Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] In that scenario, the share of fossil energy could fall to between 30 and 45% by 2050; correspondingly, up to 70% of energy consumption could come from low-carbon sources. EurekAlert!
• [New] From 2026 to 2030, the Middle East's low-carbon hydrogen capacity is expected to grow at a CAGR of 48%, across ~84 projects. GlobeNewswire
• [New] CCUS will need to account for nearly 25% of all emission reductions required by the Indian cement sector to achieve net zero by 2070. Chemistry World
• [New] The draft rules mandate facilities in select hard-to-abate sectors to meet GHG emission intensity targets and have assigned baseline emission intensity values for 186 cement facilities along with their respective targets for 2026 and 2027. / India Chemistry World
• [New] The mechanism through 2035 will be increasingly driven by regulatory pressure for emission control and waste minimization, coupled with the economic incentive to recover and reuse raw materials and water. IndexBox Inc.
• [New] In 2026, performance-based standards and increased use of digital tools like AI-enabled mix optimization could speed up the uptake of low carbon concrete by prioritising strength, durability and performance instead of sticking to a rigid ingredient list. Climate Group
• [New] Although national renewable energy targets (15% by 2040, 50% by 2041-2070) contribute to reducing the carbon intensity of energy use, they are insufficient to fully offset emissions under large-scale land expansion scenarios. Nature
• [New] If the energy transition is to happen fast, electric smelters will be needed to utilise the mainly low-grade iron ore deposits found globally, with direct reduction-grade ore availability limited. EUROMETAL - The Voice of European Steel, Tubes and Meta
• [New] Europe is meanwhile likely to import the majority of its low-emission iron requirement in future, while upscaling limitations could constrain the buildout of electric smelters. EUROMETAL - The Voice of European Steel, Tubes and Meta
• [New] Low carbon home heating is a critical part of Scotland's transition, and the next decade will be decisive for supply chains. BBC News
• [New] To date, we have delivered over one million HVAC systems made with low-carbon steel, and have pledged to move to 100% net-zero steel by 2050. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Recent reporting has highlighted how antibiotic misuse is already threatening Nigeria's aquaculture sector, underscoring the urgency of addressing AMR across aquatic food systems in low- and middle-income countries. react
• [New] Nuclear power is a carbon free source of electricity, which will help utilities achieve the Minnesota 100% carbon free electricity requirement by the year 2040. Alexandria Echo Press
• [New] Current schemes to support around 4,800 jobs and the wider carbon capture sector would support up to 50,000 by 2050. Chester and District Standard
• [New] Carbon sequestration presents an opportunity for farmers to earn billions in revenue, provide on-farm diversification, and create a lower-cost transition pathway for the Australian economy. Mirage News
• [New] As the net zero policy progresses, carbon sequestration will become a bigger part of land use. Mirage News
• [New] California's Senate Bill 100 modeling demonstrates increased reliance on renewable energy, energy storage, and carbon capture technologies, reinforcing sustainability and reliability objectives for 2045. Constellation
• [New] Green hydrogen is set to command an 88.6% share of low-carbon production by 2030, overtaking blue hydrogen. Global Hydrogen Review
• [New] By Type, the predictive emission monitoring systems (PEMS) segment is expected to expand at the fastest CAGR of 9.7% from 2026 and 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Additional demand over the next five years is expected to be met entirely by renewables, natural gas and nuclear, helping power-sector carbon emissions decrease. IIFIIR
• [New] British Columbia copper production fell below the low end of the guidance range as a result of the unplanned maintenance at the primary SAG mill in the fourth quarter and a higher than anticipated proportion of lower grade stockpile ore processed through the year. GlobeNewswire
• [New] LEAP will see the development of advanced low-cost air defence systems - such as autonomous drones or missiles - the first project of which will be delivered by 2027, providing an unparalleled opportunity to harness European defence financing, leadership, AI and autonomy. GOV.UK

Last updated: 08 March 2026