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LeydenJar and Highpower Technology, a Chinese battery manufacturer with over 20 years of expertise in designing and mass-producing advanced lithium-ion cells, today announced a strategic collaboration. By combining LeydenJar’s breakthrough silicon anodes with Highpower’s proven cell design and manufacturing capabilities, the two companies will produce a new generation of batteries with ultra-high energy density. These high capacity batteries will power new small fitness trackers and smart devices with AI-functionalities. LeydenJar develops the critical silicon anode while Highpower integrates it into advanced cell designs and prepares them for large-scale production. The collaboration not only bridges cutting-edge innovation with industrial-scale manufacturing, but…

IBU-tec is stepping up its commitment to recycling energy storage devices and has opened a new plant for processing battery raw materials at its Weimar site in collaboration with Hosokawa Alpine. This move sees the company gearing up for a new market alongside battery materials. IBU-tec is stepping up its activities in the field of battery recycling, focusing on a promising growth market. At its Weimar site, IBU-tec and machine manufacturer Hosokawa Alpine have set up a new plant specifically designed for processing coated cathode foils from old batteries. IBU-tec is contributing its extensive expertise in the development and processing…

E.ON is piloting a new reservation system for electric truck charging stations. The platform allows charging stops to be planned and charging points to be booked in advance, initially at individual locations, with a larger rollout to follow. It is clear that battery-electric trucks need to be charged. Those who have their own charging points at their depot can use electric trucks for many routes in distribution transport around their own location. However, for longer distances or even flexible routes, intermediate charging stops are necessary along the way. E.ON has already set up several charging parks with truck-compatible parking spaces…

Record $25 million awarded through state programs to fund 50 farm water conservation projects across New York. Funding blends Environmental Protection Fund ($14m) with first-time use of the 2022 Environmental Bond Act ($11m). Marks 30 years of the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Program, which has directed over $250 million to on-farm projects. Albany expands farm conservation finance New York is channeling $25 million into farm-based water quality projects, the largest single round of funding in the history of its Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Abatement and Control Program. The financing, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, combines allocations from the long-running Environmental Protection…

SLB and SBM Offshore have entered into an exclusive digital alliance to optimize the performance of offshore production systems. The alliance brings together SLB’s digital and domain expertise in subsurface, subsea, surface production and recovery with SBM Offshore’s digital and full FPSO lifecycle capabilities. The companies will leverage their respective digital capabilities to create an AI-powered digital ecosystem that enhances FPSO digital asset management – improving uptime performance and reducing total cost of ownership for offshore operators. “This exclusive alliance with SBM Offshore marks a pivotal moment in offshore assets production and recovery,” said Rakesh Jaggi, President, Digital & Integration,…

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announced the launch of a new membership category aimed at strengthening collaboration across the building and construction value chain to accelerate the industry’s net zero ambitions. The association said that decarbonizing cement and concrete, the second most-used material on the planet after water, cannot be achieved without active engagement from the wider building ecosystem and policymakers. The initiative is called the Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP), and it aims to extend the GCCA’s reach beyond cement and concrete producers, opening membership to organizations that play a key role in construction and decarbonization…

EDF secures €1.25 billion through a green hybrid bond, structured to align with EU taxonomy. Proceeds earmarked for extending the lifetime of France’s existing nuclear fleet, with emissions at 4 gCO₂/kWh. Issue priced at 4.375% coupon until 2031, with settlement scheduled for October 6 on Euronext Paris Paris Secures Funding for Nuclear-Linked Transition EDF has raised €1.25 billion (USD 1.35 billion) through a green hybrid bond issue, a financing move the French utility said will help extend the operating life of its domestic nuclear reactors while keeping its energy transition on track. The perpetual subordinated notes, priced at an initial…

Gazprom delivered a record-high volume of natural gas to domestic customers on September 30 as a cold snap gripped Russia, the Russian gas giant said on Thursday. “The increase in gas consumption is associated with a sharp cold snap and the start of the heating season in many regions of the country,” Gazprom said, as carried by Russian news agency Interfax.On September 30, Gazprom delivered as many as 1 billion cubic meters of gas through the Unified Gas Supply System, GCSS, beating the record from the previous day, September 29, when it supplied 982.1 million cubic meters of gas to Russian customers. Gazprom’s domestic…

Apollo strengthens its leadership bench with the appointment of Jaycee Pribulsky, former Nike CSO, to lead sustainability strategy. Transition follows the planned retirement of inaugural CSO Dave Stangis, who built Apollo’s sustainability platform since 2021. Move reinforces Apollo’s integration of ESG risk and opportunity analysis across its $600bn+ investment platform. A Leadership Transition at Apollo Apollo Global Management has named Jaycee Pribulsky as Partner and Chief Sustainability Officer, effective October 1, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers. Pribulsky, who most recently served as Chief Sustainability Officer at Nike, will take the reins…

Paris-based VC firm Serena secures €200 million ($215 million) in first close of its fourth flagship fund, targeting €250 million by 2026. Focus on early-stage investments in applied AI and climate technology, with up to €15 million per startup. Portfolio already spans climate risk insurance, sustainable energy, and carbon tech, positioning Serena as a key financier in Europe’s climate transition. Paris Fundraise Backs Europe’s Climate and AI Ambitions European venture capital firm Serena has closed €200 million in commitments for its fourth flagship fund, drawing in a mix of long-term backers and new institutional and private investors. The Paris-based firm…