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CURA, Grand Forks Concrete partner to decarbonize cement with first commercial electrochemical plant. Photo: CURA March 18, 2026 CURA Climate Inc. and Grand Forks Concrete Ltd. have announced a strategic partnership to deploy a pilot-scale demonstration plant and a first-of-kind commercial facility that converts agricultural spent lime into low-carbon cement and agricultural co-products. Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will execute a three-phase program - covering feasibility assessment, pilot demonstration and commercial deployment - using CURA's patent-pending electrochemical process, which uses electricity and water rather than heat and fuel to process materials. The technology upgrades spent lime waste into low-carbon cement and agricultural products by selectively extracting high-value components and removing impurities. For Grand Forks Concrete, a precast concrete manufacturer in western Canada, the partnership provides access to locally sourced, low-carbon cement that integrates into existing manufacturing operations without requiring changes to downstream production. The companies say the commercial facility, if realized, would be the first broadly applicable low-carbon cement solution capable of integrating into existing construction supply chains at scale. The partnership is structured in three phases, beginning with laboratory and bench-scale testing, followed by a cost-shared pilot facility, and culminating in the formation of a joint venture to design and operate the commercial plant. No timeline for final investment or commissioning was announced. March 18, 2026 Svante Technologies and a sustainable packaging company have moved a BECCS project at a southeastern U.S. paper mill into feasibility study, targeting removal of more than 500,000 tonnes of biogenic CO[2] per year with permanent storage planned in the Gulf Coast region. March 18, 2026 Kent has been awarded a front-end engineering design contract by EnEarth for the Prinos CO[2] Storage Project in northern Greece, a first-of-its-kind permitted carbon storage facility in the Mediterranean designed to store up to 2.8 million tonnes of CO[2] annually by 2029. March 18, 2026 Svante Technologies has acquired Carbon Alpha Corporation, gaining the North Star BECCS project in Saskatchewan - developed alongside the Meadow Lake Tribal Council - along with CO2 pipeline and storage assets, as the company moves to build out a fully integrated carbon management platform in western Canada. February 25, 2026 Carbon Direct and C2X have partnered on the Beaver Lake Biofuels project in Louisiana, which will convert forestry residues into low-carbon biomethanol and store 1 million tonnes of CO[2] per year. The project repurposes a former industrial site, supports local jobs, and has already secured major long-term commitments - including 3.6 million tonnes of removals for Microsoft. The facility is expected to begin delivery in 2029 and will help meet growing demand for biomethanol in shipping and aviation. February 24, 2026 Climeworks and Tapestry announced a 10-year partnership that includes Tapestry's first purchase of carbon removals. The agreement gives Tapestry access to Climeworks' diversified portfolio of engineered and nature-based carbon removal solutions, supporting the company's efforts to address Scope 1 emissions and advance long-term climate goals. The deal marks Climeworks' first partnership with a North American retail and consumer goods company. March 31 - April 2, 2026 GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN Now in its 19th year, the International Biomass Conference & Expo is expected to bring together more than 900 attendees, 160 exhibitors and 65 speakers from more than 25 countries. It is the largest gathering of biomass professionals and academics in the world. The conference provides relevant content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. In addition to abundant networking opportunities, the largest biomass conference in the world is renowned for its outstanding programming - powered by Biomass Magazine-that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale biomass production, new technology, and near-term research and development. Join Carbon Capture Magazine at the International Biomass Conference & Expo as Carbon Capture Magazine enter this new and exciting era in biomass energy.View More March 31 - April 2, 2026 GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER | NASHVILLE,TN The North American Biocarbon Conference, co-located with the International Biomass Conference & Expo, brings together the full value chain of carbon-negative and carbon-smart technologies in one powerful, integrated event. By aligning biocarbon producers, biomass power generators, biochar innovators, carbon-removal buyers, project developers, and equipment providers with the broader biomass, biogas, CHP, pellet, and renewable-power industries, this co-located experience creates unmatched cross-sector engagement. Attendees gain access to expanded networking opportunities, dual-track educational programming, a unified expo hall, and a broader pool of commercial partners - all designed to accelerate the deployment of biocarbon solutions, scale climate-positive markets, and strengthen the emerging carbon-removal economy across North America.View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO Capturing and storing carbon dioxide in underground wells has the potential to become the most consequential technological deployment in the history of the broader biofuels industry. Deploying effective carbon capture and storage at biofuels plants will cement ethanol and biodiesel as the lowest carbon liquid fuels commercially available in the marketplace. The Carbon Capture & Storage Summit will offer attendees a comprehensive look at the economics of carbon capture and storage, the infrastructure required to make it possible and the financial and marketplace impacts to participating producers. View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO Now in its 42nd year, the FEW provides the ethanol industry with cutting-edge content and unparalleled networking opportunities in a dynamic business-to-business environment. As the largest, longest running ethanol conference in the world, the FEW is renowned for its superb programming - powered by Ethanol Producer Magazine - that maintains a strong focus on commercial-scale ethanol production, new technology, and near-term research and development. The event draws more than 2,300 people from over 31 countries and from nearly every ethanol plant in the United States and Canada.View More June 2-4, 2026 AMERICA'S CENTER | ST. LOUIS,MO The Sustainable Fuels Summit: SAF, Renewable Diesel, and Biodiesel is a premier forum designed for producers of biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to learn about cutting-edge process technologies, innovative techniques, and equipment to optimize existing production. Attendees will discover efficiencies that save money while increasing throughput and fuel quality. This world-class event features premium content from technology providers, equipment vendors, consultants, engineers, and producers to advance discussions and foster an environment of collaboration and networking. Through engaging presentations, fruitful discussions, and compelling exhibitions, the summit aims to push the biomass-based diesel sector beyond its current limitations.View More

Carbon Direct partners with C2X on A biomass-to-biofuel project in Louisiana. February 26, 2026 Carbon Direct has partnered with C2X on a project in Louisiana that converts forestry and sawmill residues into biofuel while also delivering durable carbon dioxide removal (CDR). The collaboration is focused on C2X's flagship initiative called the Beaver Lake Biofuels project, located at the former International Paper site in Rapides Parish in Louisiana. At this location, C2X, majority controlled by the A.P. Moller Group with ENEOS, and a majority owner of SunGas Renewables Inc., runs operations that tackle the forest residues left behind by the declining U.S. pulp and paper industry. Namely, Louisiana is now home to closed mills and an oversupply of forestry and sawmill byproducts, as well as vast amounts of thinnings, such as wood, tree tops, and bark. Strategically launched in this area, the Beaver Lake project utilizes the abundantly available sustainably sourced biomass to create a clean fuel called biomethanol, achieving carbon removal results that offer geological CO2 storage for over 1,000 years. To convert the biomass into biogenic syngas, the project will utilize three SunGas Renewables S1000 gasifier systems, integrating other leading, commercially proven technologies to produce bio-methanol. On an annual basis, the project is expected to produce approximately 550,000 tonnes of bio-methanol, durably storing about 1 million tonnes of CO2 per year. These services have already attracted long-term agreements with leading buyers, including a deal with Microsoft for 3.6 million metric tonnes of CDR over a period of 12 years. Currently, the project is working on completing the front-end engineering design (FEED) phase soon, expecting to reach a final investment decision (FID) this year that would set it up for delivery starting in 2029. As part of this project, Carbon Direct and its Supply Services division will provide scientific expertise and carbon market knowledge to ensure alignment with the highest durability, measurement, and verification standards. Under the partnership, Carbon Direct's Supply Services team will also serve as a market channel for the project's carbon removal credits, working on securing offtake agreements that would support the project's further development.