Green Carbon, a Japan-based developer of nature-based carbon credits, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Thailand’s Rubber Authority (RAOT) to launch a biochar project utilising rubber trees from the country’s extensive plantations.

The initiative, which aims to transform waste rubber trees into biochar for carbon sequestration, could become the largest carbon credit project globally, spanning approximately 4 million hectares of plantations, said the Japanese company.

The collaboration supports Thailand’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 and aligns with RAOT’s mandate to oversee and modernise the rubber industry.

Rubber trees, typically felled after 25 years of latex production, will now be repurposed to enhance soil carbon storage. This will generate tradable carbon credits while improving plantation sustainability.

Project Highlights

1. Carbon Credit Generation: Waste rubber trees will be processed into biochar, and the resulting soil carbon sequestration effects will be quantified to produce carbon credits.
2. Agricultural Research: Biochar will be tested as a sustainable alternative to chemical fertilisers, potentially enhancing rubber plantation productivity.
3. Industry Transformation: Green Carbon will assist RAOT in aligning with global environmental standards, including forest certifications and compliance with EU regulations such as the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Expansion plans

Green Carbon aims to replicate this model in other major rubber-producing nations, including Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia, to drive broader decarbonisation efforts across Southeast Asia.

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

In a strategic move to address persistent market volatility, the company is also implementing a variable surcharge on top of the base price increase. The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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