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Commented by Jens Castner on April 27th, 2026 | 07:30 CEST

TOXIC WASTE, NUCLEAR WASTE, METHANE: HOW CLEAN HARBORS, STUDSVIK, AND ZEFIRO METHANE ARE MAKING MONEY OFF THE SINS OF THE PAST

  • methane
  • Oil
  • OrphanWells
  • waste
  • WasteManagement

For decades, environmental protection was largely treated as a cost burden for industry. But while the global debate focuses on CO₂ reduction, another structurally attractive niche is gaining traction: the remediation of legacy contamination. Companies that tackle the contaminated sites left behind by the chemical, nuclear, and oil industries occupy one of the most stable growth markets of our time. Leading the way: US giant Clean Harbors, Swedish specialist Studsvik, and Canadian innovator Zefiro Methane.

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Commented by André Will-Laudien on April 24th, 2026 | 07:20 CEST

Iran and the USD 100 Mark – Total Oil Madness Drives ITM Power, Zefiro Methane, thyssenkrupp nucera, and Nel ASA

  • OrphanWells
  • Oil
  • methane
  • Hydrogen
  • Energy

Crazy times for investors. After repeated back-and-forth between Washington and Tehran, uncertainty surrounding the future of the conflict continues to rise. As a result, markets remain highly volatile heading into the weekend. Over the past ten trading days, Brent crude has swung between USD 82 and 104—so what can investors realistically rely on? One approach may be to take a closer look at the oil sector's peer group—or to revisit opportunities in the alternative energy space. Plug Power recently set off a real fireworks display here. But how are ITM Power, Nel ASA, and thyssenkrupp nucera performing in this environment? And then there is the newcomer Zefiro Methane, whose approach could quickly propel the stock into a higher league. We delve a little deeper, quite literally, into what is happening beneath the surface.

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Commented by Armin Schulz on April 23rd, 2026 | 07:10 CEST

Oil Profits Are Flowing—But Methane from Abandoned Wells Is Becoming a Cash Machine: Shell, Zefiro Methane, and Occidental Petroleum

  • methane
  • Oil
  • Gas
  • OrphanWells

When fighting flared up in the Middle East, oil prices surged sharply. The industry is enjoying windfall profits. But behind the boom lies a creeping risk: millions of abandoned wells leaking methane unchecked—a gas that warms the planet far more intensely than CO₂. While oil majors benefit from high prices, a massive opportunity is emerging for service providers that specialize in dealing with these orphan wells. Three players with different strategies are aiming to capitalize on the current environment: Shell, Zefiro Methane, and Occidental Petroleum.

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Commented by Nico Popp on April 22nd, 2026 | 07:00 CEST

USD 4.7 billion for 150,000 Abandoned Oil Wells – A Billion-Dollar Market Emerges: Zefiro Methane, Halliburton, and JPMorgan in focus

  • Oil
  • OrphanWells
  • CO2
  • methane
  • subsidies

Cleaning up the legacy of the US oil industry has evolved into a distinct economic sector, driven by government subsidy programs worth billions and the rapidly growing trade in emissions credits. According to analyses by the International Energy Agency (IEA), abandoned wells emit significant amounts of methane—a greenhouse gas that is around 80 times more harmful than CO₂ over a 20-year period. In the US, methane leakage from legacy oil infrastructure can pose environmental and safety risks, including groundwater contamination and localized gas buildup. To address this issue, the US government is allocating nearly USD 4.7 billion through the Infrastructure Act to plug and remediate approximately 150,000 so-called orphan wells. The consulting firm McKinsey estimates that demand for permanent CO₂ removal credits could grow to as much as 100 million tons by 2030. We take a closer look at this emerging sector and highlight a particularly interesting opportunity for investors.

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