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A new era of lithium extraction is emerging, one driven by nanotechnology, guided by artificial intelligence, and grounded in sustainability. As global demand for lithium surges, the world’s battery supply chain faces mounting pressure. From electric vehicles to renewable grid storage, lithium is the lifeblood of clean energy. Yet, traditional mining methods remain water-intensive, costly,…

Washington is betting billions on carbon capture, but red tape may slow the payout. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has made CCUS one of the most incentivized climate technologies in history. Yet proposed reforms and agency delays are creating both opportunity and uncertainty for executives charting a decarbonization path. Executive Summary The United States currently…

BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners has acquired a 49.99 percent stake in Eni’s CCUS business, which includes projects in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Italy. This deal aligns the world’s largest asset manager with one of Europe’s leading energy companies. The partnership combines global capital with operational expertise and positions CCUS not just as an…

A quiet revolution is taking place above us, not in the roar of jet engines but in the hum of electric propulsion. Regional electric and hybrid-electric aviation isn’t a dream anymore; it’s a race quietly but powerfully unfolding. Around the world, a handful of ambitious manufacturers are rewriting the rules of flight, driven by both…