Global Scans · Decarbonization · Weekly Summary

• [New] China-led hydrogen and ammonia regional exports will curb the development of longhaul trades and limit large carrier fleet growth, argues MSI decarbonization analyst Mariam Tzannatos. Maritime Strategies International Ltd
• [New] Considering only projects that are operational, under construction or have reached a final investment decision, low-emissions hydrogen production can grow fivefold by 2030, reaching 4.2 million tonnes per year. IEA
• [New] Decarbonization activity in the Humberside cluster alone could push the Anglian Water region into deficit as early as 2030, with a projected shortfall of 130 million liters per day by 2050. Yahoo News UK
• [New] By 2050, decarbonization in the UK will require an additional 860 million liters of water per day. Yahoo News UK
• [New] Without urgent action, the high water demands of industrial decarbonization could outpace supply in key regions as soon as 2030. Yahoo News UK
• [New] When global decarbonization efforts are included, cumulative GHG emissions under System Transformation total 23 GtCO2e by 2040, with annual emissions declining to less than 1 GtCO2e per year. The Pew Charitable Trusts
• [New] Decarbonization could potentially reduce aggregate spending on fossil fuel imports by a total of more than USD 140 bn by 2030. Nature
• [New] Decarbonization within the Humberside industrial cluster could push Anglian Water into water deficit by 2030, leading to a shortage of 130m liters a day by 2050, while plans around the north-west cluster could push United Utilities into a deficit of around 70m liters a day by 2030. The Guardian
• [New] Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will play a significant role in the global shift toward decarbonizing industries in the decades ahead. store.frost.com
• [New] The EU Emissions Trading System is a key element of the EU policy framework to achieve at least 55% net greenhouse gas emission reductions in 2030 compared to 1990. Economy and Finance
• [New] We expect a full stack: robust RPA, low-code editors, AI/ML for unstructured data (IDP), and process mining to prioritize work. WillDom
• [New] Cutting green levies will ultimately slow progress toward the UK's long-term carbon reduction goals, further delaying the transition to cleaner heating solutions such as heat pumps and other clean energy heating options. FM Industry
• [New] Cutting green levies will ultimately slow progress toward the UK's long-term carbon reduction goals. FM Industry
• [New] Decarbonization alone will not be enough to ensure the U.K. would meet the so-called N-1 test - a sufficient supply of gas even if the single largest piece of gas infrastructure fails - during a prolonged cold spell in winter 2030/31. Politico
• [New] Government projections show fossil fuel production will exceed Paris-aligned levels by more than 120% in 2030, and by 2050, production is expected to be 4.5 times higher than what a 1.5 °C pathway allows, highlighting the urgency of a coordinated global effort to phase out coal, oil, and gas. The Forefront Mag
• [New] Raises questions on credibility of global climate process: Environmental groups warn that passing a weak, fossil-fuel-free text would signal a breakdown of climate multilateralism. INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation
• [New] Over the medium term, Singapore will deepen collaboration with international partners through initiatives such as Article 6 cooperation and the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets, enhancing cross-border trust and supporting the development of scalable, transparent carbon markets. Bloomberg Professional Services
• [New] The Singapore Government agencies will work closely with industry to promote adoption of the new VCM guidance and encourage companies to align their decarbonization strategies with its principles. Bloomberg Professional Services
• [New] Cost competitiveness projections indicate green steel achieving price parity by 2030, with potential cost advantages emerging by 2035 as carbon pricing intensifies and technology costs continue declining. Discovery Alert
• [New] Green steel deployment could reduce global industrial emissions by 3-5% by 2035, representing one of the most significant single-sector decarbonization achievements. Discovery Alert
• [New] The steel sector, responsible for approximately 7% of global carbon emissions, represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for industrial decarbonization through breakthrough manufacturing technologies. Discovery Alert
• [New] The ETS2 emission cap will decrease linearly to achieve a 42% emission reduction by 2030 compared to 2005. Economy and Finance

Last updated: 07 December 2025