Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] The roadmap toward carbon-neutral blockchain gaming by 2027 and net-positive environmental impact by 2030 appears technically feasible given current improvement trajectories. yellow.com
• [New] Technical solutions projected for 2025-2030 include widespread adoption of Layer 2 solutions, continued migration toward Proof-of-Stake consensus, and integration with carbon capture technologies. yellow.com
• [New] The European Union plans to deploy additional satellites in low Earth orbit in order to boost its defences against GPS interference and improve its capabilities to detect it. Euronews
• [New] Japan has launched the world's second osmotic power plant in Fukuoka, showcasing a new renewable energy technology that could complement solar, wind, and hydropower in its decarbonization strategy. oilprice.com
• [New] Renewables increase the most in the higher carbon fee case as the current growth in renewables accelerates through 2027 then continues to grow steadily through 2050, reaching 45% of generation. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Compared to the lower carbon fee case, the higher carbon fee case results in 34.8 GW of additional new nuclear builds by 2050. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Under the carbon fee scenarios, nuclear power plant retirements decline and new nuclear power capacity is added after 2037, with total fleet capacity ranging between 27.3 GW and 65.7 GW higher through 2050, depending on the magnitude of the carbon fee. EIA - Energy Information Administration
• [New] Modeling results indicate that widespread adoption of gene-edited, low-lignin feedstocks could reduce pulping-related GHG emissions by 20-50%, lower chemical and energy consumption, and deliver cost savings exceeding $6 billion annually. International Fiber Journal
• [New] A micro SaaS that automates carbon accounting and connects SMEs to global carbon marketplaces could unlock sustainability while creating a new revenue stream for businesses. Right Left Agency
• [New] The National Action Plan for Alternative Fuels Infrastructure intends to achieve fossil-free public transport by 2025, while measures for green shipping and alternative fuel infrastructure aim to minimize emissions from fisheries and domestic shipping by 2030. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] The pathway to a sustainable future demands a rapid and unprecedented scale-up of CCUS, transitioning from the current 49 million metric tons per annum to over 100 times that figure by 2050. CCGS
• [New] While the central government has set 2050 as its target year to achieve carbon neutrality, the aviation industry envisages having SAF account for 10% of the fuel it uses in 2030. The Asahi Shimbun
• [New] Further investment in innovation, harmonized policy frameworks, and circular business models will make circular plastics and chemical recycling central pillars in the global pursuit of a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and waste-free world until 2034 and beyond. Emergen Research
• [New] OPEC will continue to play a role in global oil markets, but its influence may shift as renewable energy adoption grows and countries aim for carbon neutrality. OilGasZ.com | Energy Intelligence Hub
• [New] Companies must recalibrate their decarbonization strategies beyond 2030, reassess investment risks in light of carbon pricing and regulatory trends, and actively pursue opportunities from emerging EU incentives and funding instruments. KPMG
• [New] Low-cost and ease of handling will simplify and speed the implementation of hydrogen projects globally, enabling hydrogen use in applications and geographies with less sophisticated infrastructure. HydrogenWire
• [New] At least 20 gigawatts of Dispatchable Emission-Free Resources will be needed by 2040 to support New York's clean energy mandates. HydrogenWire
• [New] Once operational in 2029, Pacifico Mexinol is poised to be the largest standalone ultra-low carbon chemical production facility and one of the largest producers of green hydrogen and green methanol in the world. HydrogenWire
• [New] With Australia's economic recovery underway as of mid-2025, coupled with historically low interest rates and delayed listings, some capital cities (like Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne) may transition into seller's markets by peak spring selling season in 2025 or mid-2026. Aus Property Professionals
• Petrobras' Decarbonization Fund will direct resources to installing photovoltaic plants in refineries. Agencia
• The use of SMRs could help avoid the release of 15 gigatons of cumulative carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. Power Technology
• With the global building stock projected to double by 2060, implementing low embodied carbon materials becomes not just an option, but a necessity. Onyx Solar, the Global Leader in BIPV

Last updated: 07 September 2025