Uranium enrichment, Corporate Carbon Removal, Reducing Halons in Aviation, Cell-cultured meats
French uranium enrichment plant to increase capacity by 30%; New index to measure Corporate contributions to carbon removal; EU halon replacement guide for aviation;
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France: EIB and Orano sign a loan agreement for €400 million relating to the project to extend the Georges Besse 2 uranium enrichment plant
(October 10)
France-based Orano has secured a €400 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to expand its uranium enrichment capacity at the Georges Besse 2 plant in Tricastin. This project, part of a €1.7 billion investment, aims to increase enrichment capacity by 30% to support low-carbon energy production. The expansion aligns with the European strategy to reduce fossil fuel dependence and enhance energy security. The project is expected to be operational by 2028, with full commissioning by 2030, and will supply low-carbon energy to 120 million households.
3rd Japan-Indonesia Economic Dialogue Focuses on Green Industries
(March 10)
This dialogue involved discussions between Japan and Indonesia on promoting cooperation in digital sectors, green industries, and human resource development based on the Asia Future Investment Initiative. The meeting sought to strengthen collaborative projects aligned with Indonesia's governmental policies. Both nations announced a commitment to enhance their cooperation in the energy sector, which is crucial for Indonesia's economic growth.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry | Japan
Mosa Meat Joins Landmark FSA “Sandbox” for Cultivated Meat in the UK
(March 10)
UK-based Mosa Meat has been selected by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to participate in its Regulatory Sandbox, an initiative to facilitate collaboration on cultivated meat regulatory processes. Mosa Meat aims to streamline the approval of their cell-cultivated products by engaging with the FSA to enhance safety assessments and regulatory pathways. The company recently raised £3.2 million in crowdfunding and has submitted market authorization requests in the EU and Switzerland, reinforcing their commitment to safety standards in cultivated meat.
Halon replacement in the aviation industry guide 2025 | EASA
(March 10)
The European Union has developed a guide to support the aviation industry in complying with Regulation (EU) 2024/590, known as the Ozone Regulation, which mandates the replacement of halon. This guide, created by the European Commission and EASA, provides clarifications on cut-off dates and the derogation process. The next significant deadline for replacing halon in portable extinguishers for cabins and crew compartments is set for December 31, 2025.
Mirova Research Center and Sweep launch call for expressions of interest for the creation of a Corporate Contribution Index to Carbon Neutrality - Sweep
(March 04)
France-based Mirova Research Center and Sweep have partnered to launch a Call for Expression of Interest to create an index measuring companies' contributions to global carbon neutrality. The Corporate Climate Contribution Indicator (CCCI) will assess companies' decarbonization efforts and progress towards net-zero emissions by 2050. The methodology will be presented at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025. The CCCI will evaluate direct and indirect decarbonization and climate financing, providing a dynamic tool for companies and investors to assess climate contributions comprehensively.
Real Estate Decarbonization Fund, Canada investigates renewable diesel dumping, EU Gas Storage Regulation
TenneT signs agreement for 2GW offshore grid connection;
US senators introduce legislation to plug orphaned oil wells;
Singapore plans to increase its carbon tax progressively;
Vietnam National Carbon Registry, Nuclear for district heating, Liverpool FC to purchase DAC carbon credits & more
BNP Paribas - low carbon transition group;
UK to support South Africa's wholesale electricity market transformation;
Vietnam National Carbon Registry;
Skyfora's AI-driven weather forecasts;