Energy and Resource

ETH Zürich Forschergruppe Bardow Kalzium-Looping-DAC in Zementwerken; 78% Emissionsreduktion bis 2050 Wie Zementwerke der Atmosphäre CO2 entziehen können | ETH Zürich Wie Zementwerke der Atmosphäre CO2 entziehen können Die Herstellung von Zement gehört weltweit zu den grössten industriellen CO₂-Verursachern. Eine neue Studie zeigt nun, wie sich die Zementproduktion künftig nutzen liesse, um CO₂ aus der Atmosphäre zu entfernen. Grundlage dafür ist eine Technologie auf der Basis von Kalk. Die Zementindustrie verursacht fünf bis acht Prozent der weltweiten CO₂-Emissionen und trägt damit stark zum Klimawandel bei. ...

ETH Zurich researchers show cement plants can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere; 78% reduction in climate impact by 2050 How cement plants can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere | ETH Zurich How cement plants can remove CO₂ from the atmosphere The production of cement ranks as one of the world’s largest industrial sources of CO₂. A new study now shows how cement production could in future be used to remove CO₂ from the atmosphere – based on a technology utilising lime. ...

Alunorte reduz produção de alumina em Barcarena, Pará; US$75–100 milhões no 3º trimestre Alunorte reduz produção de alumina devido a disrupções no fornecimento de gás natural | Hydro Alunorte reduz produção de alumina devido a disrupções no fornecimento de gás natural A Alunorte foi informada sobre disrupções na disponibilidade de gás natural por parte de sua fornecedora, a CELBA. A CELBA, que faz parte do New Fortress Group, também é proprietária da infraestrutura do terminal de gás em Barcarena, no Pará. A Alunorte consequentemente reduziu a produção de alumina para 50%. ...

Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) arranges Liquin refinancing in the Netherlands; Long-term capital structure to fund growth Hamburg Commercial Bank supports refinancing of Liquin - HCOB Hamburg Commercial Bank supports refinancing of Liquin HAMBURG LONDON – Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) is acting as arranger and lender in the refinancing of Liquin, a leading chemical and biofuel tank storage and infrastructure platform in the Netherlands. Liquin is an investment of Infracapital Partners IV, a fund focused on essential European mid-market assets. Liquin operates a portfolio of three tank terminals in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region, with approximately 1.4 million cubic metres of storage capacity. The strategically located terminals are situated in the Port of Rotterdam, Europe’s leading refinery cluster, and provide essential storage and logistics infrastructure for a broad range of products. The facilities benefit from comprehensive multimodal infrastructure for ocean-going vessels and barges, as well as connections to pipelines, road and rail, making them an important part of European supply chains. Liquin was acquired by Infracapital in 2023 and is well positioned to address evolving market requirements, including the storage needs for new energy products and sustainable feedstocks as well as circular chemical value chains. The refinancing provides Liquin with a long-term capital structure, supporting its ongoing operations, investments and strategic growth ambitions. The transaction reflects lender confidence in high-quality infrastructure assets with a strategic relevance to the European economy. “We are delighted to support the refinancing of Liquin’s debt facilities and to continue our long-standing relationship with the company and its investor Infracapital. Liquin has established itself as a leading storage platform in the strategically important ARA region, underpinned by high-quality infrastructure assets and long-standing customer relationships,” said Marco Schweer, Executive Director, Infrastructure & Energy Finance at Hamburg Commercial Bank. “Financing infrastructure facilities is part of our core business. We are pleased to further strengthen our long-term business relationship with this transaction and to support the Liquin’s growth ambitions,” said Hans Lötzer, Head of Project Finance at HCOB. Adam Spencer, Director at Infracapital, said: “This refinancing is an important milestone for Liquin and reflects the significant progress achieved since our acquisition in 2023. Our focus as a shareholder is on creating the conditions for sustainable, long-term growth – and this financing solution gives us exactly the platform to do that.” “With this stable funding base now in place, we are well-positioned to invest in our future, accelerate our growth, and deliver even greater value to our customers,” said Linda Kraakman, Finance Director at Liquin.“We would like to thank the consortium, including Hamburg Commercial Bank’s expert team, for the constructive and trust-based collaboration throughout the process.” About Hamburg Commercial Bank Hamburg Commercial Bank AG (HCOB) is a private commercial bank headquartered in Hamburg that specialises in tailor-made financing solutions for German and European companies. It also has a strong position in Germany-focused real estate financing, is an established project financier in Europe, and a reliable partner for the shipping sector. Efficient and secure payment services, as well as innovative products for foreign trade complete the range of services. The bank is guided by established ESG criteria and operates from several locations in Germany as well as in Amsterdam, London, Luxembourg, and Piraeus. Under the “Hamburg Direct Bank” brand, HCOB offers call money and fixed-term deposits for private customers. Further information is available at www.hcob-bank.com. About Liquin Liquin is a specialised liquid storage terminal business with a prime position in the Port of Rotterdam. With three tank terminals strategically located in Europe’s leading refinery cluster, it is the largest hub for liquid chemical storage in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. The integrated chemical storage units can handle a wide range of products and a broad selection of tank sizes offering flexible solutions to its clients. About Infracapital Infracapital invests in, builds and manages a diverse range of essential infrastructure to meet the changing needs of society and support long-term economic growth. We actively manage our investments to fulfil their potential and ensure they are adaptable and resilient. Our approach creates value for investors and our portfolio companies work closely with the communities where they operate. Our team of experienced specialists has worked with more than 60 companies around Europe and has raised and managed over EUR 9 billion of client capital across seven funds. Infracapital is part of M&G Investments, an international and investments business, managing money for around 4.2 million retail customers and more than 1,000 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. Total assets under management are £371 billion (as at 31 March 2026). The information contained in this press release does not constitute an offer for the sale of any type of Hamburg Commercial Bank AG securities. Securities of Hamburg Commercial Bank AG may not be sold in the United States without registration pursuant to US securities legislation, unless such a sale takes place on the basis of relevant exceptional provisions. This press information can contain forward-looking statements. These statements are based on our beliefs and assumptions, on information currently available to us which we consider reliable. Forward-looking statements include all statements which are not historical facts, including information concerning future growth prospects and future economic developments. Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions relating to future events and are subject to uncertainties, risks and other factors, a large number we cannot influence. Thus actual events can differ considerably from the forward-looking statements made. We make no warranty for the correctness or completeness of these statements or the actual occurrence of the statements made. Furthermore, we assume no obligation for updating the forward-looking statements after this information has been published.

European energy markets in Europe rise; TTF up >30% in ten sessions Heat, LNG disruption and low water levels lift European energy prices | Axpo 10.08.2026 | European Energy Markets Monthly, August 2026 European energy markets moved higher in July as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping and persistent heat and drought tightened power market fundamentals. The breakdown of the US–Iran memorandum of understanding halted a brief resumption of LNG flows from the Gulf and revived risk premiums across oil, gas and electricity. TTF, Europe’s primary natural gas trading hub, rose by more than 30% in ten trading sessions, peaking at 65 EUR ...

Die Reserve Bank of Australia belässt den Leitzins bei 4,35 % in Australien; Die Inflation bleibt hoch; weitere Zinserhöhungen möglich. Keine Leitzinsänderung in Australien Kapitalmärkte Daily | Die Reserve Bank of Australia hat den Leitzins erwartungsgemäß bei 4,35 % belassen. Immer aktuell informiert: Kapitalmärkte Daily Wirtschaftsdaten heute aus den USA S&P 500 leichter, Gold- und Ölpreise ziehen an Die internationalen Kapitalmärkte starten mit erhöhter geopolitischer Risikoprämie in den Dienstag. Die Gespräche zwischen den USA dem Iran über eine Friedenslösung und die Wiederöffnung der Straße von Hormus sind ins Stocken geraten. Brent-Öl verteuerte sich am Morgen zeitweise auf rund 88 USD je Barrel. Der erneute Energiepreisschub schürt die Sorge, dass die Notenbanken im Kampf gegen die Inflation weniger Spielraum erhalten könnten. An der Wall Street überwogen zum Wochenauftakt leichte Gewinnmitnahmen. Der S&P 500 gab um 0,06 % nach, der Nasdaq Composite verlor 0,32 %. Unter Druck stand insbesondere der Technologiesektor. In Asien zeigt sich am Morgen eine verhalten positive Tendenz. Der MSCI-Index für Asien ...

Börsenprofis blicken optimistischer auf die Konjunktur in der Euro-Zone; Plus 0,9 Punkte, Höchster Stand seit Februar NORD/LB am Morgen stellt eine Übersicht und Zusammenfassung ausgewählter Berichte und Meldungen dar. Research NORD/LB am Morgen August 2026 Research NORD/LB am Morgen 11. August 2026 Marktdaten 10.08.2026 07.08.2026 31.12.2025 Ytd % DAX 26.323,88 26.319,45 24.490,41 7,5 MDAX 32.251,14 32.407,20 30.617,67 5,3 TECDAX 4.067,42 4.068,78 3.622,27 12,3 EURO STOXX 50 6.535,62 6.523,86 5.791,41 12,9 STOXX 50 5.541,01 5.527,31 4.918,02 12,7 DOW JONES IND. 53.975,98 54.036,93 48.063,29 12,3 S&P 500 7.753,11 7.757,64 6.845,50 13,3 MCSI World 5.007,04 5.007,84 4.430,38 13,0 MSCI EM 1.670,09 1.657,82 1.404,37 18,9 NIKKEI 225 66.970,22 65.606,71 50.339,48 33,0 Euro in USD 1,1543 1,1559 1,1745 -1,7 Euro in YEN 183,84 182,38 183,58 0,1 Euro in GBP 0,8545 0,8567 0,8717 -2,0 Bitcoin (USD) 63.962,66 64.862,33 87.598,39 -27,0 Gold (USD) 4.397,05 4.341,56 4.319,37 1,8 Rohöl (Brent ICE USD) 87,72 83,55 60,85 44,2 CO2 Emissionsrechte 82,27 83,29 87,37 -5,8 Bund-Future 124,56 125,00 127,57 ...

Europäische Energiemärkte steigen in Europa; TTF erreicht 65 EUR/MWh Höchststand Hitze, LNG Ausfälle und niedrige Wasserstände treiben die Energiepreise in Europa in die Höhe | Axpo 10.08.2026 | Monatliches Update europäische Energiemärkte, August 2026 Die europäischen Energiemärkte legten im Juli zu, da erneute Konflikte rund um die Strasse von Hormus den Schiffsverkehr beeinträchtigten und anhaltende Hitze und Dürre die Rahmenbedingungen auf dem Strommarkt verschärften. Das Scheitern der Absichtserklärung zwischen den USA und dem Iran beendete eine kurze Wiederaufnahme der LNG-Lieferungen aus der Golfregion und liess die Risikoprämien bei Öl, Gas und Strom wieder ansteigen. Der TTF, Europas wichtigster Erdgas-Handelsplatz, stieg innerhalb von zehn Handelstagen um mehr als 30 % und erreichte während der 13-tägigen US-Bombardierungskampagne gegen den Iran einen Höchststand von 65 EUR ...

European energy markets rose in Europe in July; TTF up >30% to 65 EUR/MWh Heat, LNG disruption and low water levels lift European energy prices | Axpo 10.08.2026 | European Energy Markets Monthly, August 2026 European energy markets moved higher in July as renewed conflict around the Strait of Hormuz disrupted shipping and persistent heat and drought tightened power market fundamentals. The breakdown of the US–Iran memorandum of understanding halted a brief resumption of LNG flows from the Gulf and revived risk premiums across oil, gas and electricity. TTF, Europe’s primary natural gas trading hub, rose by more than 30% in ten trading sessions, peaking at 65 EUR ...

Axpo veröffentlicht Monatsupdate zu europäischen Energiemärkten in Europa; LNG-Lieferungen sinken, Gasspeicher 57% Hitze, LNG Ausfälle und niedrige Wasserstände treiben die Energiepreise in Europa in die Höhe | Axpo 10.08.2026 | Monatliches Update europäische Energiemärkte, August 2026 Die europäischen Energiemärkte legten im Juli zu, da erneute Konflikte rund um die Strasse von Hormus den Schiffsverkehr beeinträchtigten und anhaltende Hitze und Dürre die Rahmenbedingungen auf dem Strommarkt verschärften. Das Scheitern der Absichtserklärung zwischen den USA und dem Iran beendete eine kurze Wiederaufnahme der LNG-Lieferungen aus der Golfregion und liess die Risikoprämien bei Öl, Gas und Strom wieder ansteigen. Der TTF, Europas wichtigster Erdgas-Handelsplatz, stieg innerhalb von zehn Handelstagen um mehr als 30 % und erreichte während der 13-tägigen US-Bombardierungskampagne gegen den Iran einen Höchststand von 65 EUR ...