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Bonn climate talks deliver mixed results
Bonn climate talks deliver mixed results
An energy crisis in the Mideast Gulf has not narrowed any of the key climate policy divisions, writes Georgia Gratton London, 19 June (Argus) — Talks hosted by UN climate body the UNFCCC in Bonn, Germany that mark the halfway point between UN Cop climate summits closed this week with negotiations stalling on key items related to cutting emissions and financing climate resilience in developing nations. These will be pushed to Cop 31 in Antalya, Turkey in November, unless things move forward at a handful of intersessional meetings before then. But progress was made this week to further the UNFCCC's just transition mechanism, which aims to ensure decarbonisation happens in an equitable manner. And implementing climate action gathered pace in Bonn under the Cop action agenda — a process that runs parallel to the talks and involves non-state actors. No agreement was reached on mitigation or adaptation — cutting emissions and adjusting to the effects of climate change, respectively. Countries displayed "sharp differences" on the former, think-tank E3G said. Finance was the stumbling block for adaptation, as countries did not agree on including mention of a goal agreed at Cop 30 to triple finance for adaptation in the final conference text. "Countries have effectively pressed pause on a process that was supposed to help turn adaptation commitments into action," E3G policy adviser Ana Mulio Alvarez said. But there was momentum on the issue that underpins climate change — transitioning away from fossil fuels. This is still not an official agenda topic, and the subject is fiercely opposed by several countries, including Saudi Arabia. But it remains on the priority list for many others. Australian energy minister Chris Bowen, who will become Cop 31 president of negotiations, called for "reducing fossil fuel reliance" in his opening speech at Bonn. Bowen, whose country is a major fossil fuel exporter, noted the "fragility of fossil fuel supply chains" — an issue highlighted by the recent closure of the Hormuz strait by the US-Iran war. Countries and organisations have responded to the Brazilian Cop 30 presidency's decision to build a roadmap on the move away from fossil fuels, making contributions and submissions. Fossil fuel producer Brazil is preparing its own roadmap at president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's request, Cop 30 president Andre Correa do Lago told the Financial Times Climate and Impact Summit this week. The final roadmap will be presented ahead of Cop 31 and will not represent consensus like the UNFCCC process, but a coalition of the willing. Although it is not universal, this approach could push climate action forward faster than Cop summits typically have. "Implementation has no consensus," Correa do Lago said at the Financial Times summit. But implementation is tied to finance, the lack of which is likely to slow the path for many developing countries. Hurdles ahead The talks in Bonn are technical, designed to ready the ground for decisions to be made at Cops, where ministers are present. But topics raised could bring further challenges at future climate meetings. Within the UNFCCC process, new discussions about trade — which involve the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism — represent a potential major obstacle at future meetings. And many countries this week expressed deep concern about the pushback from some delegations on the previously accepted climate science that serves as the basis for action. The EU, UK, Japan and small island states underlined the importance of climate science. The science is "non-negotiable" and "we are deeply concerned about the increasing spread of confusing and purposefully misleading narratives and the threat to the integrity of information on climate change", the EU's representative said. UNFCCC executive secretary Simon Stiell reminded countries that commitments "that respond to the science and the 1.5°C [Paris agreement] limit", as well as on climate finance, "are the baselines". Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Methanol-to-jet nears ASTM approval in SAF supply boost
Methanol-to-jet nears ASTM approval in SAF supply boost
London, 19 June (Argus) — Methanol-to-jet (MTJ) fuel is nearing full approval for use in commercial aircraft, potentially opening a major new route for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from renewable methanol. The MTJ pathway has passed the key stages of the process by ASTM International, the industry body that approves new fuel for use in aircraft. Industry sources expect remaining formalities to be completed in coming weeks. ASTM's committee recently approved Honeywell's MTJ pathway, the US-based technology provider said this week. This could unlock SAF production from feedstocks such as biomethanol and e-methanol, broadening supply beyond the waste oils and fats used in most SAF production. But the development extends beyond Honeywell. Its technology and fuel samples were used in the qualification work, but the MTJ pathway would be available to all producers operating within the approved specification, when that is adopted by ASTM. The MTJ pathway has passed balloting within ASTM and limited comments remain to be resolved, according to participants. They expect remaining approval steps to be completed at ASTM meetings in Chicago next week, paving the way to include the pathway the next time the organisation revises its D7566 aviation fuel standard. ASTM was not immediately available to confirm the news. The organisation typically confirms pathway approvals when it updates its standard. Honeywell expects the public update to come in July, Honeywell UOP president Rajesh Gattupalli told Argus . New aviation fuel pathways must undergo extensive testing and review before they can be approved. The MTJ process has taken several years. The approval removes one of the main technical barriers facing MTJ and allows the sector to focus on project economics and investment decisions. Until now, lack of ASTM approval has held companies back from taking commercial decisions. "No bank is going to give you a loan without an ASTM certification. No government is going to give you an incentive without an ASTM certification," Gattupalli said. "You don't get an offtake from any airline company without an ASTM certification." Honeywell has licensed its technology to multiple developers, which have been lining up offtake deals, financing, and incentives while waiting. ASTM approval allows them to "move to the next stage," Gattupalli said. The licensor sees most MTJ traction in Europe, where mandates have been spurring demand for SAF, and in China and India, where producers can benefit from strong potential in renewables, he said. Some companies plan to make biomethanol from biomass-derived syngas, while others eye e-methanol from renewable hydrogen and captured CO2. Some hybrid projects would make a mixture of both. By Aidan Lea Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Green H2 electrolyser sector enters consolidation: IEA
Green H2 electrolyser sector enters consolidation: IEA
London, 19 June (Argus) — The global electrolyser manufacturing industry is entering a consolidation phase as overcapacity, weak demand and financial strain force a shake-out, Paris-based energy watchdog the IEA said. Global electrolyser manufacturing capacity rose to nearly 58 GW/yr at the end of 2025 from 46 GW/yr a year earlier , the IEA estimated in its Global Hydrogen Review 2026 . But actual electrolyser output in 2025 was less than 5GW, the IEA said. This means that the 58 GW/yr had a utilisation rate of around 9pc in 2025, similar to the 10pc the IEA estimated in last year's review. Early signs of consolidation include the purchase of assets from bankrupt firms and firms reassessing strategies , the IEA said. Significant manufacturing overcapacity is expected to persist towards 2030, the watchdog said. It expects an average of 9 GW/yr of deployments based on projects that have reached a final investment decision or show strong potential to be realised. Manufacturing capacity could climb to nearly 95 GW/yr by 2030 if announced expansions go ahead, but that is about 90 GW/yr lower than the IEA projected a year earlier. Committed capacity — covering factories under construction or past FID — totals 64 GW/yr. Tight financial liquidity has become a growing concern for electrolyser makers, as many report widening losses because of revenues lagging upfront spending on building factories, the IEA said. Firms are also reassessing their business strategies, showcased by US engine maker Cummins halting electrolyser sales after filling existing orders, the watchdog said. Firms with diversified income are better placed to ride out the downturn, the IEA said. Of the 58 GW/yr of capacity, about 64pc of capacity sits with large, broad-based companies, while the rest belongs to specialised firms more exposed to market swings. The strain on electrolyser firms also poses a risk to reducing the cost of renewable hydrogen production, as firms leaving the sector could weaken the sector's innovation pipeline, the IEA said. China has 60pc of global manufacturing capacity, ahead of Europe at 20pc and the US at 10pc. Installing a Chinese-made electrolyser in China cost $500-1,100/kW in 2025, against $1,900-2,500/kW for systems made outside China. The gap narrows sharply for Chinese kit installed abroad, where engineering, procurement and construction and contingency costs make up much of the total, the watchdog said. Costs outside China could fall to $1,500-1,900/kW by 2030 on FID-backed and strong-potential projects, approaching China's 2025 range, the IEA said. But that hinges on more orders to lift factory use, and projects are still struggling to secure FIDs. By Chingis Idrissov Electrolyser manufacturing capacity by region GW/yr Announced manufacturing capacity by 2030 % Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
Japan's Cosmo Energy mulls LNG-fired power plant
Japan's Cosmo Energy mulls LNG-fired power plant
Osaka, 19 June (Argus) — Japanese energy firm Cosmo Energy is considering building a gas-fired power plant, given that domestic electricity demand is projected to continue rising. No details of the project framework have been decided. The company unveiled the considerations in its business plan to 2035, which was released on 18 June. The firm is mulling a gas-fired power plant while aiming to develop its renewable energy capacity, including wind and solar. LNG-fired generation can counter imbalances in renewables output. The firm aims to raise renewable capacity to 490MW by the April 2028-March 2029 fiscal year, up from 364MW in 2025-26. It also plans to increase power sales by 35pc to 3.1TWh over the same period. But power sources need to balance economic viability with decarbonisation, without being limited to green energy, the company said. Cosmo is also looking to expand its upstream exposure to natural gas beyond its traditional crude oil business. Details, such as location and timeline, have yet to be decided as the plan remains under consideration. The company may explore such opportunities in the UAE, where it plans to expand oil production . It remains unclear whether Cosmo will also move into liquefaction and LNG trading, even if it expands into upstream gas production and gas-fired generation. Fellow energy firm Idemitsu decided in March to invest in MidOcean Energy, an LNG company backed by US investment firm EIG, with the possibility of engaging in LNG trading. By Motoko Hasegawa Send comments and request more information at feedback@argusmedia.com Copyright © 2026. Argus Media group . All rights reserved.
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