Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] Achieving the Biden-Harris Administration's goal of a net zero economy by 2050 will require between 700 billion and one trillion dollars of public and private sector investment in industrial decarbonization, as well as strong demand signals for low-carbon products. Energy.gov
• [New] Europe is the fastest growing region, expected to expand at over 20% CAGR, supported by strict emission regulations and rapid EV adoption. Journal
• [New] 75% of carbon market revenues will be directed to the Climate Fund, which is now the primary vehicle for industrial decarbonization. valorinternational
• [New] Many Brazilian industrial sectors will be affected by the European carbon border adjustment mechanism. valorinternational
• [New] Brazilian legislation sets 2030 as the start date for the regulated carbon market. valorinternational
• [New] The data center liquid cooling market is projected to expand from US$ 5.6 billion in 2026 to US$ 27.3 billion by 2033, representing a remarkable 25.1% CAGR as immersion cooling and direct-to-chip technologies enable 45% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional air cooling. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Major cloud service providers including Google, operating on 100% renewable energy, and Microsoft, pursuing carbon-negative commitments by 2030, establish market precedents motivating enterprise clients to prioritize sustainable colocation providers. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The long-term policy objective remains even more ambitious: China's 15th Five-Year Plan underscores nuclear energy as a linchpin of energy security, decarbonization, and industrial competitiveness, with official pledges to triple reactor capacity by 2050. FifthRow - Autonomous AI Apps for Research, Strategy, C
• [New] The adoption of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies will play a key role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. / USA openpr
• [New] US$ 12 billion is expected to be invested in carbon management technologies following recent U.S. infrastructure legislation, with a strong focus on developing CCUS hubs. openpr
• [New] According to estimates from the Global CCS Institute, CO2 utilization could account for up to 10% of captured carbon dioxide applications by 2030, particularly in the production of chemicals and synthetic fuels. openpr
• [New] ExxonMobil plans to develop a carbon capture and storage hub in Houston by 2024, with an ambitious goal of achieving a CO2 storage capacity of 100 million tonnes per annum by 2040. openpr
• [New] The United States will require the development of at least 30,000 additional miles of CO2 transportation pipelines by 2050 to support large-scale carbon capture and storage infrastructure. openpr
• [New] Decarbonization regulation drives a 10.2% CAGR through 2036. FactMr
• [New] With clear skies and low humidity, UV levels are expected to be moderate to high across much of the UK during the coming days. Met Office
• [New] Global data center electricity consumption will reach 620-1050 TWh by 2026, contributing to an estimated 290-490 million tonnes of carbon emissions globally. Nuclear Engineering International
• [New] Friends of the Earth has highlighted the potential for AI to exacerbate climate disinformation and increase energy consumption, contributing to carbon emissions. Omdena
• [New] India has pledged to reduce CO2 emissions by 50% by 2050 and reach net-zero emission standards by 2070. itaadmin
• [New] Carbon credit revenues in regenerative agriculture could reach several billion dollars annually by 2030, incentivizing widespread adoption and catalyzing investment in novel management practices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The hydrogen roadmap goes together with the national energy transition roadmap as one of the key levers to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. IEA

Last updated: 03 May 2026