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• [New] Transmission Upgrades: The $1.4 trillion energy infrastructure pipeline (2025-2030) prioritizes transmission expansion and distributed energy resources to stabilize grids under stress. Ainvest
• [New] Sustainability decision making in 2026 will be shaped by a growing tension between near-term priorities (energy security, affordability, geopolitical risk) and longer-term realities (climate adaptation, decarbonization, resource constraints). Nasdaq
• [New] Sustained policy support, coupled with demand creation across fertilizers, refining, and export-driven industries, will position India as a global hub for green hydrogen and green ammonia, driving decarbonization and industrial growth. The Indian Express
• [New] Over the next few years, decarbonization will shift from a collection of individual initiatives to a defining factor in how companies design, operate and govern their supply chains. Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• [New] Decarbonization: Electrification, renewable energy, and low-carbon fleet conversion will further lower mining's environmental footprint by 2030. Farmonaut
• [New] The energy transition narrative has evolved beyond the early-2020s focus on decarbonization alone, shifting toward a more pragmatic emphasis on energy security, affordability, and industrial competitiveness. Morningstar, Inc.
• [New] Governments, investors, customers, and global supply chains increasingly expect companies to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization and ESG goals. Soleos Solar Energy Private Limited
• [New] Additional water demand from associated decarbonization projects could reach 860 million liters per day (plus or minus 150 million liters) by 2050. Mirage News
• [New] Masdar reached 65 GW of global clean energy capacity as part of its drive toward a 100 GW target by 2030, reflecting the UAE's commitment to renewable energy expansion and decarbonization. Nasser Saidi & Associates
• [New] European distribution grids alone require annual investments of EUR 67 billion from 2025 to 2050 to meet decarbonization goals. Yahoo Finance
• Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region driven by industrial decarbonization initiatives. EIN Presswire
• New research shows electrifying heat systems in U.S. factories by replacing fossil-fuel boilers, ovens and dryers with electric alternatives could cut over a gigaton of CO2 and unlock major decarbonization opportunities in food, chemical and pulp & paper manufacturing. We Mean Business Coalition
• First phase operations start in 2028, aligning with Qatar's Vision 2030 for decarbonization and energy security. GeopoliticsUnplugged Substack
• 2026 will be a year of proof points, where projects must demonstrate economic viability alongside real-world decarbonization benefits. GlobalCom PR Network
• In 2026, we will see more projects falling in line with ESG regulations and AEC firms pursuing decarbonization goals. RIB Software
• Many of Europe's leading decarbonization investments hinge on the ETS' long-term price signal to predict future competitiveness. Clean Energy Wire
• TotalEnergies announced a US$ 100 million contribution toward decarbonization technologies, including methane detection, carbon capture, and energy-efficiency solutions, signaling a shift in how the oil and gas sector envisions its future. Vidya
• An additional European Commission proposal sets forward a decarbonization fund aimed at temporarily supporting EU producers of CBAM goods, by reimbursing a portion of EU Emissions Trading System costs for goods that are still at risk of carbon leakage. Cleary Gottlieb
• To address remaining carbon leakage risks, the Commission has proposed a temporary decarbonization fund for 2026-2027, financed in part by CBAM revenues, to support EU producers that remain exposed as free allocations under the EU ETS are phased out. BlackSummit Financial Group - Investment Advisor - Fina
• SAF and maritime decarbonization will shape long-term build-out Throughout 2026, international biofuels and feedstocks will continue building toward the challenges of sustainable aviation fuel and maritime decarbonization. ResourceWise
• Tesla's Megapack and Powerwall units are projected to reach 100 GWh of annual output by 2026, supporting grid stability and aligning with global decarbonization goals. Ainvest

Last updated: 01 February 2026