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Climate Investor Three backs green methanol project in Gauteng using sewage sludge

Climate Investor Three, through its SA-H2 Fund, has signed a development funding agreement with Green eFuels Producers for a green methanol facility in Gauteng, South Africa. The project will process 90,000 tonnes of municipal sewage sludge annually, using renewable energy to produce 14,300 tonnes of green methanol, avoiding approximately 118,950 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions per year.

South Africa | 2 weeks ago

Waste & Recycling

The Ocean Cleanup expands Los Angeles river infrastructure to intercept 628 tons of annual plastic emissions

The Ocean Cleanup is scaling its river-based plastic interception network in Greater Los Angeles with new deployments in the LA and San Gabriel Rivers. Supported by county officials and corporate partners, the initiative seeks to modernize waste management ahead of the LA28 Olympic Games by neutralizing major seasonal trash flows into the Pacific Ocean.

2 weeks ago • United States

Water & Sanitation

South Dakota approves $150.7 million for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure

The South Dakota Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $150.7 million in loans and grants for water and waste management projects across 31 communities and districts. The funding package includes $133.9 million in low-interest loans and $16.9 million in grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste systems.

2 weeks ago • United States

Waste & Recycling

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins Tuas South incinerator retrofit contract as Singapore prioritizes waste infrastructure resilience

Singapore’s NEA has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific for boiler retrofit work at the Tuas South Incineration Plant, a project designed to stabilize processing capacity and prolong the asset’s operating life. The upgrade underscores continued investment in waste treatment reliability as the city-state manages long-term disposal needs.

2 weeks ago • Singapore

Waste & Recycling

EIB backs Stockholm’s SEK 19.5bn wastewater overhaul with €470m loan

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €470 million to Stockholm’s comprehensive wastewater system upgrade, a project aimed at reducing Baltic Sea nitrogen discharge by 40% and securing the city’s drinking water supply. The financing supports the consolidation of treatment facilities by 2031.

2 weeks ago • Sweden

Waste & Recycling

Port Arthur advances $92 million wastewater plant overhaul to replace aging infrastructure

The City of Port Arthur is undertaking a major rehabilitation of its Main Wastewater Treatment Plant, replacing treatment components that have reached the end of their service life. The project, funded through state revolving funds, ARPA, and city capital, aims to extend plant reliability and maintain regulatory compliance.

2 weeks ago • United States

Mergers & Acquisitions

Actis secures 90% stake in Singapore’s 800 Super, advancing circular economy infrastructure exposure

Actis has acquired a 90% stake in 800 Super, a Singapore-based integrated environmental management company, through its Long Life Infrastructure Fund 2 (ALLIF2). The investment targets critical waste management assets backed by long-term government contracts aligned with Singapore’s Zero Waste Masterplan.

2 weeks ago • Luxembourg;Singapore

Waste & Recycling

HyOrc Corporation secures 10-year green methanol offtake agreement for Portugal waste-to-fuel project

HyOrc Corporation has entered a 10-year commercial term sheet with PRIO BIO for the offtake of green methanol from its upcoming facility in Portugal. The agreement supports the initial 2,800-tonne annual production phase, scheduled for 2027, as the company advances technical validation and scaling efforts for its modular waste-to-methanol platform in Europe.

2 weeks ago • Portugal

Latest News

Defence | 2 days ago

Elbit Systems secures $350 million international main battle tank modernization contract

Israel-based defense electronics company Elbit Systems has clinched a $350 million international contract to upgrade main battle tanks over a four-year period, integrating advanced situational awareness, AI-driven targeting, and modern communication suites.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

UPS commits USD 50 million to industrial logistics and launches time-definite Mexico air freight

UPS is investing nearly $50 million in specialized automotive and industrial network enhancements. The expansion introduces time-definite heavy air freight services between the U.S. and Mexico, streamlining cross-border production cycles and integrating brokerage and warehousing into a single-carrier solution.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

NLC India selects Ohmium and InSolare for 4 MW green hydrogen project in Tamil Nadu

Ohmium International and InSolare Energy have partnered to deploy a 4 MW green hydrogen facility for NLC India Limited. Utilizing advanced Proton Exchange Membrane technology, the plant in Neyveli aims to produce 700 metric tons of hydrogen annually for industrial and mobility applications.

Business & Corporate | 2 days ago

Rashmi Group commits INR 350 billion to expand industrial footprint in West Bengal

Diversified industrial major Rashmi Group has announced a massive 35,000 million INR investment to scale its steel, power, and mining operations in West Bengal. The plan includes adding 7 million tonnes of annual steel capacity and operationalizing newly acquired coal blocks across several districts.