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• MASH Makes Powers First Vessel Trial With Biofuel From a Carbon-negative Process

  MASH Makes and DS NORDEN completed the first commercial vessel trial using carbon-negative biofuel on a Singapore–Brazil voyage. The fuel worked with existing marine engines and also sequesters CO₂ through biochar byproduct. This drop-in solution offers immediate emission cuts without new infrastructure.

• Verra and Hedera to Accelerate Digital Transformation of Carbon Markets

  Verra partnered with the Hedera Foundation to digitize carbon markets and boost transparency and scalability. Their integration enables faster project development and data-driven verification using open-source tech. A mangrove restoration project in Senegal is the first to benefit from this breakthrough.

• Primary Hydrogen Outlines Initial Exploration Program for Wicheeda North

  Primary Hydrogen Corp. launched an initial exploration program at its Wicheeda North project in British Columbia to assess natural hydrogen and rare earth potential. The plan includes soil-gas sampling and geophysics across promising geological targets. Early signs show strong alignment with a nearby REE deposit, boosting optimism for both hydrogen and mineral resources.

• Turning the Tide on Carbon: How Planetary Is Advancing Ocean-Based Removal with Local Partners

  Planetary uses ocean alkalinity enhancement to remove carbon while protecting marine ecosystems and benefiting local communities. Their approach retrofits existing infrastructure like power plants and water treatment facilities, making it low-impact and scalable. Backed by XPRIZE and Indigenous partnerships, they’re advancing responsible, ocean-based carbon removal.

• Plug Power’s Georgia Hydrogen Plant Sets U.S. Production Record Using Plug Electrolyzer Technology

  Plug Power’s Georgia plant hit a U.S. record by producing 300 metric tons of liquid hydrogen in April 2025 using its own GenEco electrolyzer technology. It’s the largest electrolytic liquid hydrogen facility in the country, proving commercial-scale hydrogen production is already happening. The hydrogen supports major companies like Walmart and Amazon in cutting emissions.

• Conestoga Energy Ramps Up U.S. Carbon Storage Ambitions with Class VI Milestone

  Conestoga Energy just drilled its first Class VI carbon sequestration well in Kansas to permanently store CO₂ from ethanol production. The project aims to sequester over 150,000 metric tons of carbon annually and support Conestoga’s larger CCUS strategy. It marks a shift from pilot projects to full-scale carbon storage in the U.S. Midwest.

• World’s First Plant That Captures CO2 From Air to Make Building Materials Opens

  Mission Zero Technologies has opened the world’s first plant that captures CO₂ directly from air to create building materials. The UK facility uses a heat-free DAC process powered by electricity to produce carbon-negative limestone. It captures 250 tonnes of CO₂ annually and helps decarbonize the construction industry.

• The Carbon Surge: Why Carbon Capture is Finally Having Its Moment

  Carbon capture is finally gaining real momentum, with global companies scaling projects to tackle emissions from hydrogen, cement, and power sectors. Facilities like Air Products' Louisiana complex and Svante’s filter factory in Canada are setting records for commercial CO₂ removal. With tax credits, tech advances, and industrial urgency, CCS is no longer experimental—it’s becoming the go-to strategy.