Australian Government sets 2035 climate target, CCS key for decarbonisation

CCS is critical for Australia’s journey to net zero. The 2035 decarbonisation targets announced by the Australian Government are a necessary step. Now we all need to work together to make those targets happen. 

Gas Flaring: A Global Crisis of Wasted Energy 🌍 Every year, billions of cubic meters of natural gas are flared worldwide. This practice not only wastes a valuable energy resource but also contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and climate change. Key insights from the report: Top flaring countries remain responsible for the majority of global emissions. Energy waste undermines opportunities for power generation and economic growth. Environmental damage accelerates climate risks and local air quality issues. Ending routine flaring is not just an environmental necessity — it is an economic and governance opportunity. By capturing and utilizing gas, nations can reduce emissions, create jobs, expand energy access, and strengthen sustainability commitments. Gas flaring is more than wasted energy — it is wasted potential. Addressing it requires leadership, accountability, and global cooperation.

New Publication Alert! Bioresources and Bioproducts with Carbon Capture and Storage: A Firm Energy Option for Carbon Neutrality In this mini review, I highlight several key roles of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) in a net-zero energy future and make an array of recommendations for sustainable BECCS deployment. https://lnkd.in/gzpt__x8

🔍 New research from Ember exposes a major gap in steel’s climate accounting: methane emissions from Australian metallurgical coal, or met coal. Met coal from Australia could be adding up to 15% to steel supply chain emissions. But the consistent underreporting of coal mine methane emissions means this isn’t reflected in steelmakers’ emissions reporting. A recent IMEO study of Australia’s Hail Creek mine found the major mine is emitting 3 to 8 times more emissions than reported. 📉 The good news? Methane from met coal can be cut quickly and affordably with existing tech. But the sector needs accurate, mine-level data to inform mitigation—and that’s what UN Environment Programme's IMEO will deliver through its Steel Methane Programme (SMP). Combining science, credible measurements and industry engagement, SMP will: ✔️ Build the first database of mine-level methane emissions that combines top-down and bottom-up data ✔️ Provide a rigorous measuring, reporting and verification framework adapted from #OGMP 2.0 ✔️ Identify super-emitters and mitigation opportunities 🛠️ With steel demand expected to persist, tackling methane is a fast, high-impact climate opportunity. IMEO’s SMP is the sector’s chance to lead with transparency and real action. 📎 Read the Ember report: https://buff.ly/nzIjn8z

🧽 “Wait… only 0.7 °C?” A new study finds that underground carbon storage could safely reduce global warming by just 0.7 °C — far less than we once believed. Globally, scientists once thought we could securely store up to 4,000 gigatonnes of CO₂ underground. Now, the safe potential is revised down to about 1,500 GT — because beyond that, the risks of earthquakes, engineering failures, or even territorial disputes become too high. For perspective: to meet the 1.5 °C Paris target, we’d need to capture around 9 GT of CO₂ every single year. That doesn’t mean carbon capture is useless — far from it. It’s still a valuable tool, especially for hard-to-abate sectors like cement, steel, or aviation. But it’s not the silver bullet that lets us keep burning fossil fuels. 👉 I actually see this as good news: the clearer we are on the limits, the smarter we can be in investing in solutions that truly pay off 🌍. Would you like me to dive deeper into this in my next video? ⚡ Drop a comment 👇 More info about this topic here: https://lnkd.in/es46_ZdK A study with Imperial College London 🤩 #ClimateChange #Decarbonization #CarbonCapture #NetZero #Sustainability #ClimateAction #CarbonAccounting #CarbonMarkets #MDGA #EnergyTransition #GreenTech #ClimateSolutions

🌟 Positive news on the state of cleantech in the EU - it’s on track to support climate neutrality by 2025! The European Climate Neutrality Observatory (ECNO) just published its 2025 report on the state of EU progress to climate neutrality, revealing much to celebrate. The report identifies positive momentum in several relevant policy areas, with the most encouraging finding being that the EU’s cleantech industrial base and innovation ecosystem are improving, and are now rated ‘on track’ towards a 2025 climate neutrality deadline for the first time. The report also finds that value added in the cleantech industry is on the rise and manufacturing capacities are increasing for key technologies, such as wind, solar photovoltaics, heat pumps, electrolysers and batteries. We have certainly seen this momentum here at CAP-XX Limited over the past year. Our growth is both benefiting from and driving improvements in the cleantech sector. This new report confirms our positive projections for the future of the supercapacitor industry and CAP-XX Limited. 💭 What do you think of the report’s findings? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️  #ClimateNeutrality #CleanTransition #ClimateAction #EUGreenDeal #ClimateTech #Supercapacitors #VentureCapital #Growth

With carbon emissions continuing to challenge global climate goals, we have a responsibility to address the situation and deliver practical solutions. At Liquid Wind, we see biogenic CO₂ from industrial flue gases as an opportunity and we put it back to work rather than letting it go to waste. Capturing and reusing this renewable carbon source is one of the key technologies enabling the production of fossil-free #eMethanol — a fuel that can help shipping, aviation, and other hard-to-abate sectors transition away from fossil dependence. Reaching climate targets requires bold action. #CCU is not the only solution, but it is a critical one — and scaling it will take policy support, investment, and collaboration across industries. Read our latest White Paper to learn more about the role of biogenic CO₂ in reducing carbon emissions. 👉 https://lnkd.in/d7ZYttPD

ICYMI - some excellent research here released last week attributing increases in methane emissions since 1990. 3 key takeaways: 1. Asia is responsible for roughly one-half of global methane emissions. 2. Coal/electricity in Asia (including Russia) accounts for a major share of the global increase in methane emissions since 1990. 3. Developed countries have achieved substantial reductions due in large part to efficiency increases. This research reminds us that, while methane emissions continue to rise as a critical and urgent problem, there are success models proving that improvements are not only possible but economical. Onwards and "downwards"!! 📉 #MethaneEmissions #LeakDetectionAndRepair #GHGs #MethaneMonitoring https://lnkd.in/g7TehvSX

2035 Climate Targets Advice released today in support of the PM’s 2035 emissions targets range 62-70% I note with interest - that again there are no costings provided to achieve that goal. Well at least the Federal Gov is consistent in the sense all Australians are still waiting on the costings to achieve 43% emissions reduction by 2030 ……and after all it’s only tax payers funds. - on page 9 of the Climate Change Authority executive summary. Quote “Expert analysis by the Australian Energy Market Commission projects households will SAVE around $1,000 each year in energy costs over the next decade under a coordinated renewables rollout”. I question the use of the work “expert” given mine and other friends electricity bills have continued to increase MATERIALLY in recent years. Perhaps the PM can explain how the trend will flip from double digit “increases” to “decreases” overnight. Perhaps they plan to provide ongoing material subsidies using our diminishing tax payer dollars. I can also only assume that equates to a further $730 reduction in addition to the $270 or was it $275/a the PM promised at the 2022 election. - AND the Climate Change Authority advised their 2035 targets involved phasing down coal exports which contributed $91.4b in export revenue in 23/24. I’m not sure what “phasing down” means but anyway two points come to mind 1. Australia produces some of the highest quality thermal coal(which is used in power generation as opposed to met which is used in steel making) in the world. So if we materially cut our thermal coal production in the Hunter and Qld then Australia will be responsible for causing higher global CO2 emissions as the likes of China, India and others use generally lower quality domestic and imported coal from likes of Indonesia. Obviously the PM has not been briefed on this given recent remarks. “Coals ain’t coals”. 2. Perhaps the PM and or Treasuer could be specific on their strategy to develop NEW industries which will replace that loss of export income. After all it’s not going to happen o/n and private industry will need parameters, less red or green tape and subsidies to convince their shareholders to support their endeavours. Oh what a sinking feeling!!!!!!