Low-Carbon Chemicals

U.S. House Introduces H.R. 8137 to Create Tax Credits for Renewable Materials

U.S. lawmakers have introduced H.R. 8137 to add new production- and investment-based tax credits for non-fuel, biobased "renewable materials" to the Internal Revenue Code. If enacted, these incentives could materially improve project economics for U.S.-based biobased chemicals and materials facilities, and companies should start assessing which existing or planned assets could qualify under the bill’s definitions and location rules.

10 Apr 2026, 15:53govinfo.govUnited States

Greenhouse Gas Protocol Opens Actions And Market Instruments RFI For Corporate GHG Accounting

GHG Protocol has initiated a 60-day consultation on a proposed multi-statement reporting structure for corporate emissions, open until May 31, 2026. The move toward market-based inventories and impact statements will redefine how businesses account for low-carbon procurement and avoided-emissions investments.

2 Apr 2026, 17:38ghgprotocol.orgGlobal

EU Council Working Party To Examine Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal

The EU has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) to fast-track industrial decarbonization and manufacturing capacity, with Council negotiations beginning in April 2026. Businesses should prepare for streamlined permitting for "strategic projects" and new "Made in EU" requirements for low-carbon materials like steel, cement, and chemicals in public procurement and lead markets.

29 Mar 2026, 19:03data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Commission Approves €144 Million French State Aid for HyforSeeds Hydrogen Production

The European Commission approved €144 million in French State aid for HyforSeeds to scale up renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production for the fertilizer industry. This decision reinforces the EU's commitment to decarbonizing energy-intensive chemical sectors and signals ongoing financial support for industrial-scale green hydrogen infrastructure.

29 Mar 2026, 06:10ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFrance

European Commission Approves French State Aid Scheme for Renewable and Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production

The European Commission has approved a French State aid scheme to subsidize renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production, effective March 2026. This approval accelerates the commercial viability of hydrogen projects in France, offering significant investment incentives for industrial decarbonization and energy transition strategies.

26 Mar 2026, 11:44ec.europa.euEuropean UnionFrance

UK Amends Climate Change Levy Fuel-Use Exemptions for Hydrogen and Sodium Bicarbonate Production

The UK has expanded Climate Change Levy exemptions to include electricity for hydrogen electrolysis and natural gas for sodium bicarbonate production, effective March 12, 2026. This tax relief reduces operational costs for low-carbon energy and chemical manufacturing, signaling continued fiscal support for industrial decarbonization and the hydrogen economy.

12 Mar 2026, 20:37legislation.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Estonia Updates Support Scheme for Green Hydrogen in Transport and Chemical Industry Feedstock

Estonia has amended its green hydrogen support scheme, extending project eligibility for national funding until 2029 while maintaining a June 2026 cutoff for RRF-backed initiatives. Chemical and transport operators must align long-term asset planning with strict green-only usage requirements through 2035 to secure and retain investment subsidies.

12 Mar 2026, 13:44riigiteataja.eeEstonia

European Commission Approves €260 Million Belgian State Aid for Kairos@C CCS Project

The European Commission approved €260 million in Belgian state aid for the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Antwerp on March 10, 2026. This decision signals strong regulatory support for industrial decarbonization and the commercial viability of low-carbon chemical production via CCS.

12 Mar 2026, 13:39ec.europa.euBelgiumEuropean Union

Commission Approves €260 Million Belgian State Aid for Carbon Capture and Storage Project

The European Commission approved €260 million in Belgian state aid for the Kairos@C carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in March 2026. This decision signals strong EU support for large-scale industrial decarbonization and the development of cross-border CCS value chains to enable low-carbon chemical production.

12 Mar 2026, 13:39ec.europa.euEuropean UnionBelgium

EU Commission Proposes Industrial Accelerator Act on Low-Carbon Manufacturing and Strategic Sectors

The EU proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act in March 2026 to fast-track industrial decarbonization through streamlined permitting and mandatory local-content requirements. Manufacturers must prepare for strict Union-origin and low-carbon mandates in public procurement by 2029, alongside significant new restrictions on foreign investment and ownership.

10 Mar 2026, 08:27eur-lex.europa.euEuropean UnionEuropean Economic Area

EU Industrial Accelerator Act Proposal Criticised By Dutch Chemical Industry Association

The EU has proposed the Industrial Accelerator Act to accelerate industrial capacity and decarbonisation through streamlined permitting and "lead market" creation. Chemical firms should prepare for potential demand-side mandates for sustainable substances and mixtures as the EU seeks to boost the market for low-carbon, European-made products.

10 Mar 2026, 06:09single-market-economy.ec.europa.euEuropean UnionNetherlands

EU Impact Assessment for Industrial Accelerator Act on Decarbonised and Resilient Industrial Production

The European Commission has released its impact assessment for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, targeting faster decarbonisation and enhanced competitiveness for energy-intensive sectors like chemicals and batteries. Businesses should prepare for new low-carbon product labelling, mandatory 'Made in EU' procurement criteria, and streamlined permitting processes designed to de-risk strategic industrial investments.

9 Mar 2026, 19:57ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Netherlands RVO Schedules 2026 EKOO+ Subsidy Rounds and Webinars

Netherlands RVO has announced the 2026 application windows for the EKOO+ subsidy schemes, targeting collaborative R&D in industrial decarbonization, biobased circularity, and renewable energy. Chemical and plastics manufacturers should prioritize consortium building and project alignment with 2035 market-entry targets to secure funding for low-carbon and circular technology development.

9 Mar 2026, 18:35rvo.nlNetherlands

Brazilian Chamber Bill 6615/2025 Would Create Climate "Roadmap" to Low-Carbon Economy and Zero Deforestation

Brazil is advancing Bill 6615/2025 to establish a legally binding climate transition roadmap with mandatory carbon budgets and net-zero targets for 2035 and 2050. Hard-to-abate sectors, including chemicals and mining, face increasing regulatory pressure to adopt cleaner technologies as Brazil integrates sectoral emission caps into its national climate policy.

2 Mar 2026, 09:19camara.leg.brBrazil

Netherlands Opens 2026 MOOI Industry and Carbon Removal Subsidy Programme Pre-Registration on 17 March 2026

The Netherlands will open mandatory pre-registration for the 2026 MOOI subsidy schemes for Industry and Carbon Removal from 17 March to 16 April 2026. This provides a critical funding window for chemical manufacturers to de-risk long-term investments in decarbonization, electrification, and circular value chain innovations.

28 Feb 2026, 19:01rvo.nlNetherlands

Henkel and Sekab Collaborate on Bio-Based Ethyl Acetate for Industrial Adhesives

Henkel and Sekab have partnered to transition industrial adhesive production to bio-based ethyl acetate as a drop-in replacement for fossil-based solvents. This move signals a shift toward de-fossilizing chemical supply chains to meet sustainability targets without requiring significant production line retooling.

23 Feb 2026, 18:51henkel.deGermanySweden

Germany's NRW.Energy4Climate Publishes Discussion Paper on Sustainable Carbon Feedstocks for the Chemical Industry

North Rhine-Westphalia has released a strategic roadmap for transitioning the German chemical industry to sustainable carbon feedstocks by 2045. This signals a shift toward policy-backed investment in chemical recycling, biomass prioritization, and CO2 capture infrastructure to maintain industrial competitiveness.

22 Feb 2026, 11:39energy4climate.nrwGermany

Netherlands Clarifies Source of Forecast European Demand for Traditional Refinery Products in 2040

The Dutch government has clarified that European demand for traditional refinery products is projected to decline by 2-4% annually through 2040, based on IEA-aligned scenario analysis. This confirmation of a steady structural decline in fossil fuel and chemical feedstock demand underscores the necessity for industry to accelerate transitions toward sustainable alternatives and low-carbon business models.

13 Feb 2026, 15:01zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nlNetherlands

US Senate Introduces Bill To Create Tax Credits For Renewable Chemical Production

The US Senate introduced bill S. 3632 in January 2026 to establish federal tax credits for renewable chemical production and facility investments. This proposal signals a strategic push to incentivize bio-based manufacturing, offering significant financial opportunities for firms investing in low-carbon chemical infrastructure.

17 Jan 2026, 18:45congress.govUnited States

United States Senate Introduces Clean Competition Act Proposing Carbon Intensity-Based Charges on Imports and Heavy Industry

The US Senate has introduced the Clean Competition Act, proposing carbon intensity charges on domestic and imported industrial goods starting in 2026. This signals a strategic shift toward carbon-linked trade policy, requiring firms to integrate emissions performance into supply chain planning and financial risk assessments.

15 Jan 2026, 16:19govinfo.govUnited States