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Schneider and Bloomberg Lead New Push to Rein in AI’s Soaring Energy Appetite

Schneider and Bloomberg Lead New Push to Rein in AI’s Soaring Energy Appetite

A new global coalition is taking aim at one of the most urgent challenges of the energy transition: how to manage soaring electricity demand as AI, electrification and population growth push power grids to their limits. Schneider Electric and Bloomberg New Economy have unveiled the Energy Technology Coalition, a cross-sector

Nestlé, Mars Warn EU Against Delaying Deforestation Law, Citing Market Uncertainty

Nestlé, Mars Warn EU Against Delaying Deforestation Law, Citing Market Uncertainty

Several major consumer goods companies -including Nestlé, Mars Wrigley, and Ferrero - have urged EU lawmakers not to postpone or dilute the upcoming EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), warning that further delays would create significant market uncertainty and undermine efforts to halt global forest loss. In a new joint letter, the

LEED v5 Redefines Sustainability: 50% of Certification Points Focus on Decarbonization

LEED v5 Redefines Sustainability: 50% of Certification Points Focus on Decarbonization

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has unveiled LEED v5, a comprehensive update to its globally renowned green building certification system. Designed to elevate building performance while reducing carbon footprints, LEED v5 shifts the focus to decarbonization, climate resilience, and occupant health. With half of the certification points now

Hydrogen Steel Revolution: HYFOR-Smelter Plant to Deliver Near-Zero CO₂ Ironmaking by 2027

Hydrogen Steel Revolution: HYFOR-Smelter Plant to Deliver Near-Zero CO₂ Ironmaking by 2027

In a landmark move for the global steel industry, a powerful consortium—Primetals Technologies, Mitsubishi Corporation, Rio Tinto, and voestalpine—is building the world’s first integrated industrial-scale hydrogen-based direct reduction and smelting plant in Linz, Austria. Scheduled for launch in mid-2027, the facility promises to redefine iron and steel

€400M Antofagasta Wind Farm Begins Power Production in Chile

€400M Antofagasta Wind Farm Begins Power Production in Chile

Repsol has officially launched electricity production at Antofagasta Phase 1, its largest wind energy project to date and one of the biggest renewable facilities in Chile. Located in Taltal in the Antofagasta region, the 364 MW wind farm represents a €400 million investment and a key milestone in Repsol’s

Cargill Moves to Fully Acquire SJC Bioenergia

Cargill Moves to Fully Acquire SJC Bioenergia

Cargill is set to take full ownership of SJC Bioenergia by acquiring the remaining 50% stake in the Brazilian sugar-energy company, marking a significant expansion of its role in the country’s renewable energy sector. The acquisition, which remains subject to regulatory approval from Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic

Aramco and BYD Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Low-Emission Vehicle Technologies

Aramco and BYD Forge Strategic Alliance to Advance Low-Emission Vehicle Technologies

In a major step toward decarbonizing the transport sector, Aramco and Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD have entered into a strategic alliance to accelerate innovation in energy-efficient and low-emission vehicle technologies. The partnership is anchored by a Joint Development Agreement between Saudi Aramco Technologies Company (SATC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of