Waiting until 2026 to react means missing the opportunity to shape the rules before they’re rewritten.

American LNG companies warned that existing shipbuilding capacity in the U.S. is not equipped to churn out specialized LNG tankers, which are mainly built in South Korea and Japan. 

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The two nations say they could suffer “dire” economic consequences if they are forced to harvest less forest for wood products in order to meet their EU-mandated climate targets.

The shift comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump called on the EU to step up pressure on Russia’s energy trade.

Larger ships have been leading the transition, with alternatively-fueled vessels accounting for 81% of all orders for ships with capacities of 8,000 TEUs or more

A delegation of EU officials is visiting Washington this week to discuss the potential for joint action to pressure Russia to end its war against Ukraine.

Exxon is hoping to start commercial-scale production of synthetic graphite for electric vehicle batteries in 2029.

Canadian automakers will no longer be required to ensure 20% of new car sales are electric by next year.

For manufacturers and supply chain leaders, these discoveries hint at a future where critical materials are produced more sustainably, affordably, and closer to home.