredericia, one of Europe’s first large-scale electrolysis facilities producing certified green hydrogen. - [How Nestlé’s Waste Strategy Is Redefining Plastic Recycling in Nigeria](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-nestles-waste-strategy-is-redefining-plastic-recycling-in-nigeria-2/) - Nigeria generates roughly 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with less than 10% currently recycled. Nestlé Nigeria Plc is positioning itself at the center of efforts to reverse that trend, using industry collaboration, local entrepreneurship, and policy alignment to transform discarded plastic into economic and environmental value. As part of the Food and Beverage [...] - [Scaling Microalgae Production to Reduce Food System Environmental Impact](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scaling-microalgae-production-to-reduce-food-system-environmental-impact/) - According to Greene (2022), in the next 25 years society must intensify food production while minimizing impacts on climate, land use, freshwater, and biodiversity. Microalgae production emerges as a high-potential solution, offering rapid growth, nutrient density, and environmental advantages that traditional crops cannot match. - [Horizon Europe's UPCYCLE Project Scales Up Circular Chemistry for Packaging](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/horizon-europes-upcycle-project-scales-up-circular-chemistry-for-packaging/) - Amid global concerns over plastic waste, with 460 million tones produced annually and only 9% effectively recycled, the Horizon Europe-funded UPCYCLE project has officially launched in Gent, Belgium, aiming to redefine how non-recyclable plastics are handled within the packaging sector. - [ETH Zurich and BASF Push Policy Debate on Co-Gasification of End-of-Life Vehicle Plastics](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eth-zurich-and-basf-push-policy-debate-on-co-gasification-of-end-of-life-vehicle-plastics/) - As the European Union prepares to tighten regulations on end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), new research from ETH Zurich and BASF SE points to a promising recycling route for mixed automotive plastic waste. - [Kalpa Power’s WATTBANK Brings Productized Battery Storage to India’s Commercial Energy Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/kalpa-powers-wattbank-brings-productized-battery-storage-to-indias-commercial-energy-market/) - India’s drive toward 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030 has placed energy storage at the center of its clean power agenda. - [Siemens and RIC Energy to Build Spain’s Industrial Hydrogen and SAF Backbone](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/siemens-and-ric-energy-to-build-spains-industrial-hydrogen-and-saf-backbone/) - Spain’s accelerating hydrogen economy is gaining new momentum as RIC Energy and Siemens form a strategic partnership to develop large-scale projects in renewable hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and green ammonia. - [Persistence of Energy Myths: How Miracle Claims Outpace Market Realities](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/persistence-of-energy-myths-how-miracle-claims-outpace-market-realities/) - In today’s energy debates, certain assertions tend to echo most strongly—not because they’re accurate, but because they’re repeated. - [Tesla Secures $2.11B Samsung SDI Battery Deal to Boost Energy Storage Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tesla-secures-2-11b-samsung-sdi-battery-deal-to-boost-energy-storage-expansion/) - Tesla is reportedly securing a $2.11 billion, three-year battery supply deal with South Korea’s Samsung SDI, marking a critical step in its effort to expand energy storage production beyond China. - [How Nestlé's Waste Strategy Is Redefining Plastic Recycling in Nigeria](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-nestles-waste-strategy-is-redefining-plastic-recycling-in-nigeria/) - Nigeria generates roughly 2.5 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, with less than 10% currently recycled. Nestlé Nigeria Plc is positioning itself at the center of efforts to reverse that trend, using industry collaboration, local entrepreneurship, and policy alignment to transform discarded plastic into economic and environmental value. - [Scientists Warn Against Biofuels Expansion Ahead of COP30 as Emissions and Ecological Risks Mount](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scientists-warn-against-biofuels-expansion-ahead-of-cop30-as-emissions-and-ecological-risks-mount/) - As world leaders prepare for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, nearly 100 leading scientists and environmental experts are urging negotiators to rethink the global drive toward expanded biofuel use. - [Vattenfall Calls for Firm 2035 Climate Commitments Ahead of COP30 to Protect Europe’s Competitiveness](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vattenfall-calls-for-firm-2035-climate-commitments-ahead-of-cop30-to-protect-europes-competitiveness/) - As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the upcoming round of 2035 national climate pledges is shaping into a defining test for global climate policy. Ten years after the signing of the Paris Agreement, governments face mounting pressure to align their decarbonization pathways with the 1.5°C limit. - [Industry Collaboration Key to Overcoming Barriers in Plastic Reuse and Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/industry-collaboration-key-to-overcoming-barriers-in-plastic-reuse-and-recycling/) - With 400 million tones of plastic waste produced annually and only 9% recycled, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation has issued a renewed call for systemic collaboration across the global plastics value chain. - [Lagos Eyes $2.5B Opportunity as Waste Becomes Circular Economy Asset](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lagos-eyes-2-5b-opportunity-as-waste-becomes-circular-economy-asset/) - With roughly 13 million metric tonnes of waste produced each year, Lagos is sitting on a potential $2.5 billion revenue opportunity, if it can recover up to 70% of recyclable materials. Analysts argue that the city’s waste, long seen as a liability, could become one of Africa’s most lucrative sustainability sectors. - [Thailand-Australia Green Mission Strengthens Waste and Energy Collaboration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/thailand-australia-green-mission-strengthens-waste-and-energy-collaboration/) - As Southeast Asia accelerates its sustainability transition, Australia is positioning itself as a strategic partner in advancing circular and low-carbon technologies. The Australian Green Economy Mission to Thailand, held at Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre alongside the ASEAN region’s largest sustainability-focused event, the Sustainability Expo, underscored this alignment. - [Saudi Arabia's Hydrogen Export Ambitions Face EU Regulatory Gauntlet](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/saudi-arabias-hydrogen-export-ambitions-face-eu-regulatory-gauntlet/) - The European Union's completion of its hydrogen certification framework in July 2025 creates immediate compliance challenges for Saudi Arabia's $5 billion hydrogen export strategy. - [China's Battery Recycling Push: CATL and BRUNP Lead the Transition to Circular Energy Ecosystem](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chinas-battery-recycling-push-catl-and-brunp-lead-the-transition-to-circular-energy-ecosystem/) - China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) industry is entering a pivotal phase as the first wave of large-scale battery retirements begins. With millions of batteries approaching end-of-life, recycling has become one of the most urgent tests of the country’s decarbonization agenda. - [University of Illinois Researchers Develop Fossil-Free SAF from Food Waste](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/university-of-illinois-researchers-develop-fossil-free-saf-from-food-waste/) - Air travel accounts for roughly 2.5% of global carbon dioxide emissions, and as passenger numbers continue to climb, the aviation industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize without compromising efficiency. - [German Hydrogen Strategy Faces Audit Scrutiny as Supply-Demand Gap Widens](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/german-hydrogen-strategy-faces-audit-scrutiny-as-supply-demand-gap-widens/) - Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors issued a critical assessment of the country’s hydrogen strategy on October 29, 2025, citing substantial deviations between projected targets and market realities despite multi-billion euro subsidy commitments. Court President Kay Scheller’s call for a “reality check” highlights systemic misalignments in a program central to Germany’s 2045 climate neutrality objective and [...] - [EU’s Circular Economy Drive Faces Industrial and Regulatory Crossroads](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eus-circular-economy-drive-faces-industrial-and-regulatory-crossroads-2/) - As Brussels recalibrates its industrial policy to align climate ambition with economic competitiveness, the circular economy has become the centerpiece of Europe’s next growth model. The European Commission’s upcoming Circular Economy Act, along with frameworks like the Competitiveness Compass and Clean Industrial Deal, marks a shift from voluntary sustainability to regulatory accountability. Europe’s pursuit of [...] - [Utility and Seongnam City Partner on Hydrogen Demonstration Plant to Advance Korea’s Energy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/utility-and-seongnam-city-partner-on-hydrogen-demonstration-plant-to-advance-koreas-energy-transition/) - Utility, a U.S.-based industrial decarbonization company, has signed a project agreement with the Seongnam Municipal Government in South Korea to build and operate an H2Gen® hydrogen demonstration and certification plant. - [Drax Expands FlexGen Portfolio with £157M Acquisition of Battery Storage Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/drax-expands-flexgen-portfolio-with-157m-acquisition-of-battery-storage-projects/) - Drax Group has moved to strengthen its position in the UK’s energy storage market with a £157.2 million deal to acquire three battery energy storage system (BESS) projects from Apatura. - [EU’s Circular Economy Drive Faces Industrial and Regulatory Crossroads](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eus-circular-economy-drive-faces-industrial-and-regulatory-crossroads/) - As Brussels recalibrates its industrial policy to align climate ambition with economic competitiveness, the circular economy has become the centerpiece of Europe’s next growth model. - [PepsiCo India and Tetra Pak Lead Circular Packaging Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pepsico-india-and-tetra-pak-lead-circular-packaging-transition/) - India’s packaging industry is undergoing a decisive transformation as circular economy principles move from vision to practice. The convergence of large-scale consumption, evolving regulation, and mounting waste challenges is driving industry leaders to redesign materials, rethink supply chains, and embed sustainability across operations. - [ECO2Fuel's Carbon Loop: Testing Industrial Viability Against Thermodynamic Reality](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eco2fuels-carbon-loop-testing-industrial-viability-against-thermodynamic-reality/) - The ECO2Fuel project's recent demonstration at RWE Power's Niederaussem facility captured 7.2 tonnes of CO2 daily at rates exceeding 90%, with peak performance reaching 99.8% capture efficiency. The system integrates a 200 kW diesel genset with amine-based carbon capture, feeding a planned 1 MW electrochemical conversion unit designed to process 742 tonnes of CO2 annually - [Biogas Takes Center Stage in Catalonia’s Push for Energy Independence](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/biogas-takes-center-stage-in-catalonias-push-for-energy-independence/) - As global climate negotiations at COP28 reaffirmed the urgency of phasing out fossil fuels, Catalonia is looking inward—toward its organic waste streams—as a source of renewable energy and economic resilience. - [Henkel Launches Packaging RecycLab in China to Drive Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/henkel-launches-packaging-recyclab-in-china-to-drive-circular-economy/) - China’s packaging industry, projected to exceed $300 billion by 2027, is under growing pressure to align with global circular economy standards. - [Circular Economy Gains Ground in Africa as Innovation and Policy Align at ACEA 2025](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-economy-gains-ground-in-africa-as-innovation-and-policy-align-at-acea-2025/) - On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, Askema Engineering is turning slaughterhouse waste into brake pads—an unexpected symbol of Africa’s growing circular economy. - [Honda and OMC Power Partner to Repurpose EV Batteries for India’s Distributed Clean Energy Systems](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/honda-and-omc-power-partner-to-repurpose-ev-batteries-for-indias-distributed-clean-energy-systems/) - OMC Power (OMC) and Honda Motor are joining forces to develop a business model that integrates repurposed EV batteries into distributed renewable energy (DRE) systems, a concept that could redefine energy access and storage economics across rural India. - [Colbún Integrates Chile’s First Industrial Green Hydrogen Plant with Thermoelectric Power Station](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/colbun-integrates-chiles-first-industrial-green-hydrogen-plant-with-thermoelectric-power-station/) - Chile’s ongoing energy transition gained new momentum as Colbún, one of the country’s largest power generation companies, inaugurated its first industrial-scale green hydrogen plant integrated into a thermoelectric power station. - [EU Urged to Prioritize Zero-Carbon Shipping and Aviation in Sustainable Transport Investment Plan](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-urged-to-prioritize-zero-carbon-shipping-and-aviation-in-sustainable-transport-investment-plan/) - As Europe prepares to unveil its Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP), a coalition of leading clean transport innovators is urging the EU to prioritize zero-carbon technologies in shipping and aviation—two of the most difficult sectors to decarbonize. - [How Carbon Capture and Circular Economy Can Reinvent Industrial Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-carbon-capture-and-circular-economy-can-reinvent-industrial-decarbonization-2/) - As global CO₂ concentrations climb past 420 parts per million, the urgency to decarbonize industrial systems has never been greater. A new joint study by researchers from India and Ireland proposes a recalibration: embedding CCS within the circular economy to transform emissions into economic assets rather than liabilities. The study, led by Dr. Pratibha Gautam [...] - [How Carbon Capture and Circular Economy Can Reinvent Industrial Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-carbon-capture-and-circular-economy-can-reinvent-industrial-decarbonization/) - As global CO₂ concentrations climb past 420 parts per million, the urgency to decarbonize industrial systems has never been greater. A new joint study by researchers from India and Ireland proposes a recalibration: embedding CCS within the circular economy to transform emissions into economic assets rather than liabilities. - [Italy Tops EU in Circular Economy, but Biodiversity and Climate Losses Deepen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/italy-tops-eu-in-circular-economy-but-biodiversity-and-climate-losses-deepen/) - Italy’s environmental profile in 2025 presents a paradox: while the country continues to outperform most of Europe in circular economy performance and renewable energy adoption, it remains vulnerable to escalating biodiversity loss, land degradation, and climate-related damages. - [Aevoloop Secures €8.2M to Scale Fully Recyclable Plastics Technology in Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/aevoloop-secures-e8-2m-to-scale-fully-recyclable-plastics-technology-in-germany/) - Germany’s circular materials landscape is gaining new momentum as Leipzig-based startup aevoloop raises roughly €8.25 million in combined Seed investment and public funding to accelerate the launch of its chemically recyclable plastic technology. - [Korea’s Abrupt Cancellation of Clean Hydrogen Power Bidding Highlights Deep Policy Uncertainty](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/koreas-abrupt-cancellation-of-clean-hydrogen-power-bidding-highlights-deep-policy-uncertainty/) - Just hours before bids were due on October 17, South Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment abruptly canceled the Clean Hydrogen Power Generation Bidding (CHPS), sending shockwaves through the energy sector. - [Oil Industry Pivots From Climate Denial to Compatibility Narratives as Regulatory Pressure Mounts](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/oil-industry-pivots-from-climate-denial-to-compatibility-narratives-as-regulatory-pressure-mounts/) - The fossil fuel industry's communication strategy has undergone multiple iterations over three decades, moving from outright denial of climate science to promoting the premise that oil and gas extraction can coexist with climate stabilization efforts—a shift that former ExxonMobil climate scientist Lindsey Gulden characterizes as the sector's "last narrative" after previous approaches lost credibility. - [EU Targets 15% Global Clean Tech Market Share as China Commands 90% of Solar Manufacturing](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-targets-15-global-clean-tech-market-share-as-china-commands-90-of-solar-manufacturing/) - Clean energy investment now outpaces fossil fuel funding at a 2:1 ratio globally—€2 trillion versus €1 trillion in 2024—marking a structural shift in capital allocation that the European Union aims to leverage through industrial policy while confronting market concentration risks that have seen China capture dominant positions across renewable energy value chains. The EU’s newly [...] - [Global Sustainable Packaging Market Poised for $194.4B by 2035](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-sustainable-packaging-market-poised-for-194-4b-by-2035-2/) - The global sustainable plastic packaging market is expected to expand from USD 112.7 billion in 2025 to USD 194.4 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual rate of 5.6%. This steady rise highlights how regulatory pressure, technological innovation, and consumer awareness are reshaping the packaging industry’s relationship with plastic. Companies are now rethinking materials, [...] - [Global Sustainable Packaging Market Poised for $194.4B by 2035](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-sustainable-packaging-market-poised-for-194-4b-by-2035/) - The global sustainable plastic packaging market is expected to expand from USD 112.7 billion in 2025 to USD 194.4 billion by 2035, growing at a compound annual rate of 5.6%. - [Nissan Canada and Lithion Technologies Partner on EV Battery Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/nissan-canada-and-lithion-technologies-partner-on-ev-battery-recycling/) - Nissan Canada has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Montreal-based Lithion Technologies Inc. to recycle end-of-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries, advancing efforts to localize resource recovery and reduce the environmental footprint of EV manufacturing in Canada. - [UK Review Urges Action to Cut Plastics in Energy-from-Waste as Carbon Sequestration Gains Policy Ground](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-review-urges-action-to-cut-plastics-in-energy-from-waste-as-carbon-sequestration-gains-policy-ground/) - The UK government has been advised to reduce the volume of plastics sent to Energy-from-Waste (EfW) plants and accelerate domestic plastic recycling infrastructure, according to the Independent Review of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGRs) commissioned by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). - [Sweden Launches TRACE AI to Enhance Chemical Transparency in Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sweden-launches-trace-ai-to-enhance-chemical-transparency-in-circular-economy-2/) - Access to reliable information on hazardous chemicals remains a critical bottleneck for the circular economy. Globally, around 350,000 chemical substances are registered, yet the majority lack comprehensive data on their hazardous properties. Existing information is fragmented across databases, safety data sheets, and scientific literature, limiting its practical use for policymakers, industry, and civil society. Addressing [...] - [Sembcorp Expands Jurong Island Battery Capacity with Vertical Stacking Pilot](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sembcorp-expands-jurong-island-battery-capacity-with-vertical-stacking-pilot/) - Singapore’s Sembcorp Industries has taken a key step in maximizing land efficiency for clean energy deployment by piloting a battery stacking solution at its existing Jurong Island energy storage system (ESS). - [South Australia Targets 700MW of Long-Duration Storage to Secure Renewable Future](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/south-australia-targets-700mw-of-long-duration-storage-to-secure-renewable-future/) - South Australia is accelerating its clean energy transition with the launch of its first Firm Energy Reliability Mechanism (FERM) tender this month, seeking 700MW of long-duration energy storage (LDES) to stabilize the grid as it approaches a 100% net renewables target by 2027. - [Banks Channel $1.6 Trillion Into Fossil Fuels Despite Climate Finance Warnings](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/banks-channel-1-6-trillion-into-fossil-fuels-despite-climate-finance-warnings/) - Major financial institutions directed over $1.6 trillion toward fossil fuel companies between 2021 and 2024, funding an industry launching more than 2,300 new oil, gas, and coal projects during a period when climate scientists and energy analysts maintain such investments should have ceased entirely, reports FTM. The financing pattern contradicts the International Energy Agency’s 2021 [...] - [Sweden Launches TRACE AI to Enhance Chemical Transparency in Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sweden-launches-trace-ai-to-enhance-chemical-transparency-in-circular-economy/) - Access to reliable information on hazardous chemicals remains a critical bottleneck for the circular economy. Globally, around 350,000 chemical substances are registered, yet the majority lack comprehensive data on their hazardous properties. - [CIWM Pilot Connects Designers and Waste Managers to Boost Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ciwm-pilot-connects-designers-and-waste-managers-to-boost-circular-economy/) - As industries grapple with the mounting pressure to decouple growth from resource consumption, design and waste management remain two critical yet often disconnected components of the circular economy. - [UNIST Turns Solar Waste into Hydrogen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unist-turns-solar-waste-into-hydrogen/) - By 2050, more than 80 million tons of decommissioned solar modules are expected worldwide, most of them rich in recoverable silicon. Yet recycling this material has long been hindered by economic and technical limitations. - [China Drills First Scientific Well for Natural Hydrogen in Inner Mongolia](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/china-drills-first-scientific-well-for-natural-hydrogen-in-inner-mongolia/) - China has initiated its first scientific drilling campaign for natural hydrogen with the launch of the “Jinhydrogen Ketan 1” well in Xilinhot, Inner Mongolia, marking a strategic step from theoretical research toward practical evaluation of this emerging energy resource. - [Belgium Completes First Phase of Terhills BESS](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/belgium-completes-first-phase-of-terhills-bess/) - Belgium has taken a decisive step forward in Europe’s energy transition with the completion of the first phase of the Terhills Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Dilsen-Stokkem, Flanders. - [CATL Sustains Global Battery Expansion as Earnings Surge 41% in Q3 2025](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/catl-sustains-global-battery-expansion-as-earnings-surge-41-in-q3-2025/) - Global demand for batteries continues to soar, driven by accelerating electrification across vehicles, energy storage, and heavy-duty transport. - [Daimler, HHLA, and Kawasaki Forge Hydrogen Supply Chain Vision Through Hamburg](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/daimler-hhla-and-kawasaki-forge-hydrogen-supply-chain-vision-through-hamburg/) - Daimler Truck AG, Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a reliable liquid hydrogen (LH₂) supply chain connecting overseas production hubs with the European hinterland via the Port of Hamburg. - [University of Newcastle Awards $10,000 Grants for Circular Economy Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/university-of-newcastle-awards-10000-grants-for-circular-economy-innovation/) - The University of Newcastle has spotlighted scalable waste reduction and resource efficiency solutions by awarding three $10,000 grants through its annual Circular Economy Grand Challenge. - [Taiwan and Regional Economies Lead Systemic Circular Economy Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/taiwan-and-regional-economies-lead-systemic-circular-economy-innovation/) - Taiwan's pledge to increase its national circularity rate by 2.5 times by 2050 compared with 2020 levels sets an ambitious regional benchmark, yet the inaugural Asia Pacific Circular Economy Roundtable & Hotspot (APCER 2025) in Taipei underscored a significant, persistent challenge: a prevailing industry mindset that still conflates circularity with mere waste management. - [Plug Power Partners with Edgewood on Renewable Fuels](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/plug-power-partners-with-edgewood-on-renewable-fuels/) - Plug Power Inc., long recognized for its hydrogen infrastructure expertise, is extending its footprint into the renewable fuels sector through a strategic partnership with Edgewood Renewables. - [Europe Turns to Latin America to Fuel Green Hydrogen Ambitions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/europe-turns-to-latin-america-to-fuel-green-hydrogen-ambitions/) - Europe’s race to decarbonize its energy system has intensified under mounting geopolitical pressures. This week, the European Commission approved sanctions banning new gas and LNG imports from Russia, reinforcing the urgency to diversify supply and accelerate the green transition. - [DOE Pulls $700M in Battery and Manufacturing Grants Amid Tightened Oversight](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/doe-pulls-700m-in-battery-and-manufacturing-grants-amid-tightened-oversight/) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has canceled $700 million in federal battery and manufacturing grants, marking the second wave of funding reversals this month and signaling a more stringent approach to industrial subsidies. - [High-Purity 13C-GMS Reveals Weak Links in Lithium-Oxygen Batteries](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/high-purity-13c-gms-reveals-weak-links-in-lithium-oxygen-batteries/) - As the world pushes toward carbon neutrality, high-energy-density batteries are emerging as critical enablers for electric vehicles and grid-scale renewable storage. - [Scaling Plastic Circularity in Nigeria Through Policy, Partnership, and Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scaling-plastic-circularity-in-nigeria-through-policy-partnership-and-innovation-2/) - Nigeria’s rapid urbanization and growing consumption patterns have brought economic opportunity alongside persistent environmental challenges. The country generates roughly 2.5 million tones of plastic waste annually, yet less than 10% is effectively recycled. Across West Africa, over 80% of plastic waste is mismanaged, creating significant risks for public health, biodiversity, and coastal economies. Amid these [...] - [Scaling Plastic Circularity in Nigeria Through Policy, Partnership, and Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scaling-plastic-circularity-in-nigeria-through-policy-partnership-and-innovation/) - Nigeria’s rapid urbanization and growing consumption patterns have brought economic opportunity alongside persistent environmental challenges. The country generates roughly 2.5 million tones of plastic waste annually, yet less than 10% is effectively recycled. - [Immaterial Raises $18.2M to Scale Monolithic MOFs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/immaterial-raises-18-2m-to-scale-monolithic-mofs/) - Immaterial Ltd, a Cambridge-based materials engineering company has secured £13.5 million ($18.2 million) in Series A2 funding to accelerate commercialization of its proprietary monolithic metal-organic framework (m-MOF) platform. The round was led by SLB, with participation from AP Ventures, Moeve, Finindus, and Immaterial’s long-time backer and chairman, Jogchum Brinksma. The funding marks a critical inflection - [QUASAR Pioneers Circular Economy for Europe’s Solar PV Waste](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/quasar-pioneers-circular-economy-for-europes-solar-pv-waste/) - As Europe’s solar PV capacity surged to 338 GW by the end of 2024, the continent faces an impending wave of end-of-life panels. With modules lasting 25–30 years, projections indicate that by 2050, retired PV panels in the EU could increase tenfold, presenting a substantial e-waste challenge under the WEEE Directive, which places recycling responsibility on manufacturers. - [Ecolomondo and Aresol Forge European Alliance to Scale Tire Pyrolysis Technology](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ecolomondo-and-aresol-forge-european-alliance-to-scale-tire-pyrolysis-technology-2/) - Ecolomondo Corporation’s entry into the European market through a joint venture with Spain’s Aresol Renovables marks a pivotal moment for tire recycling technologies in the EU. The agreement formalizes the creation of Ecolomondo EU, headquartered in Spain, which will oversee the construction of four end-of-life tire (ELT) pyrolysis plants using the company’s Thermal Decomposition Process [...] - [Tesla Recalls Nearly 13,000 Vehicles in U.S. Over Battery Connection Defect](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tesla-recalls-nearly-13000-vehicles-in-u-s-over-battery-connection-defect/) - Tesla has issued a recall for 12,963 vehicles in the United States after identifying a potential battery connection defect that could cause sudden power loss while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). - [Austria Commits €275M to Domestic Hydrogen Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/austria-commits-e275m-to-domestic-hydrogen-projects/) - Austria has announced €274.8 million ($291.6 million) in funding for four domestic hydrogen projects, signaling its intent to emerge as a central player in Europe’s hydrogen economy. - [Africa’s Green Hydrogen Potential Abundant Sun and Wind Alone Won’t Beat Europe’s Costs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/africas-green-hydrogen-potential-abundant-sun-and-wind-alone-wont-beat-europes-costs/) - By 2030, Africa could emerge as a key supplier of green hydrogen to Europe—but only if European policy interventions address the continent’s prohibitive financing conditions. - [Ecolomondo and Aresol Forge European Alliance to Scale Tire Pyrolysis Technology](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ecolomondo-and-aresol-forge-european-alliance-to-scale-tire-pyrolysis-technology/) - Ecolomondo Corporation’s entry into the European market through a joint venture with Spain’s Aresol Renovables marks a pivotal moment for tire recycling technologies in the EU. - [How EU Regulation Is Reshaping Automotive Plastic Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-eu-regulation-is-reshaping-automotive-plastic-recycling/) - Plastics have long been central to automotive innovation—reducing weight, improving fuel efficiency, and enhancing safety—but they now represent one of the industry’s most persistent sustainability challenges. - [Ghana Advances Circular Economy with National Capacity-Building Initiative](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ghana-advances-circular-economy-with-national-capacity-building-initiative/) - Ghana is accelerating its shift from a linear to a circular economy through the five-year Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) Project, a national initiative designed to strengthen sustainability and reduce waste. - [APG Commits $350M to Scale Return’s Battery Storage Network Across Europe](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/apg-commits-350m-to-scale-returns-battery-storage-network-across-europe/) - Dutch pension fund manager APG has announced a €300 million ($350 million) growth investment in Amsterdam-based energy storage developer Return, aimed at expanding its battery energy storage system (BESS) portfolio across the continent. - [ITM Power Sets New Benchmark with €50M Standardized 50MW Green Hydrogen Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/itm-power-sets-new-benchmark-with-e50m-standardized-50mw-green-hydrogen-plant/) - ITM Power has introduced the Alpha 50, a standardised 50MW green hydrogen plant priced at €50 million ($58.2 million), a move that positions the UK-based manufacturer at the forefront of cost-competitive electrolyzer deployment in Europe. - [DESCO Infratech Partners to Boost Hydrogen–Natural Gas Blending Projects Across India](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/desco-infratech-partners-to-boost-hydrogen-natural-gas-blending-projects-across-india/) - DESCO Infratech Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KPI Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Private Limited and Naveriya Gas Pvt. Ltd to jointly develop hydrogen–natural gas blending projects and associated infrastructure nationwide. - [Seychelles’ Deposit-Refund Scheme Sets Benchmark for Plastic Circularity in Africa](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/seychelles-deposit-refund-scheme-sets-benchmark-for-plastic-circularity-in-africa/) - Seychelles has emerged as a global reference point for small island nations tackling plastic pollution, achieving a 90 percent collection rate for PET bottles and diverting more than 400 million units from landfills and natural environments. - [Global Initiative Aims to Automate Solar Panel Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-initiative-aims-to-automate-solar-panel-recycling/) - Australia’s Swinburne University of Technology has launched the Si-Zero Project, an international initiative aimed at creating an automated, zero-carbon process for recycling solar panels using robotics and green energy. - [Jordan Advances Circular Economy with New Initiative to Cut Plastic Waste](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jordan-advances-circular-economy-with-new-initiative-to-cut-plastic-waste/) - Jordan has launched a new initiative to tackle plastic pollution in its food and beverage sector, targeting the elimination of single-use plastics and the reduction of associated greenhouse gas emissions. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Jordan’s Ministry of Environment unveiled the “Circular Solutions to Plastic Pollution” project, funded by the Global Environment Facility - [EU and UN Launch €4.4 Million Initiative to Boost Circular Economy in Georgia](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-and-un-launch-e4-4-million-initiative-to-boost-circular-economy-in-georgia/) - Georgia is set to accelerate its circular economy transition through a new EUR4.4 million initiative funded by the European Union and implemented by a UN-led consortium. - [Mexico Launches Project to Advance Circular Economy and Climate Goals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mexico-launches-project-to-advance-circular-economy-and-climate-goals/) - Mexico has taken a structured step toward integrating circular economy principles into its national climate and biodiversity policies with the launch of the preparatory phase of the Climate and Biodiversity Action through Circular Economy Solutions (CB-ACES) project. - [New EU Directive Reshapes Textile and Food Waste Policies to Drive Circular Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/new-eu-directive-reshapes-textile-and-food-waste-policies-to-drive-circular-economy-transition/) - The European Union has officially enacted its revised Waste Framework Directive, setting binding targets on food waste reduction and, for the first time, establishing common Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules for textiles across all Member States. - [Global Hydrogen Platform Becomes More International Than Ever](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-hydrogen-platform-becomes-more-international-than-ever/) - The countdown has begun: in just four months, Hyvolution Paris 2026 will open its doors for a special anniversary edition, celebrating 10 years of leadership in driving the hydrogen transition. Since its launch in 2016, Hyvolution has established itself as the international reference event for the hydrogen sector. A European pioneer, the event now brings [...] - [Siegwerk Acquires Allinova to Boost Circular Packaging Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/siegwerk-acquires-allinova-to-boost-circular-packaging-innovation/) - Siegwerk’s recent acquisition of Dutch specialty chemicals producer Allinova marks a strategic deepening of its technological base—particularly in water-based dispersions, wax emulsions, and polymer adhesives—key materials driving recyclable, compostable, and reusable packaging systems. - [Wärtsilä Unveils Predictive Analytics Platform to Boost Battery Performance and Grid Value](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wartsila-unveils-predictive-analytics-platform-to-boost-battery-performance-and-grid-value/) - As global electricity systems grow increasingly dependent on renewable energy, precision in managing energy storage assets has become a decisive factor in grid stability and project profitability. Wärtsilä’s new GEMS Pulse platform directly addresses this operational challenge by transforming raw battery data into actionable intelligence—aiming to unlock the full financial and technical potential of energy storage systems. - [Longi Hydrogen Secures Approval for 1GW Alkaline Electrolyzer Factory in Inner Mongolia](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/longi-hydrogen-secures-approval-for-1gw-alkaline-electrolyzer-factory-in-inner-mongolia/) - Longi Hydrogen, a leading Chinese electrolyzer manufacturer, has obtained regional government approval to construct a 1GW alkaline-electrolyzer production facility in Inner Mongolia, signaling a significant expansion in China’s green hydrogen infrastructure. - [Iberdrola Expands Australian Battery Portfolio with $492 Million Tungkillo BESS Acquisition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/iberdrola-expands-australian-battery-portfolio-with-492-million-tungkillo-bess-acquisition/) - Spain-based renewable energy developer Iberdrola has acquired the proposed 270 MW / 1,080 MWh Tungkillo Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in South Australia for $492 million from UK-headquartered clean energy firm RES Australia. - [Mexico and EU Explore Circular Economy Opportunities for Sargassum Valorization in Quintana Roo](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mexico-and-eu-explore-circular-economy-opportunities-for-sargassum-valorization-in-quintana-roo/) - Officials from Mexico and the European Union convened in Quintana Roo to advance joint strategies for managing sargassum, a pervasive coastal seaweed, and to identify opportunities for its transformation into valuable resources under the Global Gateway initiative. - [The Netherlands Eases Circular Economy Targets as Funding Gaps Emerge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-netherlands-eases-circular-economy-targets-as-funding-gaps-emerge-2/) - The Netherlands has recalibrated its circular economy ambitions, setting a new target to cut raw material use by 15 percent by 2035 compared with 2016 levels. The revised goal, part of the updated National Program for a Circular Economy unveiled by caretaker State Secretary for the Environment Thierry Aartsen (VVD), replaces the earlier commitment to [...] - [Northstar Recycling Expands Footprint with Acquisition of Waste Technology Services](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/northstar-recycling-expands-footprint-with-acquisition-of-waste-technology-services/) - Northstar Recycling Co., a Massachusetts-based waste and recycling solutions provider, has acquired Lewiston, New York-based Waste Technology Services (WTS), a specialist in industrial waste management and environmental consulting. - [VSPARTICLE and Plug Power Validate Nanoporous Catalyst That Could Ease PEM Electrolyzer Iridium Constraints](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vsparticle-and-plug-power-validate-nanoporous-catalyst-that-could-ease-pem-electrolyzer-iridium-constraints/) - VSPARTICLE’s nanoporous catalyst layer technology has passed peer-reviewed validation, confirming performance benchmarks that could mitigate one of the most pressing bottlenecks in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer scaling—the scarcity of iridium. - [The Netherlands Eases Circular Economy Targets as Funding Gaps Emerge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-netherlands-eases-circular-economy-targets-as-funding-gaps-emerge/) - The Netherlands has recalibrated its circular economy ambitions, setting a new target to cut raw material use by 15 percent by 2035 compared with 2016 levels. - [Lhyfe Launches Germany’s First Commercial Renewable Hydrogen Site in Schwäbisch Gmünd](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lhyfe-launches-germanys-first-commercial-renewable-hydrogen-site-in-schwabisch-gmund/) - Lhyfe inaugurated its first commercial site in Germany, marking a major step in the decarbonization of mobility and industrial sectors. - [Global Renewable Capacity Hits 582 GW in 2024—Still 540 GW Short of 2030 Target](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-renewable-capacity-hits-582-gw-in-2024-still-540-gw-short-of-2030-target/) - Despite record renewable capacity additions of 582 GW in 2024, the world must nearly double its annual deployment rate to 1,122 GW—a 93% increase—to meet the COP28 target of tripling renewable capacity to 11.2 TW by 2030. - [Australia’s Data Centre Boom Risks Overloading the Grid, Unless Policy and Innovation Keep Pace](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/australias-data-centre-boom-risks-overloading-the-grid-unless-policy-and-innovation-keep-pace/) - By 2030, data centres are projected to consume 6% of Australia’s grid-supplied electricity — a share larger than that of the entire healthcare and social assistance sector. - [Japan Launches Nation’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/japan-launches-nations-largest-green-hydrogen-plant/) - Japan has inaugurated its largest green hydrogen production facility in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture—a ¥18.6 billion ($122 million) project that could redefine the role of hydrogen in industrial decarbonization. - [The $120 Billion Question Facing Global Shipping](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-120-billion-question-facing-global-shipping/) - The International Maritime Organisation faces a decisive vote this week on whether to impose binding emissions targets on an industry responsible for moving 90% of global trade. - [ScottishPower Pauses Green Hydrogen Plans, Exposing Weak Demand and Policy Delays in UK Hydrogen Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scottishpower-pauses-green-hydrogen-plans-exposing-weak-demand-and-policy-delays-in-uk-hydrogen-market/) - Scotland’s bid to decarbonize its whisky distilleries and heavy industries through green hydrogen has hit a serious setback. - [Egypt Extends Circular Economy Push to Cut Single-Use Plastics Through 2027](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/egypt-extends-circular-economy-push-to-cut-single-use-plastics-through-2027/) - Egypt has extended its national project targeting single-use plastics by an additional year, moving its completion date to 2027. - [Syensqo Launches Industry’s First Certified Circular Elastomers and Lubricants Portfolio in Italy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/syensqo-launches-industrys-first-certified-circular-elastomers-and-lubricants-portfolio-in-italy/) - Syensqo has unveiled what it claims is the first certified circular content portfolio of high-performance elastomers and lubricant fluids, produced at its Spinetta Marengo facility in Piedmont, Italy. - [Etex and Heidelberg Materials Target Full Circularity in Cement](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/etex-and-heidelberg-materials-target-full-circularity-in-cement/) - Cement, responsible for roughly 7% of global CO₂ emissions, has long been one of the toughest industries to decarbonize. Yet a new EU-backed collaboration between Etex and Heidelberg Materials may signal a realistic pathway toward circular cement production. - [Europe’s Plastics Industry Faces Decline Amid Circular Stagnation, Urgent EU Action Needed](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/europes-plastics-industry-faces-decline-amid-circular-stagnation-urgent-eu-action-needed/) - Europe’s plastics sector, responsible for 90 percent of the continent’s polymer production, is signaling a critical slowdown as market share and circular production stagnate. - [Gestamp and Hydnum Steel Partner to Drive Low-Carbon Steel Production for Automotive Industry](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/gestamp-and-hydnum-steel-partner-to-drive-low-carbon-steel-production-for-automotive-industry/) - The automotive sector, responsible for a significant share of industrial emissions, is moving toward cleaner supply chains as Gestamp and Hydnum Steel formalize a partnership to produce ultra-low CO₂ steel using renewable energy and green hydrogen. - [EU Urged to Bridge Policy and Investment Gaps in Textile Recycling, Says New Coalition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-urged-to-bridge-policy-and-investment-gaps-in-textile-recycling-says-new-coalition/) - Europe’s textile sector is tightening pressure on Brussels to bridge the widening gap between regulatory ambition and financial backing for recycling infrastructure. Twelve companies spanning the textile value chain have formed the European Circular Textile Coalition, calling for the EU to align upcoming waste and sustainability targets with tangible investment in recycling and manufacturing systems. - [India Launches $50M Circular Electronics Initiative to Tackle E-Waste Crisis](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/india-launches-50m-circular-electronics-initiative-to-tackle-e-waste-crisis/) - India’s rapidly expanding electronics market—now the third-largest generator of e-waste globally—is facing a mounting sustainability challenge. Over 80% of the country’s electronic waste is still processed informally, often in unsafe backyard operations that expose workers to toxic metals and release pollutants into surrounding communities. - [IEA: Global Renewable Power Capacity to Double by 2030 Amid Supply Chain and Grid Challenges](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/iea-global-renewable-power-capacity-to-double-by-2030-amid-supply-chain-and-grid-challenges/) - Global renewable energy capacity is projected to expand by 4,600 GW by 2030, roughly equivalent to the combined installed capacity of China, the European Union, and Japan, according to the IEA’s Renewables 2025 report. - [Grieg Seafood Introduces Chemically Recycled Nets to Cut Plastic Waste in Salmon Farming](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/grieg-seafood-introduces-chemically-recycled-nets-to-cut-plastic-waste-in-salmon-farming/) - Norway’s Grieg Seafood has launched the world’s first circular fishing seine in two of its Atlantic salmon cages at its Rogaland facility, marking a significant step toward more sustainable aquaculture practices. - [EDP Secures Australian Capacity Investment Support for Solar and Storage Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/edp-secures-australian-capacity-investment-support-for-solar-and-storage-expansion/) - Portugal’s EDP Renewables is moving to strengthen its foothold in Australia’s energy transition, with 1.7 gigawatts (GW) of new solar and battery capacity approved under the federal Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) — a key instrument in the country’s effort to stabilize renewable generation while ensuring long-term investor confidence. - [Stokkermill Advances Solar Panel Recycling with Frame-Integrated Processing Technology](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/stokkermill-advances-solar-panel-recycling-with-frame-integrated-processing-technology/) - As global solar capacity surges past 1.5 terawatts (TW), an emerging challenge shadows this success: managing the millions of panels approaching end-of-life. - [Saudi Arabia’s SARCO and UAE’s GO Energy Sign MoU to Explore Green Hydrogen Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/saudi-arabias-sarco-and-uaes-go-energy-sign-mou-to-explore-green-hydrogen-project/) - Saudi Arabia’s energy diversification strategy gained another regional dimension this week as the Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO) signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE-based GO Energy Company to jointly assess the development of a green hydrogen and ammonia project in the Kingdom. - [EU Launches €1B Auction to Decarbonize Industrial Heat](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-launches-e1b-auction-to-decarbonize-industrial-heat/) - Europe is taking a decisive step toward tackling one of its most persistent emissions sources: industrial process heat. On October 10, 2025, the European Commission released the final Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) for the IF25 Heat Auction, its first continent-wide auction aimed at decarbonizing industrial heat generation. - [Evonik and Schneider Electric Partner to Digitize Thermoplastic Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/evonik-and-schneider-electric-partner-to-digitize-thermoplastic-recycling/) - Evonik and Schneider Electric have agreed a collaboration that signals a shift toward data-driven circularity in plastics processing. - [Study Finds Biofuels Emit 16% More CO₂ Than Fossil Fuels](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/study-finds-biofuels-emit-16-more-co₂-than-fossil-fuels/) - Global biofuel production is expanding rapidly—yet its climate credentials are facing renewed scrutiny. According to a new report by Cerulogy for Transport & Environment (T&E), biofuels are now responsible for 16% more CO₂ emissions than the fossil fuels they replace, when accounting for indirect effects such as deforestation and land-use change. - [UK’s First Floating Hydrogen Project Moves Forward in the Celtic Sea](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uks-first-floating-hydrogen-project-moves-forward-in-the-celtic-sea/) - The United Kingdom’s ambition to lead in offshore hydrogen production is taking tangible form as the Milford Haven: Hydrogen Kingdom (MH:HK) project advances toward deployment in the Celtic Sea. - [PeakAmp Turns India’s EV Battery Waste into Circular Economy Opportunity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/peakamp-turns-indias-ev-battery-waste-into-circular-economy-opportunity/) - India’s electric vehicle (EV) market is accelerating fast—expected to reach $113 billion by 2029, according to the India Energy Storage Alliance. - [Uniper Advances Humber H2ub® Green Hydrogen Project with Planning Application](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uniper-advances-humber-h2ub-green-hydrogen-project-with-planning-application/) - Uniper has formally submitted a planning application to North Lincolnshire Council (NLC) for its proposed Humber H2ub® (Green) hydrogen production facility, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to decarbonize industrial operations in the Humber region. - [Revolutionary Offline Lithium-Ion Battery Repair System: Slashing Costs and Boosting Performance](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/revolutionary-offline-lithium-ion-battery-repair-system-slashing-costs-and-boosting-performance/) - In addressing the increasing need for efficient energy storage solutions, a recent study introduced an offline lithium-ion battery repair system that employs a dynamic strategy and hybrid topology, aiming to tackle common issues such as battery inconsistency, high costs, and single control methods in lithium battery packs. - [GoldenPeaks Capital and Huawei Polska Partner on 500 MWh Grid-Forming Battery Storage Expansion in Europe](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/goldenpeaks-capital-and-huawei-polska-partner-on-500-mwh-grid-forming-battery-storage-expansion-in-europe/) - GoldenPeaks Capital (GPC) and Huawei Polska have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deploy 500 MWh of grid-forming battery energy storage systems (BESS) across Europe, signaling a strategic push to bolster grid stability amid rising renewable energy integration. - [Cabot Expands Circular Reinforcing Carbon Production in North America](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/cabot-expands-circular-reinforcing-carbon-production-in-north-america/) - Cabot Corporation has strengthened its North American manufacturing capabilities for circular reinforcing carbons through its EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions technology platform, establishing its Ville Platte, Louisiana facility as a certified production site alongside Mauá, Brazil, and Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czech Republic. - [Rebaba and Smartports to Deploy Circular Solar-Plus-Storage Carports Across Europe](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/rebaba-and-smartports-to-deploy-circular-solar-plus-storage-carports-across-europe/) - Sweden-based cleantech company Rebaba and modular energy hub developer Smartports have announced a strategic partnership to integrate circular battery storage into Smartports’ solar carport network, accelerating deployment across Sweden, France, and other European markets. - [Beko Scales Circular Economy with Appliance Refurbishment Centers Across Europe](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/beko-scales-circular-economy-with-appliance-refurbishment-centers-across-europe/) - As Europe’s white goods industry faces growing pressure to decarbonize and reduce waste, Turkish manufacturer Beko is expanding its circular economy model by refurbishing returned household appliances at scale. - [JRC Study Links Circularity to Lower Emissions and Stronger Energy Security](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jrc-study-links-circularity-to-lower-emissions-and-stronger-energy-security/) - Europe’s path to industrial decarbonization could run through circularity rather than new technologies, according to a new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). - [Bekaert Suspends Electrolyzer Component Production as Hydrogen Market Stalls](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bekaert-suspends-electrolyzer-component-production-as-hydrogen-market-stalls/) - Belgium-based steel wire and coating specialist Bekaert has announced plans to halt production of electrolyzer components at its Bekintex facility in Wetteren, citing weaker-than-anticipated development of the green hydrogen market. - [India’s Energy Storage Capacity Reaches 490 MWh, Led by Solar-Plus-Storage Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-energy-storage-capacity-reaches-490-mwh-led-by-solar-plus-storage-growth/) - India’s installed energy storage capacity stood at 490 megawatt-hours (MWh) by the end of June 2025, according to Mercom India’s latest Energy Storage Landscape 1H 2025 Report, signaling steady but uneven progress toward the country’s renewable integration goals. - [Poland Accelerates Green Hydrogen Ambitions with $581M State Funding for Five Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/poland-accelerates-green-hydrogen-ambitions-with-581m-state-funding-for-five-projects/) - Poland is stepping up its domestic green hydrogen production as the state development bank, BGK, signs agreements totaling PLN 2.117 billion ($581 million / €498 million) in non-repayable funding for five hydrogen projects across the country. - [Unlocking Energy Storage Potential: The Promise of Subsurface Pumped Energy Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unlocking-energy-storage-potential-the-promise-of-subsurface-pumped-energy-storage/) - As renewable energy penetration rises, balancing intermittent generation with reliable grid services remains a pressing challenge. Subsurface pumped energy storage (SPES) is emerging as a versatile solution, offering kilowatt-to-megawatt-scale power output from a single well while achieving storage densities over 30 times greater than conventional pumped hydro storage. - [DOE Refines EV Classification Rules to Align With National Electrification Goals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/doe-refines-ev-classification-rules-to-align-with-national-electrification-goals/) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new amendments to its electric vehicle (EV) recognition framework, aimed at refining data accuracy and aligning regulatory standards with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). - [Holcim Partners with A&S Detmering to Boost Circular Construction in Northern Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/holcim-partners-with-as-detmering-to-boost-circular-construction-in-northern-germany/) - Germany’s construction industry, responsible for nearly 60% of total national waste generation, is under mounting pressure to transition from linear production to material circularity. Against this backdrop, Holcim Germany’s strategic partnership with the A&S Detmering Group marks a significant move toward embedding circular practices into one of the country’s most resource-intensive sectors. - [Sunfire and P2X Solutions Advance Finland’s Hydrogen Scale-Up with 40 MW Joensuu Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sunfire-and-p2x-solutions-advance-finlands-hydrogen-scale-up-with-40-mw-joensuu-project/) - Finland’s hydrogen ambitions are entering a new phase as Sunfire and P2X Solutions extend their collaboration to a 40 MW green hydrogen project in Joensuu, marking one of the country’s largest planned electrolyzer installations to date. - [Lisburn Approves £75M Battery Project to Boost Northern Ireland’s Renewable Energy Grid](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lisburn-approves-75m-battery-project-to-boost-northern-irelands-renewable-energy-grid/) - Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has approved planning for a £75 million long-duration battery energy storage facility at Moneybroom Road, Lisburn — a project positioned to play a pivotal role in Northern Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon, resilient electricity grid. - [Morocco Emerges as Key Hydrogen Supplier for Dutch Industrial Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/morocco-emerges-as-key-hydrogen-supplier-for-dutch-industrial-decarbonization/) - Europe’s clean energy transition is increasingly looking south, as Morocco positions itself as a strategic partner for the Netherlands in renewable hydrogen supply. - [Simplified BESS Modeling for Efficient Energy Management](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/simplified-bess-modeling-for-efficient-energy-management/) - Battery energy storage systems (BESS) represent a strategic advancement in the modernization of distribution networks, yet they introduce significant analytical complexities into expansion planning models. - [Helsinki’s Messukeskus Tightens Energy Goals with New Efficiency Deal to 2035](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/helsinkis-messukeskus-tightens-energy-goals-with-new-efficiency-deal-to-2035/) - Messukeskus, Finland’s largest event venue and one of Northern Europe’s key convention hubs, is reinforcing its climate strategy with a new energy efficiency agreement spanning 2026–2035. - [SKF Thailand Accelerates Industrial Decarbonization with New Circular Solution Centre](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/skf-thailand-accelerates-industrial-decarbonization-with-new-circular-solution-centre/) - SKF (Thailand) Ltd has reinforced its circular economy vision with the launch of the SKF Ayutthaya Circular Solution Centre, positioning Thailand as a regional model for sustainable industrial operations. - [India's Telecom Sector Powers Sustainability with Renewables and Energy Optimization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-telecom-sector-powers-sustainability-with-renewables-and-energy-optimization/) - India’s telecom industry is entering a phase where energy efficiency is not just a cost metric but a regulatory and strategic imperative. The draft National Telecom Policy (NTP) 2025 puts hard numbers on that shift: a 30% cut in sectoral carbon emissions and 30% renewable power for telecom towers by 2030. - [MAX Power Targets Canada’s First Deep Natural Hydrogen Well in Saskatchewan](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/max-power-targets-canadas-first-deep-natural-hydrogen-well-in-saskatchewan/) - In a move that could test the commercial viability of natural hydrogen exploration in Canada, MAX Power Mining Corp. has defined the first deep-drilling target specifically designed to locate naturally occurring hydrogen gas within the country’s subsurface. - [Circular Economy Takes Center Stage in U.S. Critical Minerals Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-economy-takes-center-stage-in-u-s-critical-minerals-strategy/) - Critical minerals form the backbone of modern economies, powering technologies from smartphones and solar panels to electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. Yet the United States, despite producing 37 of the 50 minerals deemed critical by the U.S. Geological Survey, remains largely dependent on imports to sustain its clean energy ambitions. - [Global Renewable Capacity Set to Double by 2030 Despite 5% Forecast Revision Driven by US Policy Shifts](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-renewable-capacity-set-to-double-by-2030-despite-5-forecast-revision-driven-by-us-policy-shifts/) - Global renewable power capacity is projected to increase by 4,600 GW between 2025 and 2030—equivalent to adding the combined generation capacity of China, the European Union, and Japan to the world’s energy infrastructure—according to the International Energy Agency’s latest assessment. This expansion represents a doubling of deployment from the previous five-year period, yet falls 5% [...] - [Revolutionizing Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Direct Regeneration for Sustainable Future](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/revolutionizing-lithium-ion-battery-recycling-direct-regeneration-for-sustainable-future/) - The escalating demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), driven by the proliferation of electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage solutions, has simultaneously ushered in concerns over end-of-life battery waste. - [Fortum’s Loviisa Nuclear Plant Returns to Full Operation After Delays and Fuel Transition Milestones](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fortums-loviisa-nuclear-plant-returns-to-full-operation-after-delays-and-fuel-transition-milestones/) - Both units of Finland’s Loviisa nuclear power plant have resumed power generation following the completion of extended annual outages, marking a critical step in Fortum’s long-term operational and modernization strategy. While the outages ensured continued safety and reliability, they also underscored the operational complexity of extending plant lifetimes amid fuel diversification efforts and infrastructure renewal. - [ACCIONA Uses AI and Simulation to Reduce Desalination Energy Costs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/acciona-uses-ai-and-simulation-to-reduce-desalination-energy-costs/) - Reverse osmosis (RO) desalination, a process responsible for producing nearly half of the world’s desalinated water, consumes between 3 to 4 kWh per cubic meter—making it one of the most energy-intensive water treatment methods. Spanish infrastructure group ACCIONA is now targeting that inefficiency through a dual-model optimization system that blends predictive simulation with artificial intelligence, signaling a data-driven shift in how large-scale desalination plants are managed. - [Greece and Albania Advance Circular Economy and Smart Waste Management](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/greece-and-albania-advance-circular-economy-and-smart-waste-management/) - Greece and Albania are stepping up efforts to transition toward a circular and resource-efficient economy through two major cross-border projects funded under the Interreg IPA VI-A Cooperation Programme 2021–2027. Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance of Greece, Nikos Papathanasis, recently signed agreements allocating €1.98 million to the Circular Economy Park (CIRCLE) project and €2.49 - [Masdar and Etihad Rail Align on Hydrogen Logistics to Strengthen UAE’s Low-Carbon Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/masdar-and-etihad-rail-align-on-hydrogen-logistics-to-strengthen-uaes-low-carbon-economy/) - Masdar and Etihad Rail have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore how the country’s expanding rail infrastructure can support large-scale transport of hydrogen and its derivatives, addressing one of the key logistical bottlenecks in developing a viable clean fuel market. - [Plan-B Net Zero Unveils AI-Driven Hybrid Energy System Combining Batteries and Hydrogen for Grid Resilience](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/plan-b-net-zero-unveils-ai-driven-hybrid-energy-system-combining-batteries-and-hydrogen-for-grid-resilience/) - Swiss greentech startup Plan-B Net Zero introduced a hybrid system that merges battery storage, green hydrogen, and artificial intelligence to stabilize power grids and improve energy utilization efficiency, at the DA-CH Hydrogen Symposium in Wiener Neustadt. - [TotalEnergies and Veolia Partner to Cut Methane, Water Use, and Unlock Circular Economy Solutions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/totalenergies-and-veolia-partner-to-cut-methane-water-use-and-unlock-circular-economy-solutions/) - When two of Europe’s most established sustainability players — TotalEnergies and Veolia — align, it signals not another corporate pledge but a convergence of industrial capabilities aimed squarely at the hard-to-abate frontiers of decarbonization. - [Inside India’s Solar Factories: Where Energy Efficiency Begins Before the Sun Shines](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/inside-indias-solar-factories-where-energy-efficiency-begins-before-the-sun-shines/) - Every Energy Efficiency Day brings a familiar refrain—calls for homes to save power, businesses to reduce waste, and industries to curb consumption. Yet behind the rooftops gleaming with solar panels lies a quieter, more complex story: before sunlight is ever harvested, the efficiency of how those panels are made is emerging as one of clean energy’s most decisive frontiers. - [U.S. Energy Storage Surges to Record 5.6 GW in Q2 2025 Amid Shifting Market Dynamics](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/u-s-energy-storage-surges-to-record-5-6-gw-in-q2-2025-amid-shifting-market-dynamics/) - The U.S. energy storage sector recorded its strongest quarter on record in Q2 2025, adding 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity, according to the latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. - [Syensqo Unveils Chemical Recycling Technology for Sulfone Polymers, Targeting Infinite Circularity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/syensqo-unveils-chemical-recycling-technology-for-sulfone-polymers-targeting-infinite-circularity/) - Syensqo has introduced a proprietary chemical recycling technology capable of depolymerizing sulfone polymers into purified monomers, a development the company claims could establish a pathway to “infinite circularity” in high-performance thermoplastics. - [European Hydrogen Market Faces Regulatory Chaos Amid Rising Costs and Global Pressure](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/european-hydrogen-market-faces-regulatory-chaos-amid-rising-costs-and-global-pressure/) - The European hydrogen market, especially in green hydrogen, is under a cloud of regulatory uncertainty, causing concern among producers and users who seek assurance in EU policies. Europe has the potential to become the largest demand center for green hydrogen. However, the delayed implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive III (REDIII), coupled with the ambiguity [...] - [UKOG Signs MOU with National Gas to Link Salt Cavern Hydrogen Storage to Project Union Pipeline](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ukog-signs-mou-with-national-gas-to-link-salt-cavern-hydrogen-storage-to-project-union-pipeline/) - UK Oil & Gas PLC (UKOG), through its subsidiary UK Energy Storage (UKEn), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with National Gas Transmission PLC to align future salt cavern hydrogen storage projects with Project Union, the UK’s planned 100% hydrogen pipeline system. - [Plug Power Delivers First Electrolyzer to Galp’s Hydrogen Project in Portugal](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/plug-power-delivers-first-electrolyzer-to-galps-hydrogen-project-in-portugal/) - Plug Power has delivered its first 10-megawatt (MW) GenEco™ electrolyzer array to Galp’s Sines Refinery in Portugal—part of a 100MW project that, once operational in 2026, is set to become Europe’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) hydrogen installation. - [EPA Grant Backs Circular Economy Education in Texas Schools](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/epa-grant-backs-circular-economy-education-in-texas-schools/) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $133,333 to a project led by the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) that seeks to integrate circular economy concepts into high school curricula. - [Blue Whale Materials Advances U.S. Battery Recycling with Oklahoma Black Mass Facility](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/blue-whale-materials-advances-u-s-battery-recycling-with-oklahoma-black-mass-facility/) - Blue Whale Materials (BWM) has commissioned its baseline black mass production facility in Bartlesville, Oklahoma—an early but notable step in expanding U.S.-based recycling capacity. - [UK Faces Urgent Skills Shortage to Deliver Circular Economy, Industry Report Warns](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-faces-urgent-skills-shortage-to-deliver-circular-economy-industry-report-warns/) - The UK’s transition to a circular economy is under pressure from a critical shortage of skilled workers, according to a new report by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3), and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). - [Chile Scales Back Green Hydrogen Targets Amid Cooling Global Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chile-scales-back-green-hydrogen-targets-amid-cooling-global-market/) - Chile’s government has announced a recalibration of its green-hydrogen ambitions, signaling a shift in strategy as international demand softens. Speaking at Energy Week Santiago, Energy Minister Diego Pardow confirmed that the country will reduce its green-hydrogen production targets, with formal adjustments expected before March 2026, the end of the current administration’s term. “The international market [...] - [Volvo Expands Into Circular Energy Solutions with PU2000 Battery Storage System](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/volvo-expands-into-circular-energy-solutions-with-pu2000-battery-storage-system/) - Volvo Group has officially launched the PU2000 Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), marking a strategic shift from transportation toward integrated energy infrastructure solutions. - [Copper–Cobalt Composite Supports Circular Economy Through Sustainable Energy and Waste Solutions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/copper-cobalt-composite-supports-circular-economy-through-sustainable-energy-and-waste-solutions/) - Meeting the world’s rising energy needs without deepening environmental damage continues to be a pressing challenge. Global demand for clean power and industrial efficiency has grown at a pace that outstrips the availability of affordable solutions. - [Recycling Coalition Launches on Capitol Hill as Plastics Industry Joins Push for Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/recycling-coalition-launches-on-capitol-hill-as-plastics-industry-joins-push-for-circular-economy/) - America’s recycling infrastructure faces mounting pressure to adapt to both environmental imperatives and shifting market realities. In response, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has joined 20 other organizations in the newly formed We Recycle Working Group, a coalition designed to elevate recycling as a national priority and accelerate the shift toward a circular economy. - [Morocco’s Power-to-X Summit Exposes Tension Between Industry Urgency and Policy Predictability](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/moroccos-power-to-x-summit-exposes-tension-between-industry-urgency-and-policy-predictability/) - Morocco’s ambitions to become a global hydrogen hub took center stage this week at the World Power-to-X Summit in Marrakech, where government officials and industry leaders offered contrasting perspectives on how to accelerate the sector. - [Jeju and Hyundai Join Forces to Accelerate Green Hydrogen and Distributed Energy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jeju-and-hyundai-join-forces-to-accelerate-green-hydrogen-and-distributed-energy-transition/) - Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is positioning itself at the forefront of Korea’s energy transition through a strategic partnership with Hyundai Motor Group, aiming to achieve a 70% renewable energy ratio by 2035. - [Unlocking Cost Savings and Sustainability Through Circular Construction](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unlocking-cost-savings-and-sustainability-through-circular-construction/) - European businesses spend more than twice as much on raw materials as they do on labor or energy, according to EU figures—a structural imbalance that policymakers believe can be addressed by accelerating the shift to a circular economy. - [ADS-TEC Plans 1GW Battery Storage Hub in Southern Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ads-tec-plans-1gw-battery-storage-hub-in-southern-germany/) - ADS-TEC Energy GmbH has announced plans for a 1-GW/2-GWh battery energy storage facility in southern Germany, a project designed to provide both grid stability and long-duration storage capacity at a scale rarely seen in the European market. - [EU Circular Economy Act Set to Double Recycling Rates by 2030](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-circular-economy-act-set-to-double-recycling-rates-by-2030/) - By 2050, the world’s demand for raw materials is projected to exceed the planet’s sustainable capacity by a factor of three. - [Repsol Moves Ahead with €300M Cartagena Hydrogen Project as EU Subsidy Window Closes](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/repsol-moves-ahead-with-e300m-cartagena-hydrogen-project-as-eu-subsidy-window-closes/) - Repsol, the Iberian Peninsula’s largest hydrogen producer at roughly 360,000 tones per year, has now approved the construction of a 100 MW renewable hydrogen facility at its Cartagena complex, backed by €155 million in Spanish government support. - [Chandigarh Partners with Punjab Engineering College to Bolster Energy Efficiency Framework](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chandigarh-partners-with-punjab-engineering-college-to-bolster-energy-efficiency-framework/) - Energy use in Indian cities is rising steadily, with the International Energy Agency projecting that India’s electricity demand will nearly double by 2040, placing mounting pressure on local administrations to adopt energy-efficient solutions. - [Bribery Warnings Ignored in Race for Critical Battery Metals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bribery-warnings-ignored-in-race-for-critical-battery-metals/) - Eurasian Resources Group proceeded with controversial Congolese mineral rights acquisitions worth tens of millions despite internal compliance warnings that transactions showed “unusual nature and size,” raising bribery concerns, according to internal documents. The 2020 Project Passport investigation—triggered after auditors flagged suspicious payments to French intermediary Elie-Yohan Berros—reveals systematic risk tolerance at one of the world’s [...] - [RWE Exits Namibia’s $10B Green Ammonia Project as Hydrogen Demand Falls Short of Industry Projections](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/rwe-exits-namibias-10b-green-ammonia-project-as-hydrogen-demand-falls-short-of-industry-projections/) - German utility RWE withdrew from Namibia's $10 billion Hyphen green ammonia project, abandoning a 2022 memorandum of understanding that anticipated 300,000 metric tons of annual ammonia offtake starting in 2027. - [UK Plastic Taxation Penalizes Bio-Based Alternatives While Fossil Emissions Persist](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-plastic-taxation-penalizes-bio-based-alternatives-while-fossil-emissions-persist/) - The UK generates an estimated three million tones of fossil CO₂ annually from plastic waste incineration, a figure equivalent to the yearly emissions of cities like Manchester or Glasgow. Yet a new report by BB-REG-NET warns that the UK’s sustainability tax framework is inadvertently reinforcing reliance on fossil-based plastics rather than supporting the transition to bio-based alternatives. - [Kuwait Advances Renewable Energy Integration in Housing Projects with Solar-Powered Infrastructure](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/kuwait-advances-renewable-energy-integration-in-housing-projects-with-solar-powered-infrastructure/) - In Kuwait, where electricity consumption per capita ranks among the highest globally, the integration of renewable energy into housing projects is emerging as both a necessity and a policy priority. The Public Authority for Housing Welfare (PAHW) is positioning itself at the center of this shift, aligning new projects with New Kuwait 2035, the national vision for economic diversification and sustainability. - [US Battery Storage Hits 5.6 GW in Q2 2025 as Supply Chain Uncertainties Threaten Growth Trajectory](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/us-battery-storage-hits-5-6-gw-in-q2-2025-as-supply-chain-uncertainties-threaten-growth-trajectory/) - The United States deployed 5.6 GW of battery energy storage between April and June 2025, marking the highest quarterly installation rate on record, according to data released by the American Clean Power Association and Wood Mackenzie. - [DOE Withdraws $13 Billion in Clean Energy Funding](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/doe-withdraws-13-billion-in-clean-energy-funding/) - The Department of Energy announced the cancellation of $13 billion in federal financing allocated for clean energy projects, representing the largest single reversal in climate investment since the Inflation Reduction Act established $370 billion in tax credits, grants, and loans in 2022. - [NTPC Green Energy Seeks Partners for India’s $21B 7GW Green Hydrogen Hub](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ntpc-green-energy-seeks-partners-for-indias-21b-7gw-green-hydrogen-hub/) - India’s push into large-scale green hydrogen production is accelerating as NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) opens the door for global and domestic green chemical developers to participate in the 7GW Pudimadaka green hydrogen hub in Andhra Pradesh. - [Reclaimed Steel: Cutting Carbon in Construction by Up to 96%](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/reclaimed-steel-cutting-carbon-in-construction-by-up-to-96/) - Steel is a cornerstone of modern construction, from stadiums and commercial buildings to data centers, yet its environmental footprint varies dramatically depending on production methods. - [CATL and Shouqi Group Partner on Battery Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/catl-and-shouqi-group-partner-on-battery-recycling/) - Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, and Shouqi Group, a state-owned mobility services enterprise, have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to integrate electrification and circular economy practices into China’s transport ecosystem. - [AGCO Invests €54M in Finnish Engine Plant to Scale Remanufacturing and Circular Economy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/agco-invests-e54m-in-finnish-engine-plant-to-scale-remanufacturing-and-circular-economy/) - AGCO is channeling €54 million into its AGCO Power division in Linnavuori, Finland, a move that expands capacity in both precision machining and remanufacturing—areas central to lowering lifecycle emissions in farm equipment. The Linnavuori site, already Finland’s largest transmission gear manufacturing plant by volume, has added 5,600 square meters of new production space. This investment - [Sinopec and Ulsan Signal Diverging Paths in Asia’s Hydrogen Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sinopec-and-ulsan-signal-diverging-paths-in-asias-hydrogen-strategy/) - China and South Korea are intensifying their hydrogen agendas, but their approaches highlight different priorities—mobility infrastructure versus stationary power generation. - [India Eyes SMRs as Nuclear Race Accelerates Between China, Russia and the West](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/india-eyes-smrs-as-nuclear-race-accelerates-between-china-russia-and-the-west/) - As artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) drive exponential growth in global electricity demand, attention is shifting to nuclear’s smaller cousin: the small modular reactor (SMR). - [ETS Cost Burden Threatens Tata Steel Netherlands as Free Allowances Dry Up](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ets-cost-burden-threatens-tata-steel-netherlands-as-free-allowances-dry-up/) - Tata Steel Netherlands faces €685 million in emission allowance purchases between 2024 and 2030, marking a dramatic reversal from the €663 million the company earned selling surplus credits between 2008 and 2019. Internal documents reveal how the European Emissions Trading System’s tightening allocation rules are compounding existing financial pressures on the Dutch steelmaker, which reported [...] - [MENA Power Systems Face $80B Revenue Risk Without Accelerated Clean Energy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mena-power-systems-face-80b-revenue-risk-without-accelerated-clean-energy-transition/) - The Middle East and North Africa region confronts a critical juncture where failure to diversify electricity generation beyond fossil fuels could cost producer economies USD 80 billion in lost export revenues by 2035, while simultaneously inflating import bills for net energy consumers by USD 20 billion. This analysis emerges from the International Energy Agency's examination - [Shell Polymers and ISOFlex Advance Food-Grade Packaging with Circular Polyethylene](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/shell-polymers-and-isoflex-advance-food-grade-packaging-with-circular-polyethylene/) - Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, have launched a commercial collaboration enabling the use of ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene in food-grade flexible packaging. - [Why Data Centers Are Turning to Circular Recycling to Tackle Packaging Waste](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-data-centers-are-turning-to-circular-recycling-to-tackle-packaging-waste/) - Recycling has existed since the Bronze Age, but modern data centers are exposing its limitations. With global data generation expected to reach 180 zettabytes by 2025, the infrastructure required to support this growth—server racks, cooling systems, and protective packaging—creates waste streams that traditional recycling methods struggle to handle. - [Fortescue Builds Global Decarbonization Network Through Cross-Border Partnerships](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fortescue-builds-global-decarbonization-network-through-cross-border-partnerships/) - Fortescue has announced a web of cross-border alliances aimed at creating what it claims will be the lowest-cost, round-the-clock clean energy system—one that can rival and eventually outprice fossil fuels. - [Danish Hydrogen Pipeline Faces Uncertain Future as German Buyers Hesitate](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/danish-hydrogen-pipeline-faces-uncertain-future-as-german-buyers-hesitate/) - Germany is Europe’s largest hydrogen market in the making, with demand projected by Berlin’s National Hydrogen Strategy to reach 95–130 TWh by 2030. - [EMSTEEL’s TrueGreen Push Tests Boundaries of Sustainable Steel in the UAE](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/emsteels-truegreen-push-tests-boundaries-of-sustainable-steel-in-the-uae/) - EMSTEEL Group, the UAE’s largest steel and building materials producer, has launched TrueGreen—a sustainability identity aimed at consolidating decades of emissions-reduction initiatives under a single framework. - [WTS and Covestro Advance Industrial Waste Reuse to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wts-and-covestro-advance-industrial-waste-reuse-to-tackle-scope-3-emissions/) - In 2024, U.S. industries generated over 265 million tons of municipal solid waste, with hazardous industrial byproducts remaining one of the least addressed categories of material recovery. - [Why Classic Car Purists Are Wrong About EVs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-classic-car-purists-are-wrong-about-evs/) - The automotive world has a dirty little secret: while traditionalists clutch their pearls over electric conversions, companies like Everati are quietly proving that the future of classic cars isn’t about preserving the past—it’s about revolutionizing it. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE When Justin Lunny founded Everrati after watching Prince Harry drive away in an electrified [...] - [Epson Southeast Asia Reports Measurable Gains in Circular Economy and Carbon Reduction Initiatives](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/epson-southeast-asia-reports-measurable-gains-in-circular-economy-and-carbon-reduction-initiatives/) - Epson Southeast Asia (SEA) has made measurable progress toward its sustainability ambitions, according to its FY2024 Sustainability Report. - [UK Tax Policies Undermine Circular Economy Goals, New Study Warns](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-tax-policies-undermine-circular-economy-goals-new-study-warns/) - The UK’s ambitions for a circular economy are facing a fiscal roadblock, according to a recent analysis by BB-REG-NET. - [Iran and Russia Advance Small Modular Reactor Cooperation Amid Shifting Energy Geopolitics](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/iran-and-russia-advance-small-modular-reactor-cooperation-amid-shifting-energy-geopolitics/) - When Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI) announced in September 2025 that it had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Russia’s Rosatom to cooperate on small modular reactors (SMRs), the development added a new dimension to the shifting geopolitics of nuclear energy. - [Lhyfe Secures Full RFNBO Certification Across France and Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lhyfe-secures-full-rfnbo-certification-across-france-and-germany/) - In May 2025, Lhyfe has became the first French company to secure RFNBO certification for its Bouin hydrogen facility. Four months later, it has extended this status to its entire installed portfolio in France and Germany. - [Kofa and The Revival Earth Power Circular Fashion at Ghana’s Kantamanto Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/kofa-and-the-revival-earth-power-circular-fashion-at-ghanas-kantamanto-market/) - Kofa, Africa’s leading battery-swapping network, has partnered with The Revival Earth, a Ghanaian non-profit focused on textile waste and upcycling, to provide local traders with reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting circular practices in one of West Africa’s largest informal markets. - [Western VCs Rethink Clean Tech Investments Amid China’s Market Dominance](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/western-vcs-rethink-clean-tech-investments-amid-chinas-market-dominance/) - A recent road trip across China by a group of eight Western venture capitalists has unveiled a stark reality: China's supremacy in clean technology has rendered key sectors in the West nearly uninvestable. - [How Circular Economy Principles Can Reduce Aquaculture’s Environmental Footprint](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-circular-economy-principles-can-reduce-aquacultures-environmental-footprint/) - A recent peer-reviewed study published in Reviews in Fisheries Science & Aquaculture highlights the urgent need for the aquaculture industry to adopt circular economy principles in fish feed formulation. - [Hani Badahdah on Risk, Opportunity and Saudi Arabia’s Green Future](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hani-badahdah-on-risk-opportunity-and-saudi-arabias-green-future/) - In a country synonymous with oil, building a sustainability consulting firm might seem paradoxical. Yet, Hani Badahdah, Managing Director of ECO CODE, is doing precisely that in Saudi Arabia, a nation at the forefront of global energy markets and economic transformation. - [Palladio Partners and Voltfang Target €250M Battery Storage Expansion in Germany](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/palladio-partners-and-voltfang-target-e250m-battery-storage-expansion-in-germany/) - Infrastructure investor Palladio Partners and battery specialist Voltfang have entered into a binding partnership aimed at deploying grid-scale storage projects across Germany. - [BMW Bets on Circular Economy to Cut Emissions and Secure Critical Resources](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bmw-bets-on-circular-economy-to-cut-emissions-and-secure-critical-resources/) - BMW has set a target of cutting 40 megatons of CO2 by 2030 compared with 2019 levels, tackling not only its direct emissions but also the harder-to-abate scope 3 from suppliers and vehicle use. - [TerraPower, Kansas Commerce Department, and Evergy Explore Advanced Nuclear Options](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/terrapower-kansas-commerce-department-and-evergy-explore-advanced-nuclear-options/) - The Kansas Department of Commerce, TerraPower, and utility Evergy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate sites for an advanced nuclear reactor and energy storage project, signaling how the sector is responding to mounting grid pressures. - [EU’s Low-Carbon Fuels Delegated Act Risks Tilting Hydrogen Market Away from RFNBOs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eus-low-carbon-fuels-delegated-act-risks-tilting-hydrogen-market-away-from-rfnbos/) - The European Union’s adoption of the Low-Carbon Fuels Delegated Act (DA) marks the formal completion of the regulatory framework governing renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) and low-carbon hydrogen. - [Mexico Advances Circular Economy with Tire Industry Agreement on End-of-Life Management](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mexico-advances-circular-economy-with-tire-industry-agreement-on-end-of-life-management/) - Mexico is moving to formalize circular economy practices in one of its most visible waste streams: end-of-life tires. - [NGIF Funds Power to Hydrogen’s AEM Electrolyzer Deployment in Canada’s Gas Sector](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ngif-funds-power-to-hydrogens-aem-electrolyzer-deployment-in-canadas-gas-sector/) - Power to Hydrogen has secured $159,970 in funding from NGIF Accelerator, backed by Shell and FortisBC, to validate its patented anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolyzer technology in the Canadian market. - [UK CO2 Supply Crisis Opens Market for Bio Capital’s Food Waste-Derived Gas](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-co2-supply-crisis-opens-market-for-bio-capitals-food-waste-derived-gas/) - The UK’s reliance on imported carbon dioxide is set to deepen unless new domestic sources emerge, as bioethanol producers—the traditional backbone of CO₂ supply—struggle to remain viable. Into this gap, Bio Capital is moving to commercialize food-grade CO₂ production at two of its anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, positioning itself as a critical alternative supplier. - [South Africa Turns Waste and Renewable Energy into Economic Engines](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/south-africa-turns-waste-and-renewable-energy-into-economic-engines/) - South Africa is positioning environmental reform as an economic strategy, using waste management and renewable energy to drive job creation, investment, and resilience. - [Australia Tests Gravity Storage in Legacy Coal Mines as Vanadium Projects Gain Momentum](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/australia-tests-gravity-storage-in-legacy-coal-mines-as-vanadium-projects-gain-momentum/) - Australia’s energy storage ambitions are entering a new phase as gravity-based and vanadium technologies move from concept to deployment. - [Fortescue Scales Back Hydrogen Ambitions as Climate Plan Pushes “Real Zero” to 2030](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fortescue-scales-back-hydrogen-ambitions-as-climate-plan-pushes-real-zero-to-2030/) - Fortescue has effectively sidelined green hydrogen from its near-term agenda, with the company’s latest climate transition plan omitting any reference to developing projects before 2030. - [Ruthenium Nanocatalyst Could Unlock Seawater as Viable Source of Green Hydrogen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ruthenium-nanocatalyst-could-unlock-seawater-as-viable-source-of-green-hydrogen/) - A team from Chung-Ang University in Seoul and Qingdao University of Science and Technology has unveiled a ruthenium-based nanocatalyst capable of producing hydrogen directly from seawater, addressing one of the critical bottlenecks in sustainable hydrogen generation. - [India's r-PET Delay Threatens Recycling Industry and Informal Waste Workers](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-r-pet-delay-threatens-recycling-industry-and-informal-waste-workers/) - India’s plastics recycling sector is facing mounting pressure as the implementation of the mandatory recycled PET (r-PET) content requirement under the Plastic Waste Management (PWM) Rules continues to be delayed. - [Vietnam Pushes for Circular Economy Industrial Zones to Transform Plastics Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vietnam-pushes-for-circular-economy-industrial-zones-to-transform-plastics-recycling/) - Vietnam’s plastics sector, facing mounting environmental pressure, is moving toward large-scale, high-tech recycling as the country seeks to align with its net-zero 2050 ambitions. - [Walmart Commits $2.3B to Net-Zero Operations, Redefining Sustainability in Retail](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/walmart-commits-2-3b-to-net-zero-operations-redefining-sustainability-in-retail/) - Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, has announced a $2.3 billion investment aimed at achieving net-zero operations across its international business by 2040, signaling a major shift in how retail corporations balance profitability with environmental responsibility. - [EVE Energy Debuts 628Ah Cells in 400MWh Hebei Project, Testing Limits of Utility-Scale Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eve-energy-debuts-628ah-cells-in-400mwh-hebei-project-testing-limits-of-utility-scale-storage/) - EVE Energy’s latest project in Hebei has pushed the limits of utility-scale storage, signaling how fast the “big-batteries” era is moving from laboratory to grid. - [PV RESILIENCE Targets Circular Solar Design as Europe Confronts Surging PV Waste](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pv-resilience-targets-circular-solar-design-as-europe-confronts-surging-pv-waste/) - The European solar sector is on the cusp of a circularity test, projections indicate that by 2040, cumulative photovoltaic waste in the EU could reach between 6 and 13 million tones, potentially climbing to 21–35 million tones by 2050 if design and reuse strategies are not implemented. - [L&T Joins ACWA Power to Tackle Renewables Scope at Yanbu Green Hydrogen Hub](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lt-joins-acwa-power-to-tackle-renewables-scope-at-yanbu-green-hydrogen-hub/) - Saudi Arabia’s drive to become a leading exporter of green ammonia advanced with a new agreement between Larsen & Toubro’s renewables business and ACWA Power for the Yanbu Green Ammonia Project. - [Namibia’s Looming Green Hydrogen Workforce Shortfall: Where Gaps Lie and What Can Be Done](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/namibias-looming-green-hydrogen-workforce-shortfall-where-gaps-lie-and-what-can-be-done/) - Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions are expanding rapidly, but a shortage of qualified workers threatens to stall progress. Government projections anticipate producing between 10 and 15 million tonnes of hydrogen equivalent annually by 2050, with intermediate targets of 1–2 million tonnes by 2030 and 5–7 million tonnes by 2040. - [Jordan’s Engineering Sector Picks Up Circularity with 19.2% Growth, but Faces Scaling Challenges](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jordans-engineering-sector-picks-up-circularity-with-19-2-growth-but-faces-scaling-challenges/) - Jordan’s engineering sector expanded by 19.2 percent in 2023, making it the country’s second-fastest growing industrial segment. - [FERC Moves to Tighten Grid Reliability Rules on Cybersecurity, Supply Chains, and Extreme Weather](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ferc-moves-to-tighten-grid-reliability-rules-on-cybersecurity-supply-chains-and-extreme-weather/) - A unanimous vote by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has set in motion a comprehensive update of reliability standards for the U.S. bulk power system, aimed at addressing evolving cybersecurity threats, supply chain risks, and the resilience of electric infrastructure in extreme cold. - [CIWM Warns UK Risks Losing Circular Economy Momentum Without Swift Action](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ciwm-warns-uk-risks-losing-circular-economy-momentum-without-swift-action/) - The UK handles over 70 million tones of material annually through its resources and waste industry—a sector employing some 145,000 people. - [Africa Moves from Planning to Action, $546B Circular Economy Opportunity at ACS2](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/africa-moves-from-planning-to-action-546b-circular-economy-opportunity-at-acs2/) - At the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, leaders confirmed that the African Union’s Continental Circular Economy Action Plan (CCEAP), adopted in July 2025, is no longer a blueprint alone. - [UNIST’s LOHC Innovation Tackles Polystyrene Waste and Hydrogen Storage Simultaneously](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unists-lohc-innovation-tackles-polystyrene-waste-and-hydrogen-storage-simultaneously/) - A team of researchers in South Korea has introduced a method that leverages post-consumer polystyrene (EPS, Styrofoam) waste—of which less than one percent is recycled—to produce liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). This approach aims to confront two persistent challenges in the clean-energy transition: the low recycling rate of polystyrene and the difficulties of storing, transporting, and using hydrogen at scale. - [EU Support Puts Namibia’s Hydrogen and Critical Minerals Plans in Focus](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-support-puts-namibias-hydrogen-and-critical-minerals-plans-in-focus/) - The European Union’s commitment of €1.3 billion to Namibia’s clean energy and raw materials strategy has elevated the country’s profile as a prospective hub for green hydrogen and critical minerals. - [Taiwan Pushes Marine Waste Circularity as Key Player at Japan’s Circular Economy Expo](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/taiwan-pushes-marine-waste-circularity-as-key-player-at-japans-circular-economy-expo/) - At Japan’s Circular Economy Expo in Chiba Prefecture this week, Taiwan is presenting a tightly coordinated industrial push under the banner “Taiwan Ocean Circular Hub” that signals its intention to convert marine debris challenges into industrial and policy opportunities. - [EU Industries Brace for Steep Green Hydrogen Premiums amid Policy Pressure and Economic Realities](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-industries-brace-for-steep-green-hydrogen-premiums-amid-policy-pressure-and-economic-realities/) - European companies are entering an unusual phase of the energy transition: while renewable hydrogen production is expanding faster than demand, some buyers are signaling a readiness to pay sharply higher prices for the clean fuel. - [How the US Plastics Pact Is Reshaping Plastic Packaging](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-the-us-plastics-pact-is-reshaping-plastic-packaging/) - “5.57 million metric tons.” That is the volume of plastic packaging reported in 2023 by members of the U.S. Plastics Pact (USPP), representing roughly a third of the packaging covered by the initiative. - [Centrica and X-Energy Select Hartlepool for First UK Fleet of Xe-100 Advanced Modular Reactors](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/centrica-and-x-energy-select-hartlepool-for-first-uk-fleet-of-xe-100-advanced-modular-reactors/) - The UK energy sector may see up to 960 MW of advanced nuclear capacity at Hartlepool under a newly signed agreement between Centrica and X-Energy, marking a significant shift toward small-modular reactor deployment as the country contends with retiring baseload assets and rising decarbonization targets. - [Stimulated Geologic Hydrogen: Engineering the Subsurface for Low-Carbon Supply](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/stimulated-geologic-hydrogen-engineering-the-subsurface-for-low-carbon-supply/) - Global hydrogen demand is projected to exceed 500 million tones a year by mid-century, yet most low-carbon supply options remain expensive or constrained by infrastructure. A recent analysis from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies spotlights an emerging pathway: stimulated geologic hydrogen production. - [AI-Powered Sorting Gains Ground as UK Pushes Circularity in Plastic Packaging](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ai-powered-sorting-gains-ground-as-uk-pushes-circularity-in-plastic-packaging/) - With the UK’s plastic packaging recycling rate still hovering at 51%, according to the government’s 2025 Waste Statistics, the sector faces an urgent need to close the gap between collection and true circularity. - [Stellantis Scales Second-Life Battery Strategy With Launch of AVATHOR ONE](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/stellantis-scales-second-life-battery-strategy-with-launch-of-avathor-one/) - Global EV sales topped 14 million units in 2023, according to the IEA, putting mounting pressure on automakers to manage end-of-life batteries responsibly. Stellantis is positioning its SUSTAINera business as a response, expanding applications for high-voltage batteries beyond energy storage and into accessibility technology. - [Samsara Eco Launches 20,000-Tonne Enzymatic Recycling Plant in Australia as KBR Backs Global Scale-Up](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/samsara-eco-launches-20000-tonne-enzymatic-recycling-plant-in-australia-as-kbr-backs-global-scale-up/) - Australian biotech firm Samsara Eco has inaugurated a 20,000-tonne recycling facility in Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, aiming to deploy enzymatic processes capable of breaking down mixed polymers that conventional systems cannot handle. - [Ignitis Group Bets €130M on Rolls-Royce mtu Batteries to Stabilize Lithuania’s Renewable Grid](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ignitis-group-bets-e130m-on-rolls-royce-mtu-batteries-to-stabilize-lithuanias-renewable-grid/) - Lithuania is accelerating its clean-power agenda with a €130 million order for battery energy storage systems (BESS) from Rolls-Royce Power Systems, marking the manufacturer’s largest single storage contract to date. - [ElevenEs Eyes €600M LFP Battery Gigafactory in Poland](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/elevenes-eyes-e600m-lfp-battery-gigafactory-in-poland/) - ElevenEs, a Luxembourg-based developer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, is evaluating a €600 million gigafactory in Poland, with construction targeted for late 2027. - [UK’s £448M Clean Maritime Pledge Puts Hydrogen Fuels on Watch as Industry Seeks Clarity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uks-448m-clean-maritime-pledge-puts-hydrogen-fuels-on-watch-as-industry-seeks-clarity/) - At London International Shipping Week, the UK government announced £448 million ($609 million) in public funding for green maritime technologies, part of a £1.1 billion package with private investors. - [Ceva Logistics Targets Europe's EV Battery Waste With Multi-Country Recycling Network](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ceva-logistics-targets-europes-ev-battery-waste-with-multi-country-recycling-network/) - Ceva Logistics has announced a dedicated service for the collection, processing, and repurposing of EV batteries, underpinned by a multi-million-euro investment and a phased rollout across 10 European countries by 2027. - [Spain Expands Electricity Grid Strategy to Meet Surging Hydrogen and Renewable Demand by 2030](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/spain-expands-electricity-grid-strategy-to-meet-surging-hydrogen-and-renewable-demand-by-2030/) - Spain is preparing to inject unprecedented resources into its power network as surging demand from hydrogen, renewables, and data infrastructure strains the country’s existing grid. - [UK Net Zero 2050 Requires Circular Economy Finance and Infrastructure Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-net-zero-2050-requires-circular-economy-finance-and-infrastructure-integration/) - Reaching the UK’s legally binding target of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 demands a wholesale reconfiguration of its economy and infrastructure. Success will require not only expanding renewable energy but embedding circular economy principles and building resilient systems capable of withstanding climate and economic shocks. - [MOL Group Advances Petrochemical Circularity with Certified Plastic-Waste Feedstock Trial in Hungary](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mol-group-advances-petrochemical-circularity-with-certified-plastic-waste-feedstock-trial-in-hungary/) - MOL Group has completed its first certified production trial using post-consumer plastic waste as feedstock at the company’s flagship petrochemical site in Tiszaújváros, Hungary, marking a notable step toward integrating circular economy principles into large-scale polymer manufacturing. - [Jordan and China’s UEG Launch $1.15B Feasibility Study for Large-Scale Green Hydrogen Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jordan-and-chinas-ueg-launch-1-15b-feasibility-study-for-large-scale-green-hydrogen-project/) - Jordan has taken another step toward its ambition of becoming a regional hub for clean fuels, signing a memorandum of understanding with China’s UEG Green Hydrogen Development Holding Limited to explore a $1.155 billion green hydrogen project. - [Stargate Hydrogen and Saudi RDI Forge Partnership to Advance Green Hydrogen Innovation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/stargate-hydrogen-and-saudi-rdi-forge-partnership-to-advance-green-hydrogen-innovation/) - Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen gained new traction with a memorandum of understanding between Stargate Hydrogen and the Kingdom’s Research, Development, and Innovation Authority (RDI). - [Mexico Unveils Circular Economy Hub in Hidalgo as Part of Plan to Drive Sustainable Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mexico-unveils-circular-economy-hub-in-hidalgo-as-part-of-plan-to-drive-sustainable-growth/) - Mexico is moving to place circularity at the center of its regional development agenda with the announcement of a new Welfare Development Hub in Hidalgo dedicated to recycling and resource recovery. - [Algeria Joins African Green Hydrogen Alliance, Strengthening Continental Push for Renewable Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/algeria-joins-african-green-hydrogen-alliance-strengthening-continental-push-for-renewable-growth/) - Algeria has joined the African Green Hydrogen Alliance (AGHA), signaling a deeper commitment to renewable energy cooperation across the continent. - [AI-Driven System Dynamics Offers New Lens on Taiwan’s Circular Economy Targets](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ai-driven-system-dynamics-offers-new-lens-on-taiwans-circular-economy-targets/) - Researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) have unveiled an artificial intelligence workflow that merges multimodal GPT models with system dynamics, offering a faster way to assess how circular economy policies could reshape resource flows. - [Yara Commits to Full Offtake from ATOME’s $630M Green Fertilizer Project in Villeta](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/yara-commits-to-full-offtake-from-atomes-630m-green-fertilizer-project-in-villeta/) - ATOME Energy has finalized a decade-long offtake agreement with Yara International for the entire output of its planned low-carbon fertilizer facility in Villeta, Paraguay, marking the last commercial step before a final investment decision (FID) on the $630 million project. - [Victorian AgTech Startups Secure Support to Advance Circular Farming Solutions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/victorian-agtech-startups-secure-support-to-advance-circular-farming-solutions/) - Victoria is betting on circular agriculture to drive productivity and sustainability, with two local startups receiving fresh backing from the Allan Labor Government. - [Hydrogen Integration Lowers Costs and Boosts Efficiency in Floating PV-Pumped Hydro Systems, Study Finds](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogen-integration-lowers-costs-and-boosts-efficiency-in-floating-pv-pumped-hydro-systems-study-finds/) - Hydrogen could play a pivotal role in protecting hybrid renewable plants from the economic drag of curtailment, according to new research from Italy’s University of Cagliari. - [Hydrogen’s $75 Billion Reality Check: From Oil Majors to Middle East Corridors, Can the Numbers Add Up?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogens-75-billion-reality-check-from-oil-majors-to-middle-east-corridors-can-the-numbers-add-up/) - Global investment in clean hydrogen has surged from $10 billion in 2020 to $75 billion in 2024, a trajectory that would normally suggest unstoppable momentum. Yet behind the capital inflows, projects are stalling, cost gaps remain unresolved, and infrastructure questions hang over Europe’s ambition to import hydrogen at scale. The experience of Marcel Kooter—who shifted [...] - [CATL’s $19/kWh Sodium-Ion Claims Face Reality Check in $1.82 Billion Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/catls-19-kwh-sodium-ion-claims-face-reality-check-in-1-82-billion-market/) - CATL’s announced sodium-ion battery pricing of $19 per kilowatt hour represents a 65% reduction from current lithium iron phosphate costs of $55-$70/kWh, not the 90% cost decline claimed across social media channels promoting the technology. The Chinese battery manufacturer’s Nextra sodium-ion system achieves 175 Wh/kg energy density while promising 10,000+ charge cycles, positioning it within [...] - [Unlocking Hydrogen Demand: Essential Policies for Market Transformation and Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unlocking-hydrogen-demand-essential-policies-for-market-transformation-and-growth/) - The global hydrogen economy stands at a pivotal crossroads, highlighting the pressing issue of sluggish demand in the hydrogen sector. The challenge is clear: while the potential of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier is immense, current market demand remains insufficient to drive large-scale adoption without significant policy interventions. This analysis presents a critical perspective [...] - [Una Terra Secures €50M to Scale Circular Economy Technologies](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/una-terra-secures-e50m-to-scale-circular-economy-technologies/) - Venture capital firm Una Terra has raised €50 million ($54.5 million) for its Circular Economy Growth Fund, positioning itself as a catalyst for technologies designed to curb waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions. - [Scotland's Circular Economy Adds £7.11B to GVA but Faces Scale-Up Challenge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/scotlands-circular-economy-adds-7-11b-to-gva-but-faces-scale-up-challenge/) - Scotland’s circular economy contributed an estimated £7.11 billion in gross value added (GVA) in 2021, accounting for 4.7% of the nation’s total GVA and nearly 3.9% of GDP when offshore oil and gas are included, according to a new report from Zero Waste Scotland. - [IEA Sees Low-Emissions Hydrogen Expanding to 2030 Despite Slowdown in Project Pipeline](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/iea-sees-low-emissions-hydrogen-expanding-to-2030-despite-slowdown-in-project-pipeline/) - Global hydrogen demand climbed to nearly 100 million tonnes in 2024, up 2% year on year, underscoring the fuel’s entrenched role in refining and heavy industry. - [Peregrine and OCP Deal Targets Cheaper Decarbonization for Fertilizer and Heavy Industries](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/peregrine-and-ocp-deal-targets-cheaper-decarbonization-for-fertilizer-and-heavy-industries/) - Peregrine Hydrogen has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Morocco-based OCP Group to fund and scale its dual-output electrolyzer technology, positioning the startup to enter commercial deployment in the fertilizer sector. - [Metso Outotec Launches Hydrogen-Based Iron Ore Pilot to Advance Fossil-Free Steelmaking](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/metso-outotec-launches-hydrogen-based-iron-ore-pilot-to-advance-fossil-free-steelmaking/) - Finland’s Metso Outotec has inaugurated its Circored™ hydrogen pre-reduction pilot plant in Frankfurt, Germany, underscoring a growing push to decarbonize steel production through direct reduction technologies. - [Record-Breaking Green Ammonia Bids: India’s Path to Dominating Global Exports](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/record-breaking-green-ammonia-bids-indias-path-to-dominating-global-exports/) - India’s recent green ammonia auctions, conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, have captured global attention with record-low bid prices, some dipping below $600 per ton. This unprecedented pricing milestone poses questions regarding the mechanisms that allowed such competitive bids. Critical to these low-cost bids were the grid fee waivers, which provided projects [...] - [Sarawak Targets Circular Economy Gains With 2050 Waste Management Master Plan](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sarawak-targets-circular-economy-gains-with-2050-waste-management-master-plan/) - Sarawak is preparing to overhaul its waste management strategy with a master plan designed to guide policy and infrastructure through 2050, signaling a shift from landfill dependence toward resource recovery and circular economy practices. - [ECB’s New “Climate Factor” May Leave Big Polluters Largely Unscathed](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ecbs-new-climate-factor-may-leave-big-polluters-largely-unscathed/) - The European Central Bank (ECB) is preparing to tighten collateral rules for loans tied to high-emitting activities, but early estimates suggest that the shift may barely register for the continent’s largest fossil fuel companies. From 2026, the ECB will introduce a “climate factor” into its collateral framework — the system that governs how banks pledge [...] - [AISIN Targets 50% Waste Reduction by 2030 with Resin Recycling and CO2-Saving Process Upgrades](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/aisin-targets-50-waste-reduction-by-2030-with-resin-recycling-and-co2-saving-process-upgrades/) - AISIN’s Production Engineering Division is intensifying efforts to cut industrial waste and carbon emissions, setting a goal to halve unnecessary material output from FY2023 levels by 2030. - [Policy Gaps and Supply Chain Strains Slow Global Hydrogen Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/policy-gaps-and-supply-chain-strains-slow-global-hydrogen-expansion/) - Global hydrogen investments have surpassed $570 billion in announced projects through 2030, underscoring growing confidence in the sector’s decarbonization potential. Yet only $120 billion (21%) has reached final investment decision (FID), reflecting persistent uncertainty around offtake agreements, permitting, and infrastructure readiness. - [Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub Faces Setback as PGE Exits Boardman Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pacific-northwest-hydrogen-hub-faces-setback-as-pge-exits-boardman-project/) - A flagship clean-hydrogen venture in the Pacific Northwest is faltering after Portland General Electric (PGE) and Mitsubishi Power withdrew support for a $1 billion production facility planned near Boardman, Oregon. - [Global Circular Economy Market Set to More Than Double by 2032 Amid Strong Corporate and Policy Support](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/global-circular-economy-market-set-to-more-than-double-by-2032-amid-strong-corporate-and-policy-support/) - The global circular economy market, valued at an estimated US$149.86 billion in 2024, is projected to expand to US$355.44 billion by 2032, according to new data from DataM Intelligence. - [Argonne Scales Next-Generation Battery Research to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/argonne-scales-next-generation-battery-research-to-strengthen-u-s-energy-security/) - As U.S. electricity demand rises and supply chains for critical minerals tighten, national laboratories are accelerating research on alternatives to lithium-ion batteries. - [India’s PGI and Entity-1 to Turn Waste into Hydrogen, Methanol and Chemicals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-pgi-and-entity-1-to-turn-waste-into-hydrogen-methanol-and-chemicals/) - Premier Green Innovations Pvt Ltd (PGI) and technology developer Entity-1 have signed a three-year, Rs 500 crore agreement to build a refinery network that converts agricultural and industrial residues into hydrogen, methanol, and ethyl acetate. - [Circular Business Review Teams Up with Energy News to Raise the Bar on Sustainability Storytelling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-business-review-teams-up-with-energy-news-to-raise-the-bar-on-sustainability-storytelling-2/) - The circular economy isn’t just another buzzword cluttering your LinkedIn feed—it’s reshaping how smart companies tell their stories. And frankly, most are getting it wrong. That’s why Circular Business Review (CBR), a platform known for dissecting—not celebrating—circular economy claims, has partnered with Energy News, the global energy sector’s go-to source for news, analysis, and strategy [...] - [Circular Business Review Teams Up with Energy News to Raise the Bar on Sustainability Storytelling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-business-review-teams-up-with-energy-news-to-raise-the-bar-on-sustainability-storytelling/) - The circular economy isn't just another buzzword cluttering your LinkedIn feed—it's reshaping how smart companies tell their stories. And frankly, most are getting it wrong. - [Western Europe’s Food Waste-Derived Products Market to Reach $16B by 2035](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/western-europes-food-waste-derived-products-market-to-reach-16b-by-2035/) - The market for products derived from food waste in Western Europe is projected to expand from $10.5 billion in 2025 to $16 billion by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 4.3%, according to recent estimates. - [PlasCred Advances $25M Circular Plastics Facility with BDC Financing Term Sheet](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/plascred-advances-25m-circular-plastics-facility-with-bdc-financing-term-sheet/) - Plastics recycling in Canada is gaining renewed momentum as PlasCred Circular Innovations Inc. has secured a non-binding term sheet from the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) for up to $8.5 million in senior debt financing. - [Immingham SAF Plant to Convert Waste into Jet Fuel](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/immingham-saf-plant-to-convert-waste-into-jet-fuel/) - The UK aviation sector, responsible for around 7% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions, is under mounting pressure to decarbonize. - [HIF Global Relocates $2B E-Methanol Project to Former Burnie Paper Mill](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hif-global-relocates-2b-e-methanol-project-to-former-burnie-paper-mill/) - Australia’s ambitions to establish itself as a hub for e-fuels production have taken a step forward, with HIF Global confirming that its proposed $2 billion green hydrogen–based methanol facility in Tasmania will now be built on the site of the former Burnie paper mill rather than its previously selected location in Hampshire. - [Hithium Targets AI Power Surge with Long-Duration Energy Storage Launch](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hithium-targets-ai-power-surge-with-long-duration-energy-storage-launch/) - AI-driven data centers are emerging as one of the fastest-growing loads on global electricity systems, with some forecasts warning that U.S. facilities alone could add up to 50 GW of demand by 2030—equivalent to the consumption of every household in California. - [Mauritania and Hynfra Ink $1.5 Billion Green Ammonia Deal in Nouakchott](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mauritania-and-hynfra-ink-1-5-billion-green-ammonia-deal-in-nouakchott/) - Poland-based Hynfra and the Government of Mauritania signed a Framework Agreement for the development of a $1.5 billion integrated green ammonia facility. - [Volkswagen Launches Solid-State, Unified Cell and Grid Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/volkswagen-launches-solid-state-unified-cell-and-grid-storage-2/) - Europe’s automotive and energy transition is colliding at the battery cell. Volkswagen Group, through subsidiaries PowerCo and Elli, is now positioning itself at the center of this shift with three announcements: a test vehicle running on QuantumScape’s solid-state battery, the series-ready Unified Cell slated for mass-market EVs, and a 40 MWh stationary energy storage system [...] - [Philippines DOE Updates EV Guidelines to Align with Industry Act and Tighten Compliance](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-doe-updates-ev-guidelines-to-align-with-industry-act-and-tighten-compliance-2/) - Electric vehicle adoption in the Philippines is moving into a new regulatory phase. On Sept. 9, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular DC2025-09-0015, amending earlier EV Recognition Guidelines with the goal of creating a clearer and more harmonized classification system. The update, which takes effect Sept. 20, 2025, is intended to align fully [...] - [EU Plastics Recycling Sector Warns of Collapse as Output Falls to 25-Year Low](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-plastics-recycling-sector-warns-of-collapse-as-output-falls-to-25-year-low-2/) - Europe’s plastics recycling industry is warning of an accelerating crisis as plant closures and investment shortfalls erode its ability to support the EU’s circular economy targets. In a letter to European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, major trade bodies including EuRIC and Plastics Recyclers Europe cautioned that soaring energy costs, regulatory fragmentation, and intensifying [...] - [EU Plastics Recycling Sector Warns of Collapse as Output Falls to 25-Year Low](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-plastics-recycling-sector-warns-of-collapse-as-output-falls-to-25-year-low/) - Europe’s plastics recycling industry is warning of an accelerating crisis as plant closures and investment shortfalls erode its ability to support the EU’s circular economy targets. - [Volkswagen Launches Solid-State, Unified Cell and Grid Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/volkswagen-launches-solid-state-unified-cell-and-grid-storage/) - Europe’s automotive and energy transition is colliding at the battery cell. Volkswagen Group, through subsidiaries PowerCo and Elli, is now positioning itself at the center of this shift with three announcements: a test vehicle running on QuantumScape’s solid-state battery, the series-ready Unified Cell slated for mass-market EVs, and a 40 MWh stationary energy storage system to be connected in Salzgitter in 2025. - [SHS Group Secures Franco-German Hydrogen Deal to Decarbonize Steel Production](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/shs-group-secures-franco-german-hydrogen-deal-to-decarbonize-steel-production/) - The SHS – Stahl-Holding-Saar Group (SHS Group), which includes Dillinger, Saarstahl, and ROGESA, has signed a decade-long agreement with France’s Verso Energy for the annual supply of at least 6,000 tons of renewable hydrogen. - [Philippines DOE Updates EV Guidelines to Align with Industry Act and Tighten Compliance](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-doe-updates-ev-guidelines-to-align-with-industry-act-and-tighten-compliance/) - Electric vehicle adoption in the Philippines is moving into a new regulatory phase. On Sept. 9, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued Department Circular DC2025-09-0015, amending earlier EV Recognition Guidelines with the goal of creating a clearer and more harmonized classification system. - [AquaVentus and Hydrogen Scotland Partner to Advance North Sea Green Hydrogen Corridor](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/aquaventus-and-hydrogen-scotland-partner-to-advance-north-sea-green-hydrogen-corridor/) - The race to scale up Europe’s hydrogen economy has gained new momentum as AquaVentus, Germany’s offshore wind-to-hydrogen initiative, and Hydrogen Scotland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation on green hydrogen production, transport, and deployment across the North Sea region. - [Coordination at Breaking Point: Why Net-Zero Demands Hybrid Energy Governance](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/coordination-at-breaking-point-why-net-zero-demands-hybrid-energy-governance/) - For much of the twentieth century, energy systems operated under vertically integrated utilities that planned, dispatched, and balanced power and gas flows under a single hierarchy. Liberalization in the 1990s dismantled these structures, replacing internal engineering coordination with fragmented interactions across generators, grid operators, retailers, and aggregators. Today, decarbonization multiplies the challenge, adding new vectors—hydrogen, [...] - [Philippines Pushes Circular Economy for Plastics but Faces Infrastructure Gaps](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-pushes-circular-economy-for-plastics-but-faces-infrastructure-gaps-2/) - The Philippines generates an estimated 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, with roughly 20% leaking into oceans, rivers, and waterways, according to World Bank data. Against this backdrop, the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) is advancing a circular economy model in the Davao region, seeking to shift from clean-up campaigns to systemic waste reduction [...] - [Morocco Turns to Circular Water Systems as Drought Enters Seventh Year](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/morocco-turns-to-circular-water-systems-as-drought-enters-seventh-year-2/) - Morocco’s water crisis has deepened into its seventh consecutive year of drought, with per capita water availability falling to just 606 cubic meters annually—far below the United Nations’ scarcity threshold of 1,000 cubic meters. With more than 72% of its population now living in cities, the pressure on coastal aquifers and limited surface resources is [...] - [Gulf States Advance in Circular Carbon Economy Index but Face Questions on Hydrocarbon Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/gulf-states-advance-in-circular-carbon-economy-index-but-face-questions-on-hydrocarbon-strategy-2/) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has improved its standing in the global low-carbon transition, with its Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index score rising to 41.5 in 2024 from 37.7 in 2023. The index, developed by Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), benchmarks 125 countries on climate progress across four pillars: reducing, [...] - [RWE Secures €551M Grant for Dutch Green Hydrogen Plant at Eemshaven](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/rwe-secures-e551m-grant-for-dutch-green-hydrogen-plant-at-eemshaven/) - The Netherlands has awarded €551 million in funding to RWE for its planned 100-MW OranjeWind electrolyzer in Eemshaven, marking one of the largest single-project hydrogen subsidies issued under the SDE++ climate transition scheme. - [Yara Launches Construction of World’s First Renewable Ammonia-Powered Container Ship](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/yara-launches-construction-of-worlds-first-renewable-ammonia-powered-container-ship/) - Yara Clean Ammonia has initiated construction of the Yara Eyde, billed as the world’s first container vessel designed to run on renewable ammonia. - [Morocco Turns to Circular Water Systems as Drought Enters Seventh Year](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/morocco-turns-to-circular-water-systems-as-drought-enters-seventh-year/) - Morocco’s water crisis has deepened into its seventh consecutive year of drought, with per capita water availability falling to just 606 cubic meters annually—far below the United Nations’ scarcity threshold of 1,000 cubic meters. With more than 72% of its population now living in cities, the pressure on coastal aquifers and limited surface resources is intensifying. - [Gulf States Advance in Circular Carbon Economy Index but Face Questions on Hydrocarbon Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/gulf-states-advance-in-circular-carbon-economy-index-but-face-questions-on-hydrocarbon-strategy/) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has improved its standing in the global low-carbon transition, with its Circular Carbon Economy (CCE) Index score rising to 41.5 in 2024 from 37.7 in 2023. - [Philippines Pushes Circular Economy for Plastics but Faces Infrastructure Gaps](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-pushes-circular-economy-for-plastics-but-faces-infrastructure-gaps/) - The Philippines generates an estimated 2.7 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, with roughly 20% leaking into oceans, rivers, and waterways, according to World Bank data. - [Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory Hits 1,000 Megapacks as Global Storage Demand Surges](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/teslas-shanghai-megafactory-hits-1000-megapacks-as-global-storage-demand-surges/) - Tesla’s Shanghai Megafactory, launched in December 2023 with the capacity to produce 10,000 Megapacks annually, has already built its first 1,000 units as of July 2024. - [AI Data Centers Could Add California-Sized Electricity Demand by 2030](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ai-data-centers-could-add-california-sized-electricity-demand-by-2030/) - Artificial intelligence is being framed less as a technological revolution and more as a national survival project. Yet even as the White House describes AI as a “new Manhattan Project,” lawmakers are still receiving primers on basic concepts. - [WA Bets on Algae to Build a Circular Economy Through Murdoch’s Innovation Hub](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wa-bets-on-algae-to-build-a-circular-economy-through-murdochs-innovation-hub-2/) - Australia generates more than 76 million tonnes of waste annually, according to the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Roughly 27 million tonnes end up in landfills, leaving policymakers and industry searching for technologies that can reduce both waste and emissions. Against this backdrop, Murdoch University has launched its Algae Innovation [...] - [India’s Circular Economy Push in 2025: Policy, Industry and Market Pressures Converge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-circular-economy-push-in-2025-policy-industry-and-market-pressures-converge-2/) - By 2025, India’s industrial landscape faces a structural pivot as circular economy principles begin to replace the entrenched linear model of “take, make, dispose.” With a population surpassing 1.4 billion and growing resource scarcity, the pressure to reconcile industrial expansion with sustainability is acute. NITI Aayog estimates that circular practices could unlock trillions of dollars [...] - [AI-Driven Carbon Intelligence Puts Supply Chains at the Core of the Circular Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ai-driven-carbon-intelligence-puts-supply-chains-at-the-core-of-the-circular-economy-transition-2/) - Europe’s annual production of more than 2.1 billion tonnes of waste underscores the scale of the challenge facing policymakers and industry alike. The European Union’s response, centered on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), is designed to dismantle the linear “take-make-dispose” model and replace it with systems that extend product lifecycles and conserve materials. [...] - [German Steel Industry’s €500M CO2 Bill Exposes Hydrogen Economy’s Stalled Progress](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/german-steel-industrys-e500m-co2-bill-exposes-hydrogen-economys-stalled-progress/) - Thyssenkrupp’s potential annual carbon certificate costs of €500 million against operating profits of just €260 million expose the financial pressure driving Germany’s steel sector toward hydrogen transition, yet infrastructure delays and policy uncertainty threaten industrial viability across the Rhine-Ruhr region. The disparity between the global green hydrogen market’s projected growth from USD 12.31 billion in [...] - [French Startup Validates Plutonium Chloride Fuel Synthesis in $41.55 Billion Molten Salt Reactor Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/french-startup-validates-plutonium-chloride-fuel-synthesis-in-41-55-billion-molten-salt-reactor-market/) - NAAREA’s validation of plutonium chloride fuel synthesis through collaboration with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre addresses a critical bottleneck in the molten salt reactor industry, which is projected to reach $41.55 billion by 2031 from $17.71 billion in 2023, growing at a 12.95% CAGR. The French startup’s breakthrough in pyrochemical synthesis of NaCl-PuCl₃ salt [...] - [EU Methane Rules Expose Gaps in UK Oil and Gas Export Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-methane-rules-expose-gaps-in-uk-oil-and-gas-export-strategy/) - In 2024, the EU absorbed 70 percent of the UK’s crude oil exports—worth £11.4 billion—and nearly all gas exports at £3.9 billion. This heavy reliance on European buyers places the UK oil and gas sector at the center of the EU’s Methane Emissions Regulation (MER), a law that could reshape trade flows by 2030. With [...] - [India’s Circular Economy Push in 2025: Policy, Industry and Market Pressures Converge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-circular-economy-push-in-2025-policy-industry-and-market-pressures-converge/) - By 2025, India’s industrial landscape faces a structural pivot as circular economy principles begin to replace the entrenched linear model of “take, make, dispose.” With a population surpassing 1.4 billion and growing resource scarcity, the pressure to reconcile industrial expansion with sustainability is acute. NITI Aayog estimates that circular practices could unlock trillions of dollars - [WA Bets on Algae to Build a Circular Economy Through Murdoch’s Innovation Hub](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wa-bets-on-algae-to-build-a-circular-economy-through-murdochs-innovation-hub/) - Australia generates more than 76 million tonnes of waste annually, according to the federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water. Roughly 27 million tonnes end up in landfills, leaving policymakers and industry searching for technologies that can reduce both waste and emissions. Against this backdrop, Murdoch University has launched its Algae Innovation - [AI-Driven Carbon Intelligence Puts Supply Chains at the Core of the Circular Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ai-driven-carbon-intelligence-puts-supply-chains-at-the-core-of-the-circular-economy-transition/) - Europe’s annual production of more than 2.1 billion tonnes of waste underscores the scale of the challenge facing policymakers and industry alike. The European Union’s response, centered on the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), is designed to dismantle the linear “take-make-dispose” model and replace it with systems that extend product lifecycles and conserve materials. - [Circular Construction Faces Financing Hurdles Despite Trillions in Wasted Material Value](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-construction-faces-financing-hurdles-despite-trillions-in-wasted-material-value-2/) - The construction and demolition sector produces more waste than most industries combined. In the United States alone, the sector generated more than 600 million tons of debris in 2018—twice the country’s municipal solid waste. The European Union reports 820 million tons annually, while China produces over 2 billion tons. Globally, construction and building operations drive [...] - [Kiilto Introduces Lignin-Based Laundry Powder in Bid to Halve Carbon Footprint](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/kiilto-introduces-lignin-based-laundry-powder-in-bid-to-halve-carbon-footprint-2/) - Less than 1% of global textile detergents currently incorporate bio-based raw materials, yet Finland’s Kiilto is positioning lignin—a by-product of the pulp and paper industry—as a viable alternative to fossil-based ingredients in professional laundry applications. The company’s new laundry powder, launched under the Kiilto Pro Textile line, claims a 50% reduction in carbon footprint while [...] - [Samsara Eco’s Jerrabomberra Plant Tests the Viability of Circular Plastics at Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/samsara-ecos-jerrabomberra-plant-tests-the-viability-of-circular-plastics-at-scale-2/) - Only 10 percent of plastics are recycled globally, with textile-to-textile recycling accounting for less than 1 percent. Against this backdrop, Australian biotechnology firm Samsara Eco has opened its first commercial-scale facility in Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, positioning itself to test whether enzymatic recycling can transition from research to industrial reality. The facility houses EosEco, a [...] - [Green Hydrogen Faces Structural Setbacks as ScottishPower Suspends UK Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/green-hydrogen-faces-structural-setbacks-as-scottishpower-suspends-uk-projects/) - In 2024, more than 20% of announced hydrogen projects in Europe were halted or cancelled, according to Westwood Global Energy. The latest casualty is ScottishPower, Iberdrola’s UK subsidiary, which has suspended development of its Cromarty (10.6 MW) and Whitelee (7.1 MW) green hydrogen plants, despite having secured support under the UK’s Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1). [...] - [Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s €10M Asset Acquisition Highlights Alkaline Electrolysis Consolidation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/thyssenkrupp-nuceras-e10m-asset-acquisition-highlights-alkaline-electrolysis-consolidation/) - Thyssenkrupp Nucera paid less than €10 million to acquire key technology assets from the insolvent Danish electrolyser manufacturer Green Hydrogen Systems, completing a strategic transaction that underscores the pressures facing smaller players in the alkaline water electrolysis sector. The deal, which includes intellectual property and a full-size prototype test facility in Skive, Denmark, reflects broader [...] - [India’s $44 Billion Renewable Capacity Stranded by Market Failures Despite Record Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-44-billion-renewable-capacity-stranded-by-market-failures-despite-record-growth/) - With 44 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity ready for deployment but lacking Power Purchase Agreements, India confronts a market paradox that exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in the world’s third-largest energy system. The stranded capacity represents approximately $44 billion in investment based on typical renewable project costs of $1 million per MW, highlighting how demand-side failures [...] - [Estonian Manufacturer Enters $270 Million Sodium-Ion Battery Market with Transport-Unrestricted Technology](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/estonian-manufacturer-enters-270-million-sodium-ion-battery-market-with-transport-unrestricted-technology/) - The global sodium ion battery market was valued at USD 270.1 Million in 2024 and is set to grow at a CAGR of 26.1% from 2025 to 2034, creating significant opportunities for new entrants like Estonia-based Freen OÜ, which has launched its latest generation of sodium-ion battery storage systems targeting European markets with a strategic [...] - [The €200 Million Hydrogen Shipping, a 20-Year-Old’s Challenge to Industry Giants](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-e200-million-hydrogen-shipping-a-20-year-olds-challenge-to-industry-giants/) - The global transportation liquid hydrogen market is projected to reach $10 billion by 2032, growing at a 21.44% CAGR, creating an opportunity that Paul Louis Kiesow believes justifies his ambitious entry strategy. At 20, the CEO’s €10 million Qatari-backed venture proposes 60,000 cubic meter hydrogen tankers—vessels that would dwarf current capabilities yet remain modest compared [...] - [Paul Louis Kiesow vs. Energy Giants: Can a 20-Year-Old Disrupt Global Hydrogen Transport?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/paul-louis-kiesow-vs-energy-giants-can-a-20-year-old-disrupt-global-hydrogen-transport/) - Meet Paul Louis Kiesow, the 20-year-old CEO who has set his sights on one of the most complex challenges in the energy transition: shipping liquid hydrogen at –253°C across the globe. - [From Oil Rigs to Hydrogen: Why Energy Transition Is Still Running on Fossil Logic](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/from-oil-rigs-to-hydrogen-why-energy-transition-is-still-running-on-fossil-logic/) - After three decades inside Mobil, Castrol, and BP, Marcel Kooter didn’t exactly take the easy road into retirement. Instead, he pivoted from selling fossil molecules to evangelizing green ones — co-founding the Holland Hydrogen Hub to connect the Middle East’s solar-rich deserts with Europe’s industrial heartland. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE Kooter’s career arc embodies - [Saudia Group’s Zero-Waste Pledge Tests the Viability of Circular Economy in Aviation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/saudia-groups-zero-waste-pledge-tests-the-viability-of-circular-economy-in-aviation-2/) - The aviation industry generates an estimated 5.7 million tons of cabin waste annually, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), yet less than 20% is recycled. Against this backdrop, Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Loop KSA to design and implement its first comprehensive waste management program—a move that could position [...] - [Philippines Faces Waste Crisis: Circular Economy Push Gains Urgency](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-faces-waste-crisis-circular-economy-push-gains-urgency-2/) - The Philippines generates more than 21 million metric tons of waste annually, and with landfill capacity nearing exhaustion in several urban centers, the country’s waste management system is under intensifying scrutiny. Stakeholders at the 4th Liveable Cities Lab argued that circular economy adoption—long discussed but unevenly implemented—offers one of the few viable pathways to reverse [...] - [BMW Bets on Hydrogen: Fuel Cell Strategy Tests Automaker’s Multi-Technology Gamble](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bmw-bets-on-hydrogen-fuel-cell-strategy-tests-automakers-multi-technology-gamble-2/) - BMW’s plan to unveil its third-generation fuel cell system in 2028 underscores the company’s determination to remain “technology-open” at a time when most automakers are converging on battery electrics. The timing is deliberate: while battery EVs dominate policy incentives and infrastructure investments, BMW is signaling that hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) could still claim [...] - [Circular Construction Faces Financing Hurdles Despite Trillions in Wasted Material Value](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-construction-faces-financing-hurdles-despite-trillions-in-wasted-material-value/) - The construction and demolition sector produces more waste than most industries combined. In the United States alone, the sector generated more than 600 million tons of debris in 2018—twice the country’s municipal solid waste. The European Union reports 820 million tons annually, while China produces over 2 billion tons. Globally, construction and building operations drive - [Kiilto Introduces Lignin-Based Laundry Powder in Bid to Halve Carbon Footprint](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/kiilto-introduces-lignin-based-laundry-powder-in-bid-to-halve-carbon-footprint/) - Less than 1% of global textile detergents currently incorporate bio-based raw materials, yet Finland’s Kiilto is positioning lignin—a by-product of the pulp and paper industry—as a viable alternative to fossil-based ingredients in professional laundry applications. The company’s new laundry powder, launched under the Kiilto Pro Textile line, claims a 50% reduction in carbon footprint while - [Samsara Eco’s Jerrabomberra Plant Tests the Viability of Circular Plastics at Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/samsara-ecos-jerrabomberra-plant-tests-the-viability-of-circular-plastics-at-scale/) - Only 10 percent of plastics are recycled globally, with textile-to-textile recycling accounting for less than 1 percent. Against this backdrop, Australian biotechnology firm Samsara Eco has opened its first commercial-scale facility in Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, positioning itself to test whether enzymatic recycling can transition from research to industrial reality. The facility houses EosEco, a - [Germany’s 500 GW Battery Queue: Grid Connection Chaos Exposes Infrastructure Mismatch](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/germanys-500-gw-battery-queue-grid-connection-chaos-exposes-infrastructure-mismatch/) - Germany’s transmission and distribution system operators now face over 500 GW of battery energy storage system connection requests, representing more than eight times the country’s peak electricity demand. This surge from 340 GW in February to 470.5 GW across four TSOs and three DSOs reflects fundamental systemic failures in grid connection procedures rather than genuine [...] - [The Kingdom’s Green Paradox: How Saudi Arabia Plans to Sell Hydrogen While Burning More Oil](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-kingdoms-green-paradox-how-saudi-arabia-plans-to-sell-hydrogen-while-burning-more-oil/) - Saudi Arabia targets 1.2 million tons of green hydrogen production and 10% of global demand by 2030, yet renewable energy currently generates just 1% of the kingdom’s electricity, while oil exports represent 82% of total exports. This stark contradiction highlights the central tension in Saudi Arabia’s energy transition strategy, where climate ambitions compete directly with [...] - [Hydrogen’s Uneven Ascent: Market Momentum Meets Structural Barriers](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogens-uneven-ascent-market-momentum-meets-structural-barriers/) - Global hydrogen markets are expanding at a rapid clip, with projections suggesting the sector could reach $410 billion by 2030, up from roughly $155 billion today. Much of this growth rests on policy-driven momentum—particularly in the EU, Japan, and South Korea—where hydrogen strategies are tightly woven into decarbonization pathways. Yet the trajectory is anything but [...] - [Early Battery Death Predictions: New AI Method Challenges 100-Cycle Accuracy Barrier](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/early-battery-death-predictions-new-ai-method-challenges-100-cycle-accuracy-barrier/) - Lithium-ion battery health prediction accuracy drops significantly after 100 cycles in existing systems, yet new research demonstrates a root mean squared error of 0.0046 Ah for capacity forecasting using only first-stage cycle data. This precision threshold becomes critical as the lithium-ion battery market crossed USD 75.2 billion in 2024 and is expected 15.8% CAGR through [...] - [Inner Mongolia’s $750M Hydrogen Gambit: Testing China’s Liquid Infrastructure Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/inner-mongolias-750m-hydrogen-gambit-testing-chinas-liquid-infrastructure-strategy/) - Inner Mongolia targets 200,000 tons of annual green hydrogen production by 2025, positioning the region as China’s hydrogen manufacturing epicenter. The recent 5 billion yuan agreement between Guofu Hydrogen Energy and Siziwang Banner represents approximately 13% of this regional capacity through a single integrated facility producing 40,000 tons annually. The project’s technical specifications reveal the [...] - [Saudia Group’s Zero-Waste Pledge Tests the Viability of Circular Economy in Aviation](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/saudia-groups-zero-waste-pledge-tests-the-viability-of-circular-economy-in-aviation/) - The aviation industry generates an estimated 5.7 million tons of cabin waste annually, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), yet less than 20% is recycled. Against this backdrop, Saudia Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Loop KSA to design and implement its first comprehensive waste management program—a move that could position - [Philippines Faces Waste Crisis: Circular Economy Push Gains Urgency](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-faces-waste-crisis-circular-economy-push-gains-urgency/) - The Philippines generates more than 21 million metric tons of waste annually, and with landfill capacity nearing exhaustion in several urban centers, the country’s waste management system is under intensifying scrutiny. Stakeholders at the 4th Liveable Cities Lab argued that circular economy adoption—long discussed but unevenly implemented—offers one of the few viable pathways to reverse - [BMW Bets on Hydrogen: Fuel Cell Strategy Tests Automaker’s Multi-Technology Gamble](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bmw-bets-on-hydrogen-fuel-cell-strategy-tests-automakers-multi-technology-gamble/) - BMW’s plan to unveil its third-generation fuel cell system in 2028 underscores the company’s determination to remain “technology-open” at a time when most automakers are converging on battery electrics. The timing is deliberate: while battery EVs dominate policy incentives and infrastructure investments, BMW is signaling that hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) could still claim - [Idaho Hosts U.S. First Sodium-Cooled Extra-Modular Reactor as Aalo Targets AI-Powered Energy Future](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/idaho-hosts-u-s-first-sodium-cooled-extra-modular-reactor-as-aalo-targets-ai-powered-energy-future/) - The U.S. nuclear sector is entering a new test phase as startup Aalo breaks ground in Idaho on its first extra-modular reactor (XMR), a sodium-cooled unit the company claims will become the first new test reactor of its kind to reach criticality in the country in more than four decades. Positioned under the Department of [...] - [Future Proof Shipping’s Hydrogen Barges Generate 2,000-3,000 Tonne CO2 Savings Despite Economic Challenges](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/future-proof-shippings-hydrogen-barges-generate-2000-3000-tonne-co2-savings-despite-economic-challenges/) - Future Proof Shipping’s hydrogen-powered vessels achieve annual CO2 savings of 2,000 tonnes per barge for 100 round trips of 500 kilometers each, while H2 Barge 2 is projected to reduce 3,000 tonnes of CO2 annually on Rhine operations. These emission reductions represent significant environmental impact from two vessels, though scaling challenges related to hydrogen costs [...] - [India-Japan Hydrogen Declaration Builds Cross-Border Supply Chains Amid Record-Low Ammonia Pricing](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/india-japan-hydrogen-declaration-builds-cross-border-supply-chains-amid-record-low-ammonia-pricing/) - India’s renewable energy ministry and Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) have established a joint framework for hydrogen and ammonia value chain development, coinciding with India’s achievement of record-low green ammonia pricing through its ongoing auction series. ACME Cleantech Solutions secured capacity at ₹49.75 per kg ($0.57/kg) in recent SECI auctions, demonstrating competitive [...] - [Germany’s Northern Grid Expands Storage Capacity as Eco Stor Deploys 103.5-MW BESS in Schuby](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/germanys-northern-grid-expands-storage-capacity-as-eco-stor-deploys-103-5-mw-bess-in-schuby/) - Germany’s northern grid is set for another capacity boost as Eco Stor advances its 103.5-MW/238-MWh battery energy storage project in Schuby, Schleswig-Holstein, marked by the delivery of its main transformer in August. The nearly 130-tonne unit, sourced from Hungary, is the largest single component of the installation and a critical link between the local medium-voltage [...] - [Mexico’s 2.2 Million Tonne Green Methanol Project Secures FEED Contract as Fixed-Price Structure Mitigates Development Risk](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/mexicos-2-2-million-tonne-green-methanol-project-secures-feed-contract-as-fixed-price-structure-mitigates-development-risk/) - Transition Industries’ Pacifico Mexinol project will produce 6,130 metric tons of methanol daily, scaling to approximately 2.2 million tonnes annually when operational in 2029. The facility is positioned to become the largest standalone ultra-low carbon chemical production facility and among the world’s largest green hydrogen and methanol producers, representing a significant shift in industrial-scale renewable [...] - [Middle East Battery Metals Demand Surges as EV and Renewable Projects Accelerate](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/middle-east-battery-metals-demand-surges-as-ev-and-renewable-projects-accelerate/) - The Middle East battery metals market, valued at USD 71.4 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 100.7 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 3.8%. While modest compared to Asia or Europe, this trajectory reflects the region’s gradual but strategic shift toward electrification and renewable integration, underpinned by high-profile investments and policy-driven - [North Sea Ports Test Hydrogen and Battery Solutions in Bid for Zero-Emission Shipping](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/north-sea-ports-test-hydrogen-and-battery-solutions-in-bid-for-zero-emission-shipping/) - Shipping in the North Sea remains a major emitter of CO₂, accounting for a significant share of regional transport emissions despite EU climate policies pushing for a 55% reduction by 2030. Against this backdrop, the cross-border Zero Emissions Ports North Sea (ZEM Ports NS) project has piloted technologies designed to accelerate the transition toward cleaner - [Second-Hand EV Leasing Gains Momentum as LIZY Raises €75 Million for Circular Mobility Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/second-hand-ev-leasing-gains-momentum-as-lizy-raises-e75-million-for-circular-mobility-expansion/) - European fleet electrification is accelerating, but affordability remains a bottleneck for smaller businesses. In this context, Brussels-based LIZY has raised €10 million in equity and €65 million in debt financing to scale its second-hand electric vehicle (EV) leasing model across Belgium, France, and the Netherlands. The move highlights a critical shift in the leasing market: - [Grid Inertia Crisis Drives Flywheel Technology Adoption as Renewable Penetration Accelerates](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/grid-inertia-crisis-drives-flywheel-technology-adoption-as-renewable-penetration-accelerates/) - Britain’s grid currently cannot sustain clean energy operation for even one hour despite ambitious plans to achieve 95% renewable power by 2030, highlighting the fundamental stability challenges facing high-renewable electricity systems. The April 28 blackout across Spain and Portugal, triggered by voltage surges and frequency deviations that conventional power plants were unable to control, demonstrates [...] - [PowerCap’s European Entry Tests Sodium-Ion Battery Market Acceptance at €500 per kWh](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/powercaps-european-entry-tests-sodium-ion-battery-market-acceptance-at-e500-per-kwh/) - Australian energy storage manufacturer PowerCap enters the European market with sodium-ion battery systems priced at €500 per kWh, targeting Italy, Germany, and Spain as initial deployment markets. The company’s 5 GWh manufacturing capacity and established Australian distribution network provide an operational foundation for continental expansion, though market acceptance remains contingent on performance validation against established [...] - [Korea’s 67.6 Billion Won Liquid Hydrogen Contract Signals Commercial Vehicle Infrastructure Acceleration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/koreas-67-6-billion-won-liquid-hydrogen-contract-signals-commercial-vehicle-infrastructure-acceleration/) - Bumhan Fuel Cell has secured a 67.6 billion won ($50.7 million) contract with SK Plug Hi-Bus to construct eight liquid hydrogen charging stations for commercial vehicles, marking the largest single infrastructure agreement in the company’s history. This transaction reflects Korea’s strategic pivot toward liquid hydrogen infrastructure as the government pursues deployment of 30,000 hydrogen commercial [...] - [Franco-German Summit Reveals Strategic Ambitions Amid Political Uncertainty](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/franco-german-summit-reveals-strategic-ambitions-amid-political-uncertainty/) - The Franco-German Council of Ministers convened in Toulon on August 29, 2025, with French Prime Minister François Bayrou facing a confidence vote scheduled for September 8—just ten days away. This timing underscores the precarious political backdrop against which President Emmanuel Macron and Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to project renewed bilateral cooperation and European leadership. Symbolic [...] - [Why Engineered White Hydrogen Faces an Uphill Battle](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-engineered-white-hydrogen-faces-an-uphill-battle/) - The race to scale clean hydrogen production has sparked interest in engineered mineral hydrogen—a process that harnesses water-rock reactions with ultramafic formations to generate hydrogen at the wellhead. While laboratory results show promise, field deployment reveals a complex web of geographical, economic, and operational challenges that may limit commercial viability. The Geographic Mismatch Problem North [...] - [Ireland Targets Grassroots Momentum with €100k Circular Economy Communication Grants](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ireland-targets-grassroots-momentum-with-e100k-circular-economy-communication-grants/) - Ireland’s circular economy ambitions are moving from policy to practice, with €100,000 now allocated to support community-led initiatives that encourage reuse, repair, and waste prevention. The funding, launched through Circular.ie — the country’s national platform for circular economy communications — aims to tackle one of the sector’s persistent barriers: translating abstract sustainability goals into tangible, - [Can the Gulf Close the Global Gap in Recycled Plastics?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/can-the-gulf-close-the-global-gap-in-recycled-plastics/) - Global demand for recycled plastics is expected to outstrip supply by as much as 35 million tonnes by 2030, according to a joint study from KAPSARC and Strategy& Middle East. While demand is rising at an annual rate of 8 percent — far outpacing the 2 percent growth in virgin plastics — recycling capacity remains - [Egypt Solar Manufacturing Hub Faces Scale Limitations Despite $220M Regional Investment](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/egypt-solar-manufacturing-hub-faces-scale-limitations-despite-220m-regional-investment/) - Egypt’s new solar manufacturing facility targets 2GW annual production capacity across cells and modules while generating 841 jobs, yet the scale represents less than 1% of China’s current manufacturing dominance, which captured 98% of global solar wafer production and 92% of cell manufacturing as of 2023. The $220 million investment by Bahraini, Chinese, Egyptian, and [...] - [Western Australia CIS Tenders Signal Grid Integration Challenges Despite AU$4 Billion Investment](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/western-australia-cis-tenders-signal-grid-integration-challenges-despite-au4-billion-investment/) - Australia’s latest Capacity Investment Scheme tenders targeting 2.4GWh of energy storage and 1.6GW of renewable generation in Western Australia represent 10% of the federal government’s 40GW by 2030 target, yet expose fundamental grid management challenges unique to the state’s isolated electricity system. The AU$4 billion private investment projection assumes successful deployment across Western Australia’s South-West [...] - [French Energy Company Tests Unconventional Gas Strategy Amid Europe’s Supply Crisis](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/french-energy-company-tests-unconventional-gas-strategy-amid-europes-supply-crisis/) - La Française de l’Énergie’s €15 million drilling campaign in Lorraine targets 2.1 billion cubic meters of certified coal bed methane reserves, positioning the project as a test case for domestic unconventional gas production in a region historically dependent on energy imports. The 12-month operation beginning autumn 2025 combines conventional coal gas extraction with exploratory drilling [...] - [Hydrogen Offtake Contracts Reveal Critical Gaps Despite Record Investment Surge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogen-offtake-contracts-reveal-critical-gaps-despite-record-investment-surge/) - Over 5 million tonnes per annum of low-carbon hydrogen projects have reached Final Investment Decision (FID), yet a stark disconnect persists between preliminary commitments and binding commercial agreements. This gap exposes fundamental structural weaknesses in hydrogen market development that threaten to undermine the sector’s projected growth trajectory. Recent high-profile deals signal growing commercial engagement across [...] - [Circular Action Alliance Names Emily Coven to Lead California Push on Extended Producer Responsibility](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-action-alliance-names-emily-coven-to-lead-california-push-on-extended-producer-responsibility/) - California’s plastic waste challenge is entering a pivotal phase. The Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the producer responsibility organization charged with implementing Senate Bill 54, has appointed Emily Coven as its California executive director. Her task: to steer one of the most complex extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs in the U.S. at a time when packaging - [Circular Economy Market Projected to More Than Double by 2032 as ESG and Recycling Innovations Gain Traction](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-economy-market-projected-to-more-than-double-by-2032-as-esg-and-recycling-innovations-gain-traction/) - The global circular economy market, valued at $149.86 billion in 2024, is forecast to reach $355.44 billion by 2032, growing at a compound annual rate of 11.4 percent, according to DataM Intelligence. This surge reflects both mounting pressure from resource scarcity and accelerating corporate adoption of ESG frameworks. Yet while the numbers suggest a strong - [TWO DAY MASTERCLASS ON: EXPLOITATION & COMMERCIALIZATION POTENTIAL OF NATURAL HYDROGEN](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/two-day-masterclass-on-exploitation-commercialization-potential-of-natural-hydrogen/) - 📈 The winners will be those who understand the economics, not just the geology 🌍 For just 99 USD (74 GBP), access the only comprehensive, case-based masterclass on how to turn natural hydrogen discoveries into commercial ventures that can decarbonize industry. Led by Dr. Arnout Everts, a broad-skilled geoscientist with 35 years of experience guiding [...] - [Fossil Fuel Giants Intensify Legal Battles Against Climate Policies Through ISDS System](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fossil-fuel-giants-intensify-legal-battles-against-climate-policies-through-isds-system/) - By late August 2025, fossil fuel and mining companies had already filed 22 investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) claims at the World Bank’s International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). This figure surpasses the 21 claims lodged in 2024, with these sectors now representing nearly half—47 percent—of ICSID’s total caseload. The acceleration highlights how corporations [...] - [Exide Strengthens European Footprint with High-Capacity BESS](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/exide-strengthens-european-footprint-with-high-capacity-bess/) - Exide Technologies has secured a new contract with an Italian foundry specializing in structural castings for the machine and energy sectors, deploying its Solition Mega Three large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support commercial and industrial (C&I) energy needs. - [Fortescue Reports Lowest Profit in Six Years, Adjusts Green Hydrogen Timelines Amid Market Pressures](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fortescue-reports-lowest-profit-in-six-years-adjusts-green-hydrogen-timelines-amid-market-pressures/) - Australia’s Fortescue Metals Group posted its smallest full-year profit in six years, reporting an attributable net profit after tax of A$3.37 billion for the year ended June 30, down from A$5.68 billion a year earlier and largely in line with analyst expectations of A$3.43 billion. - [Oman Positions Waste-to-Hydrogen as Cornerstone of Circular Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/oman-positions-waste-to-hydrogen-as-cornerstone-of-circular-economy-transition/) - Municipal solid waste is emerging as an unexpected yet strategic feedstock in Oman’s push to scale hydrogen production. - [UK Consortium Launches £500M Battery Storage Platform to Boost Grid Flexibility](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-consortium-launches-500m-battery-storage-platform-to-boost-grid-flexibility/) - The UK is ramping up its energy transition with a £500 million (USD 672 million/EUR 580 million) battery storage platform aimed at delivering over 1 gigawatt (GW) of new capacity across the country. - [EU-Philippines Circular Solutions Challenge Accelerates Green Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-philippines-circular-solutions-challenge-accelerates-green-economy-transition/) - The European Union (EU) and the Philippines have launched the Circular Solutions Innovation Challenge in Pasig City, aiming to fast-track the country’s shift toward a green, circular, and inclusive economy. - [GCC Poised to Lead Global Circular Plastics Market Amid Growing Supply Gap](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/gcc-poised-to-lead-global-circular-plastics-market-amid-growing-supply-gap/) - The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) could become a pivotal hub for circular plastics as demand for recycled materials is set to outstrip supply by up to 35 million tons by 2030, according to a recent report by KAPSARC and Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC network. - [How CCU Is Driving Europe's Circular Economy in Industry](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/how-ccu-is-driving-europes-circular-economy-in-industry/) - Europe is increasingly positioning Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies as central to its industrial decarbonization strategy. By transforming CO₂ emissions into usable resources—ranging from e-fuels to construction materials—CCU offers both emissions reductions and new economic opportunities across sectors that are difficult to electrify. - [UK’s DRIVE35 Program Backs Mint Innovation to Scale EV Battery Recycling](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uks-drive35-program-backs-mint-innovation-to-scale-ev-battery-recycling/) - UK’s Department for Business and Trade, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), has funded a three-year project in the West Midlands to scale Mint Innovation’s battery recycling platform. - [Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market Tests Waste-to-Value Models in Circular Economy Precinct](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/melbournes-queen-victoria-market-tests-waste-to-value-models-in-circular-economy-precinct/) - Australia discards an estimated $37 billion worth of food annually, making food waste one of the nation’s most pressing environmental and economic issues. - [Wärtsilä to Equip Wasaline’s Aurora Botnia with World’s Largest Marine Battery Hybrid System](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wartsila-to-equip-wasalines-aurora-botnia-with-worlds-largest-marine-battery-hybrid-system/) - With a planned battery capacity increase from 2.2 MWh to 12.6 MWh, the Wasaline ferry Aurora Botnia is set to operate with the largest marine battery hybrid system currently in service. Wärtsilä, selected as electrical integrator for the project, booked the order in Q3 2025, with commissioning targeted for early 2026. - [Oman’s Waste-to-Hydrogen Push Tests Circular Economy at Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/omans-waste-to-hydrogen-push-tests-circular-economy-at-scale/) - Global hydrogen demand is projected to exceed 180 million tones annually by 2050, with sustainable production pathways critical to meeting both climate and energy security targets. - [India’s $92 Billion Bet on Green Hydrogen: Can Policy and Technology Deliver?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-92-billion-bet-on-green-hydrogen-can-policy-and-technology-deliver/) - India’s ambition to capture 10% of the global green hydrogen market by 2030 rests on a staggering projection: US$92 billion in planned investments, five million tones of annual production, and the potential to cut 50 million tones of carbon emissions per year. - [Chile’s Green Hydrogen Push with $45 Billion by 2030, $330 Billion by 2050](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chiles-green-hydrogen-push-with-45-billion-by-2030-330-billion-by-2050/) - Chile is positioning itself as a global leader in green hydrogen, with more than 70 projects under development and investment projections of $45 billion by 2030 and $330 billion by 2050, according to the Ministry of Energy’s 2022 report Green Hydrogen, a Country Project. - [Dubai’s Green Hydrogen Pilot Produces 100 Tonnes, but Scale Remains the Challenge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/dubais-green-hydrogen-pilot-produces-100-tonnes-but-scale-remains-the-challenge/) - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has confirmed that its Green Hydrogen Project, launched in 2021 in partnership with Expo 2020 Dubai and Siemens Energy, has produced just over 100 tonnes of green hydrogen in four years. - [Oklahoma Tests Potential of Naturally Occurring Hydrogen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/oklahoma-tests-potential-of-naturally-occurring-hydrogen/) - As Oklahoma’s oil rigs continue to fade into the background, researchers are turning to a different kind of subsurface resource: naturally occurring white hydrogen. - [Hydrogen Fuel Cells at German Landfill Demonstrate Scalable Off-Grid Power Model](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogen-fuel-cells-at-german-landfill-demonstrate-scalable-off-grid-power-model/) - In Lower Saxony’s Gifhorn district, hydrogen fuel cells are being tested in a setting few would expect—a landfill. H2 Power ’n’ Heat GmbH, in partnership with H2 Core Systems GmbH, has deployed modular H2 Power Box units next to a waste site in Ausbüttel, aiming to demonstrate decentralized zero-emission energy generation. - [Why Malaysia’s Food Security Hinges on Circular Solutions](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-malaysias-food-security-hinges-on-circular-solutions/) - Malaysia’s National Agrofood Policy (NAP) 2021–2030 promises a future of high-tech farms, self-sufficiency, and circular economy practices. But behind the blueprint, a data-driven reality suggests structural cracks that threaten the policy’s viability. Food imports, climate extremes, and fragmented governance expose how far Malaysia remains from its stated goals. - [Tray-to-Tray Recycling Gains Momentum as Europe Targets PET Waste Bottleneck](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tray-to-tray-recycling-gains-momentum-as-europe-targets-pet-waste-bottleneck/) - In the European Union, nearly one million tons of PET trays are placed on the market annually, yet only about 30% are collected, according to industry data. - [FDE Targets Natural Hydrogen in Lorraine with €15M Drilling Campaign](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fde-targets-natural-hydrogen-in-lorraine-with-e15m-drilling-campaign/) - La Française de l’Énergie (FDE) is moving ahead with a new drilling campaign in Lorraine aimed at producing methane from coal seams and exploring recently discovered natural hydrogen resources. - [Pacifico Energy Bets on Off-Grid Model for 5GW Texas Data Center Campus](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pacifico-energy-bets-on-off-grid-model-for-5gw-texas-data-center-campus/) - Data centers already account for more than 2% of U.S. electricity consumption, and with artificial intelligence accelerating demand, the power gap is widening. Pacifico Energy’s proposed GW Ranch project in Pecos County, Texas aims to address that gap by going off-grid—bypassing utility interconnections and regulatory bottlenecks in favor of a purpose-built, self-contained system combining gas turbines and battery storage. - [Amazon, Doosan and X-energy Join Forces to Deploy 5 GW of SMRs in U.S.](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/amazon-doosan-and-x-energy-join-forces-to-deploy-5-gw-of-smrs-in-u-s/) - Doosan Enerbility and state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) signed a memorandum of understanding with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and X-energy to advance the deployment of small modular reactors (SMRs) in the U.S. - [Queensland’s A$66M Legal Gambit Against Fortescue Tests Green Hydrogen’s Social License](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/queenslands-a66m-legal-gambit-against-fortescue-tests-green-hydrogens-social-license/) - The collapse of a flagship green hydrogen project in Gladstone has triggered a A$66 million legal battle between the Queensland government and Fortescue Metals Group, exposing the high-stakes risks of public subsidies for nascent green technologies. This litigation, spearheaded by the state’s newly elected coalition government, seeks to recoup the entire sum granted to Andrew [...] - [Nuclear Energy and the Environmental Paradox: Bruno Comby on Policy, Propaganda, and Missed Opportunities](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/nuclear-energy-and-the-environmental-paradox-bruno-comby-on-policy-propaganda-and-missed-opportunities/) - In 2022, Germany shut down its last nuclear reactors, marking the end of a decades-long policy shift that cost an estimated €500 billion while increasing emissions and electricity costs. Across the border, France—historically reliant on nuclear for more than 70% of its electricity—struggles with aging infrastructure but still enjoys one of Europe’s lowest-carbon grids. For [...] - [Lagos’ Plastic Burden Meets Private-Sector Response in Rite Foods’ Clean-Up Drive](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lagos-plastic-burden-meets-private-sector-response-in-rite-foods-clean-up-drive/) - Lagos generates more than 13,000 tones of waste daily, of which an estimated 15% is plastic—a material that rarely makes it back into formal recycling streams. Against this backdrop, Rite Foods Limited announced that it removed 40 tones of plastic waste from the metropolis during July, tying its efforts to the global Plastic Free July campaign. - [Northern Lights Injects First CO2 Offshore, Signaling Shift in Europe’s CCS Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/northern-lights-injects-first-co2-offshore-signaling-shift-in-europes-ccs-strategy/) - Europe has just taken a tangible step toward industrial decarbonization: the first CO₂ volumes have been injected and securely stored 2,600 meters beneath the seabed in the Aurora reservoir, off the coast of Norway. - [Japan-Breakthrough Energy Alliance Targets Biomass and Hydrogen to Bolster Decarbonization Drive](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/japan-breakthrough-energy-alliance-targets-biomass-and-hydrogen-to-bolster-decarbonization-drive/) - Japan’s energy transition has long been shaped by the legacy of the 2011 Fukushima disaster, which forced a rethinking of energy security and left the country heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. - [Jiangsu Grid Manages Record 155 GW Demand With Balanced Mix of Coal, Renewables, and Transmission Expansion](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/jiangsu-grid-manages-record-155-gw-demand-with-balanced-mix-of-coal-renewables-and-transmission-expansion/) - At 12:35 p.m. on August 20, electricity demand on Jiangsu’s power grid hit 155,000 MW, the fourth record peak of the summer and a 5.99% increase over last year’s maximum load. - [Singapore’s Hydrogen-Compatible Cogeneration Plant Highlights Investment Hurdles for Green Molecules](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/singapores-hydrogen-compatible-cogeneration-plant-highlights-investment-hurdles-for-green-molecules/) - Singapore will see its first hydrogen-compatible cogeneration plant come online in the first half of 2026, but investors warn that the broader economics of green hydrogen remain under strain. - [Google Backs Kairos Power’s Advanced Nuclear Project in Tennessee to Fuel Data Center Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/google-backs-kairos-powers-advanced-nuclear-project-in-tennessee-to-fuel-data-center-growth/) - Google’s escalating electricity demand for data centers has pushed the company to back one of the most ambitious bets in the U.S. energy sector: advanced nuclear power. - [France Activates Its Largest Battery Storage System to Support Grid Stability](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/france-activates-its-largest-battery-storage-system-to-support-grid-stability/) - France has taken a major step in expanding its energy storage capacity with the activation of a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the port of Nantes-Saint-Nazaire. - [China Surpasses 100 GW of New Energy Storage as Capacity Growth Accelerates](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/china-surpasses-100-gw-of-new-energy-storage-as-capacity-growth-accelerates/) - China’s installed energy storage capacity climbed to 164.3 GW by June 2025, according to the China Energy Storage Alliance (CNESA), marking a 59% increase compared to the previous year. - [Vattenfall Narrows Nuclear Supplier List as Sweden Eyes First New Reactors in Four Decades](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vattenfall-narrows-nuclear-supplier-list-as-sweden-eyes-first-new-reactors-in-four-decades/) - Sweden’s nuclear power landscape is edging closer to its first new construction project in more than 40 years. Vattenfall has shortlisted GE Vernova and Rolls-Royce SMR as potential suppliers for small modular reactors (SMRs) on the Värö Peninsula, narrowing the field from an initial 75 candidates to two. - [Lagos Advances Circular Waste Economy with Energy Recovery Partnerships](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lagos-advances-circular-waste-economy-with-energy-recovery-partnerships/) - Lagos State is moving to replace its linear waste management model with a circular system aimed at energy recovery and material reuse, a transition that reflects broader global shifts in urban sustainability. - [Advanced Electrode Processing Could Cut Battery Manufacturing Energy Use by Half](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/advanced-electrode-processing-could-cut-battery-manufacturing-energy-use-by-half/) - Global demand for lithium-ion batteries is projected to more than double within the next five years, driven by the expansion of electric mobility, grid-scale storage, and consumer electronics. While cell chemistry has advanced rapidly, the electrode manufacturing process remains a major bottleneck in both cost and energy efficiency. - [Germany’s €73M Circular Battery Center Targets EU Recycling Mandates by 2031](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/germanys-e73m-circular-battery-center-targets-eu-recycling-mandates-by-2031/) - Germany is accelerating efforts to secure critical raw materials for the energy transition, with construction underway on the €73 million Center for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells (CPC) at TU Braunschweig. - [Andhra Pradesh Approves India's First Circular Economy and Waste Recycling Policy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/andhra-pradesh-approves-indias-first-circular-economy-and-waste-recycling-policy/) - India generates an estimated 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, of which only about 30 percent is treated, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. - [Wrexham University Plans Modular Green Hydrogen Lab to Advance Engineering Research](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/wrexham-university-plans-modular-green-hydrogen-lab-to-advance-engineering-research/) - Wrexham University has set out plans for a modular laboratory dedicated to green hydrogen research. Planning documents submitted to Wrexham County Borough Council outline a facility built from prefabricated container-style units, positioned between the university’s main campus building and the sports centre. - [Spain’s CIUDEN Puts Sodium-Sulfur Storage to the Test in Hydrogen Integration Project](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/spains-ciuden-puts-sodium-sulfur-storage-to-the-test-in-hydrogen-integration-project/) - Spain’s Fundación Ciudad de la Energía (CIUDEN) has completed operational testing of a sodium-sulfur (NaS) battery storage facility designed to integrate with green hydrogen production. - [EU Refining Mandates Push Green Hydrogen Toward Commercial Scale](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-refining-mandates-push-green-hydrogen-toward-commercial-scale/) - Europe’s refining sector could become the launchpad for green hydrogen adoption, with regulatory pressure under the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) driving demand that smaller industrial users alone could not achieve. - [Eastern Mediterranean Hydrogen Ambitions Face Economic Promise](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eastern-mediterranean-hydrogen-ambitions-face-economic-promise/) - By 2035, natural gas production in the Eastern Mediterranean is projected to peak at 100 billion cubic meters (bcm) annually, according to new modeling by the H2Zero Research Unit. - [Libya Partners with H2-Global to Develop Green Hydrogen Export Initiative](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/libya-partners-with-h2-global-to-develop-green-hydrogen-export-initiative/) - Libya’s eastern-based government is advancing into renewable energy with a proposed green hydrogen project projected to produce one million tones annually for international export. - [Oman–South Korea Talks Signal Strategic Push on Green Hydrogen Collaboration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/oman-south-korea-talks-signal-strategic-push-on-green-hydrogen-collaboration/) - Oman is sharpening its international outreach on hydrogen as Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Mohsen bin Hamad Al Hadhrami, met senior officials in Seoul this week to explore deeper cooperation with South Korea. - [Egypt and Tokyo Sign MoU to Boost Green Hydrogen Collaboration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/egypt-and-tokyo-sign-mou-to-boost-green-hydrogen-collaboration/) - Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) has formalized a strategic partnership with the Bureau of Industrial and Labour Affairs of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance cooperation in green hydrogen. - [Svalbard Moves Toward Small Modular Reactor Deployment to Replace Coal Power](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/svalbard-moves-toward-small-modular-reactor-deployment-to-replace-coal-power/) - Svalbard Kjernekraft has formally submitted a proposal to the Governor of Svalbard for an assessment programme to evaluate the installation of a small modular reactor (SMR) in Longyearbyen, marking the first step toward establishing nuclear power on the Arctic archipelago. - [India Pushes Green Hydrogen Capacity Beyond 860,000 Tones as Global Export Ambitions Grow](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/india-pushes-green-hydrogen-capacity-beyond-860000-tones-as-global-export-ambitions-grow/) - At the FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 in New Delhi, India signaled sharper momentum in its hydrogen strategy, unveiling project allocations that collectively represent 862,000 tonnes of annual production capacity. - [Fluo Group Secures Investment from H.I.G. Capital to Drive Circular Growth](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fluo-group-secures-investment-from-h-i-g-capital-to-drive-circular-growth/) - The Nordic waste management sector is entering a phase of consolidation and capital inflows, with H.I.G. Capital’s recent acquisition of a controlling interest in Fluo Group Oy signaling broader momentum. The €70 billion alternative investment firm is betting on Finland’s circular economy, where EU-driven recycling targets and tightening landfill restrictions are reshaping waste handling economics. - [Hyundai and Healthy Seas Expand U.S. Partnership with Focus on Ocean Cleanup and Youth Education](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hyundai-and-healthy-seas-expand-u-s-partnership-with-focus-on-ocean-cleanup-and-youth-education/) - Discarded fishing nets account for at least 10% of global marine litter, yet they are among the most destructive forms of ocean pollution, entangling marine life and degrading ecosystems for decades. - [Veolia Extends 15-Year Contract for Porto’s Waste-to-Energy Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/veolia-extends-15-year-contract-for-portos-waste-to-energy-plant/) - Portugal’s waste-to-energy sector is entering a new phase of scrutiny and innovation, as Veolia secures a 15-year extension to manage the LIPOR facility serving the Porto Metropolitan Area. - [Has China Just Outpaced the West in the Race to Net Zero?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/has-china-just-outpaced-the-west-in-the-race-to-net-zero/) - China’s Clean Energy Transition: A Complex Calculus Between Growth, Security, and Decarbonization Chinese carbon emissions have shown a rare contraction in fuel combustion during early 2024, according to official data and academic analyses—a sign of the tangible impact of China’s rapid deployment of clean technologies. Kevin Tu, Director of Agora Energy China, highlights that emissions [...] - [HyTerra Expands Kansas Hydrogen-Helium Potential with McCoy 1 Well Results](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hyterra-expands-kansas-hydrogen-helium-potential-with-mccoy-1-well-results/) - HyTerra’s drilling campaign in Kansas has added fresh momentum to the emerging natural hydrogen sector, with the McCoy 1 well at its Nemaha project recording mud gas concentrations of up to 83% hydrogen and 5% helium. - [Meranti Eyes Mid-2026 FID for Oman Green HBI Plant to Anchor Low-Carbon Steel Supply Chain](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/meranti-eyes-mid-2026-fid-for-oman-green-hbi-plant-to-anchor-low-carbon-steel-supply-chain/) - Singapore-based Meranti Green Steel (MGS) is targeting a mid-2026 Final Investment Decision (FID) on a 2.5 million tones per annum (mtpa) green Hot Briquetted Iron (HBI) plant in Oman’s Duqm Special Economic Zone. - [Sungrow Hydrogen Opens Munich Technology Lab to Advance European Electrolysis Research](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sungrow-hydrogen-opens-munich-technology-lab-to-advance-european-electrolysis-research/) - Sungrow Hydrogen has established a European Hydrogen Technology Laboratory in Munich, Germany, aiming to accelerate innovation in water electrolysis and Power-to-X (P2X) systems. - [EPA Chief Joins New York Debate Over Battery Storage Safety Amid State’s 6 GW Target](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/epa-chief-joins-new-york-debate-over-battery-storage-safety-amid-states-6-gw-target/) - As New York races to meet its 2030 goal of six gigawatts of battery storage capacity, opposition to siting lithium-ion facilities in residential and commercial districts is intensifying. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has stepped into the debate, voicing concern over the risks posed by battery energy storage systems (BESS) in densely populated areas and pledging new federal safety guidance tailored for municipalities on Long Island. - [Malaysia Weighs Circular Economy Bill as Illegal Dumpsite Crackdown Intensifies](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/malaysia-weighs-circular-economy-bill-as-illegal-dumpsite-crackdown-intensifies/) - Malaysia generated nearly 14 million tonnes of municipal solid waste in 2022, according to the World Bank, with plastic waste accounting for a significant share of the total. Yet recycling rates remain below 30%, underscoring systemic gaps in collection, infrastructure, and enforcement. - [Tubis Group Advances Pyrolysis Rollout with Commissioning of Plauen Recycling Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tubis-group-advances-pyrolysis-rollout-with-commissioning-of-plauen-recycling-plant/) - Germany’s plastics recycling landscape is undergoing a new test with Tubis Group’s pyrolysis facility in Plauen, which began commissioning recently after years of technical development and regulatory approvals. - [Clarios Expands European Battery Recycling Network with Ecobat Facility Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/clarios-expands-european-battery-recycling-network-with-ecobat-facility-integration/) - Clarios is accelerating its push toward circular manufacturing with the planned integration of three Ecobat-operated recycling facilities in Germany and Austria, expanding its capacity to recover lead and polypropylene at scale. - [Adapteo Secures €2B Green Financing as Private Credit Reshapes Modular Construction](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/adapteo-secures-e2b-green-financing-as-private-credit-reshapes-modular-construction/) - The construction sector, responsible for nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, is under mounting scrutiny to align with circular economy principles. Against this backdrop, Adapteo has secured a €2 billion investment-grade financing package—the first of its scale in the modular solutions industry—signaling how private credit is moving into mainstream sustainable infrastructure. - [Hindustan Zinc to Launch India’s First Zinc Tailings Reprocessing Plant](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hindustan-zinc-to-launch-indias-first-zinc-tailings-reprocessing-plant/) - Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group enterprise and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has secured Board approval for India’s first zinc tailings reprocessing facility at Rampura Agucha in Rajasthan. - [Stellantis Launches South America’s First Circular Vehicle Disassembly Center](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/stellantis-launches-south-americas-first-circular-vehicle-disassembly-center/) - Stellantis has inaugurated its first Circular Vehicle Disassembly Center in South America, advancing its global Circular Economy strategy while addressing raw material constraints in the automotive sector. - [Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Superyacht Sale Highlights Limits of Hydrogen Adoption at Sea](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bill-gates-breakthrough-superyacht-sale-highlights-limits-of-hydrogen-adoption-at-sea/) - When a 118.8-meter, $645 million superyacht enters the market, attention usually centers on opulence rather than engineering. Yet the Breakthrough, attributed to Bill Gates and now set for its first sale at the Monaco Boat Show, raises questions about whether hydrogen propulsion can credibly scale beyond demonstration projects into the luxury maritime sector. Built by [...] - [Hyundai’s Second-Generation Nexo Surpasses 1,000 Monthly Sales, Testing Hydrogen’s Market Viability Against EVs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hyundais-second-generation-nexo-surpasses-1000-monthly-sales-testing-hydrogens-market-viability-against-evs/) - Hyundai Motor Company’s second-generation hydrogen fuel cell SUV, the All New Nexo, reached a significant milestone recently with 1,001 units sold in South Korea, marking a 203% year-on-year increase. - [Philippines Turns to Natural Hydrogen Exploration Amid Energy Security Risks](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-turns-to-natural-hydrogen-exploration-amid-energy-security-risks/) - The Philippines is advancing early-stage exploration into natural hydrogen, with U.S.-based startup Koloma, Inc. preparing to study potential reserves in Luzon. - [Australia Trials Renewable Developer Rating Scheme to Tighten Standards and Build Trust](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/australia-trials-renewable-developer-rating-scheme-to-tighten-standards-and-build-trust/) - Australia’s push to expand renewable energy and storage capacity faces a familiar bottleneck: trust between developers and local communities. A new federal initiative, the Developer Rating Scheme, aims to address that challenge by scoring renewable and storage companies on governance, financial stability, and community engagement, with the first results expected after March 2026. - [Google’s Data Centre Power Needs Push Advanced Nuclear into U.S. Deployment Spotlight](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/googles-data-centre-power-needs-push-advanced-nuclear-into-u-s-deployment-spotlight/) - U.S. electricity demand is surging at a pace not seen in decades, with AI-driven data centers emerging as one of the main culprits. - [UK BESS Market Contracts 28% Amid Planning Pipeline Slowdown Despite 7GWh Milestone](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-bess-market-contracts-28-amid-planning-pipeline-slowdown-despite-7gwh-milestone/) - The UK’s battery energy storage sector (BESS) completed just 1.5GW of capacity in 2024, a 28% decline from 2023 installations, even as the market surpassed 7GWh of operational grid-scale capacity and announced a series of high-profile project awards. This contraction coincides with a 12% fall in the capacity of newly submitted planning applications, signaling potential [...] - [Vanadium Ion Breakthrough: 98% Efficiency, 12,000-Cycle Battery Challenges Lithium Dominance in Grid Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vanadium-ion-breakthrough-98-efficiency-12000-cycle-battery-challenges-lithium-dominance-in-grid-storage/) - 12,000 cycles at 20C-rate with 99.2% capacity retention—the performance metric redefining durability for grid-scale batteries. The global push toward renewable energy integration faces a critical bottleneck: intermittency management. As grids worldwide strain under the variability of solar and wind, vanadium ion batteries (VIBs) emerge with electrochemical properties tailored to solve grid-scale storage paradoxes. Unlike lithium-ion counterparts, [...] - [Hydrogen Storage’s Hidden Environmental Costs: Scale and Production Methods Drive Lifecycle Impacts](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/hydrogen-storages-hidden-environmental-costs-scale-and-production-methods-drive-lifecycle-impacts/) - Over one-third of Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) scrutinizing hydrogen-based energy storage focus solely on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, neglecting critical environmental trade-offs like resource depletion, toxicity, and water use. This narrow analytical lens, revealed in a comprehensive review of 30 peer-reviewed studies, obscures the full environmental footprint of technologies central to decarbonizing grids, transport, and [...] - [German Steel Giants Abandon €3.3 Billion Hydrogen Projects Despite Record Subsidies](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/german-steel-giants-abandon-e3-3-billion-hydrogen-projects-despite-record-subsidies/) - ArcelorMittal declared it “impossible” to proceed with direct reduction iron and electric arc furnace plans at its Bremen and Eisenhüttenstadt facilities in June 2025, abandoning €1.3 billion in approved German government subsidies. The decision, coupled with ThyssenKrupp’s reconsideration of its €2 billion subsidized green steel project at Duisburg and suspension of hydrogen procurement tenders due [...] - [Arizona’s 1 GWh Beehive BESS Acquisition Highlights $12B Fund’s Grid Storage Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/arizonas-1-gwh-beehive-bess-acquisition-highlights-12b-funds-grid-storage-strategy/) - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ acquisition of the 1 GWh Beehive Battery Energy Storage System represents a strategic positioning in Arizona’s limited but rapidly expanding storage market, where installed utility-scale capacity totaled just 803MW by late 2023 compared to California’s 7,302MW. The 250MW/4-hour duration system, scheduled for first-half 2026 operation, will significantly expand Arizona’s battery storage capacity [...] - [EU's 24% Circular Materials Target Under Scrutiny as Industry Pushes for Export Controls](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eus-24-circular-materials-target-under-scrutiny-as-industry-pushes-for-export-controls/) - The European Union's proposed Circular Economy Act targets achieving 24% circular material usage by 2030, yet current recycled material rates of just 11.8% in 2023 highlight the significant gap between ambition and reality. This proposed legislation, launched for public consultation until November 6, faces critical scrutiny over its feasibility, given that the EU is not - [SA Recycling Surge: 72.1% Recovery Rate Challenges Global Benchmarks](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sa-recycling-surge-72-1-recovery-rate-challenges-global-benchmarks/) - South Africa achieved a 72.1% paper recycling recovery rate in 2024, recovering 1.3 million tonnes of paper and packaging materials, marking a substantial 12.9 percentage point increase from 2023's 59.2% figure. This performance positions the country competitively against established recycling economies, with Europe achieving 76% in 2024 and the United States recording 65-69% for paper - [Indonesia's Circular Economy Challenge: Addressing the 7.8% Recycling Gap](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indonesias-circular-economy-challenge-addressing-the-7-8-recycling-gap/) - Indonesia processes just 7.8% of its 68.5 million tons of annual waste through recycling infrastructure, a stark indicator of the archipelago nation's struggle to transform its linear consumption model into a sustainable circular economy framework. This recycling rate substantially lags behind the global average and highlights critical gaps in waste management systems that economists argue - [Aviation’s Composite Problem: Efficiency in the Air, Waste on the Ground](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/aviations-composite-problem-efficiency-in-the-air-waste-on-the-ground/) - The modern commercial aircraft is over 50% fiber-reinforced polymer composites by weight—fuselage, wings, empennage, radome—making the sector one of the largest consumers of advanced materials globally. - [WATCH NOW: Energy Unchained: Why Next Revolution Won’t Look Like Anything You’ve Seen](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/watch-now-energy-unchained-why-next-revolution-wont-look-like-anything-youve-seen/) - Global energy markets are entering a period of unprecedented constraint, with oil production peaking around 2018 and natural gas reserves now in structural decline. According to geologist and strategist Simon Michaux, new oil discoveries are consistently lagging behind consumption, making the development of a robust “after oil” strategy an urgent economic imperative. - [ACWA Power Targets Multi-Gigawatt Green Hydrogen in Sarawak](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/acwa-power-targets-multi-gigawatt-green-hydrogen-in-sarawak/) - Sarawak’s ambitions to become a green hydrogen export hub have gained renewed momentum with ACWA Power reaffirming its partnership with SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd (SEDCE) to pursue multi-gigawatt renewable-powered hydrogen production in the Malaysian state. - [EU Greenlights Mitsubishi-Bosch JV to Bolster EV Battery Services](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-greenlights-mitsubishi-bosch-jv-to-bolster-ev-battery-services/) - The European Commission has cleared the formation of a joint venture between Japan’s Mitsubishi and Germany’s Bosch aimed at providing battery-related services for electric vehicles, signaling regulatory support for the continent’s accelerating EV ecosystem. - [India-Germany Alliance Targets Efficiency Gains in MW-Scale Hydrogen Production](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/india-germany-alliance-targets-efficiency-gains-in-mw-scale-hydrogen-production/) - India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission envisions 5 million tones per year of green hydrogen production capacity by 2030, but meeting that target hinges on improving the performance and cost-effectiveness of core electrolyzer components. - [Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project in NSW](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/gentari-breaks-ground-on-maryvale-solar-and-energy-storage-project-in-nsw/) - The integration of large-scale solar and battery storage in Australia is accelerating, with Gentari’s 243 MWp Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project in New South Wales (NSW) breaking ground this week. - [TBL and PETPRO Launch Scalable Glass Recycling Initiative](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tbl-and-petpro-launch-scalable-glass-recycling-initiative/) - Tanzania Breweries Limited (TBL) and the Plastics Energy Trading and Recycling Processing Organisation (PETPRO) have unveiled a scalable glass recycling model aimed at tackling the country’s mounting glass waste and advancing a circular economy framework. - [Lithium Battery Recycling Emerges as Critical Lever in Meeting Global Resource Demand](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lithium-battery-recycling-emerges-as-critical-lever-in-meeting-global-resource-demand/) - With global lithium consumption forecast to quadruple from 390 kilotons in 2020 to 1,600 kilotons by 2026, the supply chain is under unprecedented strain. - [ITM Power Secures POSEIDON Electrolyzer Deal for 20 MW West Wales Hydrogen Scheme](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/itm-power-secures-poseidon-electrolyzer-deal-for-20-mw-west-wales-hydrogen-scheme/) - Green hydrogen deployment in the UK sees a pivotal move as ITM Power finalizes a binding supply and services agreement with MorGen Energy for the 20 MW West Wales Hydrogen Project, one of two selected under the UK Government’s Hydrogen Allocation Round 1 (HAR1) programme. - [UTTECAM Partners with Wadhwani Foundation and Spanish Chamber to Drive Circular Economy in Puebla](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uttecam-partners-with-wadhwani-foundation-and-spanish-chamber-to-drive-circular-economy-in-puebla/) - The Technological University of Tecamachalco (UTTECAM) in Puebla is positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and sustainable development through new strategic alliances with the Wadhwani Foundation and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico. - [UK Targets E-Waste Surge by Extending Producer Responsibility to Overseas Marketplaces](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-targets-e-waste-surge-by-extending-producer-responsibility-to-overseas-marketplaces/) - Electrical waste, the fastest-growing waste stream globally, has prompted the UK Government to extend producer responsibility obligations to overseas online marketplaces. - [Oman’s Hydrom Cuts Fees, Extends Tax Breaks to Accelerate Green Hydrogen Investments](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/omans-hydrom-cuts-fees-extends-tax-breaks-to-accelerate-green-hydrogen-investments/) - Oman’s green hydrogen ambitions are entering a new phase as state-owned sector developer Hydrom introduces sweeping incentives to attract investors ahead of its third auction round. - [Thyssenkrupp Nucera Rethinks U.S. Hydrogen Strategy Amid Policy Shift](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/thyssenkrupp-nucera-rethinks-u-s-hydrogen-strategy-amid-policy-shift/) - Thyssenkrupp Nucera’s green hydrogen ambitions in the U.S. face a significant reset following President Donald Trump’s recent policy changes that scale back incentives for clean energy. - [Denmark’s Lokaltog Expands Battery Train Fleet to Boost Regional Rail Decarbonization](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/denmarks-lokaltog-expands-battery-train-fleet-to-boost-regional-rail-decarbonization/) - Denmark’s regional operator Lokaltog is deepening its commitment to battery-electric rail, ordering ten additional Stadler FLIRT Akku trains and bringing its total procurement to 24 units. - [Indonesia Targets Maritime Decarbonization with Green Hydrogen Ferry Feasibility Study](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indonesia-targets-maritime-decarbonization-with-green-hydrogen-ferry-feasibility-study/) - Neuman & Esser (NEA) Ltd., Hydrogen de France (HDF) Energy, and the German International Cooperation Society (GIZ) have signed a Letter of Intent to jointly explore hybrid hydrogen and battery-powered ferries for inter-island transport. - [EU Launches Consultation on Circular Economy Act to Align Sustainability with Competitiveness](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eu-launches-consultation-on-circular-economy-act-to-align-sustainability-with-competitiveness/) - The European Commission has opened a public consultation and call for evidence for the proposed Circular Economy Act, positioning it as a central pillar in the EU’s strategy to balance sustainability, competitiveness, and resource security. - [Norway's EV Importers Launch Coordinated Battery Recycling Scheme Amid Rising Volumes](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/norways-ev-importers-launch-coordinated-battery-recycling-scheme-amid-rising-volumes/) - Norway’s rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is creating an equally rapid challenge: how to manage the growing wave of end-of-life high-energy batteries. - [Alliance to End Plastic Waste Targets Systemic Recycling Barriers](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/alliance-to-end-plastic-waste-targets-high-impact-markets-and-flexible-plastics-under-strategy-2030/) - Global plastic production surpassed 400 million tones in 2022, yet less than 10% is recycled—a gap the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) aims to close with its newly announced Strategy 2030. - [Rare Earth Magnets Face 30% Supply Gap by 2035 - Recycling Still Years from Meeting the Challenge](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/rare-earth-magnets-face-30-supply-gap-by-2035-recycling-still-years-from-meeting-the-challenge/) - Global demand for magnetic rare earth elements (REEs)—chiefly neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium—is projected to rise from 59 kilotons in 2022 to 176 kilotons by 2035, according to McKinsey MetalSpans data. - [Elogen Delivers 2.5 MW PEM Electrolyzer for Dutch Offshore Wind-Hydrogen Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/elogen-delivers-2-5-mw-pem-electrolyzer-for-dutch-offshore-wind-hydrogen-integration/) - The integration of offshore wind and green hydrogen production in the Netherlands has reached a new stage with the delivery of a 2.5 MW PEM electrolyzer from Elogen, a subsidiary of GTT Group, to the Baseload Power Hub (BLPH). - [L&T Eyes Global Partnerships in India’s Green Hydrogen Push](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/lt-eyes-global-partnerships-in-indias-green-hydrogen-push/) - India’s green hydrogen sector is gaining international attention, with Larsen & Toubro (L&T) signaling readiness to offer minority stakes to global off-takers in its planned hydrogen and ammonia projects. - [UK Nuclear Deployment Stalled by Regulatory Complexity, Taskforce Warns](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/uk-nuclear-deployment-stalled-by-regulatory-complexity-taskforce-warns/) - Britain’s nuclear sector faces deployment delays of up to a decade compared to peer nations due to what the UK’s Nuclear Taskforce describes as “unnecessarily slow, inefficient and costly” regulation. - [POSCO Future M Expands LFP Cathode Capacity Through Strategic Partnership](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/posco-future-m-expands-lfp-cathode-capacity-through-strategic-partnership/) - POSCO Future M has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chinese precursor producer CNGR and its Korean subsidiary FINO Inc. to expand LFP cathode production capacity. - [Energy Storage Investment Downturn Signals Market Recalibration Amid Policy Uncertainty](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/energy-storage-investment-downturn-signals-market-recalibration-amid-policy-uncertainty/) - Corporate funding for energy storage companies plummeted 41% year-over-year in the first half of 2025, dropping from $15.4 billion across 64 deals to $9.1 billion spanning 55 transactions. This dramatic contraction, according to Mercom Capital Group’s latest market analysis, represents the sector’s most significant funding decline since tracking began, driven primarily by regulatory uncertainty surrounding [...] - [Chad Adopts First Circular Economy Roadmap with AfDB Support](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chad-adopts-first-circular-economy-roadmap-with-afdb-support/) - Chad has adopted its first National Circular Economy Roadmap (2025–2035), a strategy aimed at embedding resource efficiency into the country’s broader economic development model. - [Vietnam’s Cement Sector Finds New Momentum Through Circular Economy Practices](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/vietnams-cement-sector-finds-new-momentum-through-circular-economy-practices/) - A sharp rise in production, domestic sales, and exports in the first half of 2025 is breathing new life into Vietnam’s cement industry, long hampered by chronic oversupply and volatile input costs. - [Ingka Group Makes First Circular Economy Investment in China](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/ingka-group-makes-first-circular-economy-investment-in-china/) - Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest Ikea retailer, has taken a stake in Shanghai Re-mall Environmental Protection New Material Co., a Chinese recycler specializing in transparent recycled polypropylene (rPP) sourced from post-consumer packaging waste. - [Fortescue Secures $2bn Loan, But Green Hydrogen Projects Remain on Hold](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/fortescue-secures-2bn-loan-but-green-hydrogen-projects-remain-on-hold/) - Fortescue has closed a 14.2 billion-yuan ($2 billion) loan from a syndicate of Chinese, Australian, and international banks — but none of the capital will fund its delayed hydrogen developments. - [Sarawak’s Hydrogen Bus Push Faces Reliability and Cost Concerns](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sarawaks-hydrogen-bus-push-faces-reliability-and-cost-concerns/) - The Sarawak government’s bet on hydrogen-powered public transport is drawing mounting criticism, with opposition lawmakers questioning both its technical reliability and economic justification. - [India’s Renewable Push Faces Slowdown as Storage-Linked Projects Dominate Tenders](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-renewable-push-faces-slowdown-as-storage-linked-projects-dominate-tenders/) - India’s renewable energy sector entered the second half of 2025 with 185 GW of installed capacity, bolstered by a 22 GW addition in H1—a 60% year-on-year increase. - [Bintulu Port Signs Trio of MoUs to Advance Hydrogen, Bio-LNG and SAF Development](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/bintulu-port-signs-trio-of-mous-to-advance-hydrogen-bio-lng-and-saf-development/) - Bintulu Port Holdings Berhad (BPHB) has set its sights on becoming a central player in Sarawak’s low-carbon transition, signing three separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to advance liquid hydrogen infrastructure, Bio-LNG feasibility, and bioethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. - [Infrastructure Bottlenecks Force Major Hydrogen Project Restructuring in Netherlands](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/infrastructure-bottlenecks-force-major-hydrogen-project-restructuring-in-netherlands/) - The Dutch government is providing over €700 million in subsidies to companies that will produce sustainable hydrogen, yet critical pipeline delays are forcing major project restructuring across the sector. The latest casualty: Vattenfall and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 1GW Zeevonk project, now halved in capacity and pushed back five years due to infrastructure shortfalls. The project’s [...] - [Pumped Hydro Beats Batteries in 40% Renewable Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pumped-hydro-beats-batteries-in-40-renewable-transition/) - Oman’s ambitious plan to reduce oil’s GDP contribution from 39% to 8.4% by 2040 faces a critical storage optimization challenge where pumped hydro with battery systems achieves 40% renewable penetration at $570,000 daily costs—16% below the baseline fossil fuel system—while pure battery storage reaches 105% of baseline costs at $715,000 daily. This cost differential emerges [...] - [China’s 40% Global Hydrogen FID Lead: PowerChina’s Uzbekistan Plant Tests Central Asian Market Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chinas-40-global-hydrogen-fid-lead-powerchinas-uzbekistan-plant-tests-central-asian-market-strategy/) - China accounts for over 40% of global hydrogen projects that reach a final investment decision (FID), while Europe manages only a 4% conversion rate from announced investments to committed projects, according to the Hydrogen Council. PowerChina’s operational 20MW green hydrogen facility in Tashkent marks the first manifestation of this execution gap in Central Asia, where [...] - [100-Hour Storage Breakthrough or Expensive Experiment? Ore Energy’s Grid-Connected Iron-Air Battery Faces Scaling Test](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/100-hour-storage-breakthrough-or-expensive-experiment-ore-energys-grid-connected-iron-air-battery-faces-scaling-test/) - Ore Energy has connected the world’s first fully operational iron-air battery system to the Dutch grid in Delft, securing $23 million in European funding as the global iron-air battery market projects growth from $3.78 billion in 2023 to $10.14 billion by 2031. This achievement positions the Netherlands-based startup as Europe’s primary challenger to Form Energy, [...] - [EIB’s $135M Green Hydrogen Gamble in Paraguay’s Untested Fertiliser Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/eibs-135m-green-hydrogen-gamble-in-paraguays-untested-fertiliser-market/) - The European Investment Bank’s in-principle approval of $135 million for ATOME’s Villeta project represents a significant bet on green hydrogen economics in a market where multilateral development banks deployed a record $125 billion in climate finance during 2023, yet Paraguay has received just €270.1 million from the EIB since 1959. This financing gap between global [...] - [Spain’s 42.5% Diesel Dependency: Transport Ministry Evaluates $653 Billion Hydrogen-Battery Alternative](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/spains-42-5-diesel-dependency-transport-ministry-evaluates-653-billion-hydrogen-battery-alternative/) - With 4,953 kilometers of Spain’s railway network still dependent on diesel traction—representing 42.5% of the 11,672-kilometer ADIF-managed system—the Transport and Sustainable Mobility Ministry has initiated a Preliminary Market Consultation to explore hydrogen and battery alternatives. This consultation targets six non-electrified lines, including Ávila-Salamanca, Torralba-Soria, and Huesca-Canfranc, as global hydrogen fuel cell train deployments generate projected [...] - [$15 Billion Material Recovery Challenge: Solar Industry's Recycling Gaps Threaten Circular Economy Goals](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/15-billion-material-recovery-challenge-solar-industrys-recycling-gaps-threaten-circular-economy-goals/) - With 600 GW of solar capacity installed in 2024 and the global milestone of 2 TW reached late in the year, the photovoltaic industry faces a recycling crisis that could undermine its sustainability credentials. The International Energy Agency reports that only 14% of PV panels were recycled globally in 2021, while projections indicate that 78 - [Trump Administration Blocks $1.5 Trillion Health Crisis: US Rejects Production Caps in Global Plastic Treaty](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/trump-administration-blocks-1-5-trillion-health-crisis-us-rejects-production-caps-in-global-plastic-treaty/) - Plastic pollution costs the global economy $1.5 trillion annually in health-related damages, yet the United States has positioned itself as the primary obstacle to meaningful international action. As 170 countries convened in Geneva for the resumed fifth session of UN plastic treaty negotiations (INC-5.2), Trump administration memos reveal categorical rejection of production limits that over - [The Credit Card Dilemma: How Circular Fashion Addresses Human Health and Environmental Crisis](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-credit-card-dilemma-how-circular-fashion-addresses-human-health-and-environmental-crisis/) - The fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions – more than all international flights and maritime shipping combined, according to the UN Environment Programme. Yet this statistic only captures part of a more complex crisis emerging at the intersection of environmental degradation and human health. Humans are ingesting approximately 5 grams - [Horizon Fuel Cell Group Acquires Hyzon Motors’ Vehicle IP to Revive Hydrogen Truck Business](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/horizon-fuel-cell-group-acquires-hyzon-motors-vehicle-ip-to-revive-hydrogen-truck-business/) - Horizon Fuel Cell Group has acquired the vehicle intellectual property of its defunct spin-out, Hyzon Motors, signaling a bid to re-enter the hydrogen heavy-vehicle market while leveraging its own fuel cell technology. - [BASF’s Chemetall Brings Advanced PET Recycling Tech to Vietnam’s Circular Plastics Company](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/basfs-chemetall-brings-advanced-pet-recycling-tech-to-vietnams-circular-plastics-company/) - Vietnam’s plastics recycling sector is set to receive a technological boost as BASF’s Surface Treatment global business unit, Chemetall, secures a contract to supply advanced PET recycling washing solutions for Circular Plastics Company’s (CPC) new facility in Vung Tau. - [Morocco’s Waste Recovery Plan Aims to Drive Circular Economy Transition](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/moroccos-waste-recovery-plan-aims-to-drive-circular-economy-transition/) - Morocco’s mounting household waste — growing alongside urbanization and population pressures — is placing unprecedented strain on its environment and waste infrastructure. In response, the government has unveiled the National Household Waste Recovery Plan (2024–2025), a 1.88 billion dirham (€180 million) programme designed to modernize the sector, replace poorly regulated practices, and embed circular economy principles across the country’s waste value chain. - [Multi-Objective Optimization Transforms Lithium-Ion Battery Management](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/multi-objective-optimization-transforms-lithium-ion-battery-management-2/) - ​The lithium-ion battery industry faces a $23 billion annual maintenance challenge, with traditional reactive approaches contributing to 70% of unexpected system failures. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates and energy storage demands intensify, researchers are developing sophisticated predictive maintenance frameworks that move beyond simple point estimates to incorporate uncertainty quantification and multi-objective optimization. The Uncertainty Problem [...] - [PGE Adds 475 MW of Battery Storage, Boosting Grid Reliability in Oregon](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pge-adds-475-mw-of-battery-storage-boosting-grid-reliability-in-oregon/) - Portland General Electric (PGE) has brought online three new utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), adding 475 MW and over 1.9 GWh of dispatchable capacity to the Portland metro area. - [Philippines Targets $4.5 Trillion Circular Economy Opportunity Through Regional AI Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-targets-4-5-trillion-circular-economy-opportunity-through-regional-ai-integration-2/) - The Philippines is positioning itself to capture a significant portion of the UN-estimated $4.5 trillion global circular economy opportunity by 2030, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) implementing targeted AI and sustainability initiatives in the Caraga Region. This strategic approach reflects a broader shift among developing nations seeking to leapfrog traditional industrial models [...] - [Statkraft Advances 400MW Shetland Hydrogen-to-Ammonia Project at Former Scatsta Airport](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/statkraft-advances-400mw-shetland-hydrogen-to-ammonia-project-at-former-scatsta-airport/) - Shetland is set to become a focal point in the UK’s green hydrogen and ammonia ambitions, as Statkraft moves forward with plans for a 400MW electrolytic hydrogen facility on land adjacent to the disused Scatsta Airport. - [Multi-Objective Optimization Transforms Lithium-Ion Battery Management](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/multi-objective-optimization-transforms-lithium-ion-battery-management/) - The lithium-ion battery industry faces a $23 billion annual maintenance challenge, with traditional reactive approaches contributing to 70% of unexpected system failures. As electric vehicle adoption accelerates and energy storage demands intensify, researchers are developing sophisticated predictive maintenance frameworks that move beyond simple point estimates to incorporate uncertainty quantification and multi-objective optimization. The Uncertainty Problem [...] - [Chile’s $3.6 Billion Hydrogen Bet](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chiles-3-6-billion-hydrogen-bet/) - Global green ammonia production capacity totals approximately 2.4 million tonnes currently against 191 million tonnes of conventional ammonia annually, yet Chile’s five projects seeking $3.6 billion financing plan to produce 4.4 million tonnes of green ammonia—nearly doubling existing global green capacity. The German development cooperation agency GIZ’s Financial Service Assistance program has exceeded initial targets [...] - [Import Cost Pressures Drive German Hydrogen Strategy Toward Domestic Production Despite Scale Constraints](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/import-cost-pressures-drive-german-hydrogen-strategy-toward-domestic-production-despite-scale-constraints/) - Germany’s hydrogen demand projections of 95-130 TWh by 2030 require imports covering 50-70% of consumption; however, rising African production costs are forcing a strategic recalculation toward domestic electrolysis capacity, which must scale from the current 2.5 GW of approved projects to meet industrial requirements. thyssenkrupp Nucera’s €1 billion order backlog and 73% surge in green [...] - [Philippines Targets $4.5 Trillion Circular Economy Opportunity Through Regional AI Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/philippines-targets-4-5-trillion-circular-economy-opportunity-through-regional-ai-integration/) - The Philippines is positioning itself to capture a significant portion of the UN-estimated $4.5 trillion global circular economy opportunity by 2030, with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) implementing targeted AI and sustainability initiatives in the Caraga Region. This strategic approach reflects a broader shift among developing nations seeking to leapfrog traditional industrial models - [SAE Secures £67.4M to Advance Battery Storage at Former Welsh Coal Site](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sae-secures-67-4m-to-advance-battery-storage-at-former-welsh-coal-site-2/) - ​The UK’s energy storage landscape is shifting, as sustainable energy developer SAE reaches financial close on a 240-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park in Newport, Wales.Read More The post SAE Secures £67.4M to Advance Battery Storage at Former Welsh Coal Site first appeared on www.circularbusinessreview.com. - [Towngas and CIMC ENRIC Forge Alliance on Green Methanol and Hydrogen in Hong Kong](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/towngas-and-cimc-enric-forge-alliance-on-green-methanol-and-hydrogen-in-hong-kong-2/) - ​As Hong Kong intensifies its efforts to decarbonize its energy systems, a newly announced strategic partnership between The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and CIMC ENRIC Holdings signals a targeted push into green methanol and hydrogen development.Read More The post Towngas and CIMC ENRIC Forge Alliance on Green Methanol and Hydrogen in [...] - [Acwa Power Advances Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project with Sinopec and Técnicas Reunidas](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/acwa-power-advances-yanbu-green-hydrogen-project-with-sinopec-and-tecnicas-reunidas-2/) - ​Saudi Arabia’s Acwa Power has appointed a consortium of Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas and China’s Sinopec Guangzhou Engineering to deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project—a facility aiming to produce 400,000 tones of green hydrogen annually by 2030.Read More The post Acwa Power Advances Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project with Sinopec and [...] - [CIP Backs 100MW Hydrogen Project in Lubmin as Germany Ramps Up Electrolyzer Capacity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/cip-backs-100mw-hydrogen-project-in-lubmin-as-germany-ramps-up-electrolyzer-capacity-2/) - ​Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired a 70% stake in the first phase of H2Apex’s green hydrogen production project in Lubmin, Germany.Read More The post CIP Backs 100MW Hydrogen Project in Lubmin as Germany Ramps Up Electrolyzer Capacity first appeared on www.circularbusinessreview.com. - [UNIDO’s Circular Economy Initiative Targets Job Creation in Ghana](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unidos-circular-economy-initiative-targets-job-creation-in-ghana-2/) - Ghana’s transition to a circular economy could serve as a critical lever in addressing youth unemployment and accelerating inclusive, low-carbon industrialization, according to Eric Gyenin, Country Coordinator for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). Speaking at an event in Takoradi, Gyenin positioned the initiative as both an economic and environmental imperative. At the center [...] - [PNE Scales Direct Battery Recycling in South Carolina](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pne-scales-direct-battery-recycling-in-south-carolina-2/) - In a decisive move toward reshoring battery material production, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has announced the full commissioning and operation of its Advanced Black Mass (ABM) production facility in Chester, South Carolina. This marks the United States’ first commercial-scale facility capable of producing both ABM and battery-grade cathode active material (CAM) from lithium-ion battery scrap using [...] - [Towngas and CIMC ENRIC Forge Alliance on Green Methanol and Hydrogen in Hong Kong](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/towngas-and-cimc-enric-forge-alliance-on-green-methanol-and-hydrogen-in-hong-kong/) - As Hong Kong intensifies its efforts to decarbonize its energy systems, a newly announced strategic partnership between The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) and CIMC ENRIC Holdings signals a targeted push into green methanol and hydrogen development. - [SAE Secures £67.4M to Advance Battery Storage at Former Welsh Coal Site](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/sae-secures-67-4m-to-advance-battery-storage-at-former-welsh-coal-site/) - The UK’s energy storage landscape is shifting, as sustainable energy developer SAE reaches financial close on a 240-MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Uskmouth Sustainable Energy Park in Newport, Wales. - [CIP Backs 100MW Hydrogen Project in Lubmin as Germany Ramps Up Electrolyzer Capacity](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/cip-backs-100mw-hydrogen-project-in-lubmin-as-germany-ramps-up-electrolyzer-capacity/) - Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has acquired a 70% stake in the first phase of H2Apex’s green hydrogen production project in Lubmin, Germany. - [Acwa Power Advances Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project with Sinopec and Técnicas Reunidas](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/acwa-power-advances-yanbu-green-hydrogen-project-with-sinopec-and-tecnicas-reunidas/) - Saudi Arabia's Acwa Power has appointed a consortium of Spain’s Técnicas Reunidas and China’s Sinopec Guangzhou Engineering to deliver front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its Yanbu Green Hydrogen Project—a facility aiming to produce 400,000 tones of green hydrogen annually by 2030. - [PNE Scales Direct Battery Recycling in South Carolina](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/pne-scales-direct-battery-recycling-in-south-carolina/) - In a decisive move toward reshoring battery material production, Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) has announced the full commissioning and operation of its Advanced Black Mass (ABM™) production facility in Chester, South Carolina. - [UNIDO's Circular Economy Initiative Targets Job Creation in Ghana](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/unidos-circular-economy-initiative-targets-job-creation-in-ghana/) - Ghana’s transition to a circular economy could serve as a critical lever in addressing youth unemployment and accelerating inclusive, low-carbon industrialization, according to Eric Gyenin, Country Coordinator for the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). - [DENSO and DI Launch Cross-Border Digital Platform to Boost Circular Manufacturing in India](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/denso-and-di-launch-cross-border-digital-platform-to-boost-circular-manufacturing-in-india/) - India’s manufacturing and mobility sectors are set to benefit from a major cross-border digitalization push led by Dream Incubator Inc. (DI) and automotive systems giant DENSO Corporation. - [Asia-Pacific Aligns Circular Economy and Climate Policy in EV Battery Waste Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/asia-pacific-aligns-circular-economy-and-climate-policy-in-ev-battery-waste-strategy/) - As the Asia-Pacific region accelerates its electric vehicle (EV) adoption, it faces a mounting end-of-life battery challenge that holds both environmental risk and economic opportunity. - [Why Hydrogen OEMs Hesitate to Enter the Balkans Market](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/why-hydrogen-oems-hesitate-to-enter-the-balkans-market/) - The Balkan region is abuzz with plans for a hydrogen-powered future. From ambitious hydrogen production facilities to visions of fuel-cell buses cruising city streets, Southeast European countries are eager to join the hydrogen revolution. Yet, a critical bottleneck remains: major hydrogen original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have been slow to enter the Balkans. This reluctance raises [...] - [The Great Energy Gamble: Can Our Systems Survive the Transition We’ve Promised?](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/the-great-energy-gamble-can-our-systems-survive-the-transition-weve-promised/) - Global renewable investments topped $1.8 trillion in 2023, yet fossil fuels still supply over 80% of the world’s primary energy. In this dissonance, EnergyNews.biz staged a rare debate that cut through green gloss and industrial bravado. Karim Megherbi, renewable expert and executive at Orisun Invest, sparred with conventional energy investor and energy economist Lars Schernikau [...] - [Emscher-Lippe’s 200,000-Tonne Hydrogen Demand Tests Germany’s Import-Dependent Energy Strategy](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/emscher-lippes-200000-tonne-hydrogen-demand-tests-germanys-import-dependent-energy-strategy/) - Germany’s total hydrogen demand reached 2.4 million tonnes in 2023 and is projected to consume 94-125 TWh by 2030. However, the Emscher-Lippe region’s forecast requirement of 200,000 tonnes by 2032 represents 8% of current national consumption, concentrated in a single industrial corridor. The DMT Energy Engineers’ study’s price projections of €4.8-13.2 per kilogram through 2032 [...] - [China’s Sermatec Targets Southeast Europe with Integrated Energy Storage Rollout by 2026](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/chinas-sermatec-targets-southeast-europe-with-integrated-energy-storage-rollout-by-2026/) - As Southeast Europe navigates the grid instability posed by intermittent renewables, Chinese energy storage manufacturer Sermatec has stepped in with a full-lifecycle battery solution. According to the company’s statement, the project—launched in August—aims to optimize off-peak charging and peak-hour discharging, enabling cost-efficient energy usage and stabilizing grid performance. Delivery is expected by the end of [...] - [Darmstadt’s 3MW Hydrogen Plant Tests Municipal Energy Integration](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/darmstadts-3mw-hydrogen-plant-tests-municipal-energy-integration/) - German hydrogen production costs average €9-12 per kilogram for small-scale electrolysis operations, presenting economic challenges for municipal projects like Entega’s 3MW facility in Darmstadt that will produce 310 tonnes annually for local bus fleets. The project, scheduled to begin construction in October 2025 with operations starting in Q1 2027, represents the practical implementation of Germany’s [...] - [Tesla Megapacks Power Up in San Diego’s Barrio Logan as Arevon Bets Big on Urban Battery Storage](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/tesla-megapacks-power-up-in-san-diegos-barrio-logan-as-arevon-bets-big-on-urban-battery-storage/) - California added over 4.5 GW of battery storage in 2024, according to the California Energy Commission, with a growing portion of that capacity sited not in remote substations but in urban centers. One of the latest—and most debated—additions is Arevon Energy’s $300 million Peregrine Energy Storage Project, which quietly went live in late July 2025 [...] - [Circular Economy Gains Momentum in the Beverage Sector, but Infrastructure and Investment Hurdles Persist](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/circular-economy-gains-momentum-in-the-beverage-sector-but-infrastructure-and-investment-hurdles-persist/) - The global beverage industry is projected to see its circular economy market grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% between 2025 and 2034, according to InsightAce Analytic’s latest report. This projected expansion reflects a broader shift in production and consumption models as companies move from traditional linear approaches to systems that prioritize - [India’s Merchant Battery Storage Market Turns Profitable Amid Price Volatility and Falling Costs](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/indias-merchant-battery-storage-market-turns-profitable-amid-price-volatility-and-falling-costs/) - In a marked departure from years of cautious optimism, merchant battery energy storage systems (BESS) in India have turned profitable. 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The research, published in Science Advances, reveals that the addition of [...] - [High Energy Costs Threaten Decarbonization Strategy as ArcelorMittal Abandons Green Projects](https://www.circularbusinessreview.com/high-energy-costs-threaten-decarbonization-strategy-as-arcelormittal-abandons-green-projects/) - German steel production capacity faces a fundamental competitiveness crisis as energy costs reach €9.35 per kilogram for green hydrogen—nearly four times higher than conventional production methods—forcing major producers to abandon decarbonization plans despite €5 billion in government support allocated between 2022-2024. 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