ETH Zürich spinout company Haelixa has developed a technology that uses DNA to mark raw materials and finished products as a way to verify their authenticity with uses in textiles, the diamond sector and food.

As it looks to make the first investment by summer, the new Valetec-managed fund aims to help the oil and gas company go greener.

Chad Bown, Houston-based managing director, is leaving the CVC team as it shifts strategy to mirror new priorities at the oil and gas company.

The company's new incubator plans to spin out companies based on academic research as well as its own technologies developed in-house.

The incubator's first company, Rho-C, is based on technology developed in the company's submarine business.

Trafigura's head of energy transition research and venture investment, Margaux Moore, has announced she is leaving the commodities trader.

Mascha Bonk has returned to corporate venturing after a stint at a startup.

The move comes after two years looking at AI technology as a consultant.

Arindam Bhattacharya spent more than 30 years at the oilfield services company.

As the AI race dramatically expands energy demand, there has been a palpable shift away from net zero and towards speed and abundance of supply.