AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Centers & Power Demand: New South Wales rolled out a Data Centre Policy Framework to speed approvals while pushing operators to fund extra energy and water infrastructure—aiming to manage a surge that could reach 28 GW of connection demand. Circular Plastics & Chemicals: Netherlands startup BioBTX is building a commercial-scale plant to turn mixed plastic waste into aromatic chemicals, targeting materials that can replace virgin feedstocks. Low-Carbon Steel Inputs: Finland’s Outokumpu opened a biocoke agglomeration plant in Tornio, using biochar to cut CO2 in ferrochrome production. Hydrogen for Refining: A new industry push argues green hydrogen is becoming essential for hard-to-abate refining, where most hydrogen still comes from fossil sources. Energy Transition Partnerships: Imperial College London teamed with BIP to support hydrogen storage and decarbonisation planning research. Mining Automation in Brazil: Vale and ABB signed an alliance to scale AI and automation across Vale’s operations, using a new iron ore plant as a blueprint. Plastic “Biodegradation” Claims: A study says two common plastics can break down in soil in about two years with a special additive—but with major limits and caveats. Local Climate Impacts: Dorset’s drought hit record dryness in July, with residents and groups linking longer dry spells to climate change.
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