New Frontier Markets (NFM), a climate technology firm dedicated to improving transparency and efficiency in the voluntary carbon offset market, has announced a partnership with OPIS, a Dow Jones Company and a leading source for energy and commodity pricing information. This collaboration aims to deliver transparent carbon market price indications directly to buyers and project developers on NFM’s marketplace.
The partnership specifically focuses on engineered carbon credits, such as carbon capture, utilization and sequestration (CCUS), direct air capture, methane abatement, and other measurable engineered projects. NFM recently launched its voluntary carbon marketplace, accessible at [https://nfm.exchange/](https://nfm.exchange/), to connect buyers to high-quality carbon project developers and provide a seamless and secure platform for carbon offset transactions.
NFM leverages its proprietary network and expertise from its affiliation with Frontier Carbon Solutions, a leading project developer in the CCUS sector, and portfolio company of Tailwater Capital, a private equity firm investing in energy and environmental infrastructure solutions. By working with OPIS, NFM aims to enhance the price transparency of carbon credits generated from carbon capture and other technologies. OPIS will develop carbon credit benchmarks and provide market intelligence to facilitate fair-value trading on NFM’s marketplace.
This collaboration is crucial for informing trading activities and promoting confident decision-making. Many carbon projects struggle to reach final investment decisions solely relying on existing incentives, making this partnership a step towards delivering reliable price signals and bringing essential carbon reduction projects to fruition.
“Through our alliance with OPIS, we are poised to revolutionize the carbon offset market and introduce a new era of transparency and accessibility for offset buyers and project developers,” said Steven Lowenthal, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of NFM. “New Frontier Markets is committed to bridging the gap between market data and carbon offsetting, enabling a more informed, sustainable, and resilient global economy. We recognize the critical role CCUS and other engineered technologies play in achieving our climate goals, and this partnership enhances our ability to support these vital projects. By empowering individuals and organizations to make informed decisions, we are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable world for all.”
“Price transparency and clear price benchmarks are key to driving efficiency in carbon markets,” said Brian Crotty, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Dow Jones Energy. “OPIS’s collaboration with New Frontier Markets exemplifies our commitment to fair pricing in the transition to a sustainable future.”
The NFM marketplace was built on the Shopify platform, with support from Unicsoft, a leading blockchain-based software development company. Shopify facilitates inventory management, payments, and order fulfillment for carbon credit suppliers. Businesses already using Shopify to sell carbon credits can seamlessly integrate with NFM as a new sales channel to generate demand.
“Commerce can be a powerful vehicle for change,” said David Vranicar, Sustainability Operations Lead at Shopify. “Shopify is a company that champions entrepreneurs of all kinds, and we are passionate about using commerce to scale climate tech. We are thrilled to be supporting New Frontier Markets to do exactly that and believe that our platform can dramatically improve the buying and selling process, further accelerating demand for high-quality carbon credits.”
Engineered climate solutions, including carbon capture and sequestration, direct air capture, and methane abatement, offer a more tangible, permanent, and measurable approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to many nature-based climate solutions. Unlike other carbon offset marketplaces, NFM will never sell retired credits or bundle credits from different projects. This ensures that carbon credits purchased from NFM directly support CO2 reduction.
Engineered credits marketed by NFM undergo rigorous verification by leading ICROA-endorsed registries, including ACR, Verra, Gold Standard, Climate Action Reserve, and Puro.Earth, guaranteeing the highest standards of quality and credibility. To learn more about NFM, visit [https://nfm.exchange/](https://nfm.exchange/).
About New Frontier Markets
New Frontier Markets is an energy technology company focused on developing blockchain and web-based applications for the carbon and commodity markets. By leveraging its team’s extensive experience in markets, energy trading, and project development, NFM’s products are uniquely positioned to bring value to investors and project developers alike. For more information, please visit [https://nfm.exchange/](https://nfm.exchange/).
About OPIS
OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides accurate pricing, real-time news, and expert analysis across the global fuel supply chain, encompassing the Spot, Wholesale Rack, and Retail markets. OPIS and its brands, McCloskey, PetroChem Wire, Axxis, and Chemical Market Analytics, empower customers to buy and sell energy commodities confidently worldwide through accessible transparent data, expert customer support, educational events, and energy data solutions. For more information, please visit [www.opisnet.com](http://www.opisnet.com).
About Tailwater Capital
Dallas-based Tailwater Capital is an energy and growth infrastructure private equity firm with a well-established track record of working constructively with proven management teams to deliver value-added solutions. Tailwater has raised more than $4.5 billion in committed capital since inception and the team has executed more than 100 transactions representing over $23 billion in value. For more information, please visit [www.tailwatercapital.com](http://www.tailwatercapital.com).
